In a significant security lapse, seven police personnel have been suspended after failing to detect a dummy bomb during a routine drill at Delhi's Red Fort. The security test aimed to assess the alertness of officers at the access control point. A team successfully breached security with a fake explosive, raising serious concerns about preparedness.
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Google has reportedly removed over 50 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) organizations from its public funding list, according to The Tech Transparency Project. This shift comes as Google prioritizes AI investments and navigates an evolving legal landscape. The company states the changes reflect 2024 contributions and aim for maximum impact on pro-innovation policies, amidst a broader retreat from DEI commitments.
The Supreme Court addressed a complex matrimonial situation involving Indian Ambassador Thongkomang Armstrong Changsan, who remarried after a customary divorce deemed invalid by the Gauhati High Court. The court showed no sympathy for Changsan, whose first marriage, solemnized in a church, was improperly dissolved by village elders.
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In a Lok Sabha showdown, Amit Shah strongly refuted P Chidambaram's doubts regarding Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Shah presented evidence, including NIA arrests and FSL reports, confirming the terrorists' identities and their Pakistani origin. He accused Chidambaram of giving Pakistan a clean chit and undermining the investigation.
Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal comments on US visa policies. He appreciates the UK's welcoming approach towards India. Mittal highlights the India-UK trade deal. He points out the significant contributions of Indians to the US economy. Mittal suggests India is now negotiating global deals on its own terms. He implies that the US's approach may not be effective.
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