Sean Combs case: Who is Arun Subramanian? Indian-origin judge sentenced ‘Diddy’ to 50 months in prison

District Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to 50 months in prison and a $500,000 fine for prostitution-related offenses, citing his history of violence. Subramanian, a 45-year-old Indian-origin judge appointed by President Biden, earned praise for his measured yet firm handling of the high-profile trial, maintaining decorum amidst intense public scrutiny.

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PM Narendra Modi in Andhra Pradesh: Visits Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s shrine in Puttaparthi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid respects at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s shrine in Puttaparthi, marking the spiritual leader’s centenary. He released commemorative stamps and a coin before heading to Coimbatore to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit. There, he will launch the 21st PM-KISAN installment, benefiting millions of farmers and promoting eco-friendly agriculture.

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Rupee near record lows: Will exporters gain competitiveness or lose on rising import costs? All you need to know

The Indian rupee has weakened, reaching near record lows against the US dollar. This depreciation boosts export competitiveness but increases import costs. Exporters are urged to diversify beyond the US due to potential tariffs. Importers face higher bills, especially for oil. Instability in the rupee’s value is a concern for both exporters and importers.

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Naveen Yadav wrests Jubilee Hills for Congress with 24,000-vote win; strengthens CM Revanth Reddy’s standing

Congress candidate V. Naveen Yadav secured the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat with a significant victory of approximately 24,658 votes. He defeated BRS contender Maganti Sunitha Gopinath. The win strengthens Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s leadership and consolidates Congress’s position in Hyderabad. The result signals a setback for BRS and highlights the influence of Muslim voters…

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Amateur astronomers help track asteroid to French impact site

With help from amateur astronomers, scientists tracked how an asteroid travelled from space, broke up in Earth’s atmosphere and sent fiery fragments shooting to the ground, gathering new information about how these space rocks disintegrate. Among those swiftly mobilising were professional and amateur astronomers from France’s FRIPON/Vigie-Ciel network, which launched around a decade ago with…

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