Bihar polls: Tears & kurta-tearing in opposition camp; campaign still cold

Bihar’s INDIA bloc faces internal turmoil as nomination deadlines loom, with partners fielding candidates against each other and no resolution in sight. This discord contrasts sharply with the NDA’s robust campaign. Meanwhile, ticket denials have sparked dramatic protests across the state, with disgruntled aspirants expressing deep anguish and betrayal just weeks before polling begins.

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‘Student suicides a systemic failure’: SC issues directions on ‘mental health crisis’

The Supreme Court, addressing the alarming rise in student suicides due to academic pressure, has mandated mental health safeguards in all educational institutions, including coaching centers. The directive includes appointing counselors, avoiding performance-based batch segregation, and providing mandatory mental health training for staff. The court lamented the education system’s focus on rankings over holistic development.

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Shock in Zimbabwe cricket! Sean Williams admits drug addiction, enters rehab

The Zimbabwe batter has withdrawn from national duty and Zimbabwe Cricket will not renew his contract following his admission of battling drug addiction, with the player seeking rehabilitation. The board cited professionalism concerns and a history of disciplinary issues, while acknowledging his significant contributions and wishing him well in recovery and future endeavours.

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