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Supreme Court on CBSE (File photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday asked CBSE to detail the steps it has taken so far to curb alleged irregularities relating to digital evaluation (onscreen marking, or OSM) system even as solicitor general Tushar Mehta informed the court that a one-member commission has been appointed to inquire into the issues.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said urgent action was needed to comprehensively address students’ concerns. Enlisting the SG’s assistance in the PIL raising a host of issues relating to OSM, the CJI said, “Look at the…

Based on the RTI findings, Kirit Somaiya has alleged that the corrections in the birth certificates were carried out illegally and has demanded that the BMC register an police complaint to investigate the matter and identify those responsible Mumbai: The M-East ward office in Govandi accounted for 3,132 birth certificate corrections that were made without supporting documents or applications, according to an RTI reply from the BMC received by former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya.The RTI response has also revealed that across the city, 19,753 birth certificates were issued without any supporting documents, while a total 86,020 birth record corrections were…

New Delhi: Days after it cancelled the bail plea of a school staffer accused of raping a minor, Delhi High Court Wednesday cancelled the bail granted to a woman teacher in the same case.Noting that Pocso cases warrant “utmost caution”, the court asked her to surrender in three days, in connection with the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl by a staff member inside a private school in west Delhi’s Janakpuri. Last month, HC had set aside the bail granted to the main accused, the school caretaker.Justice Saurabh Banerjee Wednesday observed that while considering bail in such cases, “essential surrounding…

Bengaluru: The Indian government, through a $600 million (about Rs 5,781 crore) climate fund jointly backed with Japan, is investing another Rs 200 crore in Ather Energy. The fund first backed the electric scooter maker in 2024, ahead of its stock market listing the following year.The India-Japan Fund will participate in a Rs 1,200 crore preferential allotment approved by Ather’s board on Wednesday. Hero MotoCorp, Ather’s largest shareholder, will invest Rs 960 crore, while founders Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain will invest Rs 20 crore each.The India-Japan Fund is a partnership between the Government of India and the Japan Bank…

Hyderabad: The Telangana high court on Wednesday dismissed two writ petitions filed by M/s B Sundar Rao Hotels at Abids and M/s Sundar Taj Mahal Hotels, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, and imposed exemplary fines of ₹10 lakh in each case.Observing that the petitioners had suppressed material facts and approached the court with unclean hands, Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka directed that the amounts be paid to the Telangana State Legal Services Authority.The petitioners had approached the court challenging Cross Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) demand notices issued by the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company (TGSPDCL).B Sundar Rao Hotels, which operates the Taj Mahal Hotel at…

Passenger vehicle exports were led by utility vehicles, underscoring the global shift towards SUVs Chennai: Despite mounting geopolitical tensions, India’s automobile exporters delivered a surprisingly strong performance in Q1 of this fiscal. Nearly 2 million vehicles were shipped overseas, with two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and three-wheelers driving growth. Total exports rose 34% year-on-year to 1.96 million units, according to SIAM data.This strong growth has been achieved despite the conflict in West Asia—a crucial market for Indian vehicle makers—which disrupted shipping schedules and raised freight costs.“Diversified export markets and robust demand helped offset the disruption,” according to industry representatives.Passenger vehicle exports were…

Ahmedabad: A truck driver was killed and another injured after their vehicles collided on the Sarkhej-Dholka Road near Bakrol village on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred around 7.30am when an Eicher truck loaded with bricks collided with another truck. The impact crushed the cabin of the Eicher truck, trapping the driver inside. He died before rescue teams could reach him.After being alerted, fire crew and rural police rushed to the spot. Firefighters had to cut open the mangled front portion of the Eicher truck to retrieve the driver’s body. The driver of the other truck suffered injuries in the accident…

Prayagraj: In a major initiative to promote health awareness among school children, all Basic Education Council schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) across Uttar Pradesh will be provided with the ‘My Health World’ book from July.Developed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under its Eat Right India campaign, the book aims to inculcate healthy lifestyle practices, nutrition awareness and better understanding of physical and mental well-being among students.The book, available in both Hindi and English, has been designed as a supplementary learning resource and is not part of the regular curriculum. It will be used…

CM Mohan Charan Majhi at the launch Puri: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday unveiled a new online donation platform for Jagannath Temple, branded as ‘Digital Hundi – Samarpan’.Rolling out the e-hundi (donation) initiative at the temple office on the eve of Rath Yatra, Majhi described it as “a secure, transparent bridge connecting devotees across India and abroad with the Lord’s shrine”.Developed by Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the platform has been integrated with the temple’s official portal and allows devotees to contribute safely from home. “Every rupee offered through this system will go towards the temple’s development and…

HRERA has issued advisory urging buyers to deal only with registered agents Gurgaon: With thousands of property transactions being facilitated through intermediaries every month, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera), Gurgaon, on Wednesday issued an advisory urging buyers to deal only with registered real estate agents.Dealing through registered agents provides buyers legal protection against fraud and unauthorised transactions. It also gives buyers access to grievance redressal mechanisms in case of future disputes.HRERA Gurgaon Chairman Arun Kumar said, “Homebuyers should always verify the registration status of the real estate agent before entering into a transaction. This step can protect buyers, strengthen…