Haryana pension scam: Persons required to look into social justice washed hands off responsibilities, says HC
The HC bench of justice Vinod S Bhardwaj said that despite a lapse of more than 10 years, the authorities have recovered only ₹4.58 crore against the total outstanding of ₹15 crore. The principal secretary of the department has failed to give any reasons as to why the balance amount could not be recovered even though a period of more than 10 years has elapsed, the court observed Key Points
Hindustan TimesDeficiencies observed in financial transactions during I-T spot verification being rectified: TMB
Chennai, Jul 2 (PTI) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) on Sunday said “certain deficiencies were observed” in a few specified financial transactions during the Income Tax department’s “spot verification” last week and the “errors” were being rectified. “The business operations of the bank are continuing as usual and are not impacted due to this development. We […] Key Points
ThePrintSawan 2023 festivals full calendar: Dates of Teej, Raksha Bandhan to Janmashtami
The month of Shravan is marked by many fasts and festivals that are observed with fervour and enthusiasm by devotees across the country. Here's complete list. Key Points
Hindustan TimesEarth 2.0? Repeating signal coming from rocky planet raises hopes
Astronomers have observed a repeated signal that is hitting Earth. It is emerging from a rocky planet. Key Points
India TodayTamil Nadu's Ooty turns into iceland as minimum temperature drops
The southern town of Ooty in Tamil Nadu experienced exceptionally low temperatures below 2.5°C, accompanied by frost in surrounding areas. The usual frost season in the Nilgiri district, from November to February, started late this year due to stormy rains. The cold spell has disrupted normal life, with residents struggling in severe cold conditions. Key Points
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Paush Purnima 2024: Date, rituals, puja muhurat, significance and more
Paush Purnima is being observed on January 25, 2024. All you want to know about the puja rituals, muhurat and significance. Key Points
Hindustan TimesScientist finds metal pieces in Pacific Ocean that may belong to alien spaceship
Scientists have discovered 50 tiny iron fragments from the Pacific Ocean, leading physicist Avi Loeb to claim they may be from an interstellar spaceship. Loeb linked his finding to a fireball observed in 2014, which was eventually identified as an interstellar meteor. Key Points
mintLow midday meal coverage: Govt seeks reports from Bihar, MP
In case of Madhya Pradesh, the PAB observed that the state government covered 68.78% of the enrolled students at primary and 68.86% at upper primary level in 2022-23. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesSerious allegations by wrestlers; Need consideration, says SC
There are serious allegations made in the petition by wrestlers who have represented India and sexual harassment meted out to them. The matter requires consideration, SC observed. The petitioners include a girl wrestler, as reported by ET on Tuesday. Representing the wrestlers, senior advocate Kapil Sibal said there are seven petitioners including a minor. Key Points
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