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Bus services across Punjab halted for ninety minutes as transport employees protested the government’s kilometre scheme. The demonstration disrupted services, leaving thousands stranded. Employees demand a rollback of the scheme, accusing the government of backdoor privatisation. They seek regularisation of contractual staff instead of private operator involvement. The protest caused significant losses for PRTC.

A daughter cannot claim a share in her father’s property if succession opened before the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that inheritance follows Mitakshara Law in such cases. This law grants daughters property rights only in the absence of male heirs. The court upheld lower court decisions dismissing a daughter’s claim…

NASA’s Artemis II mission has achieved a significant milestone with the Orion spacecraft, Integrity, now mounted on the Space Launch System rocket. This crucial step brings the first crewed lunar orbit mission in over 50 years closer to its early 2026 launch.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, marking a historic moment of reconciliation five centuries after Henry VIII’s break with Rome. This unprecedented joint prayer signifies a significant step towards healing the religious rift, with the Vatican and Buckingham Palace emphasizing faith and fellowship.

Varanasi authorities are accelerating preparations for the Chhath festival, focusing on cleaning ghats, improving facilities, and ensuring crowd management. The NDRF has finalized plans to deploy rescue teams equipped with life-saving gear at Ganga ghats and ponds to assist devotees and ensure their safety during the four-day celebration.

JPMorgan Chase has unveiled its colossal new global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, New York City. This state-of-the-art, all-electric tower boasts net-zero emissions and significantly expands public green spaces. The move underscores the bank’s deep commitment to New York and its ongoing global investment in modern, collaborative workspaces for its employees.

Emirati businessman Hamad bin Ahmed bin Salem Al Hajri has donated seven Dubai properties worth AED 110 million ($29.7M) to Awqaf Dubai, one of the year’s largest real estate endowments. The foundation, managing assets of AED 11.1 billion ($2.997B), will use the donation to support education, healthcare, and social welfare projects, while the UAE’s Golden…

A Reddit user’s flight ordeal with a disruptive toddler sparked an online debate on managing children during flights. The article offers practical tips for parents, including timely feedings, distractions, ear protection, and comfortable seating, to ensure calmer journeys for kids and fellow passengers.

Aditi Rao Hydari brings back the royal rhythm of the Wanaparthy saree by giving an emotional tribute on her social media, which also has a familial connection.

The Mahagathbandhan has officially declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the 2025 Bihar elections. Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani, known as the “Son of Mallah”, will be the deputy CM face. Sahani’s journey from a small village to the film industry and his political alliance with the Grand Alliance…