A 24-year-old Sharda University student, Shivam Dey, was found dead in his hostel room, having taken his own life due to academic stress. He left a note requesting a fee refund and absolving others of blame. This incident follows another student suicide at the same university last month, raising concerns about student well-being and support systems.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the revised New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Parliament. This followed the withdrawal of the original bill. The new version incorporates recommendations from a Parliamentary Select Committee.
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The Supreme Court emphasized the need to consider the ground reality in Jammu and Kashmir, citing incidents like Pahalgam, before restoring its statehood. The Centre has been asked to respond within eight weeks to a plea seeking immediate restoration.
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