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9/11 terror attacks key accused reach plea deals, avoid death penalty

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:47

Three men accused of participating in the 9/11 attacks, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, held at Guantánamo Bay have reached plea deals. They will plead guilty to conspiracy charges, resulting in life sentences instead of facing the death penalty. The decision has been met with disappointment by some 9/11 victims' families.

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Supreme Court uses ‘special powers’ to grant 2nd wife pension

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:45

The Supreme Court of India invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to grant pension benefits to a second wife, despite her marriage occurring while the first wife was alive. The court acknowledged the woman's long struggle and unique case specifics, thus deciding she should receive the family pension from January ...

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Congress moves privilege notice against PM Modi, BJP calls it a joke

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:37

Congress filed a notice against PM Modi, accusing him of breaching privilege by tweeting BJP MP Anurag Thakur's speech that had expunged content. The complaint focused on remarks allegedly disparaging SC/ST/OBC communities. However, it seems unlikely to progress, as the expunged part was only the use of the word 'lie,' ...

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Taapsee enjoys a stroll with Mathias and Shagun in Paris

Taapsee enjoys a stroll with Mathias and Shagun in Paris

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:29

Taapsee Pannu has jetted off to Paris to attend the ongoing Olympic Games 2024 to support her husband, badminton player and coach Mathias Boe.

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Priyanka shares emotional moment with Malti Marie

Priyanka shares emotional moment with Malti Marie

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:27

Priyanka Chopra, known for her hands-on approach as a mother, recently shared a touching moment with her 2-year-old daughter, Malti Marie. Amid her busy schedule for her upcoming film The Bluff, Priyanka experienced an emotional moment while feeding Malti.

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Rahul Gandhi and opposition keep asking others’ caste, retorts BJP to defend Anurag Thakur

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:16

Congress MPs protested in Lok Sabha over BJP MP Anurag Thakur's remarks viewed as a 'caste slur' on Rahul Gandhi. The BJP defended Thakur, asserting he did not mention any names and that caste inquiries are common in the caste census discourse. The controversy included references to Rahul Gandhi's actions ...

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2 charged under anti-conversion law, held in UP

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:12

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Former health secretary Preeti Sudan to take charge as UPSC chairperson

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:09

Preeti Sudan, former Union health secretary, assumed the role of chairperson of UPSC on August 1, following the resignation of Manoj Soni. Sudan, an IAS officer from the 1983 Andhra Pradesh cadre, will serve until April 29, 2025. Soni's resignation was approved by President Droupadi Murmu and was unrelated to ...

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UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar’s IAS candidature, bars her from future exams

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:03

The UPSC revoked the candidature of IAS trainee Puja Khedkar and barred her from future exams for violating Civil Services Examination rules. Khedkar manipulated her identity to exceed attempt limits. A criminal complaint was filed, and further actions are pending from the Department of Personnel and Training based on an ...

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SRK gets into a heated discussion with Ness Wadia

SRK gets into a heated discussion with Ness Wadia

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:02

At a recent meeting at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan was vocal against the IPL mega auctions, even getting into a heated discussion with Ness Wadia of Punjab Kings over the number of player retentions. Shah Rukh supported substantial retentions, while ...

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