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Donald Trump on Monday called the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris a “disgrace,” after its creators came under fire for what some said was a show gone too far. “I’m very open-minded but I thought what they did was a disgrace,” Trump told Fox News. His comments followed condemnation from Catholic groups and French bishops of a ceremony scene involving dancers, drag queens and a DJ in poses that appeared to recall depictions of the Last Supper, although creators have said it was not meant to represent the religious setting. The sequence drew international criticism from Christian groups and far-right…
12 people were injured after about ten coaches of a train bound for Mumbai in Jharkhand early this morning. The accident occurred at 3.45 am near Badabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur. “The Mumbai-Howrah Mail and a goods train are involved in the accident,” a Railways official said. The injured were given first aid by the Railways’ medical team, he said, adding that they have now been taken to Chakradharpur for better treatment. Original Source
A poignant statue commemorating the Bhopal gas tragedy – a child clinging to its mother — stands near the infamous Union Carbide factory. Dutch artist Ruth Waterman sculpted this statue in 1985, moved by the tragedy and her parents’ deaths in a Nazi gas chamber. Forty years on, thousands of survivors of Bhopal tragedy continue to suffer, their health deteriorating with insufficient medical care. Nearly half the allotted posts of doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff in gas relief hospitals lie vacant, despite orders from the state High Court and the Supreme Court to appoint staff. Of the 1,247 posts in…
Nirmala Sitharaman’s facepalm moment in Lok Sabha is all over the internet. It happened when Rahul Gandhi mentioned the traditional pre-Budget ‘Halwa’ ceremony and the lack of diversity in the exercise – an absence of Dalits, Other Backward Classes, Adivasis in its preparation. The BJP hit back at the Leader of Opposition over his criticism of the government’s alleged neglect of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBC, claiming the Congress’ history is “replete with instances of obstructing reservation” for these communities. It also accused the Congress of being “anti-Hindu”. Mr Gandhi, displaying a picture of the ‘Halwa’ ceremony, said 20…
Leader of the Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday claimed that the BJP came to power in the state promising to be a game changer, but ended up becoming just a “name changer”. He also alleged that the government did not provide enough funds in the budget for several schemes the saffron party promised in its election manifesto. While participating in the general discussion on the annual budget for fiscal 2024-25 in the assembly, the Biju Janata Dal president asserted that the BJP altered the names of 45 schemes of the previous BJD government. Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Monday had an “insightful meeting” with FedEx CEO Rajesh Subramaniam, adding that he is “excited” about future collaborations with the global logistics company. In a post on X, Gautam Adani appreciated Subramaniam for visiting Mundra to see the Group’s world-class Port and Special Economic Zone (SEZ). “Proud to see an Indian at the helm of a top company revolutionising global logistics through digital innovation,” said the Adani Group Chairman. Just had an insightful meeting with FedEx CEO Rajesh Subramaniam. Appreciate him visiting Mundra to see our world-class Port and Special Economic Zone.…
Former MP from Kaiserganj and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh – denied a ticket from Uttar Pradesh in this election amid glare over sexual harassment allegations against him — today said he would never get a second chance from the party. Back in May, asked if the allegations had cost him a poll ticket, the former MP had said, “My son has got a ticket”. Karan Bhushan Singh has won the constituency — which his father had represented since 2009 — in the general election that followed. Talking to reporters in Paraspur today, Brij Bhushan…
A member of a right-wing group carrying a ‘kanwar’ on her shoulders tried to enter the Taj Mahal to offer ‘Gangajal’ on Monday, with the group claiming that the monument was a Lord Shiva temple called ‘Tejo Mahalaya’. However, she was stopped by the policemen of ‘Taj Suraksha’ deployed at the barrier of the west gate of the Taj Mahal. She was stopped at the barrier of the west gate and was not able to enter the Taj Mahal, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Taj Suraksha, Syed Areeb Ahmad told PTI. “After some time, she decided on her own to…
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today chaired a Lok Adalat and shared the bench with senior Supreme Court Advocate Kapil Sibal, a rare occasion at the court. The Chief Justice and Mr Sibal were part of the Lok Adalat along with Justice JB Pardiwala, Justice Manoj Mishra and Supreme Court Advocate On Record Association President, Vipin Nair. The cases are heard between July 29 and August 2 and are heard from 2 pm after the court’s work. Referring to a case that came to one of the Lok Adalats, the Chief Justice today said, “I remember a case in…
Himanta Biswa Sarma today directed his top officials to ensure that only vegetarian and ‘Satvik’ food is served during all official government events. “Only simple vegetarian meals are to be served at all official meetings. This rule shall not apply to state guests,” said the Assam Chief Minister during a conference with deputy commissioners in Guwahati. In a bid to end VIP culture, Mr Sarma also instructed the deputy commissioners to keep government functions simple and solemn and said that the cavalcade should not consist of more than 10 cars during a visit by a chief minister or a deputy…