Saif Ali Khan has returned home after a five-day hospitalization following a robbery where he was stabbed multiple times. The actor is moving back to his previous Bandra residence with his family for better security. The attacker, Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, was arrested while attempting to flee to Bangladesh, raising concerns about the safety of high-profile individuals.
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The Supreme Court slammed the misuse of temporary contracts. The court highlighted the exploitation of workers, especially in the gig economy. The court ordered reinstatement of sweepers who worked for two decades. The sweepers were employed by the Central Water Commission. The court ordered back wages for the sweepers. The court stressed fair employment practices for government organizations.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a delay in employee salary hikes, initially planned for April 2025, due to global economic uncertainty and tariff concerns. Despite a revenue increase, net profit dipped, leading to this cautious approach. TCS will maintain variable payouts and continue hiring, planning to recruit approximately 42,000 fresh graduates in FY26.
In Dubai, Indian cricketers underwent a light practice session at the Dubai International Stadium, while captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill trained separately at the ICC Academy. As India prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy final, the focus remains on winning the title, with potential retirements of senior players like Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja and Shami looming.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for the removal of SP MLA Abu Azmi from his party over Azmi's remarks praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Azmi apologized following widespread protests and a suspension from the Maharashtra Assembly, but stood by the historical basis of his comments.
The Trump administration has revoked the student visa of a Chinese scholar, Liu Lijun, for her involvement in pro-Palestinian rallies at UCLA. This move follows a broader crackdown on campus activism, targeting international students supporting pro-Palestinian causes amid rising concerns about antisemitism.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals' debutant, captivated the IPL with a rapid 34 off 20 balls, including two impressive sixes. Despite a promising start, his innings ended with a stumping, leading to visible emotion as he departed the field. His performance, however, has marked him as a player to watch for the future.
Opposition leaders, including Kapil Sibal, criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's role as Rajya Sabha chairman, calling it a "sad day for democracy." They accused Dhankhar of bias towards the ruling party and disrupting House proceedings. A no-confidence motion against Dhankhar, signed by 60 opposition MPs, was submitted, while Dhankhar warned of efforts to "disintegrate" the country.
Colin Carroll, a senior Pentagon official, has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into information leaks within the Department of Defense. He is the third Pentagon official to be put on leave, joining Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick.
The Sindh High Court has issued notices to several authorities following a petition by Chinese citizens alleging police harassment, extortion, and movement restrictions in Sindh province. The petitioners claim that their legal investments and residence in Pakistan are being compromised due to unjustified detentions, bribes, and unprofessional conduct by police officials.