Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refuted claims of removing Urdu from revenue jobs, stating a proposal is under consideration for public feedback, not a final decision. He challenged the PDP to produce an order, accusing them of misrepresenting the process.
Natural disasters create complex legal issues for tenants regarding rent, repairs, and tenancy termination. The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, outline tenant and landlord rights during force majeure events.
The state FDA suspended the food license of Mumbai's K Rustom & Co ice cream parlour due to serious hygiene violations, including rats, houseflies, and expired products. The iconic establishment faces suspension until deficiencies are rectified.
The introduction of Nile perch to Lake Victoria in the 1950s for commercial fishing led to a boom in exports and jobs but caused severe ecological disruption, leading to the extinction of hundreds of native cichlid species and altering the lake's natural balance.
A government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce EPF contributions above ₹1,800, increasing take-home salaries. Experts warn this could significantly reduce long-term retirement wealth accumulation due to lost compounding. The change primarily affects those contributing on actual Basic Salary + DA, not the statutory ceiling.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories announced a delay in commercial supplies of its semaglutide products due to out-of-specification batches linked to an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) issue. The company is investigating the root cause and implementing corrective measures, assuring no impact on patient safety or global filings.
A fourth body was recovered from the Wayanad landslide site, bringing the total fatalities to four. Search operations are ongoing near the river in zones one and two. The landslide occurred on July 7 at a tunnel project site, leaving four people still missing.
