OBC status of 77 castes: Suvendu government withdraws Mamata-era SC challenge to HC verdict | India News

NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Tuesday withdrew its appeal before the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta high court’s May 2024 judgment that struck down the inclusion of 77 communities, including 75 Muslim communities, in the state’s Other Backward Classes (OBC) list.The Supreme Court allowed the withdrawal after the state informed the court that…

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Why don’t antibiotics work against viruses? Understanding bacteria, viruses, and antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is rapidly emerging as a major global health crisis, fuelled by the widespread misuse of antibiotics, particularly for viral infections. Understanding the difference between bacteria and viruses is key to preventing unnecessary antibiotic use. The article explains how resistance develops, its public health consequences, and the global and Indian initiatives aimed at preserving…

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Mindaugas Sinkevicius becomes Lithuania PM after parliament approves manifesto

Lithuania Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius (Image/AP) Social Democrat leader Mindaugas Sinkevicius became Lithuania’s new prime minister on Tuesday after parliament approved his government’s programme, paving the way for his cabinet to take office.Lithuania, a member of both Nato and the European Union, shares borders with Russia and Belarus. The Baltic nation is Nato’s highest defence…

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Beyond the border: How India is building the firepower to strike targets 1,000km away

Pralay missile on Kartavya Path. India struck terror targets deep inside Pakistani territory in response to the terror attack on unarmed civilians in Pahalgam, . Right after the pinpointed attack on the nine terror targets, (seven by the army and two by the air force) the Pakistanis hit back, with the tempo of operations reaching…

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BITS Pilani tops Hurun India U30 list, followed by IIT Delhi, with the highest number of young entrepreneur alumni

BITS Pilani tops undergraduate institutions in Hurun India U30 ranking for young founders India’s startup ecosystem continues to witness a new generation of young founders building companies across sectors such as deeptech, space technology, fintech, sustainability, healthcare and mobility. Reflecting this trend, BITS Pilani has emerged as the leading undergraduate institution in the Avendus Wealth–Hurun…

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Britain hunted beavers to extinction around 400 years ago, but they are now returning to England’s wetlands to rebuild rivers and restore disappearing ecosystems | World News

For generations, the sound of a beaver working along an English waterway was something found only in history books. The animals that once shaped rivers and wetlands across Britain disappeared after centuries of hunting, leaving behind only traces of their former presence. Now, a new chapter has begun in Dorset, where wild beavers have been…

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Vijendra Singh Chauhan: Are you a toxic parent without really knowing about it? Educator Vijendra Singh Chauhan shares eye-opening facts

Photo: Youtube/Vijender Masijeevi Every parent wants the best for their child. Yet, sometimes, the habits parents see as discipline or guidance can slowly affect a child’s confidence, emotional security and relationship with them. According to educator Vijendra Singh Chauhan, toxic parenting is not always intentional. Often, it hides in everyday behaviours such as constant criticism,…

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