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GCDA dismisses AFC's safety concerns on Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in kaloor as baseless. Stadium's structural issues being addressed; AFC had not raised matter officially with GCDA. KBFC had responded to AFC's concerns. AFC official had expressed reservations about lack of infrastructure, security, segregation of fans, etc.

Health Ministry denies report of weak enforcement of anti-tobacco warnings for TV/films streamed online. No compromise with rules; action will be taken for non-compliance. Gov't met with industry reps & emphasized need for "pragmatic approach" to OTT platforms, per meeting minutes.

In a majority judgement in the case, the Supreme Court ruled that non-heterosexual couples do not have the right to have their relationships recognised either as marriage or as a civil union

Records show Meitei community rejected twice for ST status in last 4 decades. Union and Manipur governments not made this info public. Protest rally against HC order triggered violence between Meitei and ST Kuki-Zo communities. Office of RGI and Manipur govt. found Meiteis don't possess tribal characteristics. Union government didn't…

Adding an unknown variable to the already complicated political arithmetic of Rajasthan, the AIMIM will make its debut in the upcoming State Assembly election, while BSP, whose six legislators switched to the Congress in 2018, is making a renewed bid to play a crucial role in the ‘balance of power’

SCPCR reprimanded staff of Girls' Shelter Home for data leak. An SOP will be issued to CWCs to protect data of rescued children. Investigation into case ongoing. Department of Juvenile Welfare, Correctional Services and Welfare of Street Children is planning to issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Child…

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Inquiry reveals woman employee of Girls' Home in Vijayawada leaked confidential profiles of minor girls to CWC member, violating Juvenile Justice Act. Officials launched inquiry after report in The Hindu. Inquiry officers investigating why data was leaked, if profiles shared with others, and other relevant details. CWC members and staff…

In 2021-22, when it was introduced, a total of 17 students had opted for Kannada medium civil and mechanical engineering courses. But all of them withdrew by the time of admission.