Supriya Sule alleged that approximately 14,000 men improperly benefited from the Mukhyamantri Mazhi Ladki Bahin scheme, demanding a CBI investigation into the enrollment process. Ajit Pawar responded that funds would be recovered from ineligible male beneficiaries, with strict action taken if necessary. Aditi Tatkare stated that benefits for 26.34 lakh ineligible beneficiaries, including men, have been temporarily suspended pending review.
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The Supreme Court urged a decorated fighter pilot, who participated in the Balakot strike, and his wife, an IT professional, to resolve their matrimonial dispute amicably. The court, hearing the pilot's plea to quash an FIR filed by his wife, advised them to forgive each other and move forward, rather than seeking revenge. The pilot alleged harassment and misuse of law by his wife and father-in-law.
India and England will play the series-deciding final Test at the Kennington Oval. England leads the series 2-1. India aims to level the series. Dhruv Jurel will replace the injured Rishabh Pant. Ben Stokes is out due to injury. Ollie Pope will captain England. England has made four changes to their team.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to form a high-level inquiry committee to investigate allegations against Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma, following a notice signed by 152 MPs. Consultations are underway to establish the three-member panel, as mandated by the Judges (Inquiry) Act, involving coordination with the Rajya Sabha, where a similar notice was submitted.
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.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal informed the Rajya Sabha that High Court collegiums have not recommended candidates for 193 out of 371 vacant judge positions, representing over 52% of the total vacancies. This revelation came in response to Mallikarjun Kharge's inquiry regarding pending Supreme Court collegium recommendations for High Court judge appointments. The query was prompted by recent Supreme Court observations on the government's need to expedite clearances.
A mudslide struck near Sai Niketan CHS in Bhandup (West) on Tuesday evening, prompting immediate response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, ward staff, and NDRF. The slide caused the collapse of portions of two previously vacated houses. As a precaution, authorities evacuated residents from 3–4 nearby houses to ensure their safety, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, recently took on a customer service role at Phia, his daughter Phoebe's AI-powered fashion startup. Phoebe and her co-founder Sophia Kianni developed Phia, a platform that helps users compare prices across numerous online retailers. Gates emphasized the importance of directly engaging with users to understand a product's functionality and potential issues.
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India's remarkable draw at Old Trafford against England not only kept the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy hopes alive but also slightly bolstered their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. Centuries from Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar helped India salvage a draw after conceding a massive first-innings lead.