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A BBC documentary, "Children of the Bombs," exposes the devastating impact of crude bombs in West Bengal politics. Since 1996, at least 565 children have been killed or injured, often mistaking bombs for toys. The film features heartbreaking accounts from survivors like Puchi and Poulami, who lost limbs in explosions.
A 17-year-old student, Abhishek Vaishnav, was found hanging in Tonk district, with a suicide note accusing two teachers and two villagers of harassment. The discovery led to protests by family and villagers who demanded arrests and compensation. Police assured action following a tense standoff.
The Trump administration has initiated steps to end affirmative action in federal contracting and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This directive includes placing DEI staff on paid leave, removing DEI content from websites, and canceling related training and contracts. The move aims to shift towards merit-based recruitment practices and dismantle existing federal diversity initiatives.
The Trump administration reportedly aimed for an unprecedented immigration crackdown, targeting up to 1 million deportations within a year, far exceeding previous records. Experts doubt the feasibility due to legal, logistical, and financial hurdles. While the administration ramps up enforcement and negotiates with countries for third-country removals, analysts remain skeptical of achieving the ambitious goal, citing complexities and resource constraints.
In Ajmer's Lavera village, police protection was provided for a scheduled caste wedding procession to prevent opposition from upper caste locals. Around 400 officers ensured the groom could ride a horse without incident. The bride's father sought security citing community fear, but no discrimination occurred. Youth today oppose such biases, fostering a safer environment.
The Supreme Court directed the Allahabad High Court to suspend judicial duties for Justice Yashwant Varma amid an inquiry into cash found at his Delhi residence. Amid protests, the government also notified the transfers of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Arindam Sinha to the Allahabad High Court.
During the Brisbane Test's fourth day, Sunil Gavaskar criticized Mohammed Siraj's risky single with Ravindra Jadeja, nearly causing a run-out. Gavaskar questioned Siraj's cricketing awareness as a number nine batsman. Despite this, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep forged a crucial last-wicket stand, helping India avoid the follow-on.
Provident Fund withdrawal from ATMs soon? The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT infrastructure, aiming to enable provident fund withdrawals directly from ATMs by 2025. This initiative will simplify access for over 70 million active EPFO contributors.