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Mumbai is experiencing a new quiet as police enforce noise guidelines, removing loudspeakers from mosques. Residents are adapting to the absence of the azan, with some turning to apps for prayer times. While some welcome the change, citing noise pollution concerns, others question the selective enforcement and potential political motivations behind the crackdown, especially as…

Engineering colleges in Karnataka, particularly tier-2 and tier-3 institutions, are experiencing a significant decline in placements for the 2024-25 graduating batch. Mass hirings by large firms have decreased, impacting even high-demand fields like computer science. While smaller firms in AI and data science are emerging, concerns rise about skill readiness and inflated placement numbers reported…

Swara Bhasker defended her husband, Fahad Ahmad, against a social media troll who demeaned him. The actress called out the user for using casteist slurs and classist remarks. Swara and Fahad are currently featured in the reality show ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga’, offering a glimpse into their relationship dynamics after their marriage and the birth…

“We have deep strategic, economic, and people-to-people ties. Concerns should be addressed in a mutually respectful way consistent with our democratic values,” the Congressman said, as quoted by the House foreign affairs committee’s account on X, while sharing an article from the think tank Carnegie Endowment.

The Bombay High Court continues its stance on the kabootarkhana issue, maintaining the ban on pigeon feeding in public spaces and allowing BMC to act against violators. The court seeks an expert panel to assess public health concerns arising from pigeon congregations.

Kochi Cyber Police have arrested Sangeeth Louis, a lawyer and filmmaker, for allegedly attempting to extort money from veteran actor Balachandra Menon. The arrest follows accusations of threatening to publicize fabricated allegations against Menon. Sangeeth, previously booked under KAAPA, claims his intentions were misunderstood, but police have uncovered evidence suggesting a coordinated extortion attempt with…

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) has released the admit cards for its Executive Trainee recruitment exam, scheduled for August 11 and 14, 2025, across multiple states. The selection process includes a CBT, Group Discussion, and Interview. The CBT will feature 150 questions over two hours, with no negative marking, assessing both technical knowledge and…

A special POCSO court acquitted a 78-year-old man of sexual abuse and harassment charges, citing his age, physical limitations from surgeries and leg rods, and inconsistencies in the nine-year-old complainant’s testimony. The judge questioned the lack of corroborating witnesses or evidence from other building residents regarding the alleged incidents.

A disturbing trend has emerged at WNBA games involving neon green s*x toys being thrown onto the court, linked to a cryptocurrency group promoting Green Dildo Coin. These incidents have sparked outrage from players and coaches, raising concerns about safety and the league’s image. The WNBA has responded with a zero-tolerance policy to address these…