High court sets aside RDA notice directing removal of ‘encroachment’ on govt land

The Orissa High Court has nullified a Rourkela Development Authority notice for land encroachment, deeming it an overreach of power. Justice S K Panigrahi ruled the RDA acted without jurisdiction, especially as a lease proposal was pending with the collector. The court emphasized distinct statutory roles, directing the collector to decide the lease within three…

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Catelin Drey’s educational qualification: How her Morningside University degrees fueled a historic Iowa senate win

Catelin Drey’s decisive win in Iowa’s State Senate District 1 flipped a Trump-leaning district and broke the GOP’s supermajority, signaling a major shift in state politics. Rooted in her dual degrees in Spanish and Photography from Morningside University, Drey leveraged education, professional expertise in marketing, and grassroots leadership through Moms for Iowa to connect with…

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Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP stage-1 curbs imposed after air quality hits ‘poor’ category

The commission for air quality management has activated Stage-I of the graded response action plan in Delhi-NCR. This action follows a drop in the air quality index to the ‘poor’ category. Forecasts predict continued poor air quality. All implementing agencies will intensify measures to prevent further deterioration. Citizens are urged to follow the citizen charter.

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Harvard wins court battle as federal judge overturns Trump’s $2.6 billion research funding cuts

A United States judge has directed the Trump administration to reinstate billions in research funds to Harvard University. The court found the funding cuts were politically motivated. The administration froze the funds, citing concerns about antisemitism. Harvard sued, arguing the move jeopardized vital research. The judge ruled the action violated constitutional rights. The administration plans…

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Major changes in Saudi Arabia: Everything you need to know about overstay rules and Absher platform

Saudi Arabia now offers a 30-day grace period for expired visit visas, allowing holders to exit without immediate penalties via the Absher platform. Overstaying this window results in hefty fines, potential jail time, and deportation. This shift aligns with broader visa reforms, including skill-based employment visas, signaling a move towards a more flexible and transparent…

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Tamannaah Bhatia opens up about how a fan once called her ‘fat’: ‘I didn’t think I was…’

Tamannaah Bhatia recently shared a surprising experience of being body-shamed after the release of her hit songs ‘Kaavaalaa’ and ‘Aaj Ki Raat.’ Despite feeling slender herself, she revealed that people began associating her with a “bigger body size.” A fan interaction, where she was described as “curvy” and even “fat,” significantly altered her perspective on…

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India vs England 5th Test: Overcast sky, green pitch, moving ball – welcome to England, Day 1

The first day of the fifth England-India Test at The Oval favored England, with India struggling to 204/6 on a spicy, bowler-friendly pitch. Rain interruptions and inconsistent bowling, barring Gus Atkinson, added to India’s woes. Despite Karun Nair’s resilient fifty, aided by Washington Sundar, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate hopes they can reach 300,…

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