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Handwara, May 21: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday said that had Jammu and Kashmir retained statehood, “not a single house would have been razed,” asserting that the elected government currently has limited powers and key decisions are being taken by the bureaucracy. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters during his visit to Handwara to offer condolences to Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid and Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed on their father’s demise.Referring to the recent demolition drive in Jammu, Choudhary, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), questioned the action, noting that the structures had existed for years.…

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta Meta layoffs have started. As announced last month, Meta started sending emails to thousands of employees whose role the company is eliminating. The ‘layoff email’ sent to affected employees across geographies has gone from Meta leadership. “As previously shared, we have decided to reduce headcount as part of our continued effort to run the company more efficiently and to allow us to offset the other investments we’re making. Unfortunately, your role has been eliminated as part of today’s reorganization. Before sharing additional details, we want to thank you for all you’ve contributed to Meta. We appreciate…

Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan on Wednesday slammed Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan on Wednesday slammed Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks on banning namaz on roads, saying the Constitution does not permit targeting any community. “As per the Constitution, he has no right to target any community. The roads belong to the society. Just like other festivals being celebrated on roads pose no objection to anyone, there should be no objection to namaz which is offered in 2 minutes.” Her response came after CM Yogi Adityanath defended his government’s ban on…

Diesel shortage in Gujarat sparks protests by farmers RAJKOT: Despite government claims that there is no fuel shortage in the country, farmers and heavy vehicle drivers across parts of Gujarat are reporting severe difficulties in obtaining diesel, leading to protests, road blockades, and clashes at petrol pumps.The crisis has become especially serious during the ongoing sowing season, when farmers depend heavily on diesel to operate tractors and irrigation equipment. Long queues of tractors and kerbaas have been seen outside petrol pumps in several districts, with many farmers alleging that fuel stations on highways and in villages have either limited stock…

New Delhi, May 21 : Delhi Airport on Thursday disseminated a health advisory issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected nations, which include countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. According to the advisory, passengers arriving from regions reporting Ebola cases or those who have had direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of a suspected or confirmed patient must report to the airport health officer or the designated health desk before proceeding to immigration clearance.” Attention: Passengers arriving from or transiting through affected…

NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Thursday reserved orders on the interim relief sought by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha in his plea alleging misuse of his personality rights through AI-generated deepfakes, morphed visuals and manipulated social media content.The matter was heard by Justice Subramonium Prasad, who orally observed during the hearing that the content placed before the court appeared to be criticism of a political decision rather than a straightforward case of personality rights violation.Observing that political leaders have historically been subjected to satire and public criticism, the bench remarked, “From independence, we are seeing RK Laxman cartoons. At…

King Charles casually hopped onto the DJ decks at Buckingham Palace, with DJ-actor Sir Idris Elba right beside him. At a garden party celebrating 50 years of The King’s Trust, the monarch surprised guests by “pressing play” on a live DJ set. Thousands watched, umbrellas up in the rain. Royal protocol, but make it party mode.King Charles just dropped the beatThe moment unfolded when Charles joined Elba and a young DJ, Christian St Louis – who trained through the Trust – at the console. The King had apparently been talking about DJing earlier, then actually followed through. “He did press…

A leaked audio recording allegedly features retired judge Giri Bala Singh (L) , mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma (R), engaging in character shaming and discussing Twisha’s past relationships. BHOPAL: A purported viral audio clip allegedly featuring retired judge Giri Bala Singh, mother of absconding accused Samarth Singh, has intensified Twisha Sharma case after she was purportedly heard defending questions asked to daughter-in-law Twisha about her “past conduct” and relationships before marriage. In the recording, Giri Bala Singh is purportedly heard countering Twisha’s brother, Major Harshit Sharma, who objects to the alleged character-based questioning faced by his sister after marriage. “Why…

Stone-pelting at Bandra demolition site; 16 arrested, cops injured in clash MUMBAI: Nirmal Nagar police arrested 16 people for allegedly pelting stones at police during a demolition drive carried out on Wednesday outside Bandra Railway station in East, officials said. The arrested persons were produced before the Bandra Court on Thursday. Police booked them for rioting, unlawful assembly, and obstructing government servants from discharging duty. Police said around 150 people had gathered to protest during the demolition drive before the situation turned violent. The protesters allegedly pelted stones and paver blocks at police for nearly an hour before being brought…

A multi-million-dollar home on a so-called “Billionaires’ Island” is up for grabs – for absolutely nothing. The catch? You have to move the entire house off the island within 180 days or watch it get demolished. Located in Nantucket, the property is part of a quirky local rule that prioritises reuse over wrecking. Free house, but make it logistically terrifying.Free real estate, with terms & conditionsThe house – worth roughly $3 million – comes with a strict clause: relocate it within six months. This stems from Nantucket’s Demolition Delay Bylaw, which requires owners planning to tear down homes to first…