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Paperworld Delhi, being held in the Capital for the first time after five editions in Mumbai, will focus on stationery, writing instruments, school and office supplies, art materials, paper products, packaging, educational solutions and workplace essentials. The exhibitions will also have dedicated spaces for start-ups, product innovations and sustainable solutions.
India’s sports industry will gather at the TOI Sports Fitness and Infrastructure Expo-2026 in New Delhi. This premier business-to-business exhibition aims to foster India’s sporting growth and development. Policymakers and industry leaders will discuss future strategies for sports infrastructure and investment. Over 200 exhibitors will showcase diverse products and emerging sports technologies. The event supports
Smoke rises following an Israeli military strike in Gaza City, on Tuesday. (PTI) The Shillong Times
The Supreme Court has modified its prior order regarding coal block scam cases. Appeals against trial court acquittals or convictions can now go to Delhi High Court. This decision revises a twelve-year-old directive mandating all appeals in the Supreme Court. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the Supreme Court should not be the first appeal
Arvind Kejriwal claims the Centre pressures auto companies regarding E20 petrol. He alleges firms fear agency action if they disclose E20 risks. Kejriwal stated officials confirmed potential engine damage in older vehicles. Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra challenged Kejriwal to present damaged vehicles. Malhotra demanded mechanic certification proving E20 caused the damage.
More than one lakh schools operate with a single teacher nationwide. Andhra Pradesh leads with over sixteen thousand such institutions. This highlights significant teacher deployment gaps despite national averages. Vacancies arise from retirements, resignations, and changing student enrollments. States are advised to fill posts and use technology for needs.
The Supreme Court has protected projects worth Rs 20,000 crore from demolition. It permanently prohibited the government from granting post-facto environmental clearances. The court quashed a 2021 office memorandum that kept a window open indefinitely. Prior environmental clearance under the 2006 notification is now mandatory for all projects. The judgment will operate prospectively, validating past
The Supreme Court has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block scam case. This decision comes more than eleven years after a Delhi court summoned him as an accused. The court closed the case nearly two years after his demise in November 2024. The apex court quashed the trial court’s order taking
The Supreme Court has ruled the National Commission for Scheduled Castes is advisory. It cannot pass binding adjudicatory orders in service-related matters. The commission can only send recommendations to the state or central government. It can inquire into complaints and record factual findings. However, it lacks the power to make final orders.
