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Online complaints, free medical treatment: Key highlights of new Swadeshi system that will end 'tareekh pe tareek' era
India has replaced its colonial-era criminal laws with three new statutes effective from July 1. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam introduce modern provisions like Zero FIR, electronic summons, and community service. They prioritize crimes against women and children, ensuring swift justice and enhanced victim protection. However, concerns about extended police custody, vaguely defined offenses, and the removal of legal aid provisions raise questions about civil liberties. The new laws aim to reflect Indian values and streamline the justice system.
Vinicius unleashed boosts nervy Brazil to much-needed win
The 23-year-old electric winger scored twice and delivered a much-needed statement performance that Brazilian fans have long been waiting for. The Real Madrid rising star may be one of the best players in the world but until now that fiery spark has not been seen in his national team performances. Even in Brazil's Copa America opener this year - a goalless draw against Costa Rica - Vinicius ended up being substituted halfway through the second half after not managing a single scoring attempt.
Headphone culture: Why Alka Yagnik’s advice should not fall on deaf ears
In the wake of the Bollywood singer’s revelation that she was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss, doctors caution against listening to high-decibel music using headphones for a long duration
Brutal heatwave: Death toll climbs to 143, actual numbers could be high
The Indian health ministry has reported 143 recorded deaths and 41,789 people suffering from suspected heatstroke between March 1 and June 20 this year. However, the heatwave toll is expected to be higher due to the lack of updated data from states and health facilities uploading data on heatwave casualties. Union Health Minister J P Nadda has directed officials to visit central hospitals to assess the number of deaths due to heatstroke and to set up special heatwave units in all central government hospitals.
Amid rising temperatures, Health Minister orders special heatwave units in government hospitals
Nadda reviewed heatwave situation, ensuring hospitals are prepared to provide top healthcare amidst soaring temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius. The health ministry advised states to organize task force meetings for heat-health action plans.
Health Minister JP Nadda reviews heatwave situation, preparedness of central government hospitals
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed heatwave situation and hospital preparedness. He directed officials to ensure hospitals are ready to provide best care and ordered starting special heatwave units in central government hospitals.
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Who is the world's best soccer player this year? It's time you get the answer with the Ballon d'Or announcement
Copa America and Euro Cup are happening in tandem this year and fans are just overdosed with this amount of footballing fun. Now, it is time to know who has emerged as the best player this year across the globe.
Excise scam case: Court seeks Tihar's response on Kejriwal's application, adjourns bail plea hearing
Kejriwal is lodged in Tihar jail after being arrested in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
Mukesh Ambani & Shah Rukh Khan relish Rs 31 ORS packets at PM Modi’s oath-taking, pics go viral
Shah Rukh Khan, accompanied by his manager Pooja Dadlani, also created a viral moment by hugging actor Akshay Kumar. Among the other notable celebrities at the Rashtrapati Bhavan were megastar Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Vikrant Massey, and Rajkumar Hirani. Khan looked stylish in an all-black outfit, while business mogul Mukesh Ambani chose a simple all-white ensemble.
'Taarak Mehta' star Gurucharan Singh falls sick after return, on a diet of ORS fluid
After a 26-day absence, Gurucharan Singh, who had been reported missing since April 22, has returned to his home in New Delhi. Upon his return, Singh was questioned by Delhi Police officials, during which it was disclosed that he had embarked on a religious pilgrimage. According to police reports, Singh visited Gurudwaras in Amritsar and Ludhiana during his time away before ultimately choosing to return home.
Oreo-maker Mondelez hit with euro 337.5 million antitrust fine by EU
The EU fined Mondelez "because they have been restricting the cross border trade of chocolate, biscuits and coffee products within the European Union," the EU's competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, said.
Cannes: Anime giant Studio Ghibli honoured with a Palme d'Or
In the 22 years that Cannes has been handing out honorary Palmes, the award for Ghibli was the first for anything but an individual filmmaker or actor.
TikTok parent seeks to fast-track suit over US divest-or-ban law
ByteDance Ltd. and TikTok challenge US law in appeals court to avoid irreparable harm from potential ban, citing national security concerns about Chinese government accessing user data and influencing US citizens. The legal battle could reach the US Supreme Court, with TikTok urging an expedited decision by Dec. 6.
After decades, Francis Ford Coppola's opus 'Megalopolis' finally debuts at Cannes
With "Megalopolis," the Oscar-winning director of "The Godfather" is in the running for the Palme d'Or for the first time since "Apocalypse Now" netted him the top prize in 1979.
Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited 'Megalopolis' premieres at Cannes after decades
Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola premiered his long-anticipated passion project "Megalopolis" at the Cannes Film Festival. The 138-minute epic, set in a fictional version of New York City called New Rome and drawn from Roman history, stars Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina, an architect-scientist aiming to transform the city. The film also features a star-studded supporting cast including Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Shia LaBeouf, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne, and Dustin Hoffman.
IPL: Stage set for epic face-off as RCB and CSK clash for final playoff berth amid rain threat
Royal Challengers Bangalore faces Chennai Super Kings in a pivotal IPL match for the last playoffs spot, with weather adding to the drama. CSK, with a better net run-rate, are favorites. RCB's resurgence led by Kohli faces a tough challenge. Both teams have key players in form, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Mad Max, Meryl and #MeToo in strong day for women at Cannes
Streep, who was awarded an honorary Palme d'Or at the opening ceremony, shared intimate stories from her career and spoke about the huge progress of women in the industry.
77th Cannes Film Festival begins. Know about its #MeToo moment and workers warning
Greta Gerwig has been elected president of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. She will be joined by Lily Gladstone, French actor Eva Green, Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona, French actor Omar Sy, and Lebanese actor Nadine Labaki. Besides, Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, Turkish screenwriter Ebru Ceylan and Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino will also be on the jury.
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' to headline Cannes Film Festival
Hollywood stars of a certain age -- Kevin Costner, Demi Moore and Richard Gere -- will be back on the French Cote d'Azur for the film industry's favourite shindig, which runs from May 14 to 25.
"Either I was born in Bengal in last birth or...": PM Modi responds to "enthusiasm, love" of people during Malda rally
Expressing his gratitude for the "enthusiasm" and "love" of people during his rally in Malda in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it appears that either he was born in Bengal in his previous birth or will be born to a mother in Bengal in his next birth.
US Senate passes TikTok divestment-or-ban bill, Joe Biden set to make it law
U.S. Senate approves bill for ByteDance to divest TikTok within 9 months, addressing national security concerns. President Biden will sign the legislation, impacting the future of Chinese-owned apps in the U.S.
PM Modi chairs meet to review preparedness for heat wave conditions
Modi reviews heat wave readiness, emphasizing IEC awareness, General Elections 2024 advisories translation, forest fire prevention, hospitals readiness, and NDMA officials' presence for extreme heat forecast during the general elections.
'Megalopolis' to premiere at Cannes Film Festival. Will Francis Ford Coppola win Palme d'Or again after 45 years?
After 'Megalopolis' is screened at the Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola will be eligible for Cannes' Palme d'Or. He won this award 45 years ago for 'Apocalypse Now'. Coppola shared the Palme that year with Volker Schlondorff's 'Die Blechtrommel'. Coppola won Cannes' top prize 50 years ago, for 'The Conversation'.
2024 feeling too familiar? Or, could we actually be in 2019?
Could we be in 2019 again? I don't mean this as some kind of mystical metaphor to peddle yet another nostalgia industry IP for monetisation. I mean, could we actually be back in 2019?
Erling Haaland hits form as Man City face make-or-break month
City's 6-2 romp at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday left them on course to repeat the treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup they won in Haaland's first season at the club last year. Pep Guardiola's men are sandwiched between Liverpool and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, with just two points separating the top three.
‘Anatomy of a Fall’: Here's how to watch the film online
Anatomy of Fall, a film by Justin Triet, was released in 2023 and is a courtroom drama exploring the story of a woman facing a trial because of her husband’s death. Here’s everything to know where you can watch the film online.
COP28: Not either/or. We need everything, everywhere, all at once!
There is little doubt that economic growth has helped pull billions of people out of poverty over the last seventy years or so. On the flip side, growth is also linked to increasing use of energy, materials, and thereby global warming. It is increasingly becoming clear to policymakers that economic growth, social balance, and ecological well-being cannot be seen under the same lens
Lionel Messi wins 2023 Ballon d'Or, reports suggest. Know shortlisted candidates
Media reports suggest that Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has won the 2023 Ballon d'Or award. It will be officially announced on October 30. It will be his record eighth most prestigious individual award.
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