Amid her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively's past comments are resurfacing. She once admitted to "poisoning" the Gossip Girl cast against Penn Badgley and has spoken about clashes with directors over creative input. The lawsuit, involving harassment claims and a $400M countersuit, stems from their film It Ends With Us.
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Madras high court holds that the act of sexual harassment at the workplace is more significant than the intention behind it. The court emphasized that unwelcome behavior, regardless of the harasser's intent, constitutes sexual harassment, affecting the victim's sense of decency. This ruling came while quashing a labour court's order that had overturned the findings against an HCL Technologies employee.
During a pre-season press conference for the Pakistan Super League, Shaheen Afridi defended teammates Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan when questioned about Pakistan's struggles chasing high scores in T20 cricket. Afridi emphasised that responsibility for winning games falls on both the batting and bowling units. He stressed team unity and the collective goal of restoring Pakistan's cricket success.
A senior Hamas leader urged global supporters to take action against President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate over two million Gazans to neighbouring countries. Trump suggested redeveloping Gaza while relocating its residents, but Palestinian leaders and the international community condemned the plan, citing potential chaos in the region.
Speculation about a potential reconciliation between Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray has resurfaced, with both expressing a willingness to unite for Maharashtra's benefit. Raj emphasized the need for mutual desire, while Uddhav stressed the importance of a commitment against supporting the BJP. Political figures have weighed in, with varying degrees of interest and caution regarding the possibility of a reunion.
Canadian Hindus protested in Toronto against the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. They highlighted violence, destruction of religious sites, and the recent arrest of a Hindu priest. Protesters urged the international community to pressure Bangladesh to protect minority rights and ensure peace.
In a bid to boost India's nuclear sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to amend the nuclear liability law and introduce a nuclear energy mission. This aims to attract foreign investment and increase private sector participation. By 2033, five indigenously developed small modular reactors will be operational, with a Rs 20,000 crore allocation for research and development.
The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision regarding the continued deployment of central forces in West Bengal's Murshidabad, following recent violent clashes. A suggestion has been made to form a panel to assess the situation and aid rehabilitation. The court is also considering a plea to transfer the investigation of bomb blasts during communal violence to the NIA, while the state government claims the situation is under control.
CCB sleuths of Mangaluru City police arrested two South African women in Bengaluru and seized nearly 38kg MDMA worth Rs 75 crore. The suspects reportedly flew between Bengaluru and New Delhi 59 times in six months to deliver the drugs. The arrested are identified as Bamba Fanta and Abigail Adonis.