The Monsoon Session opened with sharp political exchanges as the Samajwadi Party intensified its attack over alleged NEET irregularities and demanded stronger safeguards for competitive exams.
A fiery speech at a political meeting has turned into a major legal and political controversy, with police action, protests by supporters and an investigation now underway.
Apart from pending legislation, the government plans to introduce new Bills on income tax, MSME reforms, Supreme Court judge strength and birth registration during the session scheduled to run until August 13.
Four occupants of the car and the truck driver lost their lives in the collision near the Virul Interchange, while the truck's cleaner remains hospitalised with serious injuries.
A fresh legal challenge has brought Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation back before the Delhi High Court, with questions raised over medical consent and personal liberty.
Odisha Fire Department is on high alert ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha.
Satara District SP Tushar Doshi confirmed the arrest of the second accused in the doctor rape case. Suspended PSI Gopal Badne was arrested on Sunday after he surrendered before the Satara police.
At 2 a.m. on Friday, the 24-Kosi Parikrama, covering 68 sacred sites and 19 ancient wells, commenced from the historic Shri Vansh Gopal site in Benipur Chak, in the presence of millions of devotees, reports said on Saturday.
In an official statement issued on Saturday, MPCA Honorary Secretary Sudhir Asnani said, “In this unfortunate incident, it shall be examined whether the players had sought security cover for their movement outside the hotel, or whether the movement occurred in the absence of any such request.”
The Cabinet also approved 15 days of paternity leave for male contractual employees in the state.
