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Nagpur: A big revelation emerged during the ongoing inquiry into examination irregularities at Nagpur University (NU), which allegedly tried to shield the controversial exam service provider, COEMPT EduTeck Pvt Ltd, by pinning down the earlier agency for the exam mess on grounds that it failed to transfer student data to the IT cell before bowing out.Deposing before the three-member probe panel, representatives of the former examination handler, Promarc Technologies Pvt Ltd, said it had transferred student-related data of 3.17 lakh students to COEMPT through the varsity IT cell. The investigation is led by NU senate member, Manmohan Bajpai.As per Promarc,…

Varanasi: As many as 45 tortoises packed in nine bags were recovered from a bogie of Doon Express train by GRP and RPF when it reached Varanasi Junction on Monday. Police were trying to identify the smugglers carrying tortoise.Varanasi Junction GRP station in-charge Rajol Nagar said that after the Howrah bound Doon Express arrived at platform-8 of Varanasi Junction (Cantt railway station), the GRP and RPF immediately launched a special checking drive. During the search of the train’s general coach, many unclaimed bags were found under a seat. When passengers were questioned, no one claimed ownership of the bags, after…

Bengal CID records statements of 13 TMC MLAs in alleged signature forgery case KOLKATA: The West Bengal crime investigation department (CID) has recorded statements of 13 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs so far as part of its probe into alleged signature forgery case.According to officials, three legislators have stated that the signatures in the May 6 Meeting Resolution Book have not been done by them.They said MLA from Canning Purba has stated that he did not attend the meeting held in Kolkata.The CID has issued a notice to (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, MP, asking him to appear before investigating officer…

Srinagar, Jun 1: Reinforcing its commitment to expanding advanced healthcare access nationwide, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, hosted an awareness session on the latest advancements in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery in Srinagar.  The session was led by Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Senior Consultant – Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, who addressed the growing scope of plastic surgery, emerging technologies, and the importance of safe, ethical practices in the field. He also assured the gathering of students and doctors to bring the innovation to Kashmir, beginning with the consultations at various places. “With increasing awareness and accessibility, plastic surgery today goes far…

CBSE launches re evaluation portal NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially activated the online portal for verification of marks and re-evaluation of answer scripts.The portal is now accessible to all candidates who wish to challenge the marks awarded in their recently declared board examinations.Students urged to follow step-by-step video guideIn a bid to minimise technical errors and ensure a smooth application process, CBSE has released a detailed instructional video accompanying the portal launch.The board emphasised that common mistakes, such as incorrect subject selection or payment errors, can lead to rejection of applications, making the video…

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis  MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that 80 lakh beneficiaries of the Mukhya Mantri Ladki Bahin Yojana have been dropped from the scheme. “When scrutiny of documents from various databases was carried out, it was found that 14,000 beneficiaries were men, five lakh were govt employees, 10 lakh were income tax payers and four-five lakh were those where the household owned a vehicle,” he said.In an interview to a media channel on Monday, Fadnavis said that when the scheme was launched, the state govt had set certain criteria for eligibility but had allowed…

New Delhi: A 12-year-old boy sustained a gunshot injury to his leg after being caught in firing allegedly carried out by three men in northeast Delhi’s New Usmanpur area on Monday.Police said they received information about the firing and rushed to the spot. Preliminary investigation revealed that three men had allegedly opened fire outside the residence of a 43-year-old man, identified as Dharmender.During the incident, the boy, who was passing through the area on his way home, was struck by a bullet in the foot. He was rushed to the hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.A forensic team inspected the…

Bengaluru: The jurisdiction of a family court cannot extend to resolve a civil suit, the high court has observed.Extending the family court’s jurisdiction to every title suit involving a challenge to a pedigree would potentially dilute the specialised focus of that forum and overlap with the settled functions of the civil court under the Specific Relief Act, Justice K Manmadha Rao noted in his April 28 order while quashing an order passed by a family court of Bengaluru.A woman and her two children challenged the order of the family court, passed on Feb 25, 2020, holding that it has jurisdiction…

Hyderabad: Telangana has registered significant improvements in child nutrition over the past five years, but undernutrition continues to affect more than one in four children in the state, according to the recently released National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24). The survey found that stunting among children under five years of age declined from 33.1% in NFHS-5 (2019-21) to 27%, while wasting, a form of acute malnutrition, fell from 21.7% to 16.9%. The proportion of underweight children also dropped from 31.8% to 27.8%. Severe wasting, one of the most serious forms of malnutrition, nearly reduced to half from 8.5% to 3.9%.The improvements…

Chennai: In two decades, tourists may be able to descend 500metres below the sea surface in a submersible and get a 360-degree view of submerged ancient settlements and marine life through a transparent dome, as city-based researchers are working on a vehicle for deep-sea tourism.Researchers at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) have conceptualised the vehicle as part of the institute’s Vision 2047 roadmap for underwater tourism at sites such as Mahabalipuram, Poompuhar and Dwaraka, where remnants of ancient settlements lie underwater.The proposed capsule is planned as a large manned vehicle capable of carrying 20 to 40 people. According…