Elon Musk denied Starlink's operation in India after a device bearing its logo was found during a Manipur security operation. Musk stated Starlink beams were "never on" over India. The device, potentially smuggled from Myanmar, was allegedly used by insurgents. Starlink lacks operational licenses in both India and Myanmar.
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Recent reports reveal high levels of faecal bacteria in the Ganga at Prayagraj, raising concerns during the ongoing Mahakumbh. A doctor highlighted a severe lung infection case resulting from river water exposure. The National Green Tribunal reported that the river water doesn't meet primary bathing water quality due to faecal coliform.
Police in Buxar arrested a woman for murdering her eight-year-old stepdaughter by strangulation, attempting to burn the body, and concealing it in a gunny bag inside a wooden box. The child's uncle had reported her missing, leading to the woman's arrest and the discovery of the body.
Elon Musk humorously revealed his love for Diet Coke by posting a photo of his bed-side table cluttered with cans of the drink, joking about having a 'drinking problem'. Fans and followers shared amusing reactions, drawing connections between Musk's habit and his camaraderie with former President Donald Trump.
The United States is cracking down on bots blocking visa interview appointments in India, forcing applicants to pay agents up to Rs 35,000 for timely slots. The US embassy has cancelled about 2,000 bot-made appointments and is suspending the associated accounts’ scheduling privileges to combat fraud.
The Centre has introduced a new rule simplifying the import procedure for pet dogs and cats, allowing pet owners to obtain a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) round the clock at the port of entry. This eliminates previous hassles by allowing owners to receive an advance NOC through email submission of required documents.
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Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Other Congress leaders, including Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath, have been implicated but have not been prosecuted to the same extent, with investigations and trials ongoing.