Lok Sabha Passes Tax Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Protests in Monsoon Session

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Supreme Court Dismisses Final Appeal, Closing Bofors Case for Good

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the last remaining appeal in the decades-long Bofors corruption case, bringing the legal battle to a definitive close. The ruling came after the bench noted that the Delhi High Court had previously halted proceedings in the matter. The Central Bureau of Investigation's own appeal in the case had also been dismissed earlier. The Bofors scandal, which first erupted in the late 1980s, involved alleged kickbacks in a howitzer gun deal between India and Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors. With this final dismissal, all legal avenues in the prolonged case have now been exhausted.

Kevin O'Leary warns energy costs, not Wall Street gains, will shape 2026 US vote

Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary has cautioned that strong stock market performance may not translate into electoral success in the 2026 US elections. He points to a widening disconnect between macroeconomic growth and the everyday affordability pressures faced by households. O'Leary specifically identifies rising energy prices as a key factor likely to influence public sentiment and voting behaviour. He also foresees deeper economic cooperation between the US, Canada, and Mexico, driven by collective concerns over China's growing technological influence. According to O'Leary, each of the three nations offers unique strengths that could make such a trilateral partnership strategically significant.

Unusual Names in Chhattisgarh Job Exam Merit List Trigger Controversy

A job examination result published in Chhattisgarh has sparked a controversy after unusual candidate names appeared on the official merit list. Names such as 'Spacerani', 'News', 'He Ram', 'Bhakt Prahlad', 'Manbas', and 'Tufail' were spotted by users on the published rankings. Screenshots of the merit list quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and criticism. The bizarre entries have raised questions about the integrity and verification process of the examination system.