Evening news wrap: J’khand HC stays JPSC cancellation order; SC forms panel to probe police action in NEET stir & more | India News
Jharkhand High Court stayed the government’s order cancelling the 11th and 13th JPSC exams and appointments, amid protests over recruitment irregularities and demands for a CBI probe.- The US military has secretly guided commercial tankers through a southern Strait of Hormuz channel, enabling nearly 10 million barrels of oil to reach global markets daily despite Iran’s closure.
- The Supreme Court named a five-member panel headed by former judge Justice R Subhash Reddy to examine allegations of excessive force against students during the July 20 NEET protest.
- Rajnath Singh and Japan’s Shinjirō Koizumi signed a maritime security cooperation pact, strengthening defence ties through information sharing, HADR, joint exercises, shipbuilding and defence technology cooperation.
- Cheteshwar Pujara has urged India to prioritise Manav Suthar’s Test development over chasing IPL opportunities after the spinner’s impressive two-Test start.
Here are the top 5 updates from the day
Jharkhand HC stays Soren govt’s JPSC cancellation orders
The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state government’s decision to cancel the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations and related appointments. The move follows student protests over alleged recruitment irregularities.The government had also cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and recruitment tests conducted by TDPL since 2014, while forming a committee to recommend reforms. Candidates who cleared JSSC-CGL have separately protested the cancellation. Read the full story
How US used secret corridor to pass tankers despite Iran closure
The US military has secretly helped commercial tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz, enabling 15–20 vessels to cross the waterway each night under American guidance. The operation has allowed nearly 10 million barrels of oil a day to reach global markets despite the Iran war.US officials said weakened Iranian surveillance enabled the corridor, while American fighter jets have protected vessels from drone and missile attacks. Read the full story
SC sets up 5-member panel to probe excessive use of force by cops on NEET protestors
The Supreme Court on Thursday named a five-member committee headed by former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy to examine allegations of excessive force against students during the July 20 NEET paper leak protest.The panel will investigate claims involving pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges and tear gas, as well as alleged violence against women, police surveillance, crowd-control measures, medical aid and compensation. Read the full story
India, Japan signs maritime security pact
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese counterpart Shinjirō Koizumi held talks in New Delhi and signed a maritime security cooperation agreement.
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The pact covers maritime domain awareness, information sharing and humanitarian assistance. Both sides also discussed mine countermeasures, joint shipbuilding, defence R&D, expanded military exercises and the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network, as India and Japan seek to deepen their strategic partnership amid growing regional security concerns. Read the full story
Cheteshwar Pujara advices Manav Suthar to not ‘chase IPL’
Manav Suthar’s impressive start to Test cricket has drawn comparisons with Ravindra Jadeja, but Cheteshwar Pujara has urged India to protect the young spinner’s red-ball development. Suthar has taken 15 wickets in two Tests, including 10 in Galle against Sri Lanka.Pujara said Suthar should not alter his natural, flighted bowling merely to pursue IPL opportunities, though he can play the tournament if selected. Read the full story
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