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July 11, 2024 5:35 PM

Virginia to limit or ban cell phones in public schools

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order to limit or ban cell phone use for roughly 1.2 million public school students, in what he described as a response to mental health issues and academic underachievement among adolescents. ...

July 11, 2024 5:24 PM

Bihar appoints its first transgender sub-inspector

In a significant boost for the transgender community, Bihar has appointed a transgender person as a police sub-inspector for the first time. Manvi Madhu Kashyap, the newly appointed officer, credited her family’s unwavering support for her success...

July 11, 2024 5:29 PM

SC adjourns hearing in NEET-UG case to July 18

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned hearing a batch of petitions alleging irregularities and malpractices in the conduct of the medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024. The case will now be heard on July 18. A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI...

July 11, 2024 4:42 PM

DRDO awards seven new defence projects to private sector

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken a significant step towards strengthening India's defence capabilities by awarding seven new projects to private sector companies. This move, part of the Technology Development Fund s...

July 11, 2024 4:19 PM

Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality

Burkina Faso's military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punis...

July 11, 2024 2:55 PM

How much has U.S.-built Gaza aid pier helped get aid into Gaza?

A U.S.-built pier designed to increase flows of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip has been beset by challenges and is now expected to be permanently dismantled. U.S. officials have said they will attempt to reinstall the pier to clear a backlog o...

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