‘Misfit for Army’: SC flays Christian soldier’s indiscipline; refused command to enter temple

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a Christian Army soldier for refusing to enter a gurdwara during a regimental activity, deeming his actions “gross indiscipline.” Justices labelled him an “absolute misfit,” emphasizing the paramount importance of discipline in the Army. The soldier’s appeal was rejected, confirming his termination for placing personal beliefs above…

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Former diplomat, father of 3, charged with sexually abusing children during playdates in Washington, DC

Former diplomat Thomas Mahony, an Australian national and ex-World Bank economist, faces charges of sexually abusing three young children in his DC neighborhood. Arrested last month, the accusations stem from incidents reported as early as 2023. All three minors told investigators that they had been at Mahony’s house playing with his children when the abuse…

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Assam health dept sounds alert as dengue cases rise

Assam’s health authorities are on the lookout as dengue cases surge, with around 600 diagnosed this year, especially in Kamrup (Metro). Although the current situation remains stable, experts have noticed that the dengue season is stretching longer, peaking in August and September. Fortunately, the state has not recorded any fatalities related to this outbreak thus…

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India current account deficit narrows to 0.2% of GDP in Q1; services exports drive improvement: RBI

India’s current account deficit saw a significant decrease in the June quarter. The Reserve Bank of India reported the deficit narrowed to $2.4 billion. This improvement was driven by strong services exports. The merchandise trade gap widened during this period. Foreign direct investment witnessed a net inflow. Foreign portfolio investment also experienced a rise compared…

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