Court Won't Defer Framing Of Charges Against Lalu Prasad Yadav In Land Scam
- Lalu Prasad sought to delay trial court charges framing till August 12 hearing in Delhi High Court
- Supreme Court refused to defer charges framing, citing pending petition would not become infructuous
- Trial court proceedings remain subject to the outcome of the quashing petition before Delhi High Court
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"I Am Where I Am...": Babul Supriyo's Cryptic Post As Trinamool, Rebels Spar
- Trinamool Congress lost the Bengal election, winning only 80 of 294 seats
- Top party leaders, including MPs, are defecting to the BJP-led bloc
- Babul Supriyo denied switching parties but acknowledged BJP’s mandate
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"Customers Are In America": Opendoor Lays Off Entire Indian Workforce
- Opendoor will shut down its India operations, affecting nearly 250 employees
- The company is relocating operational roles closer to US customers as part of strategy
- Affected employees will get severance, outplacement support, and transition assistance
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Indian-Origin Financier Used Sex Parties To Defraud US Bank Of $100 Million
- Indian-origin financier Mahender Makhijani arrested for $100 million bank fraud in the US
- Makhijani allegedly falsified title insurance policies to deceive a federally insured bank
- He faces up to 30 years in prison and is accused of using threats and intimidation tactics
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Centre Removes Excise Duty On Higher Ethanol Fuel. What It Means For You
- Petrol with 22-30% ethanol blends exempt from excise duty to boost biofuel use
- BIS set new fuel-quality standards for E22 to E30 blends effective May 15, 2026
- India aims to reduce crude imports by expanding ethanol blending beyond E20 targets
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Standoff On India-Bangladesh Border, 55-Year-Old Stranded In No-Man's Land
- A standoff occurred between BSF and BGB over a man at Meghalaya border
- The man, Sati Rajbanshi, is a 55-year-old Hindu believed to have entered India illegally
- Videos show tense arguments between border forces and the man stuck in no-man’s land
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SpaceX's $1.77 Trillion IPO Could Make 4,400 Employees Millionaires
- SpaceX IPO expected at $135 per share, valuing company at about $1.77 trillion
- Around 4,400 current and former employees may become millionaires post-IPO
- Approximately 400 employees could hold stock worth more than $100 million
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Tourist Rush In Ladakh Causes Traffic Jam On Nubra-Pangong Route
- Traffic congestion on the Nubra-Pangong route is increasing and causing long vehicle queues
- Narrow roads and peak travel months worsen traffic conditions for drivers
- Traffic jams cause engine overheating and clutch wear in cars and motorcycles
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Colombian Senate Bans Female Genital Mutilation After Years Of Debate
- Colombia’s Senate approved a law to ban female genital mutilation (FGM) after two years of debate
- The World Health Organization states FGM causes serious health damage and violates girls’ rights
- If signed by President Gustavo Petro, Colombia will be the first Latin American country to ban FGM
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Experts Highlight Vaccine Clarity To Combat Hesitancy In Pregnancy
- The OB-GYN group released vaccine guidelines differing from U.S. government advice
- Four vaccines are routinely recommended during pregnancy including flu and COVID-19 shots
- The group advises RSV vaccine in first pregnancy and antibody shots for newborns if needed
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