The Rajasthan High Court has supported a visually impaired MBBS student's plea to continue her studies, emphasizing that vision extends beyond eyesight. The court has instructed medical authorities to form an expert panel to evaluate Ankita Singodia's capabilities and suggest ways to help her finish the course after she lost her vision in an accident.
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Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant demonstrated his generosity by funding the Rs 40,000 college fees for Jyoti Kanabur, a student from Vijayapura. Jyoti's parents, who run a small eatery, struggled to afford her education despite her academic success. Pant's timely intervention relieved the family's financial burden, ensuring Jyoti could pursue her degree.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that lowering the age of consent from 18 to 16 would endanger young girls, making them vulnerable to predators both within and outside their families.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is now engaged to Saaniya Chandok in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. Saaniya, granddaughter of Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai, hails from a prominent business family known for ventures like the InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery.
The central government clarified in Parliament that it has no intentions of enacting legislation to declare the cow as the national animal, citing that animal preservation falls under the exclusive legislative powers of state legislatures according to the Constitution. However, the Centre is actively promoting cow protection and rearing through the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, initiated in 2014.
A senior Indian diplomat criticised the United States for imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports. The US cited India's continued import of discounted Russian oil as the reason. India called the move unfair. Despite the tensions, India will continue trade negotiations with the US. India is confident that solutions will be found.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cautioned India against disrupting water supplies under the Indus Waters Treaty, threatening a strong response. This follows India's suspension of the treaty after a terrorist attack, with accusations of Pakistan's involvement in cross-border terrorism.
Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has acquired a striking red Lamborghini Urus SE, personalized with the number plate '3015'. This unique number cleverly combines his children's birthdays and his iconic jersey number, 45. The powerful SUV boasts impressive specifications, including 800hp and rapid acceleration. Sharma's car collection also features other luxury vehicles like BMW and Mercedes-Benz models.
Passengers traveling on the Lucknow-Barauni Express experienced discomfort due to poor AC cooling, leading to a surprising discovery. Railway technicians found 316 whisky bottles hidden in the AC duct of an AC-2 tier coach. A coach attendant was arrested for smuggling the liquor into Bihar, where prohibition laws have created a lucrative black market, concealing the bottles to avoid detection.
Uber is transforming into a super app, expanding beyond ride-hailing. This requires skilled corporate employees. Uber is hiring more international talent through H-1B visas. Data reveals salary ranges for engineers, data scientists, and managers. Staff Software Engineers earn $225,200 to $266,400 per year. Senior Managers earn $230,800 to $299,700. Total compensation includes equity and bonuses.