EC notice to minister for 'doling out money' in poll-bound Meghalaya
Elections to the 60-member assembly will be held on February 27. Votes will be counted on March 2. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesLooking to return to work after a break? Here is a quick guide for leaders, and women
Returning to the workforce after a career break can be challenging, but with adequate planning and effective strategies, individuals can navigate through the obstacles. Organizations have implemented return-to-work initiatives for women employees, and investing in self-improvement and leveraging social media can help ease the transition. Key Points
Economic Times‘The great return’ is on as the allure of startups fades
Executives who quit established firms to join startups are returning, accepting similar or even reduced salaries as they choose job security over the prospects of fledgling startups. The shift in sentiment follows the financial difficulties faced by startups, particularly those in edtech and fintech, as well as widespread layoffs affecting more than 20,000 employees in the past year. While most returning junior and middle-level executives have secured positions at larger firms, senior executives face a more challenging task as opportunities at this level are more limited. Key Points
mintFive dead, five seriously injured after SUV hits roadside tree in Jharkhand's Giridih
The accident took place in Baghmara in Mufassil police station area around 3am on Saturday. The vehicle was carrying 10 people who were returning from a wedding ceremony. Key Points
ThePrintChandigarh mayor poll officer unlawfully altered election, lied to us: Supreme Court
While declaring the AAP candidate as the winner of the Chandigarh mayoral polls, the Supreme Court came down heavily on returning officer Anil Masih. Here is what the court said. Key Points
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Chandigarh Mayor Polls: Prosecute Masih for interfering with election process, says SC
The Supreme Court stated on Monday that Anil Masih, the returning officer in the Chandigarh mayoral election, must face prosecution for interfering with the election process. The court will scrutinize ballot papers and video recordings of votes on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the SC criticized Masih, ordering the preservation of election records, including ballot papers. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy Supreme Court order may not help INDIA bloc retain Chandigarh Mayor's post
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overruled the results of the Chandigarh mayoral elections, declaring Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Kuldeep Kumar as the new Mayor. However, despite the court order, the INDIA bloc may face a litmus test in the Municipal Council. Key Points
India TodayChandigarh Mayor Polls case: SC to hear explanation of returning officer Anil Masih tomorrow
Supreme Court to hear Anil Masih's defense on ballot tampering in Chandigarh Mayor Polls. Masih, caught defacing ballot papers, must appear before the court on February 19. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud condemned Masih's behavior as anti-democratic. Key Points
mintMajor blow to Imran Khan as Pak's top poll body rejects his nomination papers from two seats
Although Khan's sentence was suspended by the Islamabad High Court, his disqualification still stands, the returning officers were told. Besides, objections were raised against his nomination papers as the proposer and seconder for the PTI's founder did not belong to the respective constituencies. Key Points
Economic TimesKanwars with Dali masks: Demolishing demons!
This year, Kanwars returning from their water heist of sorts were spotted flaunting masks inspired from Spanish artist Salvador Dali. These masks had earlier gained popularity due to the success of the OTT web series, Money Heist. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
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Bengali TV actor Suchandra Dasgupta dies in road accident, lorry driver arrested
Gauri Elo actor Suchandra Dasgupta died in a road accident while returning home. She was reportedly 29. Key Points
Hindustan TimesFive dead, 10 injured in road mishap in Bahraich
According to police, a tempo carrying about 15 people was returning from Ruknapur village after a tilak ceremony around 1 am on Friday. As the tempo reached near Madni hospital, a speeding truck coming from the opposite direction rammed against it, killing five people, including a woman, on the spot. The truck driver managed to escape from the scene along with the vehicle. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhat we can learn from returning NRIs
Loneliness and isolation are becoming increasingly common in urban India, exacerbated by the focus on individual goals and the decline of multigenerational family structures. Housing options in India now cater to smaller nuclear families, with wider familial fallback options being drastically reduced. Concurrently, long-resident Indians based abroad are returning in search of a more sociable and caring retired life. Key Points
Economic TimesBarry Keoghan in talks to join Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel
The sequel follows 2000's blockbuster hit Gladiator with Ridley Scott returning to direct and produce. The film is scheduled to be released on November 22, 2024. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMumbai: Mother-daughter dead after iron pipe falls on auto in Jogeshwari
According to the police, the incident occurred around 4.15pm when the duo, identified as Shama Bano Asif Shaikh, 28, and Aayat, was returning home from the latter’s school, Farooq High School for Girls. | Mumbai news Key Points
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Mother-daughter dead after iron pipe falls on auto in Jogeshwari
According to the police, the incident occurred around 4.15pm when the duo, identified as Shama Bano Asif Shaikh, 28, and Aayat, was returning home from the latter’s school, Farooq High School for Girls. Near Shalyak hospital along the Western Express Highway, a heavy circular iron pipe fell on the auto from fourth or fifth floor of an under-construction building belonging to slum rehabilitation authority | Mumbai news Key Points
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