Two young Goans seeking job opportunities in the US were deported after being caught by US authorities while attempting to cross the border illegally. With limited job prospects in India, they risked their lives on a treacherous journey, only to be sent back in handcuffs.
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During a Lok Sabha address, Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP, quoting V.D. Savarkar's critique of the Indian Constitution as non-Indian. Gandhi challenged the BJP's stance on protecting the Constitution, arguing it contradicts Savarkar's views promoting Manusmriti as law. He accused the BJP of sidelining farmers, backward classes, and youth, likening their actions to Dronacharya's treatment of Eklavya.
US authorities are poised to blacklist Chinese chipmaker Sophgo, following the discovery of a TSMC-produced chip within Huawei's Ascend 910B AI processor. This suggests Sophgo illicitly supplied the chip to Huawei, violating US trade restrictions. Sophgo, linked to Bitmain, allegedly supplied chips to Chinese government entities, despite denying ties with Huawei.
A 72-year-old Frenchman, Dominique Pelicot, pleaded for forgiveness in a French court for drugging his wife and facilitating her rape by dozens of men over a decade. The trial, involving 50 defendants, highlighted issues of gender-based violence and consent. Pelicot faces a 20-year sentence, while his ex-wife, Gisele, has become a symbol of courage for confronting her attackers publicly.
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The Supreme Court questioned the Indian Air Force's denial of family pension to a stepmother who raised her stepson from childhood, enabling him to join the forces. Justices Kant and Singh challenged the IAF's regulations, deeming them inflexible in modern family structures, including surrogacy and adoption.
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Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine, targeting its defence industry with nearly 70 missiles and 150 drone attacks, resulting in nine deaths and over 80 injuries. The strikes damaged plants in Kyiv that produced rocket fuel and gunpowder. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack, highlighting Russia's violation of ceasefire agreements and calling for strengthened air defences and global diplomatic efforts.