Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde criticizes Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva. Shinde defends the bill's intent to reform Waqf property administration, while Thackeray condemns what he calls BJP's hypocrisy.
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to uphold the principle of separation of powers, indicating that judicial involvement in executive functions does not align with democratic principles.
YouTube has removed a controversial 'India's Got Latent' episode featuring Ranveer Allahbadia after directives from NHRC and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Violations of legal provisions led to the removal. An FIR has been filed against Allahbadia and others for obscenity. Allahbadia apologized and singer B Praak canceled his podcast appearance.
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Amidst Trump's push for US manufacturing, Apple faces pressure to shift iPhone production domestically. Despite a commitment to invest in the US, Apple's past CEO, Steve Jobs, cited scale, speed, and specialized skills as reasons for manufacturing in China. To mitigate potential tariff impacts, Apple expedited iPhone shipments from India to China.
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