The Supreme Court, addressing the alarming rise in student suicides due to academic pressure, has mandated mental health safeguards in all educational institutions, including coaching centers. The directive includes appointing counselors, avoiding performance-based batch segregation, and providing mandatory mental health training for staff. The court lamented the education system's focus on rankings over holistic development.
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N Jagadeesan is likely to join the Indian team in England as cover for the injured Rishabh Pant, who suffered a metatarsal fracture. With Ishan Kishan also injured, selectors turned to Jagadeesan, currently awaiting visa processing. Pant had injured his toe on the opening day of the fourth Test while attempting a reverse sweep.
In a tragic incident in Magadi, a seven-year-old boy died after falling from a moving school bus due to the driver's negligence. The driver, R Vinod, asked the child to close an improperly locked door while the bus was in motion, leading to the fatal accident. Vinod has been arrested for culpable homicide and placed in judicial custody.
The Bombay High Court's acquittal of all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings has sparked widespread condemnation. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis deemed the verdict "very shocking" and announced the state's intention to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Friday. While Nifty50 went below 24,850, BSE Sensex was down over 700 points.
Mehbooba Mufti has urged Rahul Gandhi to address the increasing marginalization of Muslims in India during the Parliament's monsoon session. She highlighted concerns over the targeting of Muslims under the pretext of identifying illegal immigrants and the alleged disenfranchisement efforts through electoral roll revisions in Bihar.
Team India faces a significant setback in the crucial fourth Test against England as Rishabh Pant is likely out due to a foot injury sustained on Day 1. Scans revealed a possible fracture after he was struck by a Chris Woakes delivery. Ishan Kishan is a potential replacement. Pant's injury compounds India's worries, especially after his recent finger issue.
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) has cancelled the India vs Pakistan match after facing strong opposition from Indian cricket legends and sponsors. Shikhar Dhawan publicly refused to participate, citing geopolitical tensions and national pride. Other Indian players and sponsor EaseMyTrip also voiced their concerns, leading to the fixture's cancellation and a public apology from WCL organisers.
India and the UK have formalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement after three years of negotiations, aiming to more than double bilateral trade to $56 billion by 2030. The agreement slashes duties on various goods, benefiting consumers with cheaper British products like cars and Scotch. In return, the UK will allow zero-duty import on 99% of Indian product lines.
Toni Kukoc, the former Chicago Bulls champion, draws parallels between his versatile playing style and Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominance. While acknowledging Giannis's physical gifts, Kukoc points out the 'Greek Freak' lacks a reliable jump shot. Kukoc speculates that if Giannis develops a consistent shot, he could become an even more unstoppable force in the NBA.