Supreme Court has affirmed Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel the 2016 recruitment of more than 25,700 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal. The process was found to be tainted with manipulation and fraud. Non-tainted candidates won't have to refund salaries. They can apply to their previous government positions, though their disputed employment period won't be compensated.
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The visit of US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance to India sparked emotional responses in Andhra Pradesh, where Usha’s ancestral roots lie. Her traditional gestures and family ties stirred local pride, prompting official inquiries and heartfelt appeals from relatives and villagers hoping for a visit. Usha’s lineage traces back to Andhra’s scholarly Chilukuri family.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has dismissed Congress's allegations that the approval of Uniform Civil Code rules violates the model code of conduct amid local body polls. Dhami emphasized their commitment to the UCC, which had been a manifesto promise. He asserted the code's importance in preserving the state's culture and demographics and criticized Congress for vote bank politics.
Apple and Fortnite maker Epic Games are in conflict over a porn app on an alternative app marketplace mandated by the EU's Digital Markets Act. Apple claims distributing such apps undermines user trust, while Epic Games accuses Apple of protecting its monopoly under the guise of safety concerns.
A 19-year-old woman from Kerala's Kannur succumbed to complications from anorexia nervosa after following an extreme 'water fasting' regimen influenced by online weight loss advice. The degree student had been abstaining from food for almost a year, surviving primarily on water, and was undergoing treatment at Thalassery Cooperative Hospital before her death.
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav announced a liquor ban in 17 religious places to address social-economic problems arising from alcohol consumption. The ban is likely to affect Ujjain, Orchha, Salkanpur, Chitrakoot, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Maihar, Amarkantak, and the Pashupatinath temple area of Mandsaur, with cabinet discussions scheduled for Maheshwar on Friday.
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Harvard University is reportedly negotiating the sale of approximately $1 billion in private equity fund interests, facilitated by Jefferies Financial Group, to Lexington Partners. This divestment aims to enhance liquidity amidst market instability and challenges in divesting companies. The move follows Harvard's recent announcement to secure $750 million in Wall Street financing as a precautionary measure.
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