The NCW has condemned the use of indecent language by social media influencers on the show India’s Got Latent, leading to public outrage. Influencers, including Ranveer Allahbadia, apologized and assured the Commission they would be more mindful in the future. The Supreme Court granted temporary protection to Allahbadia amidst increasing social accountability.
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Mohammed Nawaz, a 35-year-old cameraperson from the Telugu film industry, died by suicide in Hyderabad due to alleged torture by his wife, Swetha Reddy Thada. Nawaz's mother claimed Swetha abused him, demanded money, and threatened him. The police are investigating the case based on the mother's complaint.
Women from Haryana are excelling in the military, with 34 cadets currently in the National Defence Academy. After the Supreme Court allowed women to take the NDA exam post-Class XII, there are now 121 women cadets. Women have been inducted since the 1990s but now also receive permanent commissions and can be promoted to higher ranks.
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