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In a surprising turn of events, Delhi University has suspended Susan Elias's appointment as the principal of St Stephen's College, attributing the decision to non-compliance with UGC regulations. The university revealed that the selection process failed to include necessary expert nominations, particularly those from the vice-chancellor, which ultimately invalidated her appointment.

With Raghuvanshi given out after a mid-dive deflection, the decision raised questions on law versus spirit and whether Rishabh Pant should have withdrawn the appeal. Rohan Gavaskar disagreed with the call, while Virender Sehwag termed it harsh. KKR later won in a Super Over.

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The Bombay HC invoked the RBI’s ‘zero liability’ clause to protect a Pune senior citizen whose life savings were siphoned off by cyber fraudsters from his bank account in less than an hour. The court’s decision also sent a stern warning to private banks regarding their responsibilities in safeguarding customer funds

Rera says promoter could not use the regulator to claim relief beyond what was already provided in the builder-buyer agreement

Actor-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party face legal action for alleged model code of conduct breaches during a campaign event. Police registered cases for obstructing public proceedings and causing disturbance with excessive sound systems and early gatherings. The violations reportedly led to public inconvenience and traffic disruption ahead of the upcoming polls.

In a significant move, the Meghalaya government is gearing up to draft a fresh electoral roll for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) following the Governor's consent on new regulations. With these changes requiring candidates to present Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates, non-tribals will face exclusion from both contesting and voting in the council elections.

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has unveiled its assembly poll manifesto, pledging full implementation of the Assam Accord, transparent NRC, and secure borders. The party aims for economic revival through fiscal reforms and support for MSMEs, agriculture, and the tea industry. They also promise enhanced health, education, job opportunities, and women's safety.

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Taiwan’s Miss Globalcity Pageant is asking its contestants to sign a clause that dictates them to stay away from married men. TOI asks desi models what they think of this development.

High Court quashed a three-year blacklisting order against construction firms, citing a lack of fair and proportionate decision-making. Authorities failed to prove fake certificates, and the process was deemed prejudiced. Contractual disputes, including payment claims, must now be pursued through civil courts or arbitration, not judicial review.

The Vancouver Canucks traded defenseman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars for draft picks, retaining half of his cap hit. This move signals a strategic shift for the Canucks' rebuild, demonstrating their ability to monetize veteran assets and accumulate valuable draft capital. The deal was executed smoothly, benefiting all parties involved and setting a precedent for future complex transactions.

NEW DELHI: The newly-proposed CNG norms announced by the ministry of transport last Friday, contain a controversial clause. It debars conversion firms from replacing in-use diesel engines with converted CNG engines. It only allows replacement with new CNG engines.