Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court has upheld compensation for a minor who was permanently disabled due to electrocution while trying to retrieve a kite from an electric pole. The court discarded the power distribution company’s argument about the child’s negligence and asserted that “young children are deemed entirely incapable of negligence”.This case involved Jayendrasinh Jadeja,…
Kolkata: Following a drop in applications for Calcutta University’s postgraduate programmes, authorities scrapped the computer-based entrance test this year. The admission for maximum courses under humanities will be held based on marks, while a pen-and-paper test will be conducted for certain science subjects where the number of applicants slightly exceeds the available seats.Vice chancellor Asutosh…
The govt cites broad scope and complexity of the subject, says more time needed to prepare a comprehensive report with well-considered recommendations Pune: Child rights activists and digital policy experts have questioned the Maharashtra govt’s decision to grant a six-month extension to a state-appointed task force examining social media use among minors, arguing that the…
Bicholim: A 20-year-old man died of electrocution at Maulingem on Friday night. Police said Akshat Naik, an ITI student from Lamgao, was electrocuted while carrying out electrical wiring work at a house in Maulingem. He was employed as a helper by a private electrical contractor.He was declared dead and brought to a hospital. The body…
As the Iran war disrupted crude supply routes and raised concerns over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, IOC, BPCL and HPCL quickly reconfigured refinery operations. They increased LPG production by diverting refinery streams away from petrochemicals, diversified crude sourcing, optimised refinery runs based on available feedstock. Every major crisis India has faced in recent…
A giant FIFA World Cup match ball (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa kicking off the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will the favourites face?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World…
Saif Ali Khan reflects on interfaith marriages, reveals how he teaches his children Taimur and Jeh about religion (Image credits: Instagram) Saif Ali Khan has opened up about raising his children with an inclusive outlook towards religion, revealing that discussions about faith are a regular part of family life. Born to legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali…
Elon Musk stirred a row after sharing the full version of Armie Hammer’s latest film Citizen Vigilante Elon Musk stirred a row after sharing the full version of Armie Hammer‘s latest film Citizen Vigilante on X, giving his more than 240 million followers free access to a movie that was banned in Germany over concerns…
Photo courtesy: rarehistoricalphotos.com For a child, a mother is the world’s most beautiful person. But for this one woman the world didn’t let her children feel the same. This heartbreaking story is about a mother who made an enormous sacrifice. This is the story of Mary Ann Bevan, a mother who took the title of…
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