Tahawwur Rana, implicated in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to be extradited to India after the US Supreme Court rejected his final appeal. Pakistan claims Rana is no longer a citizen, while the NIA prepares to take custody upon his arrival. Rana's role involved arranging passports for David Headley, enabling reconnaissance for the Lashkar-e-Taiba orchestrated attacks.
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Google employees express frustration over reduced pay packages for 2025, questioning smaller increases despite strong financial performance. The company explains the cuts are strategic, calibrating pay to local markets. CEO Sundar Pichai stresses the need for the company to move faster amid increased competition and regulatory scrutiny.
The government is investigating the cause of abrupt baldness in Maharashtra's Buldhana, suspecting high selenium levels in wheat from Punjab. ICMR has collected food samples for analysis. Junior health minister Prataprao Jadhav is monitoring the situation. Though selenium was detected in some wheat samples, its link to the baldness is yet to be confirmed. Contaminated water and nutritional deficiencies are also being investigated.
Actor Saif Ali Khan, assaulted at his Bandra home, underwent surgery to remove a knife lodged near his thoracic spine and to repair spinal fluid leakage. Further, he had deep wounds on his wrist and neck. Currently stable and in recovery at Lilavati Hospital, Khan is out of danger and may be discharged in a few days.
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Telangana government's actions. The government felled trees and removed green cover in Kancha Gachibowli forest. The court warned of potential jail time for senior officers. This is if the green cover is not restored. The court emphasized its commitment to protecting the environment. It demanded a revival plan for the damaged area.
Elon Musk may be finally moving forward with launching Tesla's electric cars in India, following recent discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tesla has advertised for retail positions in Mumbai and is expected to import cars initially, encouraged by recent government policies and incentives.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent outbursts, particularly against former CMs Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi, have sparked controversy and questions about his health. Political analysts suggest his behavior may stem from challenges to his long-standing leadership and authority in the state.
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.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shared that the Feeding India initiative has provided 19 crore meals so far. Users can track the impact of their donations on the Zomato app. A heartfelt letter from a grateful class 8 student highlighted the significant positive impact of the initiative on their lives.
The Indian government has strongly condemned Turkish President Erdogan's remarks about Kashmir and lodged a protest with the Turkish ambassador. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir are integral parts of its territory and criticized Pakistan's use of cross-border terrorism as the main threat to the region.