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06 Aug

MCC Revises NEET-SS Round 2 Counselling Timeline After Delhi High Court Direction

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNEET

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a revised schedule for NEET-SS 2025 Round 2 counselling after the Delhi High Court directed that petitioning candidates be permitted to register and participate in the admission process. In an official notice dated August 5, the MCC stated that it has withdrawn its earlier notification issued on August 3 with immediate effect in compliance with the court's order in Sunil & Another vs Medical Counselling Committee (W.P. (C) No. 11097/2026). As part of the revised process, the committee has decided to keep the resignation portal open until 4 p.m.…

06 Aug

Six Family Members Die After Old House Caves In at Uttar Pradesh Village

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttar Pradesh

Pratapgarh (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night tragedy struck Mahuli village in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district after a century-old house collapsed, claiming the lives of six members of a family who were asleep inside, officials said. According to police, the incident took place around 2 a.m. when the roof of the ageing structure suddenly gave way. The house belonged to Pramod Srivastava, who was resting with several family members at the time of the collapse. Circle Officer (City) Santosh Mishra said local police were alerted immediately after the incident. Rescue teams, assisted by firefighters and residents, rushed to the spot and began…

06 Aug

Alberta Opens Applications for Scholarship Supporting Youth Leaving Government Care

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has opened applications for the Duke and Duchess Scholarship, a financial assistance programme aimed at helping young people transitioning out of government care pursue higher education. Announcing the launch of the application process, Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton encouraged eligible students to apply before the August 31 deadline, saying the scholarship recognises academic achievement and supports students as they begin the next stage of their education. The scholarship is administered through Alberta's Advancing Futures Program, under which 25 students will each receive CAD 2,000 to support their studies. The funding is…

06 Aug

Canadian Industrial Services Firm Fined Over Worker Injury at Alberta Worksite

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): An Alberta court has imposed a CAD 132,000 fine on industrial services provider Brock Canada Field Services Ltd. after the company admitted to violating workplace safety regulations in connection with a serious on-site accident that left a worker injured. The company pleaded guilty on July 30 in the Fort Saskatchewan Court of Justice to one count under Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker. Worker Seriously Injured in Fall The case relates to an incident that occurred on August 10, 2023, at a worksite in Redwater,…

06 Aug

Jharkhand Students Continue Agitation as Hunger Strike Enters Day Five; Government Dialogue Expected

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand): The ongoing student movement in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations showed no signs of slowing down on Thursday, with student leader and Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) member Devendra Nath Mahato reaffirming that his indefinite hunger strike remains in force. Mahato clarified that he has not ended his fast, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise. He said he resumed drinking only water after speaking with social activist Sonam Wangchuk, but has not consumed any solid food. Calling the reports about the withdrawal of his hunger strike "misleading," Mahato said the protest would continue until the government addresses…

06 Aug

Assam Floods Claim More Lives; Death Toll Reaches 95 as Over 1.6 Lakh Residents Remain Affected

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending

Guwahati (Rajeev Sharma): Assam's flood emergency has intensified, with six additional deaths reported in the last 24 hours, pushing this season's flood-related death toll to 95. The rising waters have also expanded the scale of the disaster, affecting more than 1.60 lakh people spread across 14 districts, according to the latest update from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Officials said two people each died in Sivasagar and Biswanath, while one fatality each was reported from Golaghat and Morigaon after floodwaters swept through the affected areas. More Districts Grapple With Flooding The number of people impacted has increased sharply…

06 Aug

Punjab Sees Fresh Spell of Rain; IMD Issues Alert for Seven Districts, Power Demand Rises

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh round of monsoon showers swept across parts of Punjab on Thursday, with Jalandhar witnessing heavy rainfall while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of intense showers at isolated locations in seven districts. The advisory remains in place for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr), Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala, and SAS Nagar (Mohali). The weather office has predicted partly cloudy conditions over Chandigarh, with intermittent light rain and thunderstorms likely during the day. Temperatures Rise Despite Rain Although rainfall has been reported from several areas, the state's daytime temperature has increased by 2.1 degrees Celsius,…

06 Aug

Donald Trump Says Diplomacy Preferred Over Military Action, Reasserts Iran Nuclear Red Line

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, US

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again underlined his administration's preference for diplomacy over armed conflict with Iran, while maintaining that Tehran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.Addressing the ongoing tensions between the two countries, Trump claimed the United States had been on the verge of launching an extensive military operation before deciding to pursue negotiations instead. He said his administration deliberately chose dialogue over force to prevent unnecessary casualties.According to Trump, Iranian officials had reached out seeking talks and requested that Washington refrain from carrying out the planned military action. However, he…

06 Aug

India-Russia Partnership Gains Momentum as Both Nations Push Towards $100 Billion Trade Goal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Russia

New Delhi/Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): India and Russia are accelerating efforts to deepen their long-standing strategic partnership, with both countries committed to raising bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, has said. The envoy noted that alongside expanding trade in traditional sectors, both governments are identifying fresh avenues for economic collaboration. Highlighting the importance of energy cooperation, Kumar said the partnership in the nuclear sector remains on track. He stated that Rosatom continues work on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, where construction of Units 3 and 4 has made substantial progress, reinforcing the two countries'…

06 Aug

Himachal Sees Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall; IMD Predicts More Showers Through August 11

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rainfall activity has slowed across Himachal Pradesh over the past week, with the state registering a noticeable monsoon deficit even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intermittent showers in the days ahead. According to the latest weather data, Himachal received 13 per cent less rainfall than normal during the last seven days. The biggest shortfall was reported from Lahaul-Spiti, where precipitation remained 87 per cent below the seasonal average. Other districts experiencing deficient rainfall include Hamirpur, Solan, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra and Shimla. In contrast, several districts recorded rainfall above normal levels. Sirmaur witnessed the highest surplus,…