The tribunal appointed by the Centre upheld the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The decision cited evidence linking SIMI to terror activities, including the Phulwarisharif case, ISIS-inspired plots, and connections with other terrorist groups. The tribunal noted that SIMI continues to operate through front...
Read MoreThe political crisis in Bangladesh had led to disruptions for Indian companies operating there. Marico’s manufacturing units were shut, but retail activity resumed. VIP Industries, reliant on Bangladesh for sourcing, might shift operations. Pidilite and Dabur were closely monitoring the situation. Sales pressure was anticipated until the crisis was resolved.
Read MoreWednesday’s Parliament session revolved around Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification at the Olympics, sparking a heated political debate. The Sports Minister emphasized government support while the opposition questioned the failure to challenge her disqualification. Congress members and other opposition leaders strongly criticized the government’s handling of the situation and alleged a conspiracy behind the disqualification. Several...
Read MoreFormer US President Donald Trump reignited a conspiracy theory about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s lineage, suggesting he could be Fidel Castro’s son. Trump expressed his disapproval of Trudeau’s liberal policies, claiming Canadians are unhappy. He also discussed his relationships with global leaders, including Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, and compared his approach...
Read MoreVinesh Phogat faced disqualification from the competition due to exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. Despite her efforts and struggles, including fighting against the federation chief, she couldn’t manage her weight after competing in multiple bouts. This setback halted her journey towards the Olympics gold medal fight in Paris.
Read MoreA 12-year-old boy was detained for allegedly stabbing his 11-year-old classmate to death at a madrassa hostel in Balrampur district. The accused, motivated by bullying, attacked the victim on August 1 and was arrested on August 6 after the knife was found. Both madrassa officials and the caretaker were suspended for negligence.
Read MoreIn Thane, a four-year-old girl named Sana Khan tragically died after a pet Labrador fell on her from a fifth-floor terrace. The incident was captured by CCTV cameras, and police are investigating the circumstances, including whether the dog’s owner had the necessary pet licence. The Labrador, suffering fractures, was sent to a rescue center.
Read MoreMeta Platforms reportedly considered licensing its VR software, Horizon, to Reliance Jio for their upcoming VR device. This move aligns with Jio’s previous AR/VR investments, including acquiring Tesseract and launching JioDive and JioGlass.
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