Additional solicitor general SV Raju argued in a Delhi court that the transaction between Associated Journals Ltd and Young Indian Pvt Ltd was a sham. He alleged a criminal breach of trust, claiming that funds given to the All India Congress Committee were misused. The court has scheduled further proceedings for July 12.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were recently spotted in Cleveland, following a date night in New York City. A source reveals they are incredibly happy and in sync, cherishing their downtime together, which has deepened their bond. Despite ongoing speculation about their future, neither has hinted at an engagement, as Swift remains involved in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni situation.
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The Central Administrative Tribunal has cancelled the suspension of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar. He was suspended after the Bengaluru stampede incident. The tribunal cited a lack of specific evidence against Kumar. It also urged the government to review the suspensions of other officials. The stampede occurred outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4.
Tensions with China are disrupting India's manufacturing sector as China delays machinery deliveries and pulls its citizens from Indian factories, including those at Apple's contract manufacturer, Foxconn. This is happening alongside new restrictions on magnet exports to India, impacting automobile and electronics production.
India's drug regulatory body, CDSCO, advises flushing 17 specific drugs, including painkillers and anti-anxiety medications, down the sink if unused or expired due to potential harm. For other medications, they recommend scientific disposal through 'drug take back' initiatives to prevent environmental pollution. Studies reveal that improper disposal leads to drug presence in water sources, contributing to multi-drug resistant pathogens.