Despite asserting that queerness is neither urban nor elite, a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul, SR Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha disappointed the hopeful faces in the courtroom with a unanimous ruling that the right to marry was not a fundamental right and the legislature had the power...
Read MoreNSA Ajit Doval criticized Pakistan for blocking direct land access between India and Central Asia, stating it was self-defeating for Islamabad and hindered regional well-being. Without naming China or Pakistan, Doval emphasized that connectivity initiatives must be transparent, respect sovereignty, and avoid debt burdens. He also offered fully funded capacity building programs to combat...
Read MoreNishad Singh, a former member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle, testified against him in court, detailing a troubled relationship and his emotional distress leading up to FTX’s collapse. Singh claimed he only learned about the company’s $8 billion deficit and misuse of customer funds two months before bankruptcy. He accused Bankman-Fried of excessive spending...
Read MoreIsraeli air strikes in Gaza have killed a senior Hamas commander, Ayman Nofal, who was in charge of the Central Gaza area. This is the eighth top leader of Hamas to be killed in the ongoing airstrikes. Despite these losses, the leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, remains elusive. Sinwar, dubbed the “Butcher of Khan...
Read MoreThe Dutch secured only their third World Cup victory, having previously defeated Namibia in 2003 and Scotland in 2007. Tuesday’s triumph marked their first-ever win over a Test-playing nation in the 50-over showpiece. Notably, the Netherlands had previously surprised South Africa in the Twenty20 World Cup held in Adelaide last November. Edwards praised the...
Read MoreTriumph has released the Scrambler 400 X, which is powered by the same engine as the Speed 400. The Scrambler has a sleek design and offers a comfortable riding experience, with a higher seat height and a spacious split seat setup. The engine delivers power in a linear manner, although there are some vibrations...
Read MoreMahindra Lifespaces has entered into a joint development agreement with landowner K K Bangur to develop a 37-acre land parcel in Bhandup, Mumbai. The mixed-use project is estimated to be valued between Rs 8,000-11,000 crore and will include residential, retail, and office spaces. The developer will be able to sell approximately 40 lakh sqft...
Read MoreDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is considering the construction of a 250-meter tall skydeck in Bengaluru, which would be the tallest viewing tower in India. The proposal, designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, is inspired by the growth of a banyan tree and would provide visitors with a feeling of being immersed in nature. The structure...
Read MoreAn 84-year-old woman in Chennai was found living with her dead daughter’s body for three days. The woman, who was mentally depressed, did not realize that her daughter had died and continued with her routine. The cause of the daughter’s death is still being investigated, but it appears to be natural. This incident is...
Read MoreFirst it was skipper Scott Edwards (78 not out), who helped the Netherlands come back from 140/7 in the 34th over to post 245/8 on the board with contributions from the lower order that proved to be the turning point in the end. Logan van Beek then led the Netherlands’ bowling attack with a...
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