A senior chemistry professor at Aligarh Muslim University was suspended following an internal probe for impersonating female students and filing fake harassment complaints against a colleague. Authorities discovered Riyazuddin's deceit through CCTV surveillance, revealing his regular visits to the post office to send the false letters.
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Australian batsman Usman Khawaja praised Jasprit Bumrah as the toughest bowler he has faced, after the Indian pacer's exceptional performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Khawaja highlighted a crucial partnership with Travis Head, who also acknowledged Bumrah's impact and expressed relief over his non-participation in Austalia's 2nd innings of the Sydney Test because of injury.
The Karnataka HC stated that having just one bidder in an auction undermines the goal of obtaining the best competitive price. The court ordered a home finance firm to refund earnest money to a sole bidder who did not complete the deal, emphasizing that such a scenario is unjustifiable and logically impossible.
The Supreme Court rejected claims that Ashish Mishra broke bail conditions and allowed him to visit his hometown for Ram Navami. The court found the accusations of attending a forbidden function and influencing witnesses to be false, permitting his visit under specific conditions.
A 25-day blackout in Soraha village, Budaun district, ended as a new transformer was installed after the old one was stolen. The villagers, particularly students and farmers, endured freezing nights without electricity. The replacement transformer was fast-tracked following a news report highlighting their plight. Villagers expressed relief as power was restored.
Sunil Gavaskar declined to compare fellow batting legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, attributing such comparisons to a subcontinent habit. He emphasized the differences in eras and playing conditions, making such comparisons illogical and unnecessary.
Banks in India will be closed on specific holidays in January 2025, which vary by region. Customers can use digital banking during these closures. Notable holidays include New Year's Day, Sri Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday, and Makar Sankranti.
But the Times is just a symptom of a larger problem. The COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t just a public health crisis; it was a stress test for science itself. And, as we now know, science failed. The very principles that were supposed to safeguard scientific integrity—those outlined decades ago by sociologist Robert K. Merton—were casually tossed aside whenever they became inconvenient.
Malala Yousafzai condemned the Taliban for their oppressive treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan, describing it as 'gender apartheid.' Speaking at an education summit in Islamabad, she urged Muslim leaders to oppose the Taliban's policies, which she stated have no basis in Islamic teachings. She also criticized Israel for decimating Gaza's education system.
Lawyer tells BT the matter is sub-judice, contrary to reports confirming the divorce.