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Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar and L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena have been locked in a legal tussle since 2000. A Delhi court on Monday sentenced renowned social activist Medha Patkar to five months of imprisonment in a 23-year-old defamation case filed by the then president of the non-profit organisation, National Council of Civil Liberties, VK Saxena, who is currently serving as the lieutenant governor (LG) of Delhi. Metropolitan Magistrate Raghav Sharm found Patkar guilty of defamation and directed her to pay ₹10 lakh as compensation to Saxena for the damage caused to his reputation. The court, however, suspended her…

PM Modi asserted that Rohit Sharma’s aggressive mindset, batting, and captaincy have given the Indian team a new dimension. Team India’s World Cup win in the Caribbean was a dream come true for a billion Indian fans. Masterminding India’s second World Cup triumph in the shortest format, skipper Rohit ended the long wait for an ICC title in the 2024 edition of the showpiece event on Saturday. Virat Kohli-starrer Team India outclassed South Africa by seven runs in the summit clash at the Kensington Oval. With India lifting the famous trophy in Barbados, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks came during a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address to a joint sitting of Parliament. In a dramatic session of the Lok Sabha today, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised eyebrows with his pointed remarks directed at Speaker Om Birla while emphasising the impartiality required of the position. “Speaker sir, when you were put on the chair, I walked with you to your chair. You are the final arbiter of Lok Sabha. What you say fundamentally defines Indian democracy,” Gandhi began, setting the stage for his critical observation. “Speaker sir, there are…

Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha, said those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in “violence and hate” round the clock. Reacting to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu’ remark, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday called the Congress leader “immature”. “We thought that Rahul Gandhi would mature after becoming the Leader of the Opposition. But I feel sorry to say that only a person with an immature mind would make such remarks. Hindu is the core society of India and the soul of this country,” said Yogi Adityanath. Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha, said those who call…

Ming-Chi Kuo’s report suggests that Apple is working on new AirPods with built-in camera modules. These AirPods are expected to be in mass production by 2026. AirPods with camera The upcoming AirPods are rumored to have an infrared camera. It is similar to the technology used in Face ID on iPhones and iPads. This aligns with Apple’s strategy of incorporating advanced features in its products. It is especially with the Vision Pro and upcoming Apple Vision headsets. Kuo mentioned that these camera-equipped AirPods aim to enhance the user experience of spatial audio and support Apple’s venture into spatial computing. When…

Criminal law 2024: Three new laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – were implemented on Monday. It is replacing old colonial-era laws like the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act. Criminal law 2024 A street vendor in Delhi’s Kamla Market Police Station was involved in the first FIR under the new laws on Monday. The charges were related to blocking a footover bridge at New Delhi Railway Station, as per Section 285 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Informative posters about the new laws were displayed in various locations. It…

The NTA officially announced the NEET-UG 2024 retest results on July 1. This retest was held for 1,563 candidates who were given grace marks initially due to alleged time loss during the main exam on May 5, 2024. Neet UG row: the result of re-exam is set to release today In response to the controversy, the NTA allowed the affected candidates to retake the exam. A total of 813 students participated in the retest on June 23 at seven different centers. After the retest, the provisional answer keys, scanned OMR sheets, and recorded responses of the 813 candidates were open…

Xiaomi is gearing up to celebrate its 10-year anniversary in India this July. Surprisingly, the company hasn’t really competed with other smartphone brands in the sub-Rs. 50,000 range until the launch of Xiaomi 14 Civi. Xiaomi 14 civi review With the introduction of the 14 Civi, Xiaomi has completely revamped this price segment to compete with other brands in the sub-Rs. 50,000 category. The phone has a premium appearance and is designed like a top-tier smartphone with all the latest features. Xiaomi 14 civi review: Good and large display For those who prefer larger displays, the Xiaomi 14 Civi may…

The exact number of devices in this series has not been disclosed by the company, but it seems like they are strategically timing the release to outshine Apple’s iPhone 16 reveal in September. Google pixel 9 launch date in india Google is gearing up to release the Pixel 9 series worldwide on August 13. It follows the launch of the Pixel 8a just a month ago. The Made by Google presentation will be broadcasted live on YouTube at 10 a.m. PT. The event will showcase Google’s AI technology, Android system, and Pixel gadgets. Fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of…

Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan shared a heartwarming moment after India secured the T20 World Cup title. Team India ended an 11-year wait for a T20 World Cup title on Saturday, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in a dramatic win in Barbados. The side survived a scare, snatching the victory from the jaws of defeat after South Africa, at one point, required just 26 off 24 deliveries to win the title. However, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya, who collectively took seven wickets, staged a dramatic comeback in the death overs to restrict South…