Watch: Dancer slapped, dragged and hit with stick at Haryana wedding
A dancer was assaulted at a pre-wedding event in Nuh, Haryana, after objecting to inappropriate behavior from a groom’s relative. The performer, Payal Choudhary, was attacked on stage when she pushed away a man’s hand holding currency notes. The assault escalated, with multiple individuals joining in, and other dancers and an intervener were also beaten.
Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Noora wins immunity for three weeks along with special nomination privileges
Noora emerged victorious in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7’s intense Kireedayudham task, securing immunity from nominations for three weeks and the power to nominate a contestant for eviction. After a physical competition, Noora’s team triumphed, with Noora winning a head-to-head final. She strategically claimed the immunity and nomination power for herself, generously gifting the family…
Criminal law can’t become means to settle scores: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has cautioned against misusing criminal law to settle personal vendettas, criticizing the increasing trend of filing FIRs in civil disputes. The court emphasized the duty of High Courts to intervene and prevent the abuse of legal processes, particularly when criminal proceedings are used to exert pressure in civil matters.
SUNY Orange to lead US community colleges in AI healthcare training with $250K state backing
SUNY Orange has received $250,000 in state funding to establish New York’s first AI and Healthcare Workforce Center, aiming to train frontline and mid-level healthcare workers in AI integration. Backed by Senator James Skoufis, the initiative will position SUNY Orange as a leader among US community colleges in AI healthcare education. As reported by the…
Saudi Arabia raises Saudization goals again, targets now as high as 80% in some sectors
Starting July 27, 2025, Saudi Arabia increases Saudization rates in pharmacy, dentistry, and technical engineering to align with Vision 2030. New quotas require private-sector establishments to meet specific Saudization percentages and salary thresholds. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development supports the reform with incentives and guidance to boost national workforce participation.
10-hour workdays allowed in Telangana for commercial establishments: Overtime pay for anything beyond 48 hours/week; work hours in factories likely to increase too
The Telangana government has approved increasing working hours for commercial establishments to 10 hours daily, while maintaining the 48-hour weekly limit. Employees working beyond this limit are entitled to overtime wages. The new rule, effective upon gazette publication on July 8, aims to promote ease of doing business, with potential extensions considered for factories.
Asia Cup final: Indian women’s hockey team sets up Sunday’s summit clash against China
The Indian women’s hockey team has advanced to the Asia Cup final, set to clash with China, despite a 1-1 draw against Japan. India’s qualification was secured after China’s victory over Korea. Dung Dung scored early for India, but Japan equalized late in the game.