The body of KM Tahsif Souri, clad in a black shirt and a pair of white trousers, was recovered from the Turag River on October 28, a day after he went missing.
The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 will last longer than in past census exercises, with its duration spanning nearly one-and-a-half months from Jan 10 to Feb 28, including the 15-day self-enumeration window, as against the earlier Phase-2 duration of 20 days, conventionally running from Feb 9-28.
More than 100 candidates from the economically weaker section (EWS) category have been allotted postgraduate medical seats in the open category under the self-financed quota in private colleges, where tuition fee for some courses can be up to Rs 2.1 crore over three years.
A look at the mark-up on some of the drugs on which National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) put a trade margin cap of 30% on selling price in Feb 2019 shows that a majority had mark-ups of 100%-700% in the Authority's 2026 list. Citing this data, the All-India Drug Action Network, which works on access to affordable medicines, pointed out the futility of one-time MRP reduction as a policy measure in the absence of a mandate to maintain permanent margin caps along with consistent monitoring.
Poland witnessed fresh tensions between its government and the nationalist right on Friday after riot police were deployed around the country's constitutional tribunal following the suspension of its chief justice, Bogdan Swieczkowski.
By 2026, Robin Rinearson’s ventures, Jake’s Ice Cream and Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn, have emerged as crucial employers for individuals with disabilities. With 35 staff members, these businesses emphasize skills enhancement and sustainable positions. Employees express fulfillment in their jobs and frequently refer friends for openings. A notable waiting list represents the success of Rinearson's inclusive hiring efforts, earning recognition for fostering a supportive community for disabled individuals.
World Bank has said that poverty in India, defined at $4.2 a day, will decline from 14.2% in 2026 to 12.1% by 2028.
Congress's Rahul Gandhi and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman sparred on social media over govt's decision to sell its stake in IDBI Bank with the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha backing protesting employees.
Supreme Court Friday said completion of special intensive revision (SIR) does not mean electoral rolls have been frozen, a statement that would put to rest the apprehension that names removed from draft rolls cannot be restored to the voters' list and such persons are rendered permanently disabled from exercising their franchise.