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Row over OBC list: WB seeks early hearing of its plea against HC verdict

Business Standard 

The West Bengal government on Tuesday sought an urgent hearing on its plea in the Supreme Court against a Calcutta High Court verdict striking down the OBC status of several castes, mostly Muslim groups, for granting reservation to them in public sector jobs and state-run educational institutions. The top court bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud was told by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Trinamool Congress-led state government, that the plea along with other petitions needed... Читать дальше...

Heritage in Mud, Stone, and Reeds: Rediscovering Ancestral Construction Techniques

Archdaily.com 

Reflecting on the past is often viewed as nostalgia or, from a more critical standpoint, as a sign of regression. However, looking back can offer valuable insights into a society that sometimes appears overly focused—if not obsessed—with the future and technology. In architecture, this reflection allows us to reconnect with our roots and appreciate the knowledge accumulated over generations. It invites us to explore how our ancestors designed durable structures adapted to their environment. Refined through centuries of observation... Читать дальше...

Flood alert for Chiang Mai

BangkokPost.com 

People living along the riverside in Chiang Mai are being strongly advised to move their belongings, including vehicles, to high ground as the Ping River is rising rapidly and expected to flood into the city on Tuesday night.

Hindustan Copper Ltd up for fifth session

Business Standard 

Hindustan Copper Ltd is quoting at Rs 337.65, up 2.1% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 114.52% in last one year as compared to a 31.88% spurt in NIFTY and a 43.12% spurt in the Nifty Metal.

HDFC Bank Ltd up for fifth session

Business Standard 

HDFC Bank Ltd is quoting at Rs 1767.65, up 0.45% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 15.46% in last one year as compared to a 31.88% spurt in NIFTY and a 20.76% spurt in the Nifty Bank.

Khomenko: Sanctions are a major obstacle to sustainable development

BelTA (en) 

Sanctions represent one of the most serious obstacles to sustainable development on the planet, Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic, National Coordinator for the Sustainable Development Goals Sergei Khomenko said at the UN Summit of the Future in New York.

Cong's reservation policy for Dalits, backwards 'deceptive': Mayawati

Business Standard 

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday dubbed the Congress "anti-reservation", accusing it of having a "duplicitous and deceptive" reservation policy for Dalits and backward classes. In a series of posts on social media platform 'X', the former UP chief minister launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and his party Congress. In her posts, she said, "The SC/ST/OBC reservation policy of the Congress and Rahul Gandhi is not clear, rather duplicitous and deceptive." "In our country... Читать дальше...

200-year-old message in a bottle left by archaeologist unearthed in France

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Volunteers have discovered a 200-year-old message in a bottle at an excavation site in Normandy, France. The letter, left by archaeologist P.J Féret in 1825, provides details about the ancient Gaulish clifftop village near Eu. The discovery was unexpected and offers new insights into past excavations at the site.