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After SC intervention, Patna HC recalls suspension of POCSO judge

Nudged by the Supreme Court, the Patna High Court has withdrawn the suspension order of a judicial officer, who was penalised for completing a minor's rape trial in a record time of one day

Apple, Meta at loggerheads today, once planned to build businesses together

Apple and Meta, at the loggerheads over privacy changes in iOS and App Store, once planned to "build businesses together" where Apple was in discussions with Mark Zuckerberg-run social network.

Researcher hacks Elon Musk's Starlink system with $25 homemade device

A cyber-security researcher has hacked the Elon Musk-run Starlink satellite-based internet system by using a $25 homemade device

5 state-owned Chinese companies to delist from New York Stock Exchange

Five state-owned Chinese companies, including the country's leading energy and chemical firm, have chosen to delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by the end of August, the media reported.

Thousands rally in Budapest after govt suspends rules to protect forests

Thousands of Hungarians rallied in Budapest after the government suspended nature conservation rules, particularly those for protecting forests.

'There will be blood on streets,' Google execs warn employees about layoffs

As Big Tech companies begin to lay off employees, Google executives have reportedly warned workers to either boost performance or prepare to leave as "there will be blood on the streets"

Karim Benzema leads Ballon d'Or nomination, Lionel Messi left out

Karim Benzema was among the 30-man list of nominees for the 2022 Ballon d'Or award while seven-time winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the list for the first time since 2006

US bill to allow parents to sue social media over child addiction fails

California lawmakers have rejected a much-anticipated bill allowing parents to sue social media platforms over their addictive features for kids has failed in the legislature.

N Korea moves toward pre-Covid normalcy; lifts mask mandate, eases curbs

North Korea has lifted a face mask mandate and eased anti-virus curbs as the country moves toward normalcy after declaring victory in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic

1 in 4 kids hospitalised for Covid-19, MIS-C had symptoms for months: Study

Nearly 30% of children who were hospitalised for Covid-19 or MIS-C, a rare but covid-related severe condition, had symptoms more than a couple of months after their diagnosis, finds a new study.

325 kg explosives reach Noida's Supertech Twin Tower; demolition on Aug 28

On Saturday, 325 kg of explosives was brought to Noida amid tight security to be used in the August 28 demolition of the Supertech twin towers.

Russian economy shrinks significantly in Q2 following Western sanctions

The Russian economy shrank significantly in the spring as a result of the Western sanctions, according to official figures released in Moscow.

Afghanistan wins after 2 successive defeats from Ireland in T20I series

Ireland's middle-order batter George Dockrell struck his maiden T20I half-century but the hosts still ended up losing the third game by 22 runs as Afghanistan clawed back after two successive defeats.

Elon Musk responds to Ford CEO Jim Farley's pickup truck jab

After Ford CEO Jim Farley took a playful dig at Elon Musk, the tech billionaire has shared a lighthearted response to the playful pickup truck jab from him.

Democrats in US House pass sweeping healthcare, tax & climate bill

Democrat lawmakers in the US House has passed a sweeping health care, tax and climate change bill.

21,000 people, including British nationals, brought to UK from Afghanistan

More than 21,000 people, including British nationals and their families, have been safely brought to the UK from Afghanistan, the government has said.

Former US President Donald Trump's ex-CFO indicted on criminal charges

Donald Trump's companies ex-CFO Allen Weisselberg, is still facing a variety of criminal charges related to tax evasion allegations after he failed in a New York court this week.

WHO announces new names for variants of monkeypox virus in circulation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced new names for variants of the monkeypox virus that are currently in circulation

Maharaja Trophy: Patil, Padikkal power Gulbarga Mystics to 9-wicket win

Rohan Patil continued to be in dominant form with the bat and was aided by Devdutt Padikkal, helping the Gulbarga Mystics register a thumping 9-wicket win over Hubli Tigers in Maharaja Trophy.

World Organ Donation day: K'taka CM, Health Min to pledge organ donation

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar on Friday appealed to people to, amid this Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav, pledge to donate their organs which could be the "amrit" of someone's life.