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Hrithik Roshan backs Sonam Wangchuk’s NEET-UG protest, shares emotional video demanding justice for students: ‘This feels absolutely true’ The alleged irregularities surrounding the NEET-UG examination continue to trigger outrage across the country, with students demanding transparency and accountability. Ladakhi environmentalist and activist Sonam Wangchuk has remained at the forefront of the movement, and his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on July 17. As voices of support continue to grow, actor Hrithik Roshan has now joined the list of celebrities standing in solidarity with the protest.Hrithik Roshan reflects on his experience from ‘Super 30’Known for portraying educator Anand Kumar…

Downing Street backed calls for Fifa to investigate the incident, with the prime minister’s official spokesperson saying: “The World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are. Our commitment to the Falklands will never waver.”No 10 added that any potential action against Argentina players who unveiled the banner was “a matter for Fifa”, but echoed the view of Business Secretary Peter Kyle that world football’s governing body should investigate.For its part, the government of the Falkland Islands said it was “disappointed but not surprised” about the banner and it hopes Fifa will “sanction all behaviour of this…

The launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, which was scheduled to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on July 18 at 11.30 am, was put on hold temporarily. A new schedule was announced, and the rocket will be launched at 12.05 PM. Skyroot’s Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket to be launched on July 18 India’s first privately developed orbital rocket is ready to blast off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Developed by Skyroot, a private aerospace company, Vikram-1 has been named after India’s pioneering space scientist Vikram Sarabhai.This will…

United Nations human rights agency voices concern over ‘wave of unrest’ in PoK (AP image) The United Nations human rights agency has expressed concern over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), urging authorities to conduct impartial investigations into the deaths of protesters and security personnel ahead of the region’s legislative assembly elections.In a statement issued from Geneva on Friday, UN high commissioner for human rights Volker Türk appealed for calm as tensions continue to escalate ahead of the July 27 polls. According to the UN, dozens of people, the majority of them protesters, along with some law enforcement personnel,…

A farmer tilling the soil with a hand tool as others plough their fields using bullocks at Karad, in Satara district, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: A rare convergence of an Adhik Jyeshtha month in the Hindu calendar and a powerful Super El Niño has raised concerns over the progress of this year’s monsoon in Maharashtra, with an analysis of historical data suggesting an increased risk of delayed rains and below-normal rainfall.The analysis, based on 76 years of data from 1951 to 2026, was initiated by Ketan Pathak, media advisor to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, using artificial intelligence platforms Claude…

Delhi Police carried out a pre-planned early morning operation on Saturday to remove climate activist Sonam Wangchuk NEW DELHI: Delhi Police carried out a pre-planned early morning operation on Saturday to remove climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site, according to senior police sources.According to sources quoted by news agency ANI, the move came after a strategy was finalised at a high-level meeting following the appointment of the new Delhi police commissioner, Anurag Kumar. Police later shifted Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital, citing his deteriorating health and a Delhi High Court order.Operation planned to minimise resistance According to…

Bengaluru: Aimed at improving security measures, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Bengaluru division, procured drone cameras for real-time monitoring of crowd movement, railway property and passenger safety.The launch happened after RPF personnel designated for operating the drones underwent specialized training at Karnataka State Police Remote Pilot Training Institute and were certified as drone operators.The newly inducted drone cameras will be deployed at major railway stations and vulnerable locations across Bengaluru division. It is expected to improve crowd management during peak travel periods and special events. Source link

ED arrests Falcon CMD Amardeep in Rs 792 crore money laundering case Hyderabad: In a major development in the alleged Falcon invoice discounting fraud that left thousands of investors in distress, Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Falcon Capital Protection Force Private Ltd chairman and managing director Amardeep Kumar in a money laundering case involving alleged proceeds of crime worth Rs 792 crore.He was produced before the economic offences wing court, which remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody. He was subsequently shifted to Cherlapally prison.Kumar was brought to Hyderabad from Tihar Central Jail on a prisoner transit warrant. He…

Chennai: S Shankar, secretary of NTK’s state legal wing has quit the party and joined TVK on Friday. In his resignation letter, Shankar thanked NTK chief Seeman for offering him postings in the party as well as ticket to contest in elections. Shankar said he decided to join TVK as the party chief Vijay had shattered the 50 year duopoly of DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu. Source link

Ahmedabad: A fresh cave-in on Rajpath Rangoli Road in Thaltej area trapped a passing car on Thursday afternoon, adding to a growing list of road collapses reported across the city since beginning of the monsoon.The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed the vehicle lodged inside the depression as the driver unsuccessfully tried to drive it out. The front portion of the car sustained damage, though no injuries were reported.The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) cordoned off the affected stretch and began preparatory work for repairs.With the latest collapse in Thaltej, Ahmedabad witnessed six major cave-ins since…