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Counselling Essential to Tackle Student Suicides Beyond Ceiling Fans

Following multiple student suicides at IIT Bombay and BIT Mesra, these institutions are considering installing ceiling fans in hostels as a preventive measure, inspired by Kota's anti-suicide initiatives. Experts warn that such measures are cosmetic and emphasize the need for sustained counselling and reforming the competitive education system. A Supreme Court panel survey found about 15% of higher education students faced suicidal thoughts.

Hindustan Times·1h ago

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Politics

EAM Jaishankar Highlights Global Decline in Respect for Rules, Rise of Choke Points

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated in New York that global respect for rules has declined, leading to the emergence of choke points like the Strait of Hormuz and financial sanctions. He noted that countries increasingly use their leverage in a competitive environment, challenging previous assumptions and creating geographical, financial, and travel choke points over the past 4-5 years.

Hindustan Times·1h ago·New York

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Politics

BLA Militants Block Quetta-Karachi Highway, Security Concerns Rise

Armed militants from the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have set up unauthorized checkpoints and blockades on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway in Balochistan's Surab region. This has caused a complete traffic halt for several hours, with militants freely stopping vehicles and checking IDs. The incident exposes a serious security lapse and challenges the authority of Pakistani forces in the province.

News18 World·36m ago·Surab

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Politics

Congress Attacks PM Modi Over SIR Dispute, Venugopal Questions Moral Right

Congress leader KC Venugopal criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the SIR controversy, stating that Modi lacks the moral right to remain in office. The Congress party announced plans for nationwide peaceful protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI) row. The dispute has sparked significant political debate and opposition actions across the country.

Amar Ujala·13h ago

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Business

EPF, EPS Contribution Rules Change for Salaries up to Rs 25,000

The wage ceiling for mandatory Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) membership has increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. Employees earning up to Rs 25,000 basic pay who were previously only contributing to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) will now have part of their employer's contribution diverted to EPS. This change affects those who joined EPF after September 2014 and were not EPS members. From October 2026, contributions will adjust accordingly.

Economic Times·1h ago

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Retailers Adjust Festive Smartphone Deals Amid Price Rise

Smartphone prices have risen sharply this year, prompting retailers to balance thinner profit margins, cautious inventory management, and consumer demand for deep festive discounts. Despite higher costs, retailers plan to keep attractive deals alive during the festive season by carefully managing stock and pricing strategies to meet customer expectations.

Business Standard·49m ago

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