‘If both parents are IAS officers, why reservation?’ Supreme Court questions quota for creamy layer | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the continued grant of reservation benefits to children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes, observing that social mobility comes with empowerment and that reservation cannot continue indefinitely for such sections.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a plea challenging a…

Read More

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Bihar to have its own IPL team? CM says government working in ‘mission mode’ | Cricket News

Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday backed the idea of having an Indian Premier League (IPL) team from the state, saying the state government is working in “mission mode” to improve cricket infrastructure and create opportunities for young players.The statement came after businessman Anil Agarwal questioned why Bihar still does not have an IPL…

Read More

5 giant fish that rule the ocean

Nature is endowed with fascinating creatures that come in all sizes, from tiny sea sponges to massive manta rays that swish across the ocean. Among these amazing creatures are some massive fish that roam across the ocean and have ignited curiosity among human beings for centuries because of their size, strength, and mysterious behaviour. Here…

Read More

‘It would be a big mistake’: WHO Africa chief warns against underestimating Ebola virus risk in Congo, Uganda

The World Health Organization’s Africa director on Friday warned against underestimating the risk posed by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, saying even a single case could trigger wider transmission beyond the affected countries, Reuters reported.Speaking to Reuters in Geneva, Mohamed Yakub Janabi said it would be “a…

Read More

The game of numbers: When governor holds the key to people’s verdict | India News

AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: In world’s largest democracy, election results do not always end the suspense. Sometimes, the real drama begins after the votes are counted — inside the Raj Bhavans.Whenever an assembly election throws up a fractured mandate, the governor takes centrestage and becomes the final arbiter. Political parties rush with…

Read More

‘Amount is an insult’: Pakistan hockey players hit out at PHF over PKR 1000 daily allowance | Hockey News

Pakistan’s Khan Muhammad celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match for 5/6th Place between Pakistan and China, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai. (file photo/PTI) Pakistan Hockey Federation is facing fresh criticism from players over unpaid dues and reduced training camp allowances ahead of the FIH…

Read More

How streetlights may be affecting birds, bats and insects at night in ways scientists did not expect |

The link between artificial light at night, street lights, light pollution, biodiversity destruction, nocturnal fauna, bats, insects, and birds is becoming more evident in modern environmental science. It has been suggested that too much light during the night not only causes comfort for humans but also becomes a serious threat to the environment. Research concerning…

Read More