‘Obligated to provide’: Supreme Court tells states to deploy more staff for SIR; TVK plea flags BLO plight | India News

Supreme Court (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of concerns over the workload of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Amid reports alleging excessive pressure and even suicides, the top court directed state governments to deploy additional staff to reduce the working…

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Saudi Arabia now allows direct license conversion for nationals from 48 countries: See if you’re eligible | World News

Saudi Arabia allows visitors from 48 countries to directly convert their driving licenses without a driving test/ Representational Image Just touched down in Saudi Arabia and eager to get behind the wheel? Whether you’re planning to navigate Riyadh’s busy streets or take a leisurely drive through Jeddah, your first step is to figure out if…

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‘Govt doesn’t want us to meet’: Rahul Gandhi’s big charge amid Putin’s India visit; cites Vajpayee–Manmohan era | India News

NEW DELHI: Hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi, Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the Modi-led Centre, saying it no longer follows the tradition of allowing foreign dignitaries to meet the Leader of Opposition, a practice observed during the tenures of former prime ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee…

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Fallout of rupee breaching 90 mark: Get ready to pay higher for consumer goods; here’s what may become costlier

Manufacturers of smartphones, laptops, televisions and major appliances have indicated plans to hike prices. (AI image) Consumers may soon have to brace for higher prices! The depreciation of the rupee beyond Rs 90 against the US dollar could force various sectors including consumer electronics, beauty products, and automobile manufacturers to increase their prices. This increase…

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Nasal drops for brain cancer: A breakthrough nanomedicine approach to treating glioblastoma |

Brain cancer, especially glioblastoma, is characterized by its aggressive nature, with very poor survival rates. Conventional treatments hardly succeed because of the brain’s protective barriers, which easily block the path of drug delivery. However, a breakthrough approach using nasal drops brings about new hope. Nasal drops have been developed by scientists at Washington University School…

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