Morning Digest | Nitu, Saweety punch their way to World Boxing titles; SC gives States, UTs and High Courts three months to set up online RTI portals, and more
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Women’s World Boxing Championships | Nitu, Saweety punch their way to World titles in contrasting style
Promising youngster Nitu Ghanghas and experienced hand Saweety Boora boxed out of their skin to overcome tough opponents in the 48kg and 81kg finals and claim their maiden titles in the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. Jadhav Hall in New Delhi on March 25.
In Uttarakhand, point and shoot plastic
Small steps can bring big changes. The Uttarakhand government has chosen the Char Dham yatra route that includes temples at Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri to implement a unique waste-disposal system in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand tourism secretary Sachin Kurve has confirmed.
Supreme Court gives States, UTs and High Courts three months to set up online RTI portals
The Supreme Court has directed States and Union Territories to set up and operationalise online Right to Information (RTI) portals within three months to ensure transparency in governance.
Canada 'very closely' following the developments in Punjab: Foreign Minister Melanie Joly
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods if Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods proceed.
The city’s civic body is all set to serve notices for recovery of long-pending service charges for prominent government buildings in the city, including Vidhana Soudha, that houses the State’s Secretariat and has an outstanding of ₹6.3 crore, as per Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) data.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Telangana tunnel collapse rescue updates: Follow the Hindu’s updates as Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations enter the 11th day