Senior IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan has taken voluntary retirement, sparking rumors of her entry into politics. Sujata, who was serving in the finance department, dismissed these speculations, citing personal reasons for her resignation. Her departure follows her husband VK Pandian's earlier retirement and subsequent low-profile entry into the BJD.
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Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, asserts that humans can’t be productive beyond 8-9 hours of continuous work, addressing the extended workweek debate. He emphasizes that while longer hours are sometimes necessary, such demands shouldn't be the daily norm. Instead, strategic thinking and quality should be prioritized.
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India's fightback in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba ended with a humorous incident involving Akash Deep. After a defiant last-wicket stand with Jasprit Bumrah, Deep mistakenly dropped the ball at Travis Head's feet after it lodged in his pads. He apologized, but was stumped shortly after, giving Australia a 185-run lead.
Three years after a Gujarati family froze to death attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border, an ED probe uncovers an international human trafficking syndicate involving Canadian colleges issuing student visas. Around 35,000 illegal migrants are sent abroad yearly by two agents in Mumbai and Nagpur.
A Hindi teacher at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram School in Kilpauk was suspended for allegedly hitting and threatening a Class III student for failing to recite a Hindi poem. The school management took action following the parents' complaint, and the director of private schools will review the case. CBSE prohibits any form of corporal punishment.
Delhi's green cover increased marginally to 25% in 2023, with tree cover improving but forest cover slightly decreasing. The Forest Survey of India report, however, sparked debate due to its revised methodology, with experts raising concerns about the inclusion of invasive species and the accuracy of satellite imagery-based calculations.
A buffalo cart race on National Highway 709B near the Shamli-Baghpat border caused a traffic disruption amid dense fog, raising safety concerns. Police registered a case against around 30 individuals, invoking the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. A similar race occurred in Meerut. These races, driven by village rivalry, often force buffaloes to run long distances painfully.
Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" crossed ₹900 crore in India, despite a Monday slump. The sequel saw a significant drop in collections after a strong second weekend, earning only ₹2.12 crore on its twelfth day. However, the film's overall performance remains impressive, driven by strong Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil collections.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized President Donald Trump over soaring egg prices, which have surged more than 40% during his tenure. The USDA is predicting further increases, with a new $1 billion investment to combat bird flu and support farmers. Despite efforts to stabilize supply, egg prices are expected to continue rising sharply.