Taylor Swift has distanced herself from Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds amid a $400 million lawsuit involving defamation and workplace misconduct allegations raised by Justin Baldoni. Swift feels used as an intimidation tactic and wishes to avoid further entanglement in the case, choosing to maintain her image.
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Sushmita Singh, the principal of a nursing college in Varanasi, ended her life by jumping in front of a train. The incident occurred near the Tarna overbridge. The police are investigating her mobile data to understand the reasons behind her suicide. Her body has been sent for post-mortem.
Water quality in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj failed to meet bathing standards during the Maha Kumbh due to high faecal coliform levels, as reported by CPCB. This contamination poses health risks, with many returning pilgrims experiencing gastroenteritis and respiratory infections. The NGT has demanded comprehensive action from the UPPCB and relevant authorities to address the issue.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai condemned the naxal attack in Bijapur that killed 8 security personnel and a driver. The CM pledged that the sacrifices will not be in vain and vowed to continue the fight against Naxalism. The attack, which involved an IED blast, was seen as an act of frustration by the Naxalites.
A 55-year-old cyclist, Tutu Saikia, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on NH-129 near Morangi, Golaghat district. A speeding car struck Saikia from behind, dragging him for approximately 1.5 km before fleeing the scene. The victim's body was discovered near his home, and police are investigating, using CCTV footage to identify the vehicle.
Mohammad Amir shares his thoughts about playing all matches in the fast-paced format of cricket, emphasising human limitations and the need to manage workloads. Despite retiring from international cricket twice, he continues to participate in T20 leagues, highlighting the rise of younger talents and the challenges of maintaining fitness amid continuous back-to-back games.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have proposed hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with projected costs ranging from Rs 34,700 cr to Rs 64,000 cr. The plan includes four additional cities: Bhopal, Goa, Mumbai, and Pune. The ambitious budget surpasses that of Paris 2024, but there are possibilities to optimize costs.
NITES filed a complaint against Infosys with the labour ministry, alleging illegal and unethical layoffs of trainees. Infosys terminated around 700 trainees after delayed onboarding, citing failure in internal assessments. NITES claims intimidation tactics were used and calls for employee reinstatement and compensation. Infosys maintains the layoffs followed established procedures to ensure talent quality.
A leaked UK home office report identifies Hindu nationalism and pro-Khalistan extremism as new threats. The report lists these alongside other forms of extremism. The home office is assessing these challenges to lay foundations for a new approach to tackling extremism. It is considering a wide range of next steps to address these threats.
J&K's government disclosed a significant debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, equating to 52% of the state's GSDP. This debt exceeds the state's budget and includes various loans and liabilities. The economic survey for 2024-25 reveals the extent of outstanding liabilities and fiscal challenges faced by the territory.