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Jharkhand exam protesters accuse government of 'betrayal' as High Court stays several job test cancellations

The BJP extended its support to the protesters and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of showcasing a "duplicitous attitude" over students' welfare. The ruling JMM, on the other hand, alleged the BJP was using students to further its political interests

Jharkhand exam protesters accuse government of 'betrayal' as High Court stays several job test cancellations

A woman accused of facilitating illegal immigration through the 'donkey route' in an Azerbaijan hostage case has been granted bail by the Gujarat High Court. Mamta Gavit, 49, was arrested in connection with the Anand district case, where two individuals from Anand district, Dhruv Patel and Dipika Patel, were rescued from Azerbaijan after being allegedly abducted during their journey.

The court noted that there was no direct allegation linking Gavit to the confinement, extortion, or ransom demanded from the complainants. She was granted regular bail, with the condition of depositing Rs 23.50 lakh in six monthly installments. Gavit was also ordered to surrender her passport and not leave Gujarat without the trial court's permission.

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Embu elders reject Nembure meeting that installed Kindiki as Mt Kenya East spokesman

The official Embu Council of Elders, known as Nyagi ya Ndiriri, has rejected a recent gathering at Nembure Stadium where a group of elders named Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the political…

  • Embu Council of Elders rejects Nembure meeting appointing Kindiki as spokesman.
  • Council chairman Andrew Ireri accuses organizers of dishonesty and paying participants.
  • Ireri emphasizes Mt. Kenya's unity, rejecting East/West political divisions.

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