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| March 19, 2024, 9:17 a.m.
Carpenter Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape of Minor, Victim Awarded Compensation
Uppununthala Harish, a 22-year-old carpenter, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast track court for the rape of a minor. The incident, which occurred in 2016, led to Harish's arrest after the victim's family reported the crime to the Saroornagar police. Harish, a resident of Karmanghat, was convicted of rape and other charges, resulting in a life sentence and a fine of Rs 55,000. Additionally, the court awarded Rs 10 lakh compensation to the victim. Following the conviction, Harish was taken into custody by the Saroornagar police and escorted to Charlapalli Central Prison.
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Contract Nurses Protest in Visakhapatnam Demanding Permanent Positions and Better Conditions
Contract staff nurses in Visakhapatnam, organised by the Andhra Pradesh Nurses Struggle Committee (APNSC), staged a protest demanding permanent positions in government hospitals. They emphasized job security, fair compensation, and improved working conditions. Among their demands were permanent status, full salary and benefits, gratuity for families of deceased nurses, regular recruitment, maternity leave for male nurses, adequate staffing, and enhanced security measures. The APNSC urged prompt action from the government to ensure a stable and motivated nursing workforce.
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| Feb. 19, 2024, 8:47 a.m.
Supreme Court to Hear PIL Seeking Probe into Sandeshkhali Violence in West Bengal
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a PIL filed by advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into the violence in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali village. The PIL also seeks compensation for victims, action against officials, and the transfer of the probe and trial outside West Bengal.
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"Wipro Delivers Unpleasant News: Top Performers to Go Without Hike This Year"
| Nov. 16, 2023, 4:47 a.m.
"Wipro Delivers Unpleasant News: Top Performers to Go Without Hike This Year"
Wipro, a major IT services company, has made a disheartening announcement, revealing that top-performing employees will not receive salary hikes this year, signaling a deviation from the usual practice of rewarding high performers.
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"Consumer Court Orders Railway to Compensate Passenger Rs 60,000 for Train Delay"
| Oct. 29, 2023, 12:36 p.m.
"Consumer Court Orders Railway to Compensate Passenger Rs 60,000 for Train Delay"
A patron court docket has ruled in favor of a passenger, ordering the railway to pay reimbursement of Rs 60,000 for a train postpone, highlighting the significance of passenger rights.
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"Supreme Court Directs Government to Compensate Families of Sewer Cleaning Victims with ₹30 Lakh"
| Oct. 21, 2023, 5:50 a.m.
"Supreme Court Directs Government to Compensate Families of Sewer Cleaning Victims with ₹30 Lakh"
The Supreme Court has issued a directive mandating the government to provide ₹30 lakh in reimbursement to the households of folks who tragically lose their lives while cleansing sewers, emphasizing the want to address this grave problem.
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| Aug. 18, 2023, 4:48 p.m.
Act Now to Claim Your Share of Facebook's $725M Privacy Payout - Deadline Approaching!
Users who have been on Facebook in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, have a limited time left to file a claim in a data privacy settlement case. Facebook's parent company, Meta, has agreed to a $725 million settlement to address class action lawsuits related to privacy issues. This settlement addresses allegations that Facebook allowed third parties, including Cambridge Analytica, to access users' private data without their consent. The deadline for filing a claim is August 25, 11:59 pm PT.
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