TikTok has been restored on Apple and Google app stores in the US after President Trump postponed a ban. The law required TikTok's owner, ByteDance, to transfer ownership to a non-Chinese entity and imposed penalties for non-compliance. TikTok remains operational, with a new deadline set for April to secure a buyer.
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The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust refuted the Centre's claim that it collects "lakhs of crores" through halal certification. The trust clarified that it never certified cement or iron bars and stated that their annual collection is around Rs 2.1 crore. Halal certification ensures products are free from animal components.
Punjab officials allegedly created a fictitious village named New Gatti Rajo Ki and spent Rs 43 lakh on its development. RTI activist Gurdev Singh uncovered that grants and projects were fraudulently sanctioned for the non-existent village, while real grants and jobs were fewer. Investigations are underway, with officials promising strict action against those involved in the scam.
A tribal school headmaster in Gadchiroli's Kukkametta village was arrested for indecent exposure to minor schoolgirls. Ravindra Gawhare, 45, threatened the girls with murder and expulsion if they disclosed the incidents. The case came to light when two girls refused to attend school. Police have taken him into custody and are investigating under IPC and Pocso Act provisions.
A US judge ruled that Google holds illegal monopolies in its ad tech business, potentially leading to a breakup of its ad operations. Google plans to appeal, arguing its success stems from superior technology, not anti-competitive behavior.
Tanaji Shinde, a retired bank peon from Maharashtra, fights for an emergency visa to join his comatose daughter in California following her critical accident. Support from politicians and the academic community has expedited the process, with an interview scheduled at the US Consulate in Mumbai, offering hope for reuniting with his daughter soon.
The annual skiing and snowboarding championship in Auli, scheduled for March 16-19, has been postponed for the third year due to inadequate snowfall. Despite preparations, the lack of sufficient snow depth on the slopes led to this decision. The event was initially set for January but was delayed in hopes of better snowfall, which didn’t occur.
A Delhi court granted interim bail to Umar Khalid, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, for a family wedding. The bail, with conditions including restricted movement and social media ban, allows him to attend his cousin's wedding and related ceremonies. Khalid has been in jail since September 2020.
Krishan Kumar, an Indian athlete, faced a setback after a ligament tear during training in Switzerland before the World Championships. Despite the injury, he competed but fell short of his best. Further injury threatened his Olympic dream, leading to isolation. Supported by his family and army background, Krishan persevered through rehab, avoiding surgery.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over the worsening treatment of minorities in Pakistan, highlighting disturbing incidents involving the Sikh, Ahmadiyya, and Christian communities. He emphasized the lack of dialogue between India and Pakistan, making it difficult to address these issues directly.