L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan faced backlash after expressing regret for not being able to enforce a seven-day workweek for his employees. His comments sparked a debate on work-life balance and mental health, with many criticizing the push for excessive work hours.
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China marked the fifth anniversary of the first known COVID-19 death without official commemorations. The pandemic remains a taboo subject in the country. Social media showed little awareness of the anniversary. China continues to face criticism regarding its early handling of the virus, while Beijing declared a 'decisive victory' over COVID in 2023.
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Ravichandran Ashwin returned to Chennai after retiring from international cricket midway through India's tour of Australia. He received a grand welcome from family, friends and neighbours. Ashwin played for 14 years and took 537 Test wickets. He made the retirement announcement after the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane.
Canada supplies half of US aluminium imports and 20 per cent of US steel imports. Trump announced that he would increase tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports by an additional 25 per cent for a total of 50 per cent duties on those commodities for the neighbor after Ontario premier Doug Ford slapped 25 per cent surcharge on electricity and threatened to cut electricity supply to New York, Michigan and Minnesota.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, yet questions Zelensky's legitimacy. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen seeks to partner with the US to secure lasting peace for Ukraine. Meanwhile, US and Russia hold discussions in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainian participation, raising concerns in Kyiv and Europe.
The US is set to remove longstanding regulations to enable civil nuclear cooperation between Indian nuclear entities and US companies. National security advisor Jake Sullivan announced this during his visit to India, describing it as a significant step in advancing the bilateral partnership. This move allows restricted Indian entities to collaborate with the American private sector, scientists, and technologists.
Delhi's green cover increased marginally to 25% in 2023, with tree cover improving but forest cover slightly decreasing. The Forest Survey of India report, however, sparked debate due to its revised methodology, with experts raising concerns about the inclusion of invasive species and the accuracy of satellite imagery-based calculations.
Akash Sagar, a social media influencer, faced backlash after trespassing into a church in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills and chanting 'Jai Shri Ram.' The incident in Christian-majority Mawlynnong drew strong condemnation, with legal action underway and calls for respect towards religious practices and sentiments.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath defended the Rs 4,000 crore expenditure on the Maha Kumbh, highlighting its economic benefits. He clarified that only Rs 1,500 crore was spent on the event, with the rest on Prayagraj's infrastructure. At a Lucknow event, he emphasized ongoing projects that bolster UP's development and thanked ministers for their support in achieving world-class infrastructure.