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J&K High Court orders passport revival of MBBS student impounded over father’s 1997 case

Srinagar, Oct 8 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed authorities to revive the passport of an MBBS student pursuing her studies in Iran after her passport was impounded in connection with a case registered against her father in 1997.
A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal passed the directions on October 5 while disposing of an appeal filed by a female student pursuing MBBS at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Kish Campus, Iran.
The appellant had challenged the impounding of her passport following show-cause notices issued on March 27 and April 9, 2026, which culminated in an order dated May 4, 2026.
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Haryana: Panchkula Police intensifies checks at 32 checkpoints

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Haryana: CBSE Science Challenge for Classes VIII-X announced; registration opens on Oct 14

14 Oct 2026 | 3:02 AM

Panchkula, Oct 13 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today announced the Science Challenge 2026-27 for students of Classes VIII to X, with registration opening on October 14 and a two-stage assessment designed to test scientific reasoning, problem-solving skills, speed and accuracy.

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Saini sets grassroots expansion agenda for BJP's SC Morcha,sets grassroots expansion agenda for BJP's SC Morcha,

14 Oct 2026 | 2:52 AM

Panchkula, Oct 13 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today called for an intensified grassroots mobilisation drive to strengthen the BJP's Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha across the state, saying the organisation must move beyond political representation to become an effective bridge between marginalised communities and government welfare programmes.

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Himachal: ADC directs officers to ensure timely disposal of SC/ST Atrocities cases

14 Oct 2026 | 2:31 AM

Dharamshala, Oct 13 (UNI) Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Kumar today directed officials to expedite pending cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and ensure timely justice to victims.Chairing a meeting of the District Level Vigilance and Awareness Committee at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Kangra, he reviewed the progress of 88 cases registered under the Act and issued directions for their speedy disposal.

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