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The government asked ZEE5 to remove the film 'Satluj' citing security concerns. This action followed the movie's release on the OTT platform after a long delay. The film depicts the story of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and his disappearance. Its makers released the movie on ZEE5 with a new name after censor objections. Families of victims oppose the ban, believing the film acknowledges a painful history.

Parliament will table an inquiry report on former judge Yashwant Varma's removal. Justice Varma resigned in April after facing allegations of unaccounted money. Constitutional experts state impeachment proceedings are now pointless after his resignation. They emphasize a judge ceases to hold office upon resignation, not requiring acceptance. The report's tabling is seen as a political formality with no effective purpose.

As the tech landscape evolves with AI data centers, electricity costs are soaring. Henrico County, Virginia, has announced a staggering 25% hike in electricity bills for government facilities, prompting local officials to urge power conservation among their employees. Residents are also feeling the pinch, with some facing bill doubles. This phenomenon underscores the mounting pressure on community resources amid the rapid expansion of data centers.

A major landslide on the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link caused an eighteen-hour traffic shutdown. Nearly one hundred tonnes of mud and rock fell onto the road near tunnel two. The incident occurred after rainfall three times the average in twenty-four hours. Officials are consulting IIT-Bombay for a technical assessment of the route. Public safety remains the highest priority for the MSRDC.

A preliminary SIT report details alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Senior Trust functionary Anil Mishra's oversight failure enabled suspects to pilfer funds. Nearly seventy instances of alleged pilferage were captured on CCTV footage. Subhash Srivastava, the counting room in charge, also faces serious lapses. The report names six suspects involved in theft and misappropriation offenses.

A man allegedly murdered and dismembered his girlfriend after suspecting her of phone infidelity. Police arrested the 42-year-old boyfriend, Hemal Khakharia, following a shootout and encounter. The victim's body parts were found stuffed in black plastic bags along a roadside. Khakharia confessed to the crime after being apprehended with the remaining body parts. The victim, a married woman, had met Khakharia through social media two months prior.

In a radical move, Ignaz Semmelweis mandated handwashing in hospitals, drastically reducing maternal mortality rates. Despite evidence supporting his approach, he faced fierce opposition from fellow medical professionals, as he couldn't provide a scientific rationale for his findings. Much later, the establishment of germ theory validated his revolutionary work, leading to fundamental changes in medical practices that ultimately saved innumerable lives.

Mumbai experienced severe disruptions due to heavy rains and strong winds for the third consecutive day. Torrential showers also affected other regions, with Palghar district being the worst hit. Schools and colleges were declared closed in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad due to the ongoing weather warnings. Transport services faced significant disruptions, including train cancellations and highway closures due to landslides and waterlogging.

An Indian senior citizen's account of navigating the US healthcare system has gone viral after an X user Adhir Sinha shared it on the social media platform. The post claimed that medicines costing around Rs 2,500 in India ended up costing the equivalent of Rs 42,000 in the US, sparking a debate about healthcare costs and everyday conveniences in India and the United States.

Barak Valley recorded 148 newborn deaths over three months. Cachar district reported the highest fatalities, followed by Sribhumi and Hailakandi. Deaths were mainly due to birth asphyxia and low birth weight. Rural healthcare infrastructure and delayed referrals worsened the situation. Investment in rural maternal and child healthcare is urgently needed.

The Allahabad High Court has directed the central government and ASI to file responses. This follows a petition challenging an Agra court's refusal to allow a Taj Mahal survey. Petitioners claim the monument is an ancient Hindu temple called Tejo Mahalaya. They seek permission to perform prayers and conduct a survey. The court is asked to set aside lower court orders and decide the application.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri defended former general secretary Champat Rai following his resignation over a donation theft case, calling him "untainted" and his decision voluntary. The trust accepted resignations of Rai and trustee Anil Mishra after a preliminary report. Krishna Mohan takes over as interim general secretary, and a committee will recommend a permanent replacement.

US President Donald Trump said he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card and one-match suspension handed to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun, a move that has sparked major controversy at the FIFA World Cup, according to CNN.

The 2026 World Cup was always going to be too big to remain just football. It is the first 48-team edition, spread across the US, Mexico and Canada, stretched over 104 matches and sold as the biggest, grandest and most lucrative tournament FIFA has ever staged. It is also being played in the year America marks its 250th anniversary, which gives Donald Trump exactly the kind of backdrop he understands instinctively: flags, stadiums, anthems, cameras, national theatre and the possibility of a home team carrying the pageant deeper into the month.

Police uncovered an alleged murder plot by a wife and her associates. The victim was initially reported to have fallen from a cot. Sedatives and cleaning liquid were allegedly administered through a cannula. The accused attempted to pass the death off as an accident. Three individuals, including the wife, were arrested for the crime.

Sanju Samson misses out on India's T20I squad for Zimbabwe due to a slump in form, having struggled in recent outings. Shreyas Iyer will lead the 15-member team, which includes a maiden call-up for pacer Ashok Sharma and retains young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube has been added to the ODI squad as a replacement.