Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".
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Karnataka BJP MLA's daughter booked for 'assaulting' woman cop over temple entry queue
During temple festivities, B Suresh Gowda's daughter, a Karnataka BJP MLA, was accused of assaulting a woman police sub-inspector. The altercation began over access to the queue, leading to allegations of abuse and physical confrontation by the officer. In response, the MLA's daughter filed a counter-complaint currently under investigation. The MLA expressed regret for the incident and emphasized the need for appropriate legal action.
Evening news wrap: Delhi HC gets bomb threat: US loses 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, & more
A bomb threat email targeted the Delhi High Court ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Reports indicate the US military lost forty-five Reaper drones in its conflict with Iran. The Supreme Court disapproved of the Bar Council of India's action against NALSAR students. Congress questioned the Centre's approach to the caste census format. Former Manchester United and Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at seventy-eight.
GOBARdhan scheme: How India plans to turn cattle dung, crop waste and garbage into fuel
India's GOBARdhan scheme targets ten-fold growth in compressed biogas production. This initiative aims to convert agricultural residue and cattle dung into valuable fuel. The government provides capital assistance and assured demand for producers. This framework seeks to build a national bioenergy industry from organic waste. The scheme intends to enhance energy security and rural development.
Mounting criticism in Kerala over Centre’s Mines and Minerals Amendment Act
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan terms the MMDR amendment Act an assault on the federal structure envisaged by the Constitution; he alleges that the legislation formed part of a broader policy to open India’s precious mineral wealth to private monopolies