HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK ISSUES ORDER ON MANTU SAHOO VS STATE OF ODISHA CASE

CUTTACK, India, July 7 -- Orissa High Court issued the following order on June 12: IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK BLAPL No.2475 of 2026 Mantu Sahoo ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Panchanan Panigrahi -versus- state of odisha ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. - R.Pradhan, A.S.C. CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA ORDER 12.06.2026 Order No. I.A No.399 of 2026 1. This matter is taken up through Virtual Mode. 2. This I.A. has been filed by le...


HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG ISSUES ORDER ON BAIARLINDA RANI VS STATE OF MEGHALAYA CASE

SHILLONG, India, July 7 -- Meghalaya High Court issued the following order on June 12: HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG BA No. 29 of 2026 Date of Order: 12.06.2026 Smti. Baiarlinda Rani Vs. State of Meghalaya Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s): Ms. I.S. Kharumnuid, Adv. For the Respondent(s): Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA. 1. As directed, Mr. N.D. Chullai, learned AAG has produced the Medical Status report of t...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of 7 migrant labourers and injuries to 5 others when a massive granite rock fell on them at a quarry in Bengaluru, Karnataka

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least 7 migrant labourers died and 5 others were injured when a massive granite rock fell on them at a quarry in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 2nd July 2026. Reportedly, the incident indicated negligence by the quarry owner. About 16 labourers were on the site when the incident occurred. The Commission has observed that the contents...


NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a newborn due to failure to receive ventilator support for 24 hours despite being taken to three hospitals of Hisar and Rohtak districts in Haryana

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a newborn died as he could not secure ventilator support for nearly 24 hours in the hospitals of Hisar and Rohtak in Haryana. Reportedly, the father of the newborn struggled to obtain ventilator support for his child, moving from one hospital to another in Hisar and Rohtak districts, but couldn't succeed, resulting in the infant's...


Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has built one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems, with over 104 crore health records linked to over 93 crore ABHA accounts. By eliminating paperwork and reducing waiting times, ABDM is seamlessly connecting patients to insurers, hospitals, and doctors on a single unified network. Building a Digital Health Infrastructure India is steadily progressing towards Universal Health Coverag...


Indiahandmade: A Digital Platform for India's Craft Heritage

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indiahandmade is a dedicated digital marketplace that brings India's handloom and handicraft traditions into the online economy. The platform connects artisans and weavers directly with buyers, expanding market access while supporting livelihoods and cultural preservation. It showcases diverse handmade products, including GI-tagged and ODOP items, giving regional crafts greater visibility. India currently has an estimated 64.66 lak...


Atal Innovation Mission Strengthens Eastern India Innovation Ecosystem at Regional AIM SUMVAAD-East Chapter 2026

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As Eastern India continues to emerge as a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, Regional AIM SUMVAAD-East Chapter 2026, organised by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog as part of its ongoing regional Sumvaad series, brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem to chart a collaborative roadmap for the region's next phase of innovation-led growth. The conclave held...


BRICS Women's Working Group Meeting begins in Kochi today

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Kochi, July 6, 2026: India commenced the BRICS Women's Working Group (WWG) Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, under its BRICS Chairship 2026. Senior government officials from the BRICS Member Countries are participating in the two-day meeting to deliberate on key issues relating to women's empowerment and women-led development while strengthening cooperation across areas of shared interest. Welcoming the delegates, Shri Anil Malik, Secretar...


Ministry of Tribal Affairs to Organise National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will organise a two-day National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) on 7-8 July 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop aims to review the functioning of Tribal Research Institutes across the country and develop a comprehensive roadmap for transforming them into vibrant knowledge institutions, cultural resource centres and policy support hubs for tribal development. The work...


India's Steel Sector Records Growth in Q1 FY 2026

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1. Steel Production & Prices 1a. Production Overview (in Mt) Production Jun 2026 Jun 2025 YoY % Apr-Jun 2026 Apr-Jun 2025 CPLY % Crude Steel 14.1 13.5 3.9 42.1 40.8 3.0 Hot Metal 7.9 7.9 -0.3 23.5 23.2 1.4 Finished Steel 13.8 13.0 6.0 41.0 38.7 5.9 1b. Producer wise Production (Apr-Jun 2026) (in Mt) Producer Annual Crude Steel Capacity Crude Steel Production Finished Steel Production Hot Metal Top...