Josh Dean, a whistleblower in a lawsuit against Boeing, passed away suddenly after battling a severe infection. His death, coming shortly after the suspicious demise of another Boeing whistleblower, has raised concerns and conspiracy theories about the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Canadian police have arrested members of an alleged hit squad believed to have been tasked by the Indian government with killing Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey. The arrests follow a lengthy investigation into the June 2018 murder of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen. According to sources close to the investigation, the alleged hit squad members have been under tight surveillance for several months. Police are expected to announce the arrests and share details of their investigation later Friday. India has denied any involvement in Nijjar’s murder and has accused Canada of providing a safe haven for separatists and extremists.
The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), a new criminal code, for reproducing Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) verbatim. The court called on the government and Parliament to make necessary changes before it comes into effect, highlighting the need to consider pragmatic realities and avoid vague and sweeping allegations that could lead to the breakdown of marriages.
Approximately 2,000 former military personnel have withdrawn from the Invictus Games, established in 2014 to support wounded and ill service members and veterans. Concerns raised by participants include a departure from the event’s original purpose, an increasing focus on the royal family, and Prince Harry’s involvement. Despite calls for his resignation, public relations expert Ryan McCormick suggests that Harry is unlikely to abandon the Games. The event will hold its 10th anniversary in the UK, with Canada hosting the 2025 edition. Cities vying to host the 2027 Games are Washington DC and Birmingham, with a decision expected soon.
Allegations of racial discrimination against Chinese nationals working in Africa have resurfaced after a disturbing video surfaced on social media. The video, posted by journalist Dom Lucre, shows a Chinese man whipping African workers with a stick. This incident has sparked outrage and reignited discussions about racism and slavery in Africa.
Iran has released all crew members of the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries, including 17 Indian nationals and an Estonian cadet, Ann Tessa Joseph. The release followed a phone conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna. The vessel was seized by Iran’s military on April 13 for allegedly turning off its radar in Iranian territorial waters and endangering navigation security. Abdollahian stated that the ship is detained under judicial rules, but the crew members were released on humanitarian grounds. If the ship’s captain accompanies them, the crew, including the Estonians, can return to their home countries.
Instagram is set to implement algorithmic changes that will prioritize original content and penalize the reposting of others’ work. This move comes in response to criticism from creators who have seen their original work overshadowed by reposted content. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that the platform will replace reposted content in recommendations with the original and add a label linking back to the source. Additionally, aggregators that repeatedly share unoriginal content will be removed from users’ feeds.
The Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga has opened the registration window for the Bihar B.Ed Common Entrance Test 2024 (Bihar B.Ed CET) application process. Eligible candidates can apply online at the official website biharcetbed.Inmu.In by May 26, 2024. Late applications will be accepted until June 2, 2024, with an additional late fee. For admission to the two-year B.Ed. programme (CET-B.Ed.), candidates must have at least 50% marks in their Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) and/or Master’s Degree in Sciences/Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Commerce. Those with a Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology with specialisation in Science and Mathematics with 55% marks are also eligible. Candidates seeking admission to the Shiksha Shastri programme should have at least 50% marks in their Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3) with Sanskrit (as the main subject) and Master’s Degree in Sanskrit/Archarya in traditional Sanskrit Shastra with 50% marks.
The Indian government has issued an updated travel advisory for its citizens traveling to Iran and Israel, advising them to remain vigilant and maintain contact with the Indian embassy in those countries. The advisory comes as tensions remain high in the Middle East following an Israeli air strike on an Iranian embassy complex in Damascus and subsequent retaliatory actions by Iran. The advisory replaces a previous one issued on April 12 that urged Indian citizens to avoid visiting Iran and Israel.
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader, submitted his nomination papers from Raebareli, a traditional party stronghold, on Friday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held election rallies in Jharkhand. Several leading corporations, including Titan and Tata Tech, announced their financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024. Protests in support of Palestine have spread to Australia, Canada, and Mexico, with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza intensifying.
