BCI cracks down on courtroom reels, makes social media ethics mandatory for law students and advocates

bci makes a social media oath mandatory for law students interns and new lawyers

The Bar Council of India has introduced mandatory social media and digital ethics guidelines for advocates, law students and interns, directing immediate implementation across legal institutions. The framework aims to curb courtroom-related content, protect client confidentiality, counter legal misinformation and reinforce professional conduct through awareness programmes, mandatory undertakings and disciplinary measures for violations. The Bar […]

Himachal Pradesh schools may close as IMD issues five-day orange alert for heavy rain

imd issues orange alert for heavy rain in himachal pradesh

Schools in Himachal Pradesh could remain closed in vulnerable districts as the state braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall under an IMD orange alert from July 19 to 23. Deputy commissioners have been authorised to suspend classes based on local weather conditions, with authorities prioritising student safety amid landslide, flash flood and road disruption […]

Why does our body scent change distinctly as we age? Are there ways to manage it?

The compound that is the source of the scent clings to fabrics, particularly cotton. | Photo Credit: Shruti Singh/Unsplash — Mahua Ray A: The distinct scent often associated with ageing is primarily caused by a compound called 2-nonenal. Around 40 years, our bodies’ natural antioxidant defenses start to weaken, allowing certain fats on the skin […]

Karnataka DCET provisional result 2026 released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards

kcet dcet provisional result 2026 released

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has published the provisional DCET 2026 results for diploma candidates seeking lateral entry into engineering courses. Applicants can access their scorecards online by logging in with their credentials. Qualified candidates will move on to the counselling process, with KEA expected to announce the complete admission schedule shortly. Karnataka DCET provisional […]

Vikram-1, country’s first private orbital-class rocket, successfully places tech payloads, postcards into orbit

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India achieved a major milestone in its space journey on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, successfully placed multiple technology demonstration payloads and postcards — including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi — into a low earth orbit. Dubbed ‘Mission Aagaman’ (meaning arrival), the mission marks India’s entry into […]