A woman from Uttar Pradesh, who everyone thought was dead after going missing for three years, has been found living with her boyfriend in Lucknow. Kavita disappeared in May 2021 and was caught up in a legal mess between her family and in-laws, with both sides throwing around serious accusations. Now that she’s back, her relationship with her boyfriend is under the spotlight, and it’s sparking new investigations.
KSRTC is adding 20 new Volvo Airavat Club Class 2.0 buses to their luxury fleet by the end of October. This move is all about keeping up with the growing demand for comfy travel and making their mark as a top state transport service.
In Medchal, K. Madhusudhan Rao, an Assistant Sub-Inspector, got picked up by the Anti Corruption Bureau for allegedly asking for a ₹50,000 bribe. This all went down on October 7, and it was all about settling a payment dispute without getting into any legal mess for the complainant.
A new report called “Free to Think 2024” reveals that India’s academic freedom has taken a nosedive over the past ten years. Now, the country is ranked as “completely restricted,” thanks to political control and limits on student protests, marking its worst score since the 1940s. However, the real question is how much we can trust these reports.
Adhish R. Wali, the first Indian on the London Youth Council, just rocked his debut speech in Kannada at the UK Parliament. He talked about climate migration, mixing ancient wisdom with today’s problems and pushing for more compassionate policies.
The Bombay High Court is holding off on a decision about a request from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Modi, who’s challenging the pullback of 12 MLC nominees from 2020. This case shows the ongoing clash between the current Shinde government and the earlier Thackeray regime.
Namma Metro is jumping on the ad train, literally. For the first time ever, the trains will have ads, aiming to bring in some extra cash. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to wrap the trains on the Green and Purple lines, but don’t worry, your views out the window are safe. They’re just following what other metro systems in India are already doing.
With Chief Justice DY Chandrachud set to retire on November 8, there are a bunch of important constitutional cases waiting for a decision. We’re talking about stuff like whether Aligarh Muslim University can claim minority status and if it’s cool to change recruitment rules in the middle of the hiring process. These outcomes could really shake things up in education and government jobs.
Jairam Ramesh is calling out the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to Manipur Congress chief K Meghachandra Singh, saying it’s just a political hit job to shut down anyone who speaks out against the BJP government. Singh, who didn’t show up for questioning, is scratching his head over the summons, reminding everyone he’s just an MLA, not a minister.
Bihar is really making progress in education and health! NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam is pretty positive that the state will soon be on par with the national standards. He pointed out some cool changes in governance and how they’re rolling out innovative AI tools at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development.