A South African minister clarified that the proposed draft policy, introducing alternatives to Black ownership requirements, isn't solely for Elon Musk's Starlink. This follows Musk's claims of racial discrimination preventing Starlink's launch. The draft policy suggests "equity equivalent" investments, potentially attracting foreign communication providers, but faces criticism for excessively accommodating foreign businesses.
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A political firestorm erupted after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh likened the free movement of Pahalgam terrorists to Indian MPs traveling abroad, drawing sharp BJP criticism. Ramesh accused the government of targeting Congress while terrorists remain at large. The BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of echoing Pakistan's narrative and insulting India's army and diplomatic efforts.
The Supreme Court has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against YouTube journalist Ajay Shukla for making defamatory remarks against Justice Surya Kant. Shukla's video attributed motives and made unfounded allegations against Justice Kant, who is next in line to become the CJI.
Gujarat Titans faced a setback against Lucknow Super Giants, impacting their top-two aspirations. Despite the loss, they still lead the points table. Their upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings is crucial. A win would significantly boost their chances. However, results from Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings' matches will also play a key role in determining their final position.
India's renewable energy sector has experienced substantial growth, increasing from 75.52 GW in 2014 to 232 GW. Solar power has been a key driver, surging from 2.82 GW to over 108 GW. Solar manufacturing capabilities have also expanded significantly, with module production capacity reaching 90 GW.
Donald Trump is pressuring Apple to manufacture iPhones for the US market in America, threatening a 25% tariff if they don't comply. Despite this, Apple is reassuring India of its continued investment, with Foxconn expanding its Indian operations. However, it is doubt that if US iPhone production would feasible, since the move could disturb the pricing and supply chain for Apple.
Calcutta High Court has criticized a city college for denying a professor's child care leave and withholding her salary. Justice Jay Sengupta emphasized the importance of CCL during infants' early years. The court directed Calcutta Girls College to approve 189 days of CCL and release the professor's pending salary within six weeks, highlighting that denying the leave violates applicable laws.
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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.
A heated online exchange erupted between Mohandas Pai and Sabeer Bhatia after Bhatia questioned the tangible benefits of India's economic growth for its citizens. Pai, a former Infosys CFO, strongly criticized Bhatia, labeling him an "economic refugee" and accusing him of disparaging India's accomplishments.