‘Man-made disaster’ or weather calamity? Kerala govt vs contractor after 5 killed in Wayanad landslide
Kerala ministers on Tuesday termed the landslide at the Kalladi tunnel project site in Wayanad a “man-made disaster”, alleging that it was caused by the unscientific dumping of excavated earth rather than natural causes. The contractor executing the project, however, rejected the allegations, attributing the incident to exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall and maintaining that all prescribed safety and environmental protocols had been followed.
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Meta denies as ‘categorically inaccurate’ promoting child abuse ads after Centre’s notice; lists key actions
Meta has issued a strong statement after the Centre served it a notice over Instagram advertisements allegedly linked to child sexual exploitation material. In a blog post released days after the government’s action, the company said it takes child safety extremely seriously and rejected claims that it knowingly targeted users with such advertisements.
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Lionel Messi helps Argentina pull off miraculous comeback, register stellar 3-2 win over Egypt
Lionel Messi and Argentina overcame their biggest hurdle in Egypt in one of the most dramatic fashions. Registering a 3-2 after coming back from a two-goal deficit, it was Lionel Messi who led the charge for Argentina, helping them register a brilliant victory.
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Anurag Kashyap reacts to removal of Satluj from OTT, says it’ll make ‘more people want to watch it’
Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj continues to spark debate after its sudden removal from Zee5. The film, which fought a three-year battle over certification before finally releasing on the streaming platform, was taken down just two days after its premiere. No official reason has been shared for its removal so far.
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Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on his international future after World Cup dream ends with loss to Spain
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he has played in his last FIFA World Cup but stated that he won’t be making “rash decisions” on whether he has played his last international match for the former European champions. Ronaldo’s bid for the elusive World Cup ended with a 1-0 defeat to 2010 champions Spain in the round of 16 in Dallas on Tuesday, July 7 (IST) as he broke down in tears walking off the pitch.
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Telangana DSP booked in disproportionate assets case; ACB unearths alleged assets worth over Rs 200 crore
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy after allegedly discovering assets far exceeding his known sources of income.
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Maharashtra brings new bill to crack down on dance bars exploiting permit rules loophole; know all about it
The Maharashtra government has introduced a new bill in the state Assembly to bring licences for live music performances and orchestras in hotels, restaurants and bars under the Maharashtra Prohibition of Obscene Dance in Hotels, Restaurants and Bar Rooms and Protection of Dignity of Women (Working Therein) Act, 2016, instead of the Maharashtra Police Act.
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Record-breaking devotee rush at Amarnath Yatra adds pressure on authorities; Baba Barfani vanishes
The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra has witnessed an unprecedented surge in pilgrim numbers this year, surpassing records of the past four decades. However, amid the massive influx of devotees, rising concerns over environmental changes, overcrowding and global warming, the revered natural ice formation of ‘Baba Barfani’ has disappeared from the holy Amarnath Cave.
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Microsoft lays off 4,800 jobs, cuts global workforce by 2.1%; Xbox hit hardest
Technology giant Microsoft said on Monday that it would be cutting 4,800 jobs, reducing its global workforce by 2.1 per cent. The decision is a part of company’s restructuring phase and Xbox will see the majority of job cuts, as Microsoft begins its new fiscal year.
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70 thefts in 45 days: SIT preliminary report widens Ram Temple donation probe; Anil Mishra under scanner
As the probe widens into the alleged embezzlements of donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found that the theft was systematic and continued over an ‘extended period’, and was not a ‘one-off act’. The development follows the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s high-level meeting that accepted general secretary Champat Rai’s resignation.
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