Prime Minister Modi's visit to the ITER site in France highlights India's significant role in developing clean nuclear fusion energy. The trip underscores India's ambitious nuclear energy goals and investments in related sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and defense.
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NCP MP Supriya Sule criticises Air India's flight delays, urging the Civil Aviation Minister to act. Sule shared her own experience of a delayed flight, highlighting the impact on passengers. Separately, a Mohali consumer court fined Air India Rs 60,500 for delaying a refund and ordered compensation for a passenger.
A study presented in Copenhagen reveals a potential increased risk of autism and developmental delays in children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy. The study found 11% of such children screened positive for autism spectrum disorder, compared to the expected prevalence of 1-2%. Other studies, however, report varying results.
Riley Berton, a former Meta engineer, claims he was fired for sharing already-public information with his wife, questioning the company's privacy policies. He alleges 'hundreds' of colleagues faced similar terminations amid Meta's crackdown on leaks, raising concerns about workplace privacy and personal communication boundaries.
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for administrative negligence in managing the Kumbh Mela, claiming thousands may have died. He cited mismanagement and restricted access to bridges reserved for VIPs as contributors to the tragedy. Opposition members disrupted Parliament, demanding an urgent discussion on the incident, which reportedly claimed 30 lives.
India's Shardul Thakur achieved a hat-trick for Mumbai in a crucial Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya. He became the second bowler in the 2024-25 season to do so and the fifth Mumbai bowler in Ranji history. Mumbai needs a decisive win to progress in the tournament.
Miranda House has taken legal action against Amazon Prime's web series Ziddi Girls due to a controversial trailer suggesting inappropriate activities at the college. Despite a revised trailer with a disclaimer, the institution's authorities demand further action, as they believe the damage is already done.
Indian citizen Binil TB from Kerala died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine. Ukraine has no confirmation of Indian fighters for Russia. Kyiv claims nations like North Korea and Cuba have been duped into supporting Russia's war. India is urged to assist in returning Ukrainian children forcibly deported by Russia. 12 Indians have died, and 16 remain unaccounted for.
Fawad Khan's return to Indian cinema with 'Abir Gulaal' faces uncertainty after the Pahalgam terror attack. Public anger has reignited calls to boycott Pakistani talent, potentially leading to the film's ban. The government may withhold release permission amid rising tensions. Theatre owners express reluctance, fearing protests.
Maharashtra's junior home minister, Yogesh Kadam, announced that the government will investigate comedian Kunal Kamra's call recordings and bank statements after he called deputy CM Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a Mumbai show. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam claimed Uddhav Sena funded Kamra's show and issued a warning to the comedian while party workers vandalized the hotel's venue in response.