Shimla: Safety aspects in paragliding have come into focus once again after a Belgian paraglider's death in Bir-Billing on Tuesday, four days ahead of the Paragliding World Cup 2024 commencing at this popular destination for the sport in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.

Mumbai: A viral video has surfaced showing a Muslim woman being denied food at a charity stall outside a Tata Hospital in Mumbai for not chanting "Jai Shri Ram." The incident, which occurred at a temporary stall set up by an NGO to distribute free meals to patients and their families, has sparked widespread outrage online.

Patiala: A video from Patiala, Punjab, has emerged showing Tara Bai, a BJP Block President, allegedly mistreating her 81-year-old father-in-law, Jan Vijay Singh. The footage, which has sparked outrage on social media, depicts Tara Bai verbally confronting Singh during a video call, culminating in her pushing him while he attempts to make tea.

Mahnisagar: Gujarat Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani on Wednesday demanded the suspension of Mahisagar District Collector Neha Kumari, accusing her of making anti-Dalit comments, a charge the bureaucrat rejected.

Justice Luis Roberto Barroso, president of Brazil's Federal Supreme Court, addressed students at the National Law School of India University in Bengaluru on Tuesday, highlighting the increasing threat posed by right-wing populism to democratic values. He emphasised the crucial role of Supreme Courts in both Brazil and India as defenders of constitutional values.

Abu Dhabi-based retail giant Lulu Retail, owned by non-resident Indian businessman M.A. Yusuffali, announced the launch of its $1.43 billion (₹12,000 crore) initial public offering (IPO) on Monday. The retail chain’s shares will be listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), with final pricing to be determined on November 5.

A seven-member committee led by former ISRO chief Dr. K. Radhakrishnan has submitted key recommendations to the Education Ministry to overhaul the administration of national entrance exams, following the recent NEET paper leak. The panel, constituted to review exam security protocols and the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA), has proposed several reforms aimed at streamlining operations and minimizing the risk of future leaks.

The Supreme Court has issued a warning to state prosecution and the judiciary, urging caution to prevent the “over-implication” of in-laws in domestic harassment cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The directive was delivered in a recent judgment by a Bench comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar.