In Sambhal, police acted against a mosque and its imam for using a loudspeaker for 'azaan' at excessive volume, violating prescribed decibel limits. A case was registered, and the loudspeaker was seized. There have been multiple similar incidents recently, and authorities are enforcing noise pollution rules. Legal proceedings are ongoing.
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India clinched a 44-run win over New Zealand, topping Group A in the Champions Trophy. With strong performances from Shreyas Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy, they are set to face Australia in the semifinals. New Zealand will compete against South Africa in the other semifinal. As India prepare for another high-stakes clash with Australia, here's a look at their ODI head-to-head record.
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A third-year B-Tech student at KIIT in Bhubaneswar allegedly died by suicide, possibly due to being blackmailed by another student. This led to unrest among Nepali students on campus. Police have registered a case, and investigations are ongoing. The university has taken precautionary measures to stabilize the situation.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pushing the company to operate with the agility of a startup, aiming to cut bureaucracy and boost innovation. A significant $100 billion in capital expenditure will be directed towards artificial intelligence projects, particularly within Amazon Web Services. Jassy also emphasized the importance of AI for future competitiveness and streamlining operations, including healthcare services.
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