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Death toll in illegal firecracker unit blast in TN rises to 4; CM announces Rs 4 lakh solatium

India, July 27 -- The death toll in the explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Sengamalapatti of Virudhunagar district, rose to four. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday, July ... Read More


SC allows states with under 1,000 consumer cases to rationalise district forums, subject to HC nod

India, July 27 -- The Supreme Court has said that states with fewer than 1,000 pending consumer disputes may abolish some district consumer forums and transfer those cases to regular courts after obta... Read More


Indian Long Jumper M Sreeshankar qualifies for Commonwealth Games long jump final

India, July 27 -- Indian long jumper M Sreeshankar advanced to the Commonwealth Games long jump final Monday, July 27, clearing the qualifying mark on his first attempt. Sreeshankar, whose season's b... Read More


UP redraws India's innovation map

India, July 27 -- Driven by bold policy interventions, world-class digital infrastructure and a long-term vision for technology-led growth, Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself at the forefront of Indi... Read More


More than just a cup of tea

India, July 27 -- "Would you like a cup of tea?" asked my friend. I had one just before leaving home and certainly did not need another one, but I happily said, "Yes." We sat down sipping our tea, rem... Read More


Frustration breeds agitation

India, July 27 -- Frustration, when left unaddressed, inevitably breeds agitation. In a democracy, the right to protest is not merely a constitutional guarantee but an essential safety valve through w... Read More


Chasing the Vision of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

India, July 27 -- Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is that one eminent public figure of post-colonial India who inspired and catalysed the lives of millions of the youth across the nation. His entire life journey i... Read More


Mental health must be part of mainstream healthcare

India, July 27 -- Mental health remains one of the most neglected areas of Indian healthcare. Psychiatry and psychology are still too often treated as peripheral departments in hospitals and clinics. ... Read More


Jantar Mantar: Protests withdrawn, legal questions remain

India, July 27 -- At a time when the national Capital was heavily volatile and facing severe unrest, remarks stating that the court had "no time to watch video evidence" appeared dismissive The prote... Read More


Sleeping on pavement does not contribute to negligence: Delhi HC

India, July 27 -- The Delhi High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to the victims and the kin of the deceased in a road accident, stating that sleeping on pavements cannot be held to be an a... Read More