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Days after SC ban on manual scavenging,3 die in Kolkata manhole
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 2, 2025
Three construction workers died while repairing a sewer joint at Kolkata Leather Complex, likely due to inhalation of toxic gas. The incident occurred shortly after the Supreme Court banned manual scavenging in major cities including Kolkata. The mayor announced compensation, and an inquiry has been launched to determine...
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Supreme Court of India
Highest court of jurisdiction in India
In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India canceled the bail granted to two individuals involved in an impersonation case during a government job exam...
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Earlier, the Bombay High Court had ruled in favour of the conglomerate. On Friday, the top court said that work on the project had already started, including the..
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The Supreme Court collegium recommended Justice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta HC for appointment to the SC, filling one of the two vacancies. If approved, he will..
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Kolkata
Capital of West Bengal, India
Chennai slipped five points, and Bengaluru slipped six points to 189 and 195, respectively. Hyderabad is at 202; Pune is at 205 and Kolkata is at 207 in the list..
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This deeply respected tradition, which has been observed for centuries, begins with the sighting of the new moon, an event of immense religious significance.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
The Supreme Court emphasized that north-eastern states must ensure diverse and inclusive representation in public services. It upheld the 2016 BJP government's..
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Justice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta High Court has been appointed to the Supreme Court by the President. He is scheduled to become the Chief Justice of India on..
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Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a tuition teacher for the 1984 sexual assault of a schoolgirl, affirming that a conviction can be based on the..
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The Telangana government has set up an independent committee to review the accuracy of the caste survey data. The panel will be led by former Supreme Court judge..
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New Delhi is on the verge of securing the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana after US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied his..
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