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Speaking to his supporters in Jilinggoda, Seraikela district, Soren pointed out his commitment to addressing the concerns of tribals, natives, Dalits, and the underprivileged in Jharkhand.

CM said, "I will not allow the government treasury to be misused for political gains and emphasised that subsidies on electricity and water would be rationalised to ensure that only the needy get desirable benefits".

The Delhi High Court has extended interim protection from arrest for suspended trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar until August 29. This extension comes as Khedkar faces serious allegations related to falsifying and misrepresenting facts in her application to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The court's decision allows Khedkar to remain free while her anticipatory bail plea is under consideration.

The Central Government has officially notified the appointment of several Additional Judges as permanent judges in the Allahabad High Court and the Andhra Pradesh High Court. This significant decision, issued through the Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday, marks a critical step in strengthening the judiciary in these regions.

The Delhi High Court has extended the interim bail of businessman Amit Arora in the Delhi Excise Policy case until August 30, considering his deteriorating health condition. Arora, who had previously sought regular bail under the provision to Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), was facing the expiry of his current bail term on August 21.

The mission aims to assess these remote water bodies and explore ways to implement mitigation measures, according to official sources.

"Congress had given appointments to players on senior posts like DSP under the 'bring medals, get post’ policy. However, the BJP stopped this policy as soon as it came to power and took away the right of appointment to high posts from the players. BJP is discriminating against the players to such an extent that it has not given promotion to the players who became DSPs during the Congress tenure till date", he stated.

The bandh, which saw sporadic blockades and clashes, prompted police to use mild lathi-charge at several locations, particularly in Patna, Darbhanga, and Jehanabad, to control the situation.

The District Magistrate of Reasi has directed all licenced weapon holders to deposit their weapons in police stations as a precautionary measure before the Assembly elections.

Since the Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of matter, Calcutta High Court has adjourned hearings on several PILs on the RG Kar incident.

BRS leaders have claimed that the Chief Minister’s speech, which included threats of violent consequences and personal attacks on the BRS president, was not only disrespectful but also intended to incite hostility and unrest among the public.

His ordeal began with his arrest in 1988 and was marred by brutal torture.