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Mother wins property battle against son and daughter-in-law: Delhi HC orders them to vacate her house
The Delhi High Court ordered a son and his wife to vacate his parents' house after ownership documents proved that his mother was the sole owner of the house which his father purchased. The court emphasized that mere residence does not confer ownership rights.
Chandigarh property owners may get relief: UT plans regularisation of pre-2011 GPA, SPA transactions
Chandigarh's administration has introduced a new policy aimed at regularizing properties acquired through power of attorney transactions prior to 2011. The initiative seeks to ease the transition of ownership records for qualified property owners, addressing a significant backlog of applications with local authorities. However, this policy will not extend to new power of attorney transactions. If ratified, it promises to resolve many property ownership dilemmas for residents.
Family land dispute: Karnataka HC upholds partition based on Taluka Surveyor’s report; owners can separately claim encroached portions
While family was disputing about their properties, neighbours grabbed some lands and encroached it; Karnataka HC upholds partition of properties based on Taluka Surveyor’s report and allows property owners to make separate claims for over land encroached by neighbours. This judgement was given by Justice Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar of Karnataka High Court.
Brother-in-law sold 26 bigha land using GPA for Rs 6.95 crore; didn't pay full share to sister-in-law; Delhi HC orders him to pay Rs 2.27 crore
Sister-in-law purchased 26 bighas of land in Najafgarh in 1985 and gave GPA to brother-in-law who in turn sold this land for Rs 6.95 crore in 2011; sister-in-law dies in 2012 without a Will; Delhi HC orders brother-in-law to pay Rs 2.27 crore to sister-in-law’s daughters.
Oriental Insurance hopes to turn corner in FY27 assisted by NSE stake dilution
Looking ahead, Oriental Insurance Company projects a profitable turnaround by 2026-27, facilitated by a planned stake dilution in the National Stock Exchange through an upcoming IPO. The company plans to offer close to 49.57 lakh shares in this process. Such a move is anticipated to enhance financial stability and liquidity, with subscriptions commencing on September 17, marking a key milestone for the insurer.
Psychology says parents who make their kids sit with the class topper may be onto something, but there’s a catch
A supportive, engaged peer may be more useful than simply the student with the highest marks. Someone who explains concepts, studies consistently, asks questions and encourages persistence can provide meaningful learning opportunities.
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Meet Tanishq Matthew Abraham, the 21-year-old American prodigy who graduated high school at 10, earned 3 degrees by 11 and published research at 14
Tanishq Matthew Abraham graduated high school at age ten and earned three degrees by eleven. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from UC Davis at nineteen years old. Abraham focused his research on applying deep learning to digital pathology microscopy. He has contributed significantly to open-source AI projects and founded MedARC. His remarkable journey has been recognized internationally as a child genius.

In 1997, Carnegie and Russian scientists turned sulfur into a superconductor at 93 GPa. 29 years later, the discovery still helps physicists understand materials that can conduct electricity without resistance
Sulfur is an ordinary element, familiar from minerals, volcanic deposits and industrial materials. Yet under extreme pressure, it can behave in ways that seem completely unexpected. In 1997, scientists at Carnegie Institution and their Russian collaborators found that compressed sulfur could become superconducting at about 93 gigapascals. That pressure, nearly a million times atmospheric pressure, transformed an otherwise familiar material into a remarkable subject for studying superconductivity.

TGBIE extends Telangana Intermediate Admission 2026 deadline: Check last date to apply, eligibility, reservation rules and key guidelines
The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has announced an extension for first-year student admissions. The deadline for completing this process has been moved to August 15, 2026. This update applies to all junior colleges in Telangana, both public and private. Colleges must follow regulations regarding reservations and capacity while prioritizing student safety, and foreign students must undergo specific police reporting within 24 hours of admission.

Madhavan shares journey of Indian-origin student from America, who graduated school with historic 11.99 GPA. Who is Vaibhav Bhaskar?
‘3 Idiots’ star Madhavan recently took to Instagram to share the story of an incredibly bright student, who graduated high school with an unbelievable GPA: 11.99! Vaibhav Bhaskar is now headed to Duke University.

Got property on basis of GPA or Agreement to Sell? Here’s how to regularise title before you risk losing it
A recent Delhi High Court ruling highlights the critical need for registered title deeds in property disputes. Mr Bhatia lost his ancestral property case due to insufficient documentation. Experts advise regularizing ownership based on unregistered agreements or GPA. Formalizing oral family partitions with registered deeds is also recommended. Long possession alone does not guarantee ownership.

Gen Rawat chopper crash: State-owned insurers settle claims at breathtaking speed
The eight personnel, including Gen Rawat, were covered under SBI GPA Policy for account holders, UII Chairman and Managing Director Satyajit Tripathy told PTI.

MGF files FIR against Emaar India executives over forging board resolutions
MGF Developments has filed an FIR against senior executives of Emaar India at Gurugram police station, alleging that they forged board resolutions of MGF subsidiary companies and executed general power of attorney in favour of Emaar in matters related to some land

Smartphone app SmartGPA can predict your grades
The findings offer new ways to improve students' performance, providing real-time feedback on their studying, partying, sleeping and exercising.

Delhi government lifts ban on property transaction through GPA
The Revenue Department issued a circular allowing registration of all GPA-based property transactions in the city with immediate effect.

Govt order to ease sale of property
Delhi government has decided to reverse the directive that put a stop to registration of all general power of attorney (GPA)-based property transactions.
WTO's Global Procurement Agreement will give India access to $ 1.7 trillion procurement market
Being a part of the pact would give New Delhi access to about $ 1.7 trillion procurement market.
Property deals in Delhi's unauthorised colonies after regularisationa
Delhi govt today said restrictions on sale and purchase of properties in over 1,200 unauthorised colonies will be lifted once the process to regularise them is completed.
Delhi government's fresh directive on sale of properties
Delhi government issued a fresh directive to the revenue department asking it to allow sale and purchase of immovable properties only through proper sale.
No sale deed needed in property transacted under GPA: Government
Delhi government today said no sale deeds will be registered if it is done through General Power of Attorney (GPA).
All power of attorney property deals banned in Delhi; transactions since October 2011 declared void
The revenue department has made all realty sales through transfer of general power of attorney null and void with retrospective effect from Oct 2011.
Power of attorney property deal ban: Co-operative flat owners frowning
C K Rejimon, a resident of Dwarka, says that around 300 societies in the area don't have a completion certificate yet.
Why is general power of attorney registered?
A power of attorney is an instrument that is used by people to confer authority on somebody else to legally act on their behalf.
Government overhauling public procurement system: Anand Sharma
The government today said it is "overhauling" its public procurement system which will have a statutory backing.
EU insists on government supply contracts
EU has indicated that if India keeps govt supply contracts out of bilateral trade, it could affect flow of biz to Indian joint ventures.
PM forms panel to set up norms for transparency in procurement
The prime minister has constituted a committee to suggest rules and regulations for government procurement based on global best practices.
Ohio outsourcing ban: Weak case for India in WTO say experts
US is a member of Government Procurement, its coverage in regard to software procurement is limited to the federal government and not states.
Govt seeks industry inputs on contracts to foreign players
The government has sought inputs from the industry on opening up government supply contracts to foreign players, but has decided not to participate in the government level talks on the issue immediately.
China on WTO pact offer: Don't be 'too demanding'
The government procurement agreement (GPA) regulates trade in public-sector purchases.
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