A rare consensus has emerged in Indian politics as leaders from opposing ideologies, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Congress' Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, unite against the Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR. They advocate for humane population control methods like sterilization and vaccination, criticizing the order as cruel and impractical.
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The Supreme Court retracted two paragraphs from its August 4th order concerning Justice Prashant Kumar of the Allahabad High Court. This followed concerns raised by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai regarding remarks perceived as demeaning.
In a significant move, the UK has added India to a list of countries whose nationals, convicted of crimes, will face immediate deportation without the option to appeal from within the UK. Under the new "deport now, appeal later" initiative, these individuals will have to participate in appeal hearings remotely from India.
Savannah James, wife of LeBron James, recently shared a delightful video of herself and their daughter, Zhuri, dancing to Chris Brown's "It Depends." The clip quickly garnered attention, with LeBron expressing his excitement in the comments. This sweet mother-daughter moment comes amidst the James family enjoying quality time together, including trips and supporting Bronny at his Lakers Summer League game.
Indian exporters are accelerating shipments to the US ahead of an August 27 deadline, fearing a duty hike to 50%. A three-way split of the initial 25% tariff is in place, but concerns remain, especially for smaller businesses with less bargaining power.
NCERT's new modules on the Partition of India place significant responsibility on the Congress leadership. The modules assert that Congress leaders accepted Partition plans, underestimated Jinnah's influence, and failed to anticipate the long-term consequences of the division. The material highlights Jinnah's demands and warnings as key factors that led to the Partition, questioning the haste in transferring power.
A group of 24 friends from Awasari Khurd village, Pune, who reunited for the 'Char Dham Yatra' after 35 years, have become unreachable following the cloudburst and heavy rainfall in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand.
David Warner and Alastair Cook playfully analysed Rishabh Pant's audacious shot-making during a recent chat after a The Hundred match. Warner even imitated Pant's signature move, highlighting the Indian batter's influence. Pant's aggressive approach and innovative strokes have captivated audiences and seemingly inspired players like Harry Brook, showcasing the impact of his unique flair on the game.
A recent study confirms that Canada's Tintina fault, stretching across Yukon, is an active seismic hazard, challenging previous assumptions. Scientists warn that the fault is overdue for a major earthquake, potentially magnitude 7.5 or greater. The discovery prompts urgent updates to Canada's National Seismic Hazard Model, impacting building codes and emergency preparedness.
US President Trump's new tariffs, effective Thursday, impose higher duties on exports from over 60 countries, including India. A 25% tariff on Indian goods, totaling 50%, is a consequence of India's Russian oil purchases, deemed a national security threat. Brazil also faces a 50% tariff, while others like Canada and the UK have varying rates.