public private cooperation

In a bid to revolutionize its healthcare system, Meghalaya is seeking to partner with the private sector. During an engaging session at IIM Shillong, representatives from the government, GIZ, and industry leaders brainstormed potential collaborative efforts.

Builder Ajay Sehgal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case involving fake consent letters for land use approvals. The ED alleges Sehgal forged signatures for a mega real estate project, 'Suntec City,' and other complexes. Investigations are ongoing into alleged kickbacks to senior GMADA officials and public servants.

India's defence exports have soared to an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore, with the US emerging as the top buyer for sub-systems and components. This remarkable growth, nearly tripling in five years, is fueled by strategic partnerships like the proposed Reciprocal Defence Procurement Agreement with the US and domestic reforms, positioning India as a global defence exporter.

Online abuse in India, from trolling to threats, can now lead to police action under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act. While criticism is protected, criminal intimidation, stalking, and sharing private content are serious offences. Victims should preserve evidence and report to authorities, as anonymous accounts are often traceable.

Mother-in-law Giribala Singh faces potential cancellation of her anticipatory bail in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case. Police issued a final notice for her statement, warning of court action if she remains uncooperative. The government is also reviewing her position as president of the Bhopal district consumer commission.

Former district judge Giribala Singh has filed a court application alleging discrepancies in CCTV footage and doctored WhatsApp chats in the case of her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. This comes as police issued a final notice to Singh for her statement in the alleged dowry death case.

A bold overhaul of higher education aims to align degrees with emerging industries, transforming classrooms into pathways for jobs and nation-building