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India

August 25, 2025

‘It’s not freedom of speech’: SC pulls up Samay Raina for mocking disabled in show; seeks apology

The Supreme Court has instructed five social media influencers, including Samay Raina, to publicly apologize for mocking individuals with disabilities. This directive follows allegations of ridiculing people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and blindness. The court emphasized that freedom of speech cannot infringe upon the right to dignity, and further decisions on penalties will be determined later.

August 25, 2025

PM Modi meets Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka in Delhi: Leaders hold delegation-level talks; cooperation announced in health, defence and climate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to India, engaging in discussions to strengthen the enduring partnership between the two nations. Rabuka's visit, his first in his current role, included paying respects to Mahatma Gandhi and meetings with key Indian officials like Union Health Minister JP Nadda, focusing on enhanced healthcare cooperation.

August 25, 2025

India's Got Latent row: Supreme Court directs Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia to apologise; asks Centre to frame guidelines

The Supreme Court has instructed five social media influencers, including Samay Raina, to publicly apologize for mocking individuals with disabilities. This directive follows allegations of ridiculing people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and blindness. The court emphasized that freedom of speech cannot infringe upon the right to dignity, and further decisions on penalties will be determined later.

August 24, 2025

'Multi-layered defence shield': India successfully tests maiden flight of Integrated Air Defence Weapon system; watch

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast on August 23, 2025. This multi-layered air defence platform integrates indigenous components like QRSAM, VSHORADS, and a Directed Energy Weapon.

August 23, 2025

Illegal betting case: Karnataka Congress MLA KC Veerendra arrested after ED recovers massive hoard of cash; gold worth Rs 6 crore seized

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprehended Karnataka Congress MLA KC Veerendra in Gangtok for allegedly leasing land for a casino. This arrest followed raids on 30 of his properties, uncovering Rs 12 crore in cash, including foreign currency, gold jewellery valued at Rs 6 crore, and 10 kgs of silver. The ED also froze 17 bank accounts and seized property documents.

August 23, 2025

Bank fraud case: FIR registered against Anil Ambani; CBI raids premises linked to RCOM

The CBI raided premises linked to Reliance Communications and Anil Ambani concerning a suspected large-scale bank fraud, following an FIR registration. This action follows the ED's questioning of Ambani regarding a money laundering probe involving over Rs 17,000 crore in bank loan frauds.

August 23, 2025

Bank fraud case: CBI raids premises linked to Anil Ambani; FIR registered

The CBI raided premises linked to Reliance Communications and Anil Ambani concerning a suspected large-scale bank fraud, following an FIR registration. This action follows the ED's questioning of Ambani regarding a money laundering probe involving over Rs 17,000 crore in bank loan frauds.

August 22, 2025

'It shows how rattled he is': BJP hits back at Lalu's remarks on PM's visit; claims Bihar will do 'pind-daan of Mahagathbandhan'

BJP criticised RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for his disrespectful remark towards PM Modi before his Bihar visit, labeling him as agitated. Yadav mocked Modi, suggesting he was coming to perform the 'Pind Daan' of Nitish Kumar's political career. BJP leaders retaliated, predicting the Mahagathbandhan's political demise in the upcoming elections.

August 22, 2025

'Accept Aadhaar or any 11 docs': SC says Bihar SIR exercise should be voter friendly; expresses surprise over political parties’ 'inaction'

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the limited involvement of political parties in rectifying voter deletions during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Despite the Election Commission adding 85,000 new voters, only two objections were filed by political parties.

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