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'Vishakha panels' on the anvil

School education minister announces decision amid mounting pressure

Police rain blows after pleas to clear tracks go unheeded

Thousands of Central Railway commuters, especially officegoers, were left stranded on Tuesday when the Badlapur residents staged a rail blockade, while protesting the alleged sexual assault on two pre-school girls.

Schools study ways to protect children

Schools across Mumbai are left unsettled after the news of an alleged sexual assault of two nursery kids at a school in Thane district.

Govt waited until matters escalated

First came SIT, then came suspension of cops

HC advice to girls to curb sex urge spiked

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an order of the Calcutta High Court in which it had acquitted an accused in a sexual assault case and made \"objectionable\" observations advising adolescent girls to \"control sexual urges\".

SC is upset but no strong dose

Sets up national task force, raps West Bengal, demands why the police ran away, seeks details of security paraphernalia in States/UTS but does not address systemic failure

Suburb erupts over assault of 2 minors aged 4

Irate Badlapur residents, seething over the news of the molestation of two children - both aged four - by an employee at a preschool, spilled out on the streets and railway tracks on Tuesday, bringing the MMR suburb to a halt and disrupting suburban train services for several hours.

Adani Group Touts Cash To Ease Hindenburg-Fueled Concerns

Billionaire Gautam Adani's port-to-energy conglomerate on Monday said it has enough cash to cover more than 30 months of debt payments and that its businesses are firing on all cylinders.

Rathour praises skipper Rohit's gameplan, strategy

Rohit led India to the T20 World Cup victory in June this year

'Russia won't accept this state of affairs'

Russia has officially requested Germany to investigate the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a Russian Foreign Ministry official said Monday.

Impeachment report on Prez Biden released AP Republicans allege the Biden

House Republicans have released their initial impeachment inquiry report into President Joe Biden, alleging an abuse of power and obstruction of justice in the financial dealings of his son Hunter Biden and family associates.

Cheetah cubs now accompany mother for hunt in Kuno

Cheetah cubs have started accompanying their mothers during hunting much to the excitement of Kuno forest officers.

MINISTER LAUNCHES 'SUGAM' APP

Chhattisgarh's Commercial Taxes and Finance Minister, O.P. Chaudhary, has introduced a new mobile application called 'Sugam', designed to enhance transparency and security in property transactions.

DWUG saves 1.6K surat diamond artisans

Giriraj (name changed), a young diamond craftsman, considered suicide after losing his job in April. Giriraj borrowed approximately Rs 20 lakh from his friends last year to acquire a home in a residential apartment in Puna.

GMERS faces criticism over security directive

In response to recent violent incidents against female doctor tragic rape and murder in Kolkata, GMERS Gandhinagar Medical College has issued a new security directive for its female staff and students.

Abhishek Singhvi files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha from TG

The by-election has been caused as BRS leader Keshava Rao resigned from his Rajya Sabha membership and joined the Congress. With two years left in the term, the bypoll will be held on Sep 3

Expedite site acquisition for Integrated residential schools.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has instructed the Education department officials to coordinate with respective District Collectors for acquisition of sites for Integrated Residential School buildings in various constituencies across the Telangana State.

Judicial reform 'being assessed'

This study will comprehensively evaluate special courts, assessing their functionality, efficacy, and impact, monitored by SC

Hurt Udaipur student dies; security upped

The Udaipur student, who was stabbed by a classmate four days ago, succumbed on Monday.

UP medic held for nurse's 'rape'

The police, acting on a complaint by the nurse's father, have registered a case against Dr Shahnawaz, nurse Mehnaz, and ward boy Junaid. All the three accused have been arrested and are currently under investigation.

Reliance Group moves NCLT to restrain IIHL from using 'Reliance' brand name

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Ventures Pvt Ltd (ADAVPL), a company owned by Anil Ambani, has approached the NCLT in Mumbai with a request ongoing insolvency resolution process of Reliance Capital (RCAP).

Deposit growth trailing credit concerns a 'statistical myth' if seen since FY22: SBI

Concerns on the trailing deposit growth are a \"statistical myth\", as the overall quantum of deposits have outpaced credit since FY22, economists at the country's largest lender SBI said on Monday.

FM urges PSBs to boost deposits

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Monday held a performance review meeting with heads of public sector banks and asked them to make concerted efforts to garner deposits..

Demand improving on pickup in rural consumption: RBI

At a time when several risks cast a shadow on the global economic prospects, the Indian economy remains strong with demand conditions improving on the back of a revival in rural consumption, a Reserve Bank of India staff paper has said.

Dhangekar blames PMC & Railways for Pune Station flood

Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar has alleged that a lack of coordination between the railway administration and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) led to the flooding at Pune Railway Station on Sunday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Kasba Peth MLA wrote in Marathi, \"This is the condition of our Pune Railway Station.

‘Apli PMPML' app hits over 44,000 downloads

Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited's (PMPML) 'Apli PMPML' app has hit 44,000 downloads since its launch on Aug 17, officials said on Monday.

Activist's hunger strike pushes for swift change

Social worker Amol Kendre, a resident of Diva, has entered the fourth day of his hunger strike, which he commenced on August 16, demanding that local train services originate from Diva for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

Priest, kin attacked in road rage; 2 held

The Kandivali police have arrested two people for allegedly attacking a 34-year-old priest and his relative in a road rage incident.

'Will go to any legal extent to get justice'

Muslim community members take to strong protest, file several complaints against Mahant Ramgiri

Another Malabar Hill tank plan stirs protest

Locals feel that potentially inaccurate data given by BMC to IIT-R may have led to misleading report