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- Reliance Power Banned from Bidding for 3 Years
The Solar Energy Corporation of India barred Anil Ambani’s Reliance Power and its subsidiaries from tender participation for three years due to submission of fake bank guarantees in the last bidding round. Reliance NU BESS was found using falsified endorsements to meet financial qualifications.
- Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia intends to introduce a law prohibiting social media use for those under 16 without exception, citing harm to children’s mental health. Tech platforms would be held accountable for age verification, with enforcement by the eSafety Commissioner, not parents.
- Trump Statue in India Goes Viral Again
An Indian fan’s statue of Donald Trump, created by Bussa Krishna, resurfaces online following Trump’s 2024 U.S. presidential win. Krishna, who venerated Trump, died in 2020, but his tribute remains a viral sensation.
- Supreme Court Refuses to Transfer Kolkata Rape-Murder Case
The Supreme Court declined to move the trial of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case outside West Bengal, dismissing arguments about lack of faith in the local judiciary and rebuking gratuitous remarks by lawyers.
- Shah Rukh Khan Receives Threat, Case Registered
Mumbai Police registered a case after Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received a ransom threat via a call from Raipur. A suspect named Faizan is being investigated.
- AI Responds to CJI DY Chandrachud on Death Penalty
At the National Judicial Museum inauguration, CJI DY Chandrachud queried an AI “lawyer” on the constitutionality of the death penalty in India, receiving a response affirming it as applicable in rarest-of-rare cases.
- Melania Trump’s Hometown Celebrates Trump’s Election Win
Residents of Sevnica, Slovenia, Melania Trump’s hometown, expressed pride over Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President, noting her renewed status as First Lady.
- Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) Explained
The Post Office Monthly Income Scheme offers a safe, predictable monthly income with a 7.4% interest rate, suitable for beginners or low-risk investors, starting with a minimum investment of ₹1000.
- Trump’s 2024 Win and Republican Success
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. election marked a Republican surge, breaching key Democratic strongholds. Analysis of swing state wins and internal party dynamics explores why Kamala Harris lost.
- Ruckus in J&K Assembly Over Special Status Resolution
Chaos erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly when BJP MLAs protested a resolution to restore special status. Their disruptions led to their expulsion and a temporary adjournment of proceedings.