Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, highlighted the potential geopolitical and economic shifts under Donald Trump's return as US president. Emphasizing the global push for manufacturing, he noted India’s readiness to capitalize on its industrial growth, particularly in sectors like electronics and cement. Birla also foresaw a shift in societal dynamics, driven by a craving for authenticity and unity, which could influence innovation and bridge divides in the coming decade.
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Indian cricket team's win in the Champions Trophy led to celebrations in Madhya Pradesh, but incidents of vandalism and violence marred the night in Dewas and Mhow. Police detained several individuals, shaved their heads, and paraded them after clashes and arson. Authorities confirmed stability in Mhow, detaining 13 people involved in the unrest.
The supreme court of India quashed proceedings against a firm accused of manufacturing sub-standard drugs, ruling that the trial court's summoning order lacked reasoning. Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih called the order "non-speaking" and set aside the Andhra Pradesh high court’s 2023 decision. The case stemmed from a 2018 drug sample test, but the supreme court dismissed the trial court’s July 2023 order due to procedural lapses.
BJP criticized Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin for his remarks on Sanskrit funding, calling him a hypocrite. BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai questioned Stalin's efforts to promote Tamil and accused him of altering Thiruvalluvar's legacy for propaganda. Stalin had urged BJP to prioritize Tamil and stop Hindi imposition.
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Bathinda Police arrested six individuals, including two Indian Army personnel, following a brief encounter. They were involved in a gunpoint robbery using an AK-47 stolen from an army unit. The incident occurred at Green Hotel near Bathinda, where Rs 7000 was snatched from the owner. Police are verifying the claims of stolen weapon and contact with army authorities is ongoing.