A shocking prison scandal has erupted in Rajasthan, with five inmates from Jaipur central jail, facing serious charges, caught enjoying unauthorized outings in city hotels. Allegedly, they bribed officials for medical leave and were escorted by complicit guards.
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Bill Gates shared his summer reading list. He recommends five memoirs. These books offer personal insights and leadership lessons. The list includes autobiographies by Katharine Graham and Trevor Noah. It also features memoirs by Nicholas Kristof, Tara Westover, and Bono. Gates says these stories offer valuable lessons. He hopes readers find inspiration in them.
American colleges may face a big problem. A new report says student numbers could fall. This is because fewer young people are being born in America. Immigrant and international students are very important. They help colleges stay open and bring in money. The report suggests America should attract more international students. This will help the economy and create jobs.
Heavy rainfall exceeding 300mm in Dakshina Kannada led to devastating landslides and flooding. Four fatalities occurred, including three children, due to a landslide in Manjanady village and a house collapse in Belma village. Two fishermen are missing after their boat capsized, and schools in several taluks are closed due to the severe weather conditions
US President Trump advocated for Harvard University to cap international student enrollment at 15% to enhance opportunities for American students. This proposal follows the Trump administration's actions, including freezing $2.2 billion in federal funding and restricting foreign student enrollment, citing concerns over antisemitism and Harvard's governance.
Banks nationwide are closed today, May 24th, for the fourth Saturday of the month, as per RBI guidelines. While physical branch services are unavailable, digital banking options like mobile apps, ATMs, and online payment systems remain operational for uninterrupted transactions.
SpaceX's Starship mega rocket test faced failure. The upper stage spun out of control and leaked fuel. It made an uncontrolled reentry over the Indian Ocean. Contact was lost mid-flight during the ninth test flight from South Texas. The rocket released dummy Starlink satellites. A fuel leak caused the spacecraft to spin. The rocket likely disintegrated before impact. The mission provided valuable test data despite the setback.
Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Goa Congress. The reason was the omission of Mallikarjun Kharge's photo. The photo was absent from a Statehood Day poster. The event occurred in Panaji on May 30. BJP called it a deliberate snub to the Dalit leader. Congress defended it as unintentional. They cited other posters with Kharge's image.
Commuters on Chennai's Vande Bharat Express trains are expressing discontent over the sudden unavailability of non-vegetarian breakfast options, despite the absence of any prior notification from Southern Railway or IRCTC. Passengers report encountering misleading information during booking and receiving only vegetarian meals onboard.
The Supreme Court denied a doctor's request to suspend his life sentence under the POCSO Act for raping his seven-year-old daughter. Justices emphasized the severity of his actions, dismissing claims of being framed and highlighting the child's credible testimony. Despite concerns about appeal delays in Allahabad HC, the court refused bail, suggesting a future petition might be considered.