Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic javelin champion, is set to compete in the Paris Games, cheered on by fan Fayis Asraf Ali. Ali cycled 22,000 km across 30 countries to reach Paris after receiving an invitation from Chopra. Their first meeting occurred at the World Championships in Budapest, where Chopra won gold.
Read MoreThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) warned users about phishing campaigns exploiting the recent Microsoft Windows outage, which occurred due to a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update. Scammers posed as CrowdStrike support, distributing trojan malware disguising as recovery tools, leading to data leakage and system crashes. CERT-In provided URLs to block for protection.
Read MoreElon Musk criticized Google for showing Kamala Harris in search results when users searched for Donald Trump. He suggested Google might be censoring Trump-related news ahead of the US elections. Musk also shared user posts claiming Google’s positive bias towards censorship. In response, Google stated no manual actions were taken to alter search results.
Read MoreCBI submitted a 200-page chargesheet against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others after investigating alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. Kejriwal is accused of playing a direct role in manipulating the policy to benefit a liquor cartel. The chargesheet includes new evidence and mentions significant financial contributions to AAP by involved parties.
Read MoreThe Defence Ministry approved the procurement of about 970 advanced land navigation systems for Army armoured vehicles and 22 interceptor boats for the Coast Guard. The navigation systems, provided by Bharat Electronics Ltd, Chennai, offer high encryption and accuracy. The interceptor boats aim to enhance the Coast Guard’s coastal surveillance capabilities.
Read MoreA 50-year-old American woman, Lalita Kayi, was found chained to a tree in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district. She appeared frail, with mental health prescriptions and expired visa documents in her possession. Authorities suspect her husband fled after tying her. She was hospitalized and is now out of danger. A case is yet to be registered.
Read MoreThe Rajasthan education department’s academic calendar now marks Aug 5 as Swarna Mukut Mastak Diwas to commemorate the 2019 abrogation of Article 370. Additional notable dates include Savarkar Jayanti, Surya Namaskar Diwas, and Desh Prem Diwas. Congress criticized the move, claiming it politicizes education. The state parents’ association also voiced concerns over the calendar.
Read MoreA government primary school teacher in Aligarh was suspended for ‘irresponsible behavior’ after videos showed her taking a nap during class and caning students. The investigation revealed she wasn’t feeling well and had fallen. She claimed the parent had requested the beating. The school official who filmed the videos was also terminated.
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