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Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation

LONDON — Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously. Addressing a group of pupils in Wales on Thursday, alongside his songwriting partner Amy Wadge, Sheeran said that music should be treated as a legitimate career option. So far the Ed Sheeran Foundation says it has supported 18 grassroots music education organizations or state school music departments, which …

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Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance On Protection And Preservation Of Wetlands In State

Live Law

The Bombay High Court today took suo moto cognisance of the issue pertaining to the maintenance and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra. In its order dated 11 December 2024, the Supreme Court had observed that an affidavit filed on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India be treated as a suo moto public interest litigation, …

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Coldplay 2025 concert: HC dismisses PIL seeking guidelines against black marketing, ticket scalping

The Hindu

The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking guidelines to curb black marketing and ticket scalping at major events in the backdrop of the alleged foul play in the ticket sale process for British band Coldplay's concert in Navi Mumbai this month. "However, in the event that the competent authority considers it necessary, they remain at liberty to …

Court Black Marketing Pil Ticket Concert Coldplay Tickets

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Calcutta High Court Allows Rally Protesting Against Alleged Illegal Commercial Use Of Zoo Land By State Govt

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a protest to be conducted against the allegedly illegal use of zoo land by the state government. Counsel for the state argued that the route proposed was a major arterial road in the middle of the city and the timings of the rally would coincide with office timings, leading to a huge clog of …

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NHRC notice to Centre, Karnataka govt. over suicide of senior citizen denied treatment under Ayushman Bharat

The Hindu

The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday issued notice to the Karnataka government in the case of a 72-year-old man who died by suicide as the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru declined to provide him ₹5 lakh cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. “The AB PM-JAY senior citizens scheme has been framed with …

Karnataka Senior Citizens State Nhrc Senior Citizen Denied Treatment

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Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

Associated Press

COPANCA, Moldova — Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp. “There’s still gas … but it will end soon.” The village of Copanca is situated just several kilometers across the de facto border …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Funds to residents' body to hire private security guards: AAP's new poll promise

India Today

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal announced a major electoral promise on Friday, pledging to provide Resident Welfare Associations with funds to hire private security guards if the party is voted back into power. "We will ensure security for RWAs by funding private security guards," said Kejriwal during a press conference. Speaking about his recent meeting with the Election Commission, …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

No bail for Nijjar murder accused, Canada court orders mandatory detention

India Today

Canadian officials have rejected reports claiming that four Indians accused of the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia have been granted bail. A British Columbia court, which ordered the mandatory detention, has scheduled the next hearing for February, Ann Seymour, a senior official at the Canadian Ministry of Attorney General, said. Although court records marked the …

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Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court

India Today

The Shahi Jama Masjid committee in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal approached the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking a directive to the District Magistrate to refrain from initiating an investigation into a private well located within the mosque's premises. The mosque authorities argued that opening the well for Hindu prayers would disturb the peace in Sambhal, which witnessed deadly clashes in November …

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Notice to Centre, Karnataka over suicide linked to medical scheme 'denial'

India Today

The National Human Rights Commission, on Thursday, said it has issued a notice to the Centre and the Karnataka government over reports that a 72-year-old man allegedly committed suicide in December after a state-run hospital in Bengaluru “denied” him the benefit of a welfare scheme. The reports are expected to include the present status of the implementation of the Ayushman …

Karnataka Senior Citizens Report Scheme Senior Nhrc

1 day, 12 hours ago

What it takes to be on right side of facts

The Hindu

Navigating powers in a conflict zone in search of truth is a daunting challenge for journalists. In the case of Kashmir, which has seen different phases of violent conflict, journalists could not operate without survival kits. Covering Kashmir in the 1990s, at the peak of militancy, required one set of survival kits to navigate warring parties’ intimidation and threats to …

Kashmir Journalists My Sources Survival Kits

1 day, 13 hours ago

We need accessibility rules that are based on principles

The Hindu

The Supreme Court, in Rajive Raturi v. Union of India, held Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, violative of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Thus, while formulating new guidelines, there needs to be a shift towards a principle-based framework on accessibility rules. The Court in Rajive Raturi observed that the existing guidelines …

Social Accessibility Court Guidelines Disabilities Rules Need

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Section 152 of BNS should not become a proxy for sedition

The Hindu

The Rajasthan High Court, in Tejender Pal Singh v. State of Rajasthan, cautioned against using Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as a tool to stifle legitimate dissent. Problems with Section 152 First, Section 152 BNS criminalises ‘acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.’ However, what constitutes such endangerment under Section 152 has not been defined in …

India Court Sedition State Ipc Offence Bns

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Liquor shops in residential areas: Madras High Court expands committee to study amendment to rules

The Hindu

The Madras High Court on Thursday ordered expansion of a committee constituted by the State government to study the necessity to amend the Tamil Nadu Liquor Retail Vending Rules, 2003 in order to regulate establishment of retail liquor shops in residential areas. Shriram and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy ordered the inclusion of Director General of Police, Additional Advocate General J. Ravindran …

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1 day, 15 hours ago

UGC affidavit in Supreme Court refers to a letter to VCs to act against caste discrimination by faculty, officials

The Hindu

A University Grants Commission affidavit in the Supreme Court in a case filed by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi stated that a letter was sent by it to Vice Chancellors of all the universities in the country telling them to take prompt action against officials and faculty members who discriminate against Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe students. On January …

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1 day, 16 hours ago

Karnataka projected to have peak power demand this summer

The Hindu

The peak electricity demand in Karnataka for this year’s summer is expected to reach an all-time high of 19,000 MW surpassing last year’s record of 17,220 MW. The demand has been projected based on estimates from State Load Dispatch Centre and Power Corporation of Karnataka Ltd. by utilising AI for analysis. Mr. George on Thursday chaired a meeting with Bengaluru …

State George Electricity Demand Karnataka Power

1 day, 16 hours ago

Karnataka urges Centre to introduce reforms in laws to ensure better monitoring of drug quality

The Hindu

Following the recent maternal deaths in Ballari district hospital, allegedly owing to the use of not of standard quality ringer lactate solution post-surgery, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and urged him to take the initiative for introducing legislative reform to help improve the quality of drugs not just …

Karnataka States State Drug

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Plea to ensure safety measures in hospitals

The Hindu

In the wake of the recent fire accidents reported in hospitals in Dindigul and Ramanathapuram districts, a public interest litigation petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a direction to authorities to ensure that safety measures were in place. On December 26, the death toll rose to seven after one of the injured …

Hospital Dindigul Safety Measures

1 day, 17 hours ago

Runway recarpeting: comprehensive plan drawn up to ensure continuity of flight services

The Hindu

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will implement a comprehensive plan to ensure the continuity of flight services and to mitigate any potential inconveniences to passengers and airlines as part of scheduled runway recarpeting works. Airlines are directed to operate their schedules prior to 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. for the entire duration of the recarpeting work, said a statement form …

Runway Recarpeting

1 day, 18 hours ago

CM asks to expedite process for land conversion for house construction

The Hindu

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asked the District Collectors to fast-track the processing of applications for restricted conversion of wetlands/paddy lands for house construction. He was speaking at the conclusion of the annual conference of District Collectors and various department heads here on Thursday He directed that the processing of applications for land conversion, for house construction in five cents in …

Land Conversion Department District Vijayan Collectors Cial

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477 persons detained under Goondas Act in 4 districts; history-sheeters being monitored, says DIG of Police in Tirunelveli

The Hindu

While 477 criminals were detained under the provisions of Goondas Act during 2024 in four southern districts, the history-sheeters and juveniles or first time offenders are being closely monitored to prevent heinous crimes including murders with caste overtones, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tirunelveli Range, Pa. Moorthy has said. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, he said 145 law and order …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

How to safely evacuate a wildfire

Associated Press

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense. That’s especially true in areas that have narrow roadways or limited routes, Torres said, because traffic jams can form quickly: “Everyone’s doing the same thing — they’re all trying to get out.” Here are some safety …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

’Role of non-oncologists crucial in early detection of cancer’

The Hindu

Various speakers highlighted the critical role of general practitioners and non-oncologists in early cancer detection and management at a Continuing Medical Education programme held at the KIMS Health Nagercoil on Thursday. The objective of the CME was to empower general practitioners and non-oncology specialists with enhanced knowledge and skills for early cancer detection and treatment, the organisers said. “These professionals …

Cancer

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L-G, CM to flag off helmet awareness rally on Friday

The Hindu

As part of the efforts to ensure strict enforcement of helmet rule from January 12 in the Union Territory, the police will be organising a motorbike rally to promote the concept of ‘Mission Zero Fatality’ in Puducherry on Friday. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will flag-off the rally at Gandhi Statue after administering a pledge to …

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Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance On Protection And Preservation Of Wetlands In State

Coldplay 2025 concert: HC dismisses PIL seeking guidelines against black marketing, ticket scalping

Calcutta High Court Allows Rally Protesting Against Alleged Illegal Commercial Use Of Zoo Land By State Govt

NHRC notice to Centre, Karnataka govt. over suicide of senior citizen denied treatment under Ayushman Bharat

Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

Funds to residents' body to hire private security guards: AAP's new poll promise

No bail for Nijjar murder accused, Canada court orders mandatory detention

Opening well for Hindus will disturb peace: Sambhal mosque panel moves top court

Notice to Centre, Karnataka over suicide linked to medical scheme 'denial'

What it takes to be on right side of facts

We need accessibility rules that are based on principles

Section 152 of BNS should not become a proxy for sedition

Liquor shops in residential areas: Madras High Court expands committee to study amendment to rules

UGC affidavit in Supreme Court refers to a letter to VCs to act against caste discrimination by faculty, officials

Karnataka projected to have peak power demand this summer

Karnataka urges Centre to introduce reforms in laws to ensure better monitoring of drug quality

Plea to ensure safety measures in hospitals

Runway recarpeting: comprehensive plan drawn up to ensure continuity of flight services

CM asks to expedite process for land conversion for house construction

477 persons detained under Goondas Act in 4 districts; history-sheeters being monitored, says DIG of Police in Tirunelveli

How to safely evacuate a wildfire

’Role of non-oncologists crucial in early detection of cancer’

L-G, CM to flag off helmet awareness rally on Friday