Supreme Court acquits man facing gallows; criticises prosecution, courts

The Supreme Court acquitted a man after 11 years of imprisonment, overturning his death sentence for the alleged murder of six family members in Phagwara, 2014. The court cited a lack of credible evidence, criticizing the trial court and High Court for relying on unreliable eyewitness accounts riddled with inconsistencies.

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The UIDAI is enhancing offline Aadhaar-based KYC to boost security and user-friendliness across financial services. This initiative aims to allow KYC completion without sharing Aadhaar numbers or personal details, promoting privacy. By promoting QR codes and PDFs, UIDAI simplifies the verification process and encourages compliant adoption among startups and financial providers.

UIDAI plans simplifying offline Aadhaar for citizen KYC; safer, user-friendly process

The UIDAI is enhancing offline Aadhaar-based KYC to boost security and user-friendliness across financial services. This initiative aims to allow KYC completion without sharing Aadhaar numbers or personal details, promoting privacy. By promoting QR codes and PDFs, UIDAI simplifies the verification process and encourages compliant adoption among startups and financial providers.

Range Rover introduces the Velar Autobiography in India, priced at Rs 89.90 lakh. This flagship trim offers enhanced features and refinement, available in both petrol and diesel. It boasts copper accents, 20-inch alloy wheels, and Pixel LED headlamps. The interior includes Windsor leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a Meridian sound system.

Range Rover Velar launched in India at Rs 89.90 lakh: Details

Range Rover introduces the Velar Autobiography in India, priced at Rs 89.90 lakh. This flagship trim offers enhanced features and refinement, available in both petrol and diesel. It boasts copper accents, 20-inch alloy wheels, and Pixel LED headlamps. The interior includes Windsor leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a Meridian sound system.

‘They work, pay taxes’: UK to lower voting age to 16; deputy PM says young people deserve a say

Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, faced a death sentence in Yemen. The execution, initially set for July 16, 2025, has been postponed. The Indian government is providing assistance to her family. They are exploring a blood money settlement under Yemeni law. Officials are in contact with local authorities and friendly governments.

Nimisha Priya death row: Consular access provided; MEA says in touch with friendly nations

Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, faced a death sentence in Yemen. The execution, initially set for July 16, 2025, has been postponed. The Indian government is providing assistance to her family. They are exploring a blood money settlement under Yemeni law. Officials are in contact with local authorities and friendly governments.

ED attaches assets linked to Robert Vadra: Chargesheet filed in Haryana land deal

Nimisha Priya case: Offering all possible assistance, says govt; MEA in touch with local authorities

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In Palnadu district, Neelaboyina Pedda Srinu died after being set ablaze. His wife, Mangamma, is critically injured. The incident occurred near Ainavolu village in Vinukonda. Unidentified persons poured petrol on them while they slept. Police suspect a family dispute over land. Neelagiri Venkateswarlu alias Kotayya is the prime suspect. He is currently absconding.

Andhra couple set on fire over toilet dispute; man succumbs, wife critical

In Palnadu district, Neelaboyina Pedda Srinu died after being set ablaze. His wife, Mangamma, is critically injured. The incident occurred near Ainavolu village in Vinukonda. Unidentified persons poured petrol on them while they slept. Police suspect a family dispute over land. Neelagiri Venkateswarlu alias Kotayya is the prime suspect. He is currently absconding.

Global semiconductor giant Intel is implementing a significant restructuring plan, resulting in over 5,000 layoffs across US locations including California, Oregon, Arizona and Texas. The job cuts, impacting engineers, senior leaders, and back-office staff, aim to streamline operations and address financial losses. This follows 15,000 job cuts earlier in 2024, bringing the total to over 20,000.

Intel layoffs: Company job cuts cross 5,000 in July; numbers rise 4x in…

Global semiconductor giant Intel is implementing a significant restructuring plan, resulting in over 5,000 layoffs across US locations including California, Oregon, Arizona and Texas. The job cuts, impacting engineers, senior leaders, and back-office staff, aim to streamline operations and address financial losses. This follows 15,000 job cuts earlier in 2024, bringing the total to over 20,000.

Tablighi Jamaat case: HC quashes charges against nationals for sheltering foreigners

Starved, weighed just 24 kg: Indian-origin jailed in Singapore for 10 years of fatal abuse of maid

The U.S. Embassy in India issued a warning to visa holders, stating that committing crimes like assault, theft, or burglary in the United States could lead to visa revocation and ineligibility for future visas. This advisory follows the arrest of an Indian tourist, Alvani, who was caught shoplifting approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Target store.

Tourist shoplifting at Target goes viral: US Embassy responds; says it could lead to visa…

The U.S. Embassy in India issued a warning to visa holders, stating that committing crimes like assault, theft, or burglary in the United States could lead to visa revocation and ineligibility for future visas. This advisory follows the arrest of an Indian tourist, Alvani, who was caught shoplifting approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Target store.

The Karnataka government has held Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) responsible for a tragic stampede that resulted in 11 fatalities outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Officials stated that RCB, along with DNA Networks and KSCA, organized victory celebrations without obtaining the necessary police permission.

Bengaluru: Which RCB posts have Karnataka govt cited in court against the franchise; stampede killed 11

The Karnataka government has held Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) responsible for a tragic stampede that resulted in 11 fatalities outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Officials stated that RCB, along with DNA Networks and KSCA, organized victory celebrations without obtaining the necessary police permission.

Bihar police attribute the recent crime surge to pre-monsoon patterns and election-related political attention, citing a traditional rise in murders before the rains. Additional Director General of Police, Kundan Krishnan, announced a new cell to monitor former shooters amidst opposition criticism of the Nitish Kumar government following several high-profile shootings, including a BJP leader and a businessman, intensifying political scrutiny.

Bihar’s crime surge: Top cop blames farmers, election heat

Bihar police attribute the recent crime surge to pre-monsoon patterns and election-related political attention, citing a traditional rise in murders before the rains. Additional Director General of Police, Kundan Krishnan, announced a new cell to monitor former shooters amidst opposition criticism of the Nitish Kumar government following several high-profile shootings, including a BJP leader and a businessman, intensifying political scrutiny.