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Delhi HC judge opts out of Kejriwal excise case after initiating contempt

NEW DELHI: In a fresh twist in the ongoing CBI appeal hearings against the discharge of all accused in the excise policy case, Delhi HC’s Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated criminal contempt proceedings against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP functionaries Manish Sisodia, Durgesh Pathak, Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj and others, and then opted out…

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BITSAT 2026 slot booking live for Session 2: Check direct link, how to apply and last date of application

BITS Pilani has released the BITSAT 2026 Session 2 slot booking link on May 14, 2026. Candidates can now select their preferred exam date, time slot, and test centre through the official website, depending on availability. After completing the slot booking process, the admit card for Session 2 will be issued on May 20, 2026.BITSAT…

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NASA is chasing an asteroid that contains more gold than exists on Earth

Somewhere between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, a giant metallic world drifts silently through deep space. Unlike ordinary rocky asteroids, 16 Psyche has captured global attention because scientists believe it may contain enormous quantities of valuable metals, including iron, nickel, platinum, and possibly more gold than has ever been mined on Earth. The asteroid’s…

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India’s response to the changing Geo-political situation after Trump’s second US Presidential term

Introduction The Trump administration during his second term as the President of the United States has adopted a more assertive and unpredictable approach to the US foreign policy deploying tariffs and other economic tools against both, the rivals and the partners. By this, the US President Donald Trump has expressed open hostility toward multilateral institutions…

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“If you would be happy for a week, take a wife; if you would be happy for a month, kill a pig; but if you would be happy all your life, plant a garden”

Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some old proverbs survive because they sound poetic. Others survive because people keep realising they were probably right all along. This traditional Chinese proverb has been shared for generations.At first glance, the saying almost feels humorous. The comparison is unusual. Marriage, food, and gardening all appear in the…

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Austerity drive: Andhra Pradesh govt urges officials to walk, cycle, WFH | Vijayawada News

Vijayawada: From encouraging the use of EVs to urging govt officials to cover short distances on foot or on bicycle, the Andhra Pradesh govt on Thursday announced a set of voluntary austerity measures for public representatives, officials, and citizens.The cabinet meeting, headed by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, discussed various proposals to align with Prime…

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‘Saffron shawls not allowed in schools’: Siddaramaiah clarifies Karnataka government’s order after right-wing threats

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Thursday that saffron shawls will not be allowed in educational institutions, amid the withdrawl of the February 2022 order brought in by the then BJP government that had effectively banned hijabs inside classrooms.Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said the state government’s order allows students to follow existing religious…

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“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.”

Mahatma Gandhi (Image: Wikipedia) A lot of famous quotes survive because they sound clever. This one by Mahatma Gandhi survives for a different reason. It feels personal almost immediately.The line is short. Simple too. No dramatic language. No complicated philosophy. Still, people continue sharing it decades later because it quietly points toward something many individuals…

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No CCTV, no librarian – This Nagaland village lets anyone borrow books freely: Lessons for cities and communities

Nagaland greets you with hills that fold into mist, villages that keep time with the seasons, and a hospitality that feels like a quiet promise: stay awhile, and you will be seen. Beyond its festivals and woven shawls, one of the state’s quieter wonders is a culture of trust – so strong in some villages…

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