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SC refuses PIL seeking FIR against Yashwant Varma; government notifies transfer
The government has transferred Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to Allahabad High Court amid allegations of cash recovery from his residence. The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking an FIR against him, allowing an in-house inquiry to proceed. An inquiry panel's report is expected soon, while CJI Khanna ensures the investigation adheres to established procedures.
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Delhi HC bins government’s order junking academic Swain’s OCI card
Delhi high court overturned the government's cancellation of Ashok Swain's OCI card but permitted the issuance of a new show-cause notice with a reasoned order. Swain had contested the revocation, arguing it was executed unfairly and targeted him for his views on the government.
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Man kills 5-month-old twin daughters in Raj over desire for son; arrested
In a tragic incident in Sikar district's Neem Ka Thana town, Ashok Kumar allegedly killed his nearly 5-month-old twin daughters due to his desire for a son. The crime was reported by the twins' mother, Anita, who revealed a history of harassment. Kumar buried the bodies, and police arrested him after being alerted by Anita's brother.
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Muhammad Yunus meets Xi Jinping, gets China's backing for government
President Xi Jinping assured China's support to Bangladesh's interim government and pledged to expand economic cooperation in a meeting with chief adviser Muhammad Yunus. Xi promised to encourage Chinese manufacturing enterprises to relocate to Bangladesh, granting duty-free product access. Bangladesh invited Chinese companies for a river project, previously planned with India.
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Elon Musk sells X platform to his xAI company
Elon Musk's xAI has acquired social media platform X in an all-stock deal valuing X at $33 billion. The merger aims to combine xAI's advanced AI capabilities with X's extensive user base to create smarter and more meaningful experiences, highlighting Musk's commitment to truth-seeking AI.
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Taylor and Kelce’s relationship might face challenges. But why?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship continues despite former President Donald Trump's predicted breakup. The couple faces tension as the Kansas City Chiefs plan a White House visit under Trump's invitation, amidst his ongoing feud with Swift. Fans await the release date of Swift's new album and Kelce's retirement confirmation.
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'You have a great PM': Trump praises 'very smart man' Modi amidst trade tensions
President Trump praised Prime Minister Modi as a smart leader and great friend while criticizing India's high import tariffs. Trump emphasized progress in trade talks and India's commitment to lower tariffs, significant energy purchases, defense deals, and reduced duties on key imports. These efforts aim to strengthen US-India trade ties amid ongoing friction.
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Army officer booked for sexually exploiting cop for 13 years on marriage pretext
A policewoman in Bhopal accuses a man of 13 years of sexual exploitation under false promises of marriage, leading to legal action. Separately, in Sarojininagar, a man posing as an Army officer on Instagram is arrested for deceiving multiple women out of money and valuables, including a widow.
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Body of 4th cop sighted at Kathua encounter site; operation still underway
Four police personnel have been killed in an ongoing gunfight with suspected Pakistani terrorists in the Sufain forest area of Jammu's Kathua district. The operation, involving the J&K Police's SOG, Army, and CRPF, continues, with a total of five terrorists reportedly neutralized.
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Protesters create ruckus at Mamata Banerjee's keynote talk at Oxford
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's speech at Oxford was disrupted by two groups of protesters, causing chaos. Security had to intervene as protesters accused her of various allegations, with the incident highlighting political tensions and unrest among certain groups.
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'Slapped, gagged, stabbed': How Bengaluru techie stuffed wife into suitcase 'alive'
A 36-year-old man in Bengaluru, Rakesh Rajendra Khedekar, is suspected of premeditated murder after stabbing his wife, Gouri Anil Sambrekar, and attempting to hide her body in a suitcase during a domestic argument. Police believe he transported her to Bengaluru with the intent to kill her, following a series of deception efforts to mislead authorities.
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