Meta has apologized to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after its Kannada translation tool made a serious error. The tool inaccurately translated a condolence message about actress B Sarojadevi's death. The translation error caused public outrage. Siddaramaiah criticized Meta for the faulty translation. He also warned citizens about translation inaccuracies.
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Day 2 of the Lord's Test saw India repeatedly requesting ball changes, sparking criticism from former England players and media. Concerns arose about the Dukes ball's shape and premature softening, with suggestions of time-wasting penalties. While acknowledging the ball's issues, some questioned the wisdom of changing a ball that was already producing results for India's bowlers.
The Union government has announced the appointment of chief justices for five high courts, including Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand. Additionally, the chief justices of Rajasthan, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Madras High Courts have been transferred based on the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations made on May 26.
The income tax department has initiated a nationwide verification operation targeting fraudulent claims of deductions and exemptions in I-T returns. This action follows the discovery of organized rackets involving ITR preparers and intermediaries filing returns with fictitious deductions. The department is taking stern action, including penalties and prosecution, against those making fraudulent claims, with searches conducted across multiple states.
A preliminary report on the Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad highlights a potential fuel control switch malfunction. The report references a serviceability bulletin regarding the Boeing-787's fuel control switch, indicating a possible issue with the locking feature. Despite the FAA's advisory, Air India did not conduct the suggested inspections.
Nina Kutina, a Russian woman, and her two daughters were recently rescued from a forest cave near Gokarna, Karnataka. Kutina claims they lived peacefully, embracing nature and self-sufficiency. She denies media portrayals of their lifestyle as negative, asserting they were happy and healthy.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, concluded his 18-day mission with a group photo, celebrating international collaboration. Preparing to return via the Dragon spacecraft, Shukla expressed gratitude to the Expedition 73 crew. He evoked Rakesh Sharma's legacy, highlighting India's ambitious and confident presence in space. This ISRO-funded journey is crucial for India's Gaganyaan mission, planned for 2027.
Jasprit Bumrah's batting form has plummeted, marked by six ducks in seven innings, exacerbating India's lower-order struggles. Despite his bowling prowess, his batting woes continue, highlighted by a string of zeros against England. This lack of tail-end resistance is proving problematic, especially in tight contests like the ongoing Lord's Test, where India matched England's first-innings total.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray faces legal trouble after a complaint was filed, seeking action under the National Security Act, alleging he delivered hate speeches inciting violence. Thackeray stated everyone in Maharashtra should know Marathi, but assaulting non-Marathi speakers is unjustified, unless they create unnecessary drama.
Uttar Pradesh's Economic Offences Wing arrested Gurnam Singh, a director at Pearls Agro-Tech Corporation Limited, for his involvement in a massive Rs 49,000 crore Ponzi scheme. PACL allegedly defrauded five crore investors across 10 states by promising land plots and high returns, but failed to deliver. The company operated without proper NBFC registration, luring investors with deceptive real estate schemes.