The Supreme Court of India has called for reforms to the opaque electoral bond scheme, which allows corporate houses to anonymously donate to political parties. The court asked the government whether it would amend the Companies Act to cap the percentage of profit that can be used for political funding. The court outlined five...
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Karnataka is on high alert after the Zika virus was found in a mosquito sample collected from Chikkaballapur district. This is the first time the virus has been detected in the state. Precautionary measures have been advised as thousands of people travel daily from Chikkaballapur to Bengaluru and other places. The virus is transmitted...
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Apple is planning to defend its “alerts” on “state-sponsored attackers” attempting to hack iPhones, following the Indian government’s request for an explanation. Sources say the company is considering sending executives who specialise in threat notifications to India to convey the reasons for the alerts. Apple stated that some of the threat notifications “may be...
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India showcased their dominance in the World Cup with a resounding victory against Sri Lanka. They piled up 357 runs thanks to impressive innings from Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer. In a remarkable display of seam bowling, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj dismantled the Sri Lankan batting lineup, dismissing them for just...
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Over 700 girls studying in a government school in Jharkhand’s Chatra district have been forced to eat and drink minimally to avoid using toilets outside the school. The Swami Vivekanand Higher Secondary School has no toilets after the contractor assigned to renovate them demolished the existing ones without providing alternatives. The school has 1,100...
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India’s pace attack in the ICC ODI World Cup was a major success, with Jasprit Bumrah, Moahmmed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj securing a win against Sri Lanka. The trio dismissed the Sri Lankan batting line-up for 55 runs in 19.4 overs, a significant improvement from their 357 for 8 performance in Mumbai. Shami’s second...
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For the 21st round of the 2023 season, Formula One heads to the 4.309 km long Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos for the Brazilian Grand Prix (currently held under the name Sao Paulo GP).
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According to US Customs and Border Protection data, a record-breaking 96,917 Indians were apprehended while unlawfully crossing into the US between October 2022 and September 2023. This marks a fivefold increase compared to 2019-20. The figures are believed to represent only a fraction of the actual number, with law enforcement agencies estimating that for...
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An inspector in Mahbubnagar, Hyderabad, was attacked with a knife on his private parts by a woman constable and her husband. The motive behind the attack is unclear, but police are investigating if there was a previous relationship or harassment involved. The inspector is currently in stable condition in a private hospital. The constable...
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