20,000 Indian seafarers caught in Gulf turmoil: Mariners' body flags alarm
Seeks urgent evacuation steps by govt
Seeks urgent evacuation steps by govt
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against former Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, accusing him of orchestrating a fake iPhone export scam. The scam allegedly involved falsely showing consignments sent to Dubai using bogus documents to launder Rs 103 crore. Arora, in judicial custody since May 9, is accused of being the kingpin.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that E25 (petrol with 25% ethanol) is currently only being tested and no decision has been made regarding its rollout. He emphasized that scientific studies and stakeholder consultations will precede any decision, dismissing ongoing speculation.
A watermelon-shaped accessory on Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sönmez's racket gained significant attention at Wimbledon. Sönmez explained it as a symbol of Palestinian identity and solidarity, used when flag displays are restricted.
Novo Nordisk launched Awiqli, India's first weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This aims to reduce injections from 365 to 52 per year, potentially overcoming a major barrier to insulin therapy in India.
The Supreme Court ruled that anyone with knowledge of a Pocso Act offense must report it, allowing the prosecution of a headmistress who ignored a student's rape complaint. The court stated 'knowledge' includes information received from the victim, not just direct observation, to protect children.
Franz Kafka's quote, "There are some things one can achieve only by a deliberate leap in the opposite direction," highlights how progress often requires abandoning familiar paths. This paradoxical idea resonates across personal, professional, and creative endeavors, emphasizing purposeful retreat and transformation over mere persistence.