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Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed Speaker Om Birla for moving a resolution in Lok Sabha condemning the imposition of Emergency in 1975 by former prime minister Indira Gandhi and said it has exposed the «anti-democratic» thinking of the Congress which harmed the major pillars of democracy like «judiciary, bureaucracy and media». Shah also said that Lok Sabha remembered the Emergency, which was an «Era of Injustice» and expressed its sympathy to the poor, Dalits and backward people, who had to suffer the exploitation and atrocities of the then Indira Gandhi government, when the rights of the citizens of the country were destroyed and their freedom was snatched away. The home minister said many sensitive amendments made in the Constitution during the dark period of Emergency expose the dictatorial mentality of the Congress which centralised all powers in one person. «It (resolution) has exposed the anti-democratic thinking of the Congress which has harmed the major pillars like judiciary, bureaucracy and media, has condemned the cruelty of Congress in imprisoning lakhs of opposition leaders for more than one and a half year without any reason,» Shah wrote in a post on X in Hindi with hashtag #EmergencyHorrors.

Creatio, a low-code software platform for customer relationship management that competes with tech giant Salesforce, has secured $200 million in a new funding round that boosts its valuation to $1.2 billion, the company said on Wednesday. The funding, led by Sapphire Ventures, came after Creatio's revenue increased at 50% annually for a few years.

prime minister Narendra Modi said that the event ‘highlighted how the democracy was strangled’ and ‘exemplified what a dictatorship looks like.’Taking to X (previously Twitter), the PM said, “I am glad that the Honourable Speaker strongly condemned the Emergency, highlighted the excesses committed during that time and also mentioned the manner in which democracy was strangled. It was also a wonderful gesture to stand in silence in honour of all those who suffered during those days."“The Emergency was imposed 50 years ago but it is important for today's youth to know about it because it remains a fitting example of what happens when the Constitution is trampled over, public opinion is stifled and institutions are destroyed.

In yet another case of labour trafficking, an Indian-American couple has been sent to prison by a US court for forcing their relative to work at their gas station and convenience store for over three years, after bringing him to the United States under the pretense of helping him enroll in school.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets in a deal with Justice Department prosecutors that secures his liberty and concludes a drawn-out legal saga that raised divisive questions about press freedom and national security. The plea was entered Wednesday morning in federal court in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, an American commonwealth in the Pacific that is relatively close to Assange's native Australia and that accommodated his desire to avoid setting foot inside the continental United States.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is finally a free man. He walked out on bail from a UK jail after reaching a plea deal that will have him plead guilty in a US court on a single charge of conspiring to obtain and disclose national security secrets, in lieu of relief on other counts. He won’t have to face further jail time in the US, as he has already served longer than what the punishment entails.

Vibe Music has unveiled its new logo, Founded by Ketan Parekh and Virral Motanni, Vibe Music aims to bring a fresh perspective to the music industry. According to a statement, Vibe Music's goal is to be a source of innovation, offering a lively platform for both new and established artists. With a focus on variety, creativity, and quality, Vibe Music promises a unique musical experience. Apart from the logo launch, Vibe Music also released its new song, «Navkar Mantra.» Parekh, sharing his insights and love for music, said in a statement, «We see Vibe Music as a gathering place for talent, creativity, and new ideas. Our aim is to empower artists and connect them with fans all over the world. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Personally, I have always loved music and felt deeply connected to it. It's a passion that has driven me to support and promote the incredible talent we have in India. We believe that by fostering a supportive and innovative environment, we can help shape the future of music in India and beyond.»

United Nations on Monday published principles for fighting online disinformation, including an overhaul of the advertising model of social media networks. «At a time when billions of people are exposed to false narratives, distortions and lies, these principles lay out a clear path forward, firmly rooted in human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and opinion,» Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.

NBDA) has urged the Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government to ensure that all broadcasters are allowed to operate without interference in the wake of the blackout of four news channels, Sakshi TV, TV9, NTV, and 10TV, by the cable TV operators. The Cable TV Operators Association of Andhra Pradesh affiliated members have blocked the carriage of signals from Sakshi TV, a member of the NBDA, and three other news broadcasters, namely, TV9, NTV, and 10TV for allegedly criticising Naidu's Telugu Desam party (TDP). «NBDA seeks the intervention of the Government of Andhra Pradesh to urge the cable operators to review their stand and avoid a situation of confrontation that is neither in the interest of the stakeholders nor in the public interest.»

“The Almanack of Naval Ravikant" underscores the importance of setting a clear goal, particularly in the realm of business. Naval Ravikant’s approach to achieving wealth and financial success is distinctive because he emphasizes personal growth as a crucial factor for professional achievement. Having a defined financial goal is crucial as it guides decisions on earning money, identifies necessary skills to acquire, and specifies domains or knowledge to pursue.

Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC, says many people depend upon their next generation and become a burden on them. It is important that we create financial security for every Indian through capital market participation whereby they can generate real return. How can you make a country rich when 93% of savings went into either below inflation or inflation return products? Only 7% went into above inflation return products. We have to ensure that the 7% keeps on increasing and Indians become wealthy.

Yog consists of profound and subtle teachings; it is described as the supreme secret revealed by God. Yog is «evenness of mind» and «skill in action», chapter two of the Bhagwad Gita enunciates. «Established in yog, perform action,» Krishn exhorts Arjun. Later, in chapter eight, Arjun is asked to always be steadfast in yog. These examples from the Gita make it clear that yog is more about our state of mind and way of life than mere physical postures. Its goal is bigger than attaining perfect physical health and fitness. The practice of yog, in all its aspects, including action without attachment to the result, devotion to God, acquisition of knowledge and control over the self leads to freedom from the bondage of vices and liberation from sorrow.

As summer heats up, vitriolic debates in the US are peaking. I’m talking about the rift between men who wear shorts to office and those who consider these a workwear abomination. On the West Coast, especially in the tech sector, wearing shorts to work is perhaps unremarkable.

Elon Musk has clarified his previous comments at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, addressing concerns about his remarks aimed at advertisers leaving his X social media platform. Musk explained that his comment was meant as a general point on free speech rather than a direct attack on advertisers.

Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, has been extradited from the Czech Republic to the United States in connection with an alleged foiled plot to murder Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. This extradition has brought renewed attention to the case against Gupta, who allegedly hired a hitman at the behest of an Indian government official. The US Department of Justice claims Pannun was targeted for exercising his freedom of speech in America. Gupta has pleaded not guilty. Gupta's extradition was approved by Czech authorities on June 3 but was made public just before the visit of US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to India. Sullivan’s visit, primarily aimed at reviewing the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, was overshadowed by the developments in the Gupta case. Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek announced the extradition the same day Sullivan landed in India. Subsequently, a group of Democrat senators wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding a stronger response to the alleged Indian involvement in the plot. According to the US Department of Justice, Pannun is a dual US-Canadian national and political activist. They assert that «Pannun is an American national and political activist who was targeted for exercising a 'quintessential American right: his freedom of speech.'»

Boeing Starliner's return to Earth from the International Space Station with its first crew of astronauts has been postponed, NASA said on Friday. NASA did not provide a new date, raising questions about when the mission's two astronauts will return as more testing and technical issues have created more delays.

India has rejected a comment by the UN's top human rights official on foreign influence laws, saying principles of «transparency and accountability cannot be applied selectively.» India's Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva Ambassador Arindam Bagchi, said he «humbly disagrees» with the brief reference to India made by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk in his Global Update 56th session of the Human Rights Council this week. Turk had said in his global update that a «worrying trend in terms of civic space is the consideration or adoption of so-called „transparency“ or „foreign influence“ laws in over 50 countries, including in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, India, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Slovakia and Turkiye. These laws risk having serious chilling effects on the work of civil society, freedom of expression and of association.»

India reiterated its stance on the Dalai Lama's position, emphasising his «revered» status and the respect accorded to him by the Indian people. «I would like to reiterate India's position on His Holiness Dalai Lama. He is a revered religious leader and is deeply respected by the people of India. His Holiness is accorded due courtesies and freedom to conduct his religious and spiritual activities,» stated Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Jaiswal's comments came, during a weekly briefing, in response to queries regarding India's stance on the succession of the Dalai Lama, highlighting the spiritual leader's significant role in India's cultural fabric.

Former Vice President Mike Pence’s foundation is launching a $10 million campaign to preserve the Trump-era tax cuts

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