In a new confrontation, Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi walked out of the state assembly, protesting the absence of the national anthem at the session's start. This is the third instance of such protest by the governor. The House passed a resolution to record only the printed text of Ravi's address, leading to state-wide DMK protests.
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Nepal's lower house erupted in heated clashes over calls to restore the monarchy and the demand to remove the chief of the Nepal Electricity Authority. The session, delayed by two hours and disrupted by opposition lawmakers, was adjourned without conclusion. An all-party meeting was set by PM KP Sharma Oli.
India's captain Gautam Gambhir defended their Dubai-only schedule after defeating Australia by four wickets in the Champions Trophy semi-final. Virat Kohli scored a brilliant 84, leading India’s chase with contributions from Shreyas Iyer and others. Mohammed Shami and the bowlers restricted Australia to 264. India advanced to the final to face the winner of South Africa vs New Zealand.
A sub-inspector in UP Police was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 27-year-old Dalit female colleague inside a police station in Mathura. The officer, who was under the influence, forcefully entered her room during the early hours and attempted assault before being detained. Departmental proceedings will lead to his termination.
The GST Council has approved a "track and trace" system to combat tax evasion on specific goods, starting with cigarettes and potentially pan masala. This system uses unique identification markings to monitor products throughout the supply chain, addressing significant revenue losses from smuggling and illicit trade, estimated at Rs 21,000 crore annually for cigarettes alone.
The Bombay High Court stayed a special court's order for an FIR against ex-SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five others for alleged regulatory violations. Justice Shivkumar Dige highlighted the lack of specific allegations. Four weeks are given for a reply affidavit. The case involves allegations of fraud related to a 1994 BSE company listing.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that record-breaking temperatures will continue into 2025, primarily due to increasing greenhouse gas levels. The years 2024 and 2023 already marked the warmest on record. The WMO emphasizes the urgent need to reduce emissions and transition to renewable energy.
Rohit Sharma skillfully responded to critics with his 32nd ODI century against England, showing his classic form. His composed innings, alongside Shubman Gill, solidified India's position. Sharma emphasized his focus on the upcoming games, dismissing questions about his future plans. Teammate Ravindra Jadeja praised Rohit's confident, natural stroke play, reflecting the team's support.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has raised concerns about the increasing number of young talents moving towards high finance instead of sectors like technology and healthcare. He believes this trend may weaken societal structures, urging a focus on solving critical real-world challenges.