Apple is getting ready for its September iPhone launch event. The company is planning a special retail employee lottery to coincide with the new device release. This initiative involves a selection process starting in late August leading up to the launch. The lottery aims to reward dedicated staff who have worked on the Apple ecosystem. More details on the specifics of the employee draw are expected soon. π
india Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah stated that Ahinda organisations need to grow beyond state and district levels into villages. He addressed a conference held by the Bidar district unit of Shoshita Samudayagala Okkuta on Tuesday. The minister emphasized that political consciousness is key for the social empowerment of marginalized communities. He highlighted the need for unity against injustice, referencing reformers like Buddha and B.R. Ambedkar. Siddaramaiah stressed protecting the Constitution and implementing the caste survey report for equal rights. β
The Kerala High Court granted the State government a week to reply to a petition by C. Jaseela, widow of journalist K.M. Basheer. The petition challenges the Sessions Judge's order to change the trial court in Thiruvananthapuram. Basheer passed away after being hit by a car allegedly driven by IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman on August 3, 2019. Ms. Jaseela is concerned the new prosecutor won't properly handle the case involving nearly 100 witnesses. The court will now review the grounds for the court transfer based on her concerns.
india The Kerala High Court has ordered the CBI to finalize the investigation into Jesna Maria James' disappearance within six months. This case involves Jesna, who went missing from her residence in Kottayam on March 22, 2018. The court noted that eight years have passed since she was last seen and the probe shouldn't drag on indefinitely. The court rejected a plea by T.U. Arun, stating the CBI must conduct a lawful investigation. It also highlighted that the CBI had previously filed a closure report before the jurisdictional court. π§
world The remains of 112 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were recovered from the rubble in Gaza City. This tragedy involved members of the Abu Sharia and Al-Husayneh families in the Sabra neighbourhood. The Israeli strike occurred on November 23, 2023, and the remains were recovered after 17 days of digging. Officials noted that 44 of the recovered were children, amidst concerns about equipment shortages. The community held a mass funeral on Tuesday to finally bury these victims. ποΈ
india While Ajay Singh joined the State Cabinet from Kalaburagi, five North Karnataka districts remain unrepresented. These districts are Gadag, Vijayanagara, Uttara Kannada, Yadgir, and Raichur. This happened as senior leaders from these areas were left out of the expansion. Previously, these districts had representation under former CM Siddaramaiah's Cabinet. Supporters in Gadag and Raichur staged protests over the cabinet denials. π
business The DHS is proposing new rules that could introduce an educational requirement for the US citizenship test. This change is being considered by the Donald Trump administration for permanent residents applying to become citizens. Currently, there is no minimum educational requirement for naturalization, and the proposal aims to enhance test integrity. These modifications are meant to promote assimilation and attachment to American founding principles. The details are still pending publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. π§
business Over 7.16 lakh hectares, which is 95% of the total farmland, is currently under cultivation in Belagavi district. Zilla Panchayat CEO Rahul Shindhe chaired the district-level monitoring committee meeting on Tuesday. For the current monsoon season, 37,267 quintals of sowing seeds have been distributed out of a demand of 37,543 quintals. Shindhe directed officials to implement schemes like ATMA and Karnataka Raitha Samriddhi Yojana properly. The district received 341 mm of rain, which is a 4% deficit from the normal 354 mm. πΎ
business Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, amidst protests over examination irregularities. This fallout has sparked major scrutiny on NTA Chairman Pradeep Kumar Joshi in New Delhi. Despite the resignation, Joshi remains in his post, leading to political questions about his appointments. Opposition leaders allege political ties to RSS and BJP influence on his career progression. Questions remain about the vetting process for leaders of India's premier testing bodies. π§
Thirteen passengers were injured when a private bus overturned near Telaprolu village in Krishna district early Tuesday morning. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on NH-16 as the overspeeding bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam hit the divider. Out of 25 total passengers, 13 sustained injuries and were treated at Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation. A case has been registered against the bus driver, and police noted NHAI's delayed response hindered the road clearing until 7:30 a.m. The authorities confirmed they would bring the response delay to higher officials. π
india BJP leader Khushbu Sundar expressed strong outrage regarding political remarks made about actor Trisha. She made these comments during an exclusive conversation with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai. Sundar stressed that women, especially in cinema, are not public properties to be misused or abused. She pointed out that political targeting of women is a pervasive issue across different parties. Leaders must be held accountable for such misconduct and face immediate consequences.
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