NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by one Mohibulla Mondal challenging the Bengal govt’s decision to cancel ration cards of those whose names were deleted from the voter list on the ground of doubtful citizenship following Special Intensive Revision (SIR).Appearing for the petitioner from Nadia district, senior…
Pocketable point-and-shoot cameras are having a serious moment. New and old models are selling out, with most camera manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand. The Fujifilm X100VI, a very popular camera on social media, took me five months to receive after placing my pre-order. As NBC Select’s tech reporter (and a photography enthusiast), I…
Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than “ever before” and U.S. President Donald Trump was expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz during next week’s Group of Seven summit. Separately, Iran’s state-run television said funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in…
Almost 1.2 million hectares of southern NSW bushland from the Illawarra to the Victorian border could be merged into the state’s largest national park under an ambitious new proposal. The National Parks Association NSW (NPA) will launch its pitch for a Great Southern Forest National Park today in the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens. Under the…
Jamshedpur: Jharkhand had a reason to celebrate as East Singhbhum-born filmmaker Ravi Raj Murmu received the ‘Best Debut Film of a Director’ award for his 12-minute Santali short film ‘Angen’ (Invisible) in the 72nd National Film Awards announced on Saturday.CM Hemant Soren congratulated Murmu, calling the honour a proud moment for Jharkhand and Santali language….
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is already making box office history in India even before its theatrical release. The latest Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures superhero spectacle, starring Tom Holland in the lead, has registered unprecedented advance ticket sales. The film’s phenomenal success has overtaken ‘Avengers: Endgame’ to set a new benchmark for a Hollywood film…
Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing, CBSE has argued that most affiliated schools are prepared to implement the revised three-language policy, citing widespread availability of Indian-language teachers and existing language offerings. The Board has also clarified that foreign languages remain an option, while NCERT said textbooks and other academic resources are being developed for a…
The sentencing of the man who murdered New South Wales woman Molly Ticehurst has been brought forward to allow a psychiatrist to give evidence. In November last year Daniel Billings pleaded guilty to killing the 28-year-old at her home in Forbes in April 2024. In May the Supreme Court heard that a forensic psychiatrist had…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Chandigarh administration to “argue on merits” in a plea linked to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, saying it was otherwise “not inclined to interfere” in the matter.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant made the observation…
When Tessa Jones thinks about her son Daniel she remembers a hard-working young man who had finally begun to enjoy the rewards of years of effort. The 36-year-old Brisbane-based fruit shop owner had paid off his business loan, was planning a long-awaited holiday and had a bucket list of experiences he wanted to tick off….