To curb crimes against women, the Union government informed the Supreme Court about plans to implement AI-based facial recognition at major railway stations, including Mumbai CST and New Delhi, as the National Database on Sexual Offenders crosses 20 lakh entries.
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American universities anticipate a significant drop in Indian students this fall due to visa appointment freezes and increased rejection rates. Students are facing uncertainty and exploring alternative countries like Germany as visa slots remain scarce. The US Consulate General in Hyderabad assures that slots have resumed, but heightened scrutiny is causing anxiety and application withdrawals.
Enforcement Directorate officials conducted a search at the Bhilai residence of former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Friday morning. The ED team, accompanied by CRPF personnel, arrived in three cars. Baghel's office, through his X handle, alleged the action was intended to suppress the raising of the Tamnar tree cutting issue.
India is expediting the acquisition of Rafael's X Guard decoy system to bolster the Rafale fighter jets' missile defense capabilities, crucial for operations in contested airspace. The system, used by Israel, lures missiles away from the aircraft.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan demonstrated swift action by halting his convoy in Bhopal to aid a youth injured in a road accident. Chouhan ensured the victim's immediate transport to a nearby hospital and contacted the doctor, emphasizing the need for urgent medical attention. He also assigned a team member to stay with the injured person.
A judicial commission report has implicated the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and the police for security lapses contributing to the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives during IPL victory celebrations. The report, submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, highlights failures in crowd control, coordination, and the issuance of physical tickets without digital options.
Shreyas Iyer, despite final defeats as captain of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 and SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the Mumbai T20 League, remains focused on fitness. A video of Iyer sprinting energetically on the track has gone viral, showcasing his dedication. He was spotted in Kazakhstan a month ago during his break.
The highly anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 clash between India and Pakistan has been cancelled. The decision follows the Indian team's refusal to participate, citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April. Despite India's withdrawal, the tournament will proceed as scheduled. Organizers initially aimed to foster positive memories but acknowledged unintentionally stirring emotions.
The State Bank of India (SBI) will close the online registration for SBI PO Recruitment 2025 today, July 14. The recruitment drive aims to fill 541 Probationary Officer vacancies. The selection process involves four stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Psychometric Test, and Interview. Eligible candidates must apply via the official website, sbi.co.in, before midnight.
India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem will compete at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland. This is their first meeting since the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj aims to improve his personal best. He is preparing for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The competition between Neeraj and Arshad is highly anticipated by fans. It offers a glimpse of future contests.