The Supreme Court has overturned the Calcutta High Court's stay on West Bengal's revised OBC sub-group list, which includes 80 Muslim sub-groups. The court emphasized that the Executive branch can notify such lists without needing legislation, citing a previous nine-judge bench ruling. The High Court's stay was deemed erroneous, and the case may be reassigned to a special bench for review.
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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.
US President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 1, impacting sectors like electronics, pharmaceuticals, and jewellery. Trump criticized India's tariffs as "among the highest in the World" and hinted at penalties related to Russian energy purchases. This decision challenges India's trade expectations, potentially affecting 10% of its exports and disrupting key industries.
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Bigg Boss season 19 is set to premiere on August 30, introducing a fresh, AI-influenced theme and an extended duration. Hosted by Salman Khan, the show unveils a brand-new logo after many years, sparking excitement among fans. The redesigned house will be ready by August 20, with housemates now having a say in evictions.
The Karnataka government has decided to pursue legal action based on a report indicting RCB, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks for a fatal stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium. DNA Entertainment has challenged the report, citing procedural lapses and arguing against liability for crowd management outside the venue. The D'Cunha commission has identified several individuals from these organizations as responsible for the incident, while multiple inquiries are underway.
WBSCT&VE&SD result 2025: The West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD) has declared the 2025 Higher Secondary (Vocational) examination results. The third phase results, including merit lists and marksheets, are now available on the official website, webscte.co.in. Candidates can check their results by entering the required credentials online. The council has made all relevant result information accessible for download,... Expand
A Mumbai businessman, Narendra Sagvekar, has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for outraging the modesty of a female bank employee. The incident occurred during an address verification visit to Sagvekar's residence. The magistrate's court found the woman's testimony credible, despite defense arguments of a false complaint.
Karun Nair's comeback to Test cricket after eight years was cut short as he was dropped for the fourth Test following underwhelming performances, managing only 131 runs in six innings. A viral photo captured an emotional Nair being consoled by KL Rahul.
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