NIA Court Sentences 10 Maoists to Death for 2013 Jhiram Ghati Ambush

Sydney Sweeney's Politics Debate: How a Birthday Party Sparked a Culture War

Actress Sydney Sweeney became a subject of political controversy in 2022 after photos from her mother's 60th birthday party circulated online. Some guests at the gathering were seen wearing a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and red caps reading 'Make Sixty Great Again.' Critics drew associations between Sweeney and conservative politics based on the imagery, despite no direct political statement from the actress herself. The incident highlighted how celebrities' personal lives are increasingly scrutinized through a political lens in the United States. Sweeney's case has since been cited as an example of broader cultural divisions playing out in public discourse around Hollywood figures.

Supreme Court pulls up Manipur over 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps

NHAI bans contractor for 3 years over Awadh Expressway defects, imposes daily penalty

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a three-year ban on the contractor responsible for the Awadh Expressway following the discovery of serious structural defects. The expressway, also known as the Awadh Expressway, developed premature problems including slippages within weeks of its inauguration. As part of punitive measures, NHAI has suspended tolling operations on the expressway. A daily penalty of Rs 42 lakh has also been imposed, signaling a strict accountability response from the authority.

Lahore HC dismisses Rizwan's plea; PCB awaits forensic report on cricketers

The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan challenging notices issued by the NCCIA. The agency is currently examining mobile phones seized from Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq as part of its investigation. The NCCIA is expected to submit its forensic findings to the Pakistan Cricket Board next week. The PCB has said it will wait for the report before deciding on any disciplinary action against the two players.