Intelligence officials at Lengpui airport near Aizawl detained an American couple, Walter Frederick Kuhn and Sahron Clodfelter Kuhn, upon arrival for not possessing the mandatory Protected Area Permit (PAP). They were subsequently deported to the US on Saturday.
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Israeli warplanes circled over Beirut during Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah's funeral in a show of force. Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed it as a message to those who threaten Israel. Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike, led Hezbollah for over three decades.
Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell led New Zealand to 251/7 in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. Despite quick wickets from India’s Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell's 63 and Bracewell’s unbeaten 53 boosted New Zealand. India face a challenging chase under the final's pressure and Dubai’s slow pitch conditions.
Supreme Court reprimanded the Assam govt for detaining foreign nationals in centers without deporting them. The court emphasized that the right to life applies to all, including foreigners, and directed immediate action for their deportation. Assam was given six weeks to explain the detentions and efforts for deportation, with a virtual appearance by the chief secretary.
India's high-emission industries, including aluminum, cement, and pulp & paper, face mandatory greenhouse gas emission intensity reduction targets starting 2025-26. The environment ministry's draft notification, covering 282 entities, introduces penalties for non-compliance. These industries will need to purchase carbon credits if they fail to meet the specified targets under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.
Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" continues its box office rampage, crossing Rs 900 crore in India and ₹1200 crore globally in just ten days. The film has now secured the third spot on the list of highest-grossing Indian films worldwide, surpassing "RRR." Strong second-weekend earnings suggest further record-breaking potential.
Sleeping with bright lights on can negatively impact blood sugar levels and cardiometabolic health, as found in a 2022 study. Researchers observed increased insulin resistance, higher heart rates, and decreased deep sleep in individuals exposed to light. Experts recommend a regular sleep routine, avoiding screens before bed, and maintaining a dark, cool, quiet sleep environment.
UPI is set to expand globally as 12,000 merchants in Singapore will soon accept UPI payments. NIPL has partnered with HitPay to facilitate this expansion, enhancing the payment experience for Indian tourists. This follows partnerships in the UAE and Trinidad and Tobago.
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