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A three-judge bench will review the apex court’s earlier directive to permanently move all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters, after the verdict sparked nationwide protests.The Supreme Court is set to revisit its contentious August 11 directive ordering the permanent relocation of all stray dogs from Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to shelters. The review comes after the ruling triggered widespread protests from animal rights groups, residents, and civic activists across the country.Also Read:NHAI to roll out ₹3,000 FASTag annual pass from Aug 15-Full details hereA three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N V Anjaria…

EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — Barred from appearing on Sunday’s ballot, former leftist president Evo Morales has launched a scrappy campaign for a presidential contender with no name, no face and no formal platform.The contender’s known as “Nulo” — Spanish for the null-and-void vote.Nulo has a reliable base in Bolivia, where voting is compulsory. For many years, voters disillusioned with Morales’ increasingly high-handed attempts to prolong his presidency over three consecutive terms defaced their ballots or left them blank.Supporters of Morales to declare their votes nullBut with the coca-farming union leader disqualified from the race and seeking to distance himself…

Ever since artist James Sanborn unveiled Kryptos, an outdoor sculpture that sits at CIA headquarters, amateur and professional cryptanalysts have been feverishly attempting to crack the code hidden in its nearly 1800-character message. While they have decoded 3 of the 4 panels of ciphertext in the S-shaped copper artwork, the final panel, known as K4, still defies solution. Only one human being on Earth knows the message of K4: Sanborn. But soon someone else will join the club. Sanborn is putting the answer up for sale.“I’m auctioning off the 97-character plaintext of K4, which is the secret of Kryptos,” Sanborn…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Karnataka Police recently obtained government clearances to invoke the provisions of the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA), 2000, in the case of the murder of real estate dealer Bikla Shiva alias V G Shivaprakash on July 15 at Bharathinagar in Bengaluru, in which the BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is an accused.“Clearances have been obtained for invoking KCOCA in the Bharathinagar murder case,” said a police source. A group of more than eight people allegedly killed Shiva, a resident of Halasuru, when he was standing outside his home in Halasuru with his…

New Delhi: Terming stray dog menace as a major issue, Delhi minister Ashish Sood has said that politicising the issue is not right and emphasised that a balanced approach has to be maintained. In an interview to ThePrint, Sood hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments over the Supreme Court’s order on removal of stray dogs. “See, stray dogs are a big problem in Delhi. But at the same time, we animal lovers also have a close relationship with these stray dogs. Certainly, the government will have to accept the decision of the Supreme Court,” Sood said. Show…

ICICI Bank has rolled back its steep monthly average balance hike for new savings accounts, easing requirements for metro, semi-urban, and rural customers after widespread criticism.ICICI Bank has scaled down its controversial hike in minimum monthly average balance (MAB) requirements for new savings accounts, following a wave of customer outrage that swept across the country.Also Read:Arjun Tendulkar reportedly engaged to Saaniya Chandhok- Granddaughter of hospitality tycoon Ravi GhaiThe private lender had earlier announced a sharp increase, Rs 50,000 for metro and urban areas, Rs 25,000 for semi-urban, and Rs 10,000 for rural customers, that was to take effect from August…

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is said to be engaged to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of prominent businessman Ravi Ghai, in a private celebration.Cricketer Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar, is making headlines off the field with reports of his engagement to Saaniya Chandhok, the granddaughter of Mumbai hospitality tycoon Ravi Ghai.Also Read:Mumbai businessman alleges Rs 60 crore fraud by Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra linked to Best Deal TVAccording to sources, the engagement was a warm, closely-guarded affair attended only by family members and trusted friends. While both the Tendulkar and Ghai families have maintained…

Actor Shilpa Shetty and businessman Raj Kundra face fresh allegations of defrauding a Mumbai investor through their now-defunct shopping channel, Best Deal TV Pvt. Ltd., intensifying their ongoing legal battles.In yet another twist to their legal woes, Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have been accused of orchestrating a Rs 60 crore fraud involving their now-defunct company, Best Deal TV Pvt. Ltd.The complaint, filed by Deepak Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services, claims the couple, who allegedly held over 87% stake in the venture, lured him into routing Rs 60 crore as “investment” instead of…

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has finally addressed the handshake controversy during the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, where tensions flared on the final day. The incident involved Ravindra Jadeja turning down England captain Ben Stokes’ customary handshake offer, sparking a debate across cricketing circles. Sundar, who witnessed the moment firsthand, provided candid insights on the episode and its impact on the Indian team. Handshake Row: Sundar’s Perspective The handshake request came as India fought back to secure a draw in the final Test. Stokes approached Jadeja during a critical phase when both he and Sundar were nearing…

Cricket and Bollywood are set to collide in spectacular fashion as the UP T20 League 2025 gears up for its grand opening on August 17 at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. With Bollywood divas Disha Patani and Tamannaah Bhatia, alongside celebrated playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan, the third season promises a dazzling blend of high-energy performances and world-class cricket. Fans across Uttar Pradesh and beyond are eagerly anticipating this star-studded curtain-raiser that merges sporting excitement with glamour. Star-Studded Opening Ceremony to Ignite Lucknow The UP T20 League has quickly become a premier platform for showcasing emerging cricket talent in Uttar Pradesh. Under the…