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Karnataka High Court reportedly denied woman's demand for Rs 6.16 lakh per month in alimony, emphasizing the need for realistic financial claims. The single-judge bench, led by Justice Lalitha Kanneganti, addressed the woman's request for a substantial monthly alimony, which included Rs 15,000 for clothes, Rs 60,000 for living expenses and Rs 50,000 in legal fees, among other costs.

Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered Jagdish Singh to post an apology on X for labeling Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair as a «jihadi» in a post from four years ago, reported TOI. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani's single-judge bench directed Singh to issue the apology within a week and keep it on X for at least two months. The directive followed a 2020 petition by Zubair seeking to dismiss a Delhi Police FIR after Singh accused him of cyber sexual harassment related to a retweet of Singh’s granddaughter's blurred photo. Delhi Police had cleared Zubair of wrongdoing in the case, according to the TOI repot. The court stated that Zubair would not pursue further action against Singh once the apology was posted, and Singh must include the specific text: «I regret making the above comment which was not made with any malice or intention to hurt or offend Mohammed Zubair,» referring to Singh's original tweet claiming «Once a jihadi is always jihadi.»

rupee closed stronger on Friday, tracking gains in most Asian currencies, as investors awaited remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, expected to shape market expectations for rate cuts in the world's largest economy. The rupee closed at 83.89 against the U.S. dollar, higher than its close at 83.9525 in the previous session. The currency strengthened marginally week-on-week.

Fed Chair's speech at Jackson Hole Symposium, where investors will look for cues on rate cut trajectory in the near future. US Fed chair Powell will speak at the event later on Friday, addressing central bankers across the world at 10 am Eastern Daylight Time (EST). In India, this comes to about 7:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST).

National Space Day. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and ISRO Chairman S Somanath were also present. President Murmu extended her greetings on the occasion of the first National Space Day and welcomed the decision to celebrate Space Day on the day Chandrayaan landed on the Moon. «It was a glorious moment for all the Indians when ISRO's Chandrayaan landed on the moon. I saw the live telecast of that moment, I was so proud that day like other Indians. To celebrate National Space Day on this occasion is a commendable step. I congratulate all of you on the first National Space Day. ISRO has achieved many feats since its inception».

Veteran PBS journalist Judy Woodruff has apologized for remarks she had made regarding former President Donald Trump and negotiations for peace between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

Asian markets opened lower, as investors prepare for comments from Jerome Powell later Friday. Equities in Australia and South Korea fell alongside Hong Kong share futures, echoing Thursday’s selloff in US stocks where both the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 indexes retreated.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday as dividend of the Repco Bank, a Government of India enterprise functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Shah congratulated the Repco Bank on achieving the remarkable feat of registering a stellar 11-per cent growth rate in the financial year 2023-24.

Stocks wavered as traders weighed the latest economic reports for clues on the outlook for Federal Reserve rates in the run-up to Jerome Powell’s speech Friday.

Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India is not against e-commerce companies but wants them to be fair and honest. In remarks that came a day after he flagged concerns about e-commerce firms, Goyal said online businesses need to ensure a «fair chance» of competing. Goyal on Wednesday voiced concerns about predatory pricing by e-commerce firms and feared about the impact their operations have on small retailers in the country. He also went public with his fears, warning of the «huge social disruption» with the massive growth of the e-commerce sector. «We are very clear that we want to invite FDI (foreign direct investment), we want to invite technology, we want to have the best of the world, and we are not against online at all,» Goyal said at an event here.

WhatsApp message has sparked widespread debate, revealing a groom's extensive list of expectations for his prospective medico bride. The groom, reportedly a PhD and gold medalist, outlined his preferences in a detailed and, to many, controversial manner. His demands include a bride with a BMI under 24 who can manage all household duties without any help, while treating her job as optional. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada highlighted the viral post on X, stating, «This is the exact List Of Requirements that a Groom sent to a prospective bride who is a Medico. Groom is a PhD and Gold Medallist apparently. LOL.» The list begins with, “About Bride — Should be graceful, competent, and smart enough to handle her home and family matters. She should be vibrant and energetic, bringing color, variety, and liveliness through her physical contribution to the family’s lifestyle, including food, clothing, and overall well-being. Ideally, she should be within a 24 BMI.”

Democratic National Convention in Chicago saw a remarkable appearance of Michelle Obama. As a prominent speaker at the event, the former first lady opted to wear an intriguing ensemble from Monse's resort 2025 collection. She complimented her look with coordinating trousers and a sleeveless jacket with a unique crisscross design, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment. Obama added a little elegance with her choice of accessories to finish the entire ensemble. Her dress was enhanced with jewelry from David Yurman, and she wore Jimmy Choo's Scarlett pumps.

Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed concerns over the rapid expansion of e-commerce firms in India, describing it as a «matter of concern» rather than an achievement. Speaking at an event for the launch of a report on the 'Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India', Goyal raised questions about the potential social disruption that might follow this surge. «Are we going to cause huge, social disruption with this massive growth of e-commerce? I don't see it as a matter of pride that half our market may become part of the e-commerce network 10 years from now; it is a matter of concern,” Goyal remarked.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a veiled attack on the BJP at an event celebrating former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary, terming the party as «poison» that needs to be removed completely. The event, marked as ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’, was attended by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray who highlighted Congress as a better ally compared to BJP. Thackeray wore a Congress stole for the first time, signifying a shift in political alliances. Kharge accused the BJP of having a negative impact, stating, “BJP is like a poison.

Supreme Court that it has recovered outstanding taxes from the Congress. The I-T department had issued a demand notice to the Congress for recovery of nearly ₹105 crore as outstanding taxes. The development took place during the resumed hearing of a plea filed by Congress against a Delhi High Court order refusing to interfere with the order of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). However, the HC had permitted Congress to move a fresh application for stay before ITAT. The SC today questioned the rationale behind the high court sending the Congress back to ITAT and not exercising its own (HC) jurisdiction.

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it was time for a «national catharsis» and that «the nation cannot await a rape or murder for real changes on the ground». It also made a fervent appeal to protesting doctors to resume work. A bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud flayed the West Bengal Police for its inaction — registering an FIR «belatedly» and its sheer inability to deal with vandals who allegedly threatened women doctors. «We are unable to comprehend how the state was not prepared to deal with the incident of vandalisation,» the CJI verbally remarked. «The hospital is invaded. Critical facilities were damaged… A very serious offence has taken place,» the CJI said, adding that the first thing the police has to do is to protect the crime scene.

Kapil Sibal and government's second topmost lawyer Tushar Mehta. A similar exchange was witnessed on Tuesday when SC ordered CISF security for doctors at RG Kar hospital. Sibal, appearing for the West Bengal government, remarked that it should be made clear that the onus of doctors' security will then be on CISF and not the state police.

Hamas said it was «keen» on reaching a cease-fire agreement with Israel, denying what it said were US claims it is stalling negotiations to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. The Palestinian militant group Tuesday said remarks by US President Joe Biden and his top diplomat, Antony Blinken, were «misleading and don't reflect the reality of the movement's position.» The comments came a day after Blinken met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said the next step toward a truce is for «Hamas to say yes.» Blinken said Netanyahu had accepted a proposal the US is calling a «bridging agreement» to tide the sides over until they iron out the final details. Hamas said the proposal was different from a Biden-led plan unveiled in May, suggesting they are unhappy with Israel's latest demands. The two sides are meant to start a new round of negotiations in Cairo this week, but no date's been set for that yet. Egypt is mediating, along with the US and Qatar.

Bill Clinton's inclusion in the Democratic National Convention (DNC) program has drawn harsh criticism from CNN commentator S.E. Cupp. Recognized for her candidacies, Cupp called Clinton's endorsement of decency a «bad look» for a party. She demanded that Clinton be excluded from all next conventions and questioned the purpose of having him there, considering that he had attended every DNC since he became president, as per the reports of Yahoo news. Cupp's critique emerged following comments from Kate Bedingfield, former White House communications director, who noted that President Joe Biden would focus on decency during his speech at the convention. Cupp took this opportunity to express her disagreement, stating that Clinton's ongoing presence at these events undermines the Democratic Party’s image. She urged the party to finally remove Clinton from the DNC, suggesting that his continued involvement is problematic and outdated. Also Read: Taylor Swift experienced technical issues during her London concert

auto-rickshaw driver has captured the attention of social media after a photograph of a notice inside his vehicle gained significant traction online. The sign displayed prominently above the windshield, boldly announced, «We accept cryptocurrency.» An X user named Garima shared the picture on the microblogging site and remarked, “Bro is transforming faster than most literate Indians.” The post sparked amusement among many users on X.