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Rights panel holds Arunachal govt liable for 2 Tawang electrocutions
Arunachal Pradesh’s Human Rights Commission holds the state government responsible for the electrocution deaths of two electrical division employees. The commission cited gross negligence and safety protocol violations, deeming it a breach of the victims’ fundamental right to life. Families of the deceased have been recommended compensation.
Assam scientist to lead Isro solar wind study in Aditya-L1 Mission
Young scientist Murchana Khusroo from Jorhat will lead an ISRO project studying solar wind behavior in the sun’s inner heliosphere. Utilizing data from Aditya-L1’s ASPEX and MAG payloads, her research will investigate how solar wind properties evolve, offering crucial insights into space weather’s impact on Earth’s environment and technology.
Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority to appoint land expert to streamline dispute resolution
Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority is appointing a land expert to help resolve complex property disputes. This move follows the introduction of a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for registering part plots across the state. The new guidelines aim to simplify registrations for family settlements, land transfers, and urban expansions.
Election stakes, mayor’s post motives behind advocate’s murder: Police
Police revealed a conspiracy by former MLA Bikram Kumar Panda and ex-mayor Siva Shankar Dash to eliminate senior advocate Pitabash Panda. They saw Panda as a threat to their political comeback plans. The murder was allegedly linked to an election petition and past rivalries. Several arrests have been made in connection with the crime.
Two decades of declining education degrees: Is America running out of teachers?
A new AACTE analysis reveals a two-decade decline in US education degrees, signalling a shrinking teacher pipeline. Bachelor’s and master’s awards have dropped sharply, while enrolments in traditional programmes continue to fall. Alternative certification routes, however, are growing, alongside greater diversity among graduates. Experts warn that inadequate investment in teacher preparation could worsen America’s teacher…
Drunk man kills wife, injures daughter in Jajpur
A man in Jajpur district fatally attacked his wife with an axe after an argument over his drinking. Their eight-year-old daughter was injured while trying to protect her mother and has been shifted to a Cuttack hospital. The accused has been arrested and charged with murder and attempt to murder.
“It’s too early to say”: Senator captain Brady Tkachuk opens up for the first time after surgery, says return is still uncertain
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has provided an update following thumb surgery, stating his return timeline is uncertain but expressing confidence in playing in the upcoming Olympic Games. He sustained the injury on October 9, 2025, and is currently undergoing rehabilitation, aiming to be back on the ice as soon as possible.
Five arrested for murder of inmate at de-addiction centre
Police in Cuttack arrested five individuals, including the managing director of a de-addiction center, in connection with the alleged murder of a 37-year-old inmate. Four inmates reportedly strangled the victim on Diwali night after he discovered them attempting to escape. The managing director faces charges for negligence and operational irregularities.