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02 Sep

Another chance: On Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision exercise and the Supreme Court order

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Another chance: On Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision exercise and the Supreme Court order Supreme Court of India's September 1, 2025 order on Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise offers a lifeline to voters wrongfully excluded from the draft electoral rolls . The ECI has confirmed that applications submitted after September 1 will be considered after the electoral roll is finalised . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

School in Kochi revises rules, to fine parents for late arrival of students

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School in Kochi revises rules, to fine parents for late arrival of students The Cochin Public School in Kochi, Kerala, had faced public backlash for allegedly imposing harsh disciplinary measures on a fifth grader for arriving late . The issue had been resolved and the student had resumed classes . The Kerala State General Education department had warned the school that its No Objection Certificate could be cancelled . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Medical device industry experts hold conference

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Medical device industry experts hold conference Various experts from the Indian medical devices industry came together for the first medical conference organised by Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Device Industry and Indian Medical Devices Industry . The conference was held in Anna University . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

The need to recognise women drug users

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The need to recognise women drug users In 2022, around 1.08 lakh men and 36,000 women in J&K reported using cannabis in 2022 . About 7% of drug users in Kashmir in 2023, or roughly 62,000 individuals, have also turned to drugs . The stigma surrounding women’s drug addiction has only deepened their misery . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

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At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan Magnitude 6 tremor hits the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and a government spokesman warns the toll could rise. One of Afghanistan’s worst earthquakes has killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities say as they warn that the death toll could rise. Helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital on Monday in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar as officials combed the rubble for survivors after a magnitude 6 tremor hit just before midnight on Sunday. At least 812 people have died, government spokesman Zabihullah…
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