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WB school jobs scam: SSC updates list of ‘tainted’ teachers; school names remain a mystery

The West Bengal School Service Commission has republished a “comprehensive” list of 1,806 tainted candidates today from the 2016 SLST, after the Calcutta High Court’s order. But while names, parents’ names, roll numbers and subjects are out, the schools they taught in remain hidden. The op-ed tracks nine years of rot in Bengal’s teacher recruitment […]

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'Word' war: K'taka CM tussle turns ugly; Sidda takes open potshot at DKS

Karnataka’s top Congress leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, engaged in a public spat on social media. Shivakumar alluded to a “secret deal” for a rotational chief ministership, while Siddaramaiah countered by emphasizing his commitment to a full five-year term and highlighting fulfilled promises. This open conflict signals a significant escalation beyond […]

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'Third-world parenting': Nalin Haley calls Ramaswamy 'creep'; who is desi MAGA backer?

Nalin Haley, son of Nikki Haley, has publicly criticized Vivek Ramaswamy’s childcare proposals, calling them “third world parenting style.” Haley, who advocates for strict immigration policies and has faced scrutiny over his own loyalty, is increasingly vocal on the right. This online spat highlights a growing divide within conservative politics. Source link

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What happens to the human body before freezing to death explained

Extreme cold triggers a silent shutdown of the body. Initially, shivering and numbness give way to confusion and weakness as core temperature drops. The body’s systems, including the brain and heart, progressively fail. This leads to a deceptive sense of peace before death, underscoring the critical need to recognize early hypothermia signs and act swiftly […]

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'Bid to create anarchy': BJP attacks Cong; makes big claim about its 'X' accounts

The BJP has accused the Congress of using social media accounts based outside India to shape domestic political narratives. Citing X’s location-tracking features, BJP MP Sambit Patra alleged that several Congress-linked handles, including those of leaders and influencers, appear to be operating from countries like the US, Ireland, and Pakistan, pushing specific narratives against the […]

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White House shooting: US suspends immigration requests of Afghans

Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a daylight shooting near the White House by an Afghan national with US military ties. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was apprehended after a firefight. President Trump labeled the incident an “act of terror,” leading to a halt in Afghan refugee processing and sparking debate on immigration policies. […]

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'Social burden, not penal': SC tells Samay Raina, 3 comics to platform disabled achievers

The Supreme Court has directed comedian Samay Raina and three others to host shows featuring specially-abled individuals with inspiring stories. These events aim to raise funds for the treatment of persons with disabilities, with the CJI emphasizing this as a social responsibility for well-placed individuals. The directive comes amid a plea against comedians for insensitive […]