Evening news wrap: SC seeks ex-CJI Chandrachud's removal from official residence; UK team in Kerala to repair stranded F-35B jet, and more
Supreme Court
has written to the Centre seeking the removal of former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud from his official residence in New Delhi, saying his occupation of the bungalow goes "beyond the permitted period".
UK technicians arrived in India to repair the British F-35 fighter jet, which is currently parked at Kannur airport amid high security. The jet made an emergency landing in Kerala on June 14.
Elon Musk
has launched a new political outfit called the 'America Party' to challenge the traditional Republican-Democrat structure. Musk cited Greek military history to explain his approach to breaking the 'Uniparty' system.
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Supreme Court seeks ex-CJI Chandrachud's removal from official residence
The Supreme Court has written to the Union housing ministry requesting the removal of ex-CJI DY Chandrachud from his bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi.
The court said his stay exceeds the legally allowed occupancy period.
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British F-35 fighter jet stranded in Kerala since mid-June, repairs underway
A UK-origin F-35B Lightning fighter jet has been stuck at Kannur International Airport since June 14 due to a technical snag. A team of engineers from the UK reached Kerala recently to conduct repairs. The aircraft is under round-the-clock CISF surveillance.
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Pune rape case: Police say woman fabricated story and evidence
Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said the woman who filed a rape complaint against an alleged stranger actually knew the man.
She edited the selfie presented as evidence and typed the threatening message herself, police claim, citing forensic analysis.
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Elon Musk launches 'America Party', targets US 'Uniparty' politics
Elon Musk has unveiled the 'America Party' as an alternative to what he calls the 'Uniparty'—a term he uses for Democrats and Republicans. Quoting Greek general Epaminondas, Musk said his strategy will avoid direct confrontation and aim for systemic disruption.
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Dalai Lama's reincarnation not his call, says China; India stays neutral
Marking the Dalai Lama's 89th birthday, Chinese authorities claimed again that Beijing alone will decide on his reincarnation. India has avoided commenting, with officials maintaining a position of neutrality on the sensitive religious and geopolitical matter.
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