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IIT-Bombay’s senate has halted new penalties for academic misconduct, reverting to the 2015 policy for upcoming examinations. This decision follows the recent death of a student suspected of cheating during an exam. An interim procedure allows faculty to document suspected dishonesty while encouraging student accounts on a separate form. Faculty members and students will present their cases before a disciplinary committee after the examination period.

The article says major contributors include two centuries of plantation expansion, dams, roads and infrastructure development, now compounded by climate extremes, accelerating invasive species spread, and urbanisation and infrastructure

Roopi was admitted to Hill View Hospital & Research Centre on September 18, with breathing difficulties and placed on a ventilator on October 7

Joint operation in Kulgam district resulted in arrest of five ‘terrorist associates’ and recovery of two pistols and some ammunition; old hideout destroyed in a forested area in Handwara, huge cache of arms and ammo recovered

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan wants to know how Mr. Vijay would overcome the Supreme Court rulings on the subject

Ravichandran Ashwin asserts that Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s display in New Zealand might have a significant impact on his chances for World Cup selection. Having last participated in an ODI in 2022, Bhuvneshwar is set to make his return to international cricket. His capacity to swing the ball could enhance India's bowling lineup for next year’s championship.

An IndiGo flight experienced a lightning strike while approaching Lucknow, damaging its nose radome. The aircraft landed safely, with all 110 people onboard unharmed. The severity of the damage became clear only after the flight was parked. Authorities confirmed that the aircraft will undergo a comprehensive inspection and necessary repairs before service. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been notified as per standard procedure.

The episode was the latest example of a 'dhappa' style protest that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress have recently used. The latest episode began after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced an INDIA bloc sit-in at Jantar Mantar following the lunch. "Today, we will hold a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar. Until our demands are met, we will continue to stage such protests," Kharge announced.

Wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been included in Bengal's squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match. He was previously arrested on allegations of rape but has since been granted bail. The team has named a strong squad with senior pacers Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep included. Bengal's match against Delhi is set to take place in Kalyani to mark the season opener.

Google has received an order to halt construction on its data center projects in Muhos and Kajaani. The Finnish Licensing and Supervision Agency has mandated that construction continues only after environmental impact assessments. Google acknowledged the concerns raised and stated that it would comply with the authority's guidance. The company has emphasized its commitment to biodiversity plans, including extensive tree planting.

From 'vote chori' protests and women’s safety marches to 'Chita Andolan', the streets are getting politically crowded again. But the old politics of protest now comes with a new playbook. Younger voices, looser networks, social media, viral slogans and issue-based mobilisation are changing how protests begin, spread and draw attention.

Delhi Police detained Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal and several senior Opposition leaders