In Hapur, a 28-year-old man, Shravan Kumar, accused of raping a 10-year-old Dalit girl, died in a Meerut hospital after being thrashed by villagers. The incident occurred on April 17 when Kumar allegedly lured the girl to an empty factory and assaulted her.
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The Centre has introduced a new rule simplifying the import procedure for pet dogs and cats, allowing pet owners to obtain a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) round the clock at the port of entry. This eliminates previous hassles by allowing owners to receive an advance NOC through email submission of required documents.
Riley Berton, a former Meta engineer, claims he was fired for sharing already-public information with his wife, questioning the company's privacy policies. He alleges 'hundreds' of colleagues faced similar terminations amid Meta's crackdown on leaks, raising concerns about workplace privacy and personal communication boundaries.
In a landmark verdict, a Barrackpore court sentenced five individuals, including Panihati councillor Tarak Guha, to life imprisonment for the lynching of fish trader Sambhu Chakraborty in 2014. The attack, suspected to be over theft, saw justice served after nearly a decade of legal proceedings. Chakraborty's wife, Jyotsna, expressed relief and recounted the struggles of raising her children alone.
India expressed readiness to rebuild ties with Canada, strained over Ottawa's harboring of anti-India elements. The relations deteriorated following accusations of Indian involvement in a Canadian citizen's assassination and Khalistani protests. Progress in ensuring Indian diplomats' safety could lead to resumption of visa services for Canadians, post-Trudeau's resignation as Liberal Party leader.
Police arrested thirteen individuals after violent clashes in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, where a rally celebrating India's ICC Champions Trophy victory faced stone pelting. The unrest caused injuries and vehicular damage. Law enforcement is investigating and monitoring the situation, ensuring stringent actions against those involved.
The RBI's recent 0.25 percentage point cut in the repo rate is under close government scrutiny to ensure banks pass this benefit to consumers. The central bank aims to support growth while aligning inflation with targets, but historical insufficient transmission remains a concern.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticised the team's strategy in a tri-nation series, particularly Babar Azam's opening position which disrupted his performance. Basit emphasised focusing on their match against New Zealand instead of India and pointed out captain Rizwan's lack of confidence in certain players. He warned that low confidence could affect Pakistan's upcoming Champions Trophy campaign.
Instances of false toll deductions from FASTag wallets have been identified, primarily due to incorrect vehicle number entries by toll operators. The NHAI has penalized toll collectors in 250 cases, imposing a Rs 1 lakh fine for each violation. This measure has significantly reduced such cases by 70%, with ongoing investigations and refunds issued for verified false deductions.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's suggestion for young Indians to work 70 hours a week has sparked a significant debate. While he believes it will boost productivity and economic growth, critics warn of potential burnout and stress. A neurosurgeon adds that the brain experiences stress differently based on whether one is passionate about their work.