Farm leaders arrested in Punjab over a week ago have been released, and Jagjit Dallewal has ended his indefinite fast. The Supreme Court acknowledged Dallewal as a genuine leader while noting that other elements obstructed resolution efforts. The SC will now consider urging the Centre to address farmers' demands.
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NASA and SpaceX are launching the Crew-10 mission today to the ISS, carrying astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos. This mission will also bring back NASA's Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stranded in space for eight months due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. The mission will focus on scientific research and technological experiments.
India, the only unbeaten team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, aims to maintain their flawless record in the final against New Zealand in Dubai. New Zealand, having lost to India earlier, secured their spot with a decisive win over South Africa. With both teams ready for battle, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
The Trump administration has cut 2,000 positions at USAID and placed remaining staff on administrative leave after a federal court allowed the move. This decision is part of a larger effort to scale back USAID operations, which has already led to the closure of its headquarters and numerous global aid programs.
US President Joe Biden expressed condolences on the passing of former Indian PM Manmohan Singh, praising his transformative leadership in economic liberalization and strategic US-India relations. Singh, who led India from 2004 to 2014, was lauded for his reforms and landmark legislations. Biden highlighted personal interactions and Singh's significant contributions to global cooperation.
A 52-year-old doctor was found murdered at his south Delhi flat on Thursday noon. Police arrested Sunny Sharma (23), a nutritionist, who claimed the doctor behaved inappropriately with him. The doctor had stab wounds and appeared to have been attacked the previous night. Further investigations revealed Sharma used a knife and scissors to commit the crime.
The Delhi high court declared that service charges on food bills remain discretionary, dismissing restaurant associations' petitions against Central Consumer Protection Authority's rules. The CCPA guidelines ensure hotels and restaurants cannot automatically add or compel the payment of service charges, emphasizing consumer choice and transparency.
Arvind Kejriwal’s Vipassana retreat in Punjab may signal a strategic shift for AAP, potentially involving party reshuffles ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. While some speculate on internal meetings, AAP dismisses these as opposition rumors without substantiated development agendas.
A court in Lucknow convicted 28 individuals for the murder of Chandan Gupta during a communal clash in Kasganj in 2018. The convicts faced charges under multiple IPC sections including murder and rioting. The punishment will be announced on Friday.
Stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha recommends Bharat Dynamics Ltd, JK Cement, and Tata Steel as top stock picks for today. He notes Nifty’s recovery and positive banking sector performance. Outlook suggests significant upward potential for selected stocks given current market conditions ahead of the Union Budget 2025.