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The Supreme Court on Thursday (24th July) put a stay on the Bombay High Court verdict that acquitted all the accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blast case. The decision came after the Maharashtra government approached the apex court, challenging the Bombay High Court Verdict that acquitted all 12 persons convicted by the MCOCA court in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case.  A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Justice NK Singh issued notice to the accused in the criminal appeal filed by the state government and held that the High Court judgment should not be treated as a precedent.…

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday gave a big hint on boycotting the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.  “When everything has already been decided… they are being openly dishonest. Names of lakhs of people have been removed from the voters’ list. We can think of boycotting the election,” Yadav said while speaking to reporters in Patna.  VIDEO | Patna: Addressing the media outside Bihar Assembly, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) says, “When everything has already been decided… they are being openly dishonest. Names of lakhs of…

By Dr Ramneek Mahajan Joint replacement surgery has entered a new era with the rise of smart robotic technology – a sophisticated approach that blends 3D imaging, data-driven planning, and robotic assistance. This advancement marks a significant shift in orthopedic care, allowing for highly personalised procedures with greater precision and faster recovery. It is now widely used in hip, total knee, and partial knee replacements, offering benefits that were previously difficult to achieve with conventional techniques. CT based technology: A new standard in robotic joint replacement Smart robotic systems used in joint replacement are increasingly recognised worldwide for their ability…

In a significant setback for India’s Test squad, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who retired hurt on the opening day of the Manchester Test, has been advised to rest for six weeks due to a fractured toe. During the 68th over of India’s innings, Pant was batting on 37 when he attempted a pre-planned reverse sweep against seamer Chris Woakes but missed the ball, which struck his right boot after taking an inside edge. With Pant unavailable, the Indian team management has requested the medical staff to assess whether he might bat again if needed, by taking painkillers. According to a source…

New Delhi: The Congress, which has been questioning the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, has sought a “farewell function” for the former vice president, a demand which has found no takers in the government. The demand was raised by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh at the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on Wednesday evening. The government, however, was silent on the issue and Union ministers J P Nadda and Kiren Rijiju did not respond on the demand, the sources said. Show Full Article No other opposition leader supported Ramesh on the demand, they said.The Congress has been demanding a…

BANGKOK (AP) — Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges, shelling and rocket fire, which have killed at least 14 people in Thailand and one in Cambodia and wounded dozens, while driving tens of thousands of people to flee homes near the border. Thailand also hit Cambodia with air strikes.It was the second armed confrontation since a Cambodian soldier was shot dead in May and a major escalation that came hours after the two countries downgraded diplomatic relations following a land mine explosion that injured…

The much anticipated Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place from September 5 to 21, with the United Arab Emirates confirmed as the host nation. The matches will be played across two major venues – Dubai and Abu Dhabi, bringing top Asian cricketing nations together for a high-stakes tournament just weeks before the ICC Champions Trophy. According to a report by Gaurav Gupta of The Times of India, eight teams will participate in this edition of the tournament – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. This expanded lineup ensures a mix of heavyweight clashes…

On Wednesday (23rd July), the Calcutta High Court commuted death sentence of two men convicted of raping and murder a 5-year-old girl. A division bench comprising Justices Debangsu Basak and Md Shabbar Rashidi sentenced the convicts to life imprisonment taking note of the state’s submission that there is ‘possibility of their reformation’. The bench was hearing the plea moved by convicts Fagun Mandi alias Pui and Rabindra Routh alias Bhaku against the 2023 trial court order and death sentence. The trial court had earlier given death sentence to the duo under Sections 376DB(gang rape), 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of…

New DelhiJul 24, 2025 12:44 IST First published on: Jul 24, 2025 at 12:44 IST Share With the Bihar Assembly elections slated for later this year, the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) led by the RJD has intensified its seat-sharing process. Amid their negotiations, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is learnt to have demanded 12 seats from the alliance’s leadership. The JMM rules the neighbouring state of Jharkhand along with key Mahagathbandhan allies such as the Congress, RJD and CPI(ML)L. However, it is not part of the Opposition alliance in Bihar. Sources said that an informal discussion between the JMM and…

I’ve been told by multiple people that the set of a short drama doesn’t necessarily look that different from an indie movie or commercial shoot, except everything is churned out much faster to save on costs. Whereas a traditional shoot would last weeks or months, the entire season of a vertical show is typically filmed within two weeks.Nicole Mattox, one of the vertical stars working with ReelShort in Los Angeles, told me she usually books two to three shoots in one month, with only two days in between. A professionally trained actress originally from Texas, she had only been in…