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The Supreme Court refused to release YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's passport following a complaint regarding his controversial remarks during an 'India's Got Latent' episode. Despite apologizing, he faces multiple FIRs. The court extended his protection from arrest while allowing him to resume his podcasting with certain conditions.
Police in Buxar arrested a woman for murdering her eight-year-old stepdaughter by strangulation, attempting to burn the body, and concealing it in a gunny bag inside a wooden box. The child's uncle had reported her missing, leading to the woman's arrest and the discovery of the body.
Following a deadly tiger attack that killed a tea garden worker and seriously injured another woman, Kaliabor district authorities imposed prohibitory orders to restrict movement in northern range Salna. The tiger, originating from Kaziranga National Park, poses a significant threat to nearby areas, leading to widespread disruptions.
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The BJP criticized the AAP for hypocrisy, accusing it of catering to Hindu voters with pre-election promises while providing salaries to Imams for a decade. This follows Kejriwal’s announcement of a new scheme offering a monthly honorarium to temple priests and granthis ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.
Justice P Velmurugan of the Madras High Court voiced his shame over the Anna University rape case being politicised, urging improved women's safety instead. He criticized political protests and media trials for seeking attention rather than genuine concern. The judge highlighted the need for equal rights and pledged full judicial oversight if investigations falter.
A unique polling booth in Delhi, themed 'Chandrayan se chunav tak Bharat ki udaan,' features models of Chandrayaan and PSLV along with telescopes and VR equipment. The booth, decorated with astronaut volunteers, impresses voters with its innovative setup. Voting for the assembly election has taken place with tight security.
A US military aircraft landed in Punjab's Amritsar with 104 deported Indians, mostly from Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab. The deportees include 25 women and 13 children. This is the first instance of the US using a military aircraft for such deportations, reflecting the new administration's efforts to expedite the removal of illegal migrants.
Amazon appoints Alex Dunlap, a 17-year AWS veteran, as new shadow advisor to CEO Andy Jassy. This role, which previously groomed Jassy himself, indicates Dunlap's potential for future leadership. With a strong background in productivity apps, Dunlap’s position aligns with Amazon's push into AI and enterprise software. Previous shadows have secured prominent roles at Amazon.