The Uttarakhand High Court has directed Bank of Baroda to explain the rules that permitted its officials to open a customer's locker without consent. This action follows a complaint by Sushila Devi, 86, who alleges that her locker was opened and jewellery was removed in 2022 without her permission.
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Columbia University's concessions to comply with President Trump's administration, including banning face masks during protests and giving arrest powers to campus security, have raised concerns in academia. These measures aim to reclaim educational institutions from left-wing ideology, affecting federal funding, research projects, and academic freedom, as other universities brace for similar pressures.
Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni recounted his infamous outburst during the 2019 IPL when a no-ball controversy led him to confront umpires on the field, resulting in a fine. Dhoni acknowledged his mistake while mentioning such incidents stem from the high stakes of the sport. He will play for CSK in IPL 2025, aiming to surpass Suresh Raina’s run record for the franchise.
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Former Australian cricketer Kerry O'Keeffe claims that Australian tactics wore down India's Rohit Sharma during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, causing his poor performance. Rohit averaged just 6.20 runs in the series. O'Keeffe also noted that Australia struggled to subdue Jasprit Bumrah but succeeded in pressuring other captains like Kraigg Brathwaite and Tim Southee.
The Supreme Court has cornered DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, recently reinstated as a minister in Tamil Nadu after securing bail in a cash-for-job scam. The court presented Balaji with a choice: relinquish his ministerial post to maintain his freedom or risk having his bail revoked due to concerns about witness tampering.
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