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Rahul Gandhi in grip of urban Naxal thinking: BJP
BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi for allegedly aligning with Hindenburg Research to destabilize India as the firm announces its closure. Ravi Shankar Prasad questions Gandhi’s intentions and ties Hindenburg’s activities to Congress’s moves, insisting on their attempts to disrupt the Indian state. BJP continues its attacks following these developments.
Lingayat concerns add new twist to caste census row in Karnataka
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, dubbed the ‘caste census,’ will be discussed in the next cabinet meeting. The report has faced delays due to administrative concerns and pressures from various caste groups. State ministers urged inclusivity for Lingayat sub-sects.
SC to study ‘major’ question on age in child marriage law
The Supreme Court is set to examine discrepancies in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act regarding the annulment of underage marriages. The issue arises as males are considered legal adults at 18 but can marry only at 21. A woman challenges an order that annulled her marriage, arguing that her husband’s plea was filed beyond … Read more
Trump nudges Vivek Ramaswamy to succeed JD Vance’s senate seat from Ohio
Incoming President Donald Trump is reportedly backing Indian-American Rohit Ramaswamy to succeed JD Vance in the Ohio Senate, as Vance prepares to become Vice President. If Ramaswamy accepts, he will be the first Indian-American male Senator, with Governor Mike DeWine set to appoint a successor for two years.
Domestic cricket must, limit on family stay: BCCI’s 10-point diktat to players
The BCCI mandated participation in domestic matches for national team selection and imposed restrictions on personal staff and families during tours after India’s poor performance in Australia. Players are also prohibited from personal shoots or endorsements during series, with non-compliance attracting penalties including fee cuts and potential IPL bans.
ITC chairman on 90-hour work week: We would rather like employees to …
ITC Limited’s Chairman, Sanjiv Puri, emphasizes the importance of flexibility and employee empowerment instead of strict hour tracking in contrast to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks about a 90-hour work week. Puri highlights ITC’s commitment to a flexible work environment and focusing on employee potential rather than monitoring work hours.
Stuck astronaut Sunita Williams steps out for spacewalk
Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, conducted her first spacewalk in seven months alongside Nick Hague at the International Space Station to perform overdue repairs. This mission extended due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, leaving Williams and colleague Butch Wilmore stranded. This spacewalk marks Williams’ eighth, signifying her extensive space experience.
Cabinet nod to set up 8th Pay Commission; govt staff eye pay hike
8th Pay Commission news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, sources told TOI. The Pay Commission decides the salary and compensation of central government employees, and with the 8th Pay Commission, they can look forward to a salary hike.
Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Attacker captured on CCTV while escaping building
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times after confronting an intruder in his Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The intruder fled after a violent altercation, and Khan was taken to Lilavati Hospital, where he is undergoing surgery. Mumbai police are investigating the break-in and reviewing CCTV footage.