The Supreme Court of India is examining a petition to prioritize the most socially and economically backward within SC, ST, and OBC communities for government jobs and educational admissions. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi are seeking the Union government's response on this sensitive matter.
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Legionnaires' disease, a severe pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, thrives in stagnant water within large air conditioning systems. The disease spreads through contaminated water droplets, leading to symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Prevention relies on regular AC maintenance, water system flushing, and biocide treatments, especially in hotels and public buildings.
Agra's 80-year-old Arvinder Singh Bahal, a seasoned traveler, is set to embark on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-34 mission on August 3, 2025. Having explored all 196 countries, Bahal's space journey symbolizes his lifelong curiosity. Blue Origin's suborbital flight will take Bahal and other passengers beyond Earth's atmosphere from West Texas.
Joe Root's resilient half-century on Day 4 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval bolstered England's chase, equaling Herbie Taylor's record with 16 fifty-plus scores against an opponent in home Tests. Root, alongside Harry Brook, stabilized England's innings after early wickets, steering them towards a potential series-clinching victory.
Shubman Gill had a remarkable Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. He scored 754 runs, averaging 83.78. Gill hit four centuries, equaling records. He surpassed Gavaskar's record for most runs as an Indian captain in a series. However, Gill faced challenges in London. His scores at Lord's and The Oval were significantly lower than elsewhere. Despite this, Gill's overall performance cemented his legacy.
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Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Indian imports, potentially raising prices on various goods in the US. However, smartphones and electronics are temporarily exempt, shielding Apple iPhones made in India from immediate impact. This offers relief to US consumers and Apple, which is expanding its Indian manufacturing.