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The Hindu
08-07-2025
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Top news of the day: Three students killed as train rams into school van in T.N.'s Cuddalore; X contradicts government on Reuters handle blocking, and more
Three children killed, two others injured in Cuddalore train-school van accident At least three school children were killed and two others including the driver sustained serious injuries after a school van carrying four students was rammed by a passenger train at a manned gate at Semmankuppam in Cuddalore district on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) around 7.45 a.m. X says government had ordered blocking of Reuters handle Contradicting a Union government statement, X (formerly Twitter) said in a statement on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had indeed requested the firm to block access to the handles of newswire agency Reuters, in addition to over 2,000 other accounts. U.S. trade deal: India targeting July 8 deadline but can extend to August 1 if deal specifics don't suit The August 1 deadline for U.S. tariffs is for countries that have received letters from U.S. President Donald Trump, and so India is still operating under the July 8 deadline, according to Indian government sources, who added that a mini deal with the US could be announced 'in a day or two'. However, they also said that India will not push ahead if the deal specifics do not suit India. China says U.S. is in 'no position' to point fingers over Tibet issues China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) that the United States was in 'no position' to point fingers at the country on Tibet-related issues, urging Washington to fully recognise the 'sensitivity' of the matter. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks when asked to comment on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on Sunday (July 6, 2025), after a week of celebrations by his followers. Iran says it has not requested U.S. talks since war Iran said on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) it has not made any request for talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said Tehran was seeking negotiations following last month's war with Israel. Madras High Court grants bail to actors Srikanth and Krishna in drug case The Madras High Court on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) granted bail to Tamil film actors T. Srikanth, 45, and Krishna alias K. Krishnakumar, 47, in a case registered against them by the Greater Chennai City Police under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Jio BlackRock to disrupt India's funds sector with low-cost strategy: sources The Kremlin said on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) that it would take time to clarify what weapons the United States is supplying and will supply to Ukraine after President Donald Trump said Washington would have to send more arms to Kyiv. Mr. Trump said on Monday (July 7, 2025) that the United States would send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. 'Anti-constitutional': Farooq Abdullah on revision of electoral rolls in Bihar National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) termed as 'anti-Constitutional' the decision of the Election Commission to undertake special intensive revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. 'More than 1.50 crore Biharis are working outside their State. How will they fill the form (for enrolment)? How will they vote? Where will they get the certificates for their deceased parents?' Mr. Abdullah asked. Delhi High Court orders crackdown on counterfeit Birkenstock sandals The Delhi High Court has ordered an extensive crackdown on the manufacture and sale of counterfeit sandals imitating the global footwear brand Birkenstock's iconic products, directing raids and seizures at multiple locations across the country. The court also passed an interim order restraining several firms from producing or distributing fake 'Birkenstock' sandals, after the German shoe manufacturer alleged a network of manufacturers and sellers based in rural areas around Agra, Uttar Pradesh, were engaged in large-scale production of counterfeit goods. Terrorists' attempt to draw sustenance from society should be foiled, says J&K LG Manoj Sinha Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) that ordinary citizens were taking a stand against Pakistan-backed terrorism through street protests which was a good sign for establishing peace in the Valley. Stressing that the development of the tourism sector is possible only in a peaceful and secure environment, he said the people of Jammu and Kashmir should ensure that terrorists' attempts to draw sustenance from society are foiled. Marathi-Hindi row: Nod was given for rally, but MNS sought specific route, says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) said permission had been granted for a rally in neighbouring Mira Bhayander in which MNS leaders had planned to participate, but the party insisted on a specific route which posed law and order challenges. SFI protesters breach Kerala University headquarters during Statewide agitation Kerala University witnessed unprecedented scenes on Tuesday (July 8) as activists of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) stormed the university headquarters, escalating the ongoing standoff between the Governor and Vice-Chancellor on one side, and the University Syndicate and Registrar on the other. Virat Kohli says tennis players regularly handle pressure comparable to India-Pakistan World Cup games Drawing parallels between on-field pressure situations in two vastly different games, former India captain Virat Kohli says what tennis players endure week after week can only be compared to the less frequent 'intimidation and pressure' that an Indian cricketer faces in World Cup knockouts and clashes against arch foes Pakistan.
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- The Hindu
Madras High Court grants bail to actors Srikanth and Krishna in drug case
The Madras High Court on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) granted bail to Tamil film actors T. Srikanth, 45, and Krishna alias K. Krishnakumar, 47, in a case registered against them by the Greater Chennai City Police under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar granted the bail after taking into consideration that the two actors had been arrested only on the charge of procuring cocaine for personal consumption, and no amount of contraband had been seized by the police from either of them. The judge ordered the release of the actors on the condition that they execute a bond for ₹10,000 along with two sureties to the satisfaction of a special court for NDPS Act cases. They were also directed to appear before the investigating officer (IO) daily for a period of two weeks. Thereafter, they must appear before the IO as and when required and not cause any threat either to the complainant or other witnesses in the case, the judge said. He also directed the petitioners to undertake that they would cooperate with the officials for a test identification parade, if necessary. Further, warning that the bail would be cancelled if the petitioners fail to comply with any of the conditions, the judge said, a fresh First Information Report (FIR) would also be registered against them if they abscond by misusing the liberty granted to them by way of grant of bail. What is the case all about? According to the prosecution, Sub-Inspector Arulmani, attached to the Anti Narcotics Intelligence Unit (AINU), under the Triplicane Assistant Commissioner of Police, had received source-based information on June 17 that a person was in possession of cocaine near the Regional Meteorological Centre bus stop at Nungambakkam in Chennai. Since the location fell within the Nungambakkam police station limits, the Sub-Inspector shared the information with the jurisdictional Inspector (Law and Order) and obtained permission to conduct a raid by the AINU team at the bus stop, where they caught hold of the first suspect, Prado alias G. Pradeep Kumar. The AINU team reportedly informed the suspect of his right to be searched either before a judicial magistrate or top government officials. However, on his insistence that he could be searched by the Sub-Inspector himself, the team attempted to persuade a few passersby to be a witness to the search, but in vain. Hence, the Sub-Inspector conducted the search, with two of the constables in his team as witnesses, and reportedly recovered one gram of cocaine. Immediately, the suspect was arrested. He also reportedly confessed to have obtained the contraband from Nigeria through a Ghana national named M. John. On June 18, the AINU team arrested John at Hosur (Krishnagiri district) bus stand and reportedly recovered 10 grams of cocaine from him. Thereafter, the Sub-Inspector submitted a report before the Nungambakkam police leading to the registration of an FIR against both of them. Further investigation in the case led to the arrest of the two actors on charges of allegedly procuring the contraband for personal consumption. The prosecution claimed that a urine test conducted with respect to Mr. Srikanth on June 23 had shown traces of the contraband.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- The Hindu
Bail plea of actors Srikanth, Krishna in drug case: Madras High Court to pass orders on July 8
The Madras High Court, on Monday (July 7, 2025), reserved its orders on individual bail petitions filed by Tamil film actors T. Srikanth (45) and Krishna alias K. Krishnakumar (47) in a case booked against them by the Greater Chennai City Police under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar heard the arguments advanced by senior counsel R. John Sathyan and advocate L. Infant Dinesh on behalf of the two actors and decided to pronounce orders on Tuesday (July 8). The counsel contended their clients were innocent and had nothing to do with the narcotics case. According to the prosecution, Sub Inspector Arulmani attached to the Anti Narcotics Intelligence Unit (AINU) under the Triplicane Assistant Commissioner of Police, had received a source information on June 17 regarding a person in possession of cocaine near the Regional Meteorological Centre bus stop at Nungambakkam in Chennai. Since the location fell within the Nungambakkam police station limits, the Sub Inspector shared the information with the jurisdictional Inspector (Law and Order) and obtained permission to conduct a raid by the AINU team at the bus stop where they caught hold of the first suspect Prado alias G. Pradeep Kumar. The AINU team reportedly informed the suspect of his right to be searched either before a judicial magistrate or top government officials. However, on his insistence that he could be searched by the Sub Inspector himself, the team attempted to persuade a few passers by to be a witness to the search but in vain. Hence, the Sub Inspector conducted the search with two of the constables in his team as the witnesses and reportedly recovered one gram of cocaine. Immediately, the suspect was arrested. He also reportedly confessed to be have obtained the contraband from Nigeria through a Ghana national named M. John. On June 18, the AINU team arrested John at Hosur (Krishnagiri district) bus stand and reportedly recovered 10 grams of cocaine from him. Thereafter, the Sub Inspector lodged a complaint with the Nungambakkam police leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against both of them. Further investigation in the case led to the arrest of the two actors before the court on charges of allegedly procuring the contraband for personal consumption. The prosecution claimed a urine test conducted with respect to Mr. Srikanth on June 23 had shown traces of the contraband. However, the actor in his bail petition, said, the urine test was conducted four hours after his arrest and in the meantime, the police had given him food, water, coffee and snacks. After consuming them, the actor said he started vomiting non-stop and fainted leading to his treatment at a government hospital. Actors' contention 'The police took the petitioner to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai and treated him briefly by administering some medicines. Hence, there is a real apprehension that any substance could have been administered to him to falsely implicate him in the case,' his petition read. He also alleged the police had roped him in the case only to sensationalise the entire issue though no contraband was seized from him. On his part, actor Krishna too contended no contraband was seized from him and he had been implicated in the case only on the basis of the alleged confession by the two suspects arrested initially.
