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Morning briefing: Manish Sisodia bail's hearing in SC today; top court to hear plea to postpone NEET-PG 2024, and more
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The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Friday regarding the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 examination. The petition, presented by lawyer Anas Tanwir, argues that candidates have been assigned exam centres in inaccessible cities and requests score normalization. The plea was permitted for hearing by a bench including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra on Thursday. The outcome of the hearing will determine if changes to the exam schedule or logistics are made to address the concerns raised by the candidates. Dig Deeper
The Supreme Court will decide on Friday whether former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will be granted bail in the Delhi excise police case, which is under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The verdict will be delivered by Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan at 10:30 a.m. Sisodia has been in custody since February 2023, and the trial in both the CBI and ED cases has yet to commence. The decision will determine if Sisodia can be released on bail after more than 16 months of detention. Dig Deeper
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Sports Goings
Neeraj Chopra secured India's first silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics by enhancing his season-best throw in the men's javelin final at Stade de France. Despite not achieving gold, Chopra, the reigning world champion and Tokyo Olympic gold medallist, delivered a remarkable performance. His initial throw of 89.34 meters in the qualification round was sufficient to top the group and advance directly to the final. Minutes after his historic podium finish, his mother, Saroj Devi, disclosed that Neeraj competed through an injury. This marked a notable achievement for India, even if it fell short of the gold. Dig Deeper
Entertainment Focus
Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee have garnered a significant social media following by sharing glimpses of their personal lives. Despite enjoying widespread admiration, they face trolling, especially targeted at their children, Lianna and Divisha. Gurmeet acknowledges this as an inevitable downside of fame but remains unfazed, ensuring it doesn't affect his family. Married since February 15, 2011, the couple welcomed their first daughter in April 2023 and their second in November of the same year. They recently began sharing their family moments online, which has unfortunately attracted some negative attention. Dig Deeper
Lifestyle and Health
Pregnant Deepika Padukone has captivated with her elegant maternity fashion, recently showcasing a chic floral kurta by Sabyasachi. For a dinner date in Mumbai, Deepika paired the outfit with minimal makeup, embodying a stylish yet understated look. Paparazzi captured her outside a restaurant, where she was seen interacting warmly with fans and posing for photos. Despite the attention, Deepika maintained a gracious demeanor, thanking the paparazzi before getting into her car. The appearance highlighted her blend of sophistication and approachability during her pregnancy. Dig Deeper
