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Odisha suspends 4 SCERT officials after 1,700 mistakes in school textbooks: Govt

Odisha suspends 4 SCERT officials after 1,700 mistakes in school textbooks: Govt

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Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday suspended four senior officials of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and initiated disciplinary proceedings against six other employees in connection with mistakes found in textbooks prescribed for Classes 1 to 8 for the 2026–27 academic session. Four SCERT officials were suspended and six others face disciplinary action over mistakes in Odisha school textbooks. The state government suspended former SCERT director Manoj Padhi and assistant directors Pradipta Mishra, Dilip Kumar Sahu and Bharati Tudu after an inquiry committee headed by development commissioner D.K. Singh was constituted following Majhi’s order for a probe into errors found in school textbooks. The government has also initiated disciplinary proceedings against six assistant directors — Bandita Pattnaik, Manas Ranjan Rout, Manoranjana Mahapatra, Prashant Kumar Sahu, Manas Kumar Nayak and Sudarshan Santara. The government has accepted all 14 recommendations made by the inquiry committee to overhaul the textbook preparation and review process. Among the measures are the creation of a Master Errata Register to record and track corrections, mandatory communication …

IndiGo to suspend flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City

IndiGo to suspend flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City

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IndiGo has announced the temporary suspension of flights to six international destinations, including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City, citing softer travel demand and a challenging operating environment. The airline said services to Langkawi (Malaysia), Krabi (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Hong Kong, and Shanghai (China) will be suspended from July 1, while flights to Siem Reap (Cambodia) will be halted from July 3. According to IndiGo, the suspension will remain in effect until September 30. Bookings for all affected routes are expected to resume from October 1, although the airline said services could be restored earlier if market conditions improve and operational requirements permit. “IndiGo will resume bookings for all the impacted services starting October 1, 2026. However, should the environment become favourable, IndiGo stands prepared to reinstate these services earlier than scheduled, with appropriate lead time,” the airline said in a statement. Despite the temporary network adjustment, IndiGo said it will continue operating more than 1,800 international flights every week across its global network. The airline described the move as …

RMC plants temporarily suspend ops, seek clarity on regulatory norms

RMC plants temporarily suspend ops, seek clarity on regulatory norms

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With the Pune RMC (ready-mix concrete) Association announcing a temporary suspension of operations across all RMC plants in the district effective from midnight of April 15 as part of a structured compliance strengthening initiative, there will be no manufacture and dispatch of RMC for a few days; a move likely to impact construction activity across Pune. Also present were members Narendra Pasalkar, Chaitanya Raisoni, Sachin Kate, Narendra Mahajan and Vikram Dhoot. (HT) The announcement was made during a press conference addressed by association president Pradeep Walhekar. Also present were members Narendra Pasalkar, Chaitanya Raisoni, Sachin Kate, Narendra Mahajan and Vikram Dhoot. Explaining the rationale behind the decision, Walhekar said that the industry has been facing increasing regulatory challenges due to lack of uniformity in rules across departments. “The industry has become a soft target for authorities over the past few months. It is very challenging to comply with existing rules as there is no uniformity among various government departments,” he said. Pointing to conflicting directives from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Pune Municipal …

Biju Janata Dal suspends 6 MLAs in Odisha over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls| India News

Biju Janata Dal suspends 6 MLAs in Odisha over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls| India News

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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday suspended six of its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), who voted for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed Independent candidate Dilip Ray in the Rajya Sabha polls, with immediate effect and indicated it would approach the Speaker for their disqualification, while also challenging alleged procedural lapses before the Election Commission of India (ECI). The action was taken by BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik following recommendations from the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) after examining replies to show-cause notices issued to the legislators. The suspended MLAs are Chakramani Kanhar (Baliguda), Naba Kishore Mallick (Jayadev), Souvic Biswal (Choudwar-Cuttack), Subasini Jena (Basta), Ramakanta Bhoi (Tirtol) and Devi Ranjan Tripathy (Banki). They voted in favour of Ray instead of the BJD-Congress joint nominee Datteswar Hota in the Rajya Sabha poll. Though both Ray and Hota secured 23 first-preference votes each, Ray was elected after counting the second-preference votes. BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik took this action following recommendations from the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) after examining …

US-Israel attack Iran: Airlines suspend flights to Middle East, issue advisories

US-Israel attack Iran: Airlines suspend flights to Middle East, issue advisories

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Major airlines including IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India have suspended or extended suspensions of flights to and from Middle Eastern destinations amid escalating tensions in the region after US-Israel attack on Iran. Passengers were being offered full flexibility, including travel waivers, refunds, and rebooking options, as airlines adjust operations in response to airspace closures and security concerns. IndiGo flight suspensions IndiGo has extended the temporary suspension of select flights through parts of Middle Eastern airspace and adjusted other international services according to evolving conditions. Bookings made on or before 28 February 2026 are eligible for rescheduling at no additional cost or full refunds until March 7, 2026. An official statement said, “We have continued to meticulously evaluate the evolving regional developments and their potential impact on flight operations. After reviewing the latest operational inputs, we are taking the course that we believe is most responsible at this time, purely in the interest of safety. As part of our continued precautionary approach, the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through parts of the Middle …

Air India, IndiGo Suspend Flights To West Asia As Iran Conflict Affects Air Routes | World News

Air India, IndiGo Suspend Flights To West Asia As Iran Conflict Affects Air Routes | World News

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Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 15:41 IST As US and Israel carried out strikes in Tehran and Iran retaliated, airspace across the Middle East was closed temporarily. AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on 28 February returned to India due to closure of air space in Israel. (Image: Reuters/File) Iran, Israel and parts of Iraq have closed their airspaces amid fears of retaliation and further escalation as US and Israel carried out joint strikes in Tehran and other Iranian cities on Saturday. Indian flights were affected as several long-haul international services have been rerouted, delayed or forced to turn back mid-journey. Air India and IndiGo suspended all flights to and from West Asia. Airspace over conflict zones is routinely restricted during active hostilities to protect civilian aircraft from potential missile activity or military operations. The latest closures followed coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets, triggering a sharp rise in regional security risks. As a result, commercial carriers operating through West Asian corridors — a crucial transit route linking India with …

Delhi HC rejects plea to suspend jail term of Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Delhi HC rejects plea to suspend jail term of Kuldeep Singh Sengar

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The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to suspend the 10-year jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. “The application seeking suspension of sentence is dismissed,” said Justice Ravinder Dudeja. The judge observed that although Sengar had suffered a long incarceration of 7.5 years, relief could not be given on the grounds of delay in deciding his appeal against conviction, as the delay was partly because he filed multiple applications in the matter and stated that the court finds no ground to grant relief. The court listed the appeal for hearing on February 3. On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the case. The trial court had said “no leniency” could be shown for killing a family’s “sole bread earner”.  It had also awarded a 10-year jail term to Sengar’s brother, Atul Singh Sengar, and five others for their role in the custodial …

Unnao rape: Delhi High Court dismisses Sengar’s plea to suspend sentence in death case of survivor’s father

Unnao rape: Delhi High Court dismisses Sengar’s plea to suspend sentence in death case of survivor’s father

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Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Delhi High Court on Monday (January 19, 2026) refused to suspend the 10-year sentence awarded to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the case of the death of the Unnao rape survivor’s father while in custody. “No grounds are made out for grant relief. The application seeking suspension of sentence is dismissed,” said Justice Ravinder Dudeja. The judge observed that although Sengar had suffered a long incarceration, relief could not be given on grounds of delay, as it was partly because he filed multiple applications in his appeal against his conviction. “Purpose would be served if the appeal is heard expeditiously,” added the court while listing the matter for hearing on February 3. On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by the trial court, besides imposition of a fine of ₹10 lakh, in the case of the death of the survivor’s father in custody. The trial court had said “no leniency” could be shown for killing a …

US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries from next week | World News

US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries from next week | World News

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Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand are among the affected countries, according to the report. (Photo: iStock) US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to “pause” visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan from January 21 onwards, a US State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. A State Department memo, quoted by Fox News, directs consular officers to reject visas under the existing laws while the department works on the screening and vetting procedures. The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates. The freeze will remain active until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people. — Department of State (@StateDept) January 14, 2026 Confirming the development in a post on X, the State Department said: “The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates. The freeze will remain active until the US can ensure that new …

East Jerusalem schools suspend classes after Israel restricts permits| India News

East Jerusalem schools suspend classes after Israel restricts permits| India News

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Dozens of private schools in east Jerusalem have suspended classes after an Israeli decision to limit the days on which work permits are granted for teachers from the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said Tuesday. East Jerusalem schools suspend classes after Israel restricts permits The strike was called by the General Secretariat of Christian Educational Institutions in Jerusalem and later joined by all private schools in east Jerusalem. The move affects around 20,000 students, including 8,500 pupils in 15 Christian schools, according to Richard Zananiri, director of the private St George’s School. The General Secretariat said 171 teachers and staff members are affected by the Israeli measure. Zananiri said this represents more than half of the roughly 300 teachers employed across all private schools in the city. COGAT, the Israeli defence ministry body responsible for Palestinian civilian affairs, did not offer an immediate response. The Secretariat described the measure as “arbitrary”. Zananiri said the problem began when Israel initially excluded Saturdays from teacher permits. Following objections, permits were restored for Saturdays but then excluded Fridays …