The BJP criticized the AAP for hypocrisy, accusing it of catering to Hindu voters with pre-election promises while providing salaries to Imams for a decade. This follows Kejriwal’s announcement of a new scheme offering a monthly honorarium to temple priests and granthis ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.
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Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering fifty off 20 balls, the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is against England. Coached by Yuvraj Singh, he led India to a successful chase of 133 runs at Eden Gardens with a rapid 79 off 34 deliveries, hitting eight sixes and five fours.
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A C-17 Indian military plane evacuated 283 Indians who were trapped at the Thai-Myanmar border after scam call centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar. Another 240 are expected to be repatriated soon. These Indian nationals were misled with fake job offers and held in poor conditions while being forced into online scams. Authorities coordinated the rescue operation.
Infosys has terminated 240 trainees. These trainees did not pass internal assessment tests. This follows similar layoffs in February. The company offers upskilling programs and outplacement services. Affected trainees will receive severance benefits. Many trainees waited over two years to be onboarded. The macroeconomic slowdown caused project spending reduction. Results for the next batch are expected next week.
A near-collision incident at LAX involving a Delta flight and Gonzaga men's basketball team's charter plane is under investigation by the FAA. An air traffic controller's urgent warning prevented the disaster. Delta claims no knowledge of the investigation, while cooperation continues. This event follows the tragic Jeju Air crash in South Korea, which resulted in 179 fatalities.
Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin supports Ajit Agarkar amidst debates over India's Champions Trophy squad. He acknowledges the challenges faced by selectors due to India's deep talent pool. Ashwin stresses the need for prioritising performances under pressure, citing players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, and the importance of a structured approach in selecting players for major tournaments.
Bombay High Court deliberates whether a woman with borderline intellectual disability has the right to continue her pregnancy after her father sought its termination. The court emphasizes her consent and notes that her condition doesn't equate to mental illness. Parents are advised to consider potential marriage discussions with the man involved.
The US announced plans to ease regulations hindering civil nuclear cooperation with India, marking a significant step to fully realize the 2008 India-US civil nuclear deal. US NSA Jake Sullivan emphasized the importance of US-India defense, technology cooperation, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, while urging adherence to democratic values for deeper partnerships.