None of the 283 advocates and 83 judicial officers who appeared for the Orissa High Court's competitive examination for district judge posts in 2024 cleared the written test. The exam required candidates to score a minimum of 50% in aggregate with no less than 45% in individual papers to qualify for the interview. The subjects covered included civil and criminal laws, along with general English.
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MS Dhoni is set to captain Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to an elbow fracture. CSK coach Stephen Fleming confirmed Gaikwad's injury, sustained in Guwahati. Dhoni, who handed over the captaincy to Gaikwad this season, previously led CSK to five IPL titles.
The GST Council has approved a "track and trace" system to combat tax evasion on specific goods, starting with cigarettes and potentially pan masala. This system uses unique identification markings to monitor products throughout the supply chain, addressing significant revenue losses from smuggling and illicit trade, estimated at Rs 21,000 crore annually for cigarettes alone.
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A 150-year-old mosque in Meerut is being demolished by the minority community based on local administration orders to facilitate the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System construction. Authorities are discussing compensation with the mosque committee, which seeks adequate alternative provisions.
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