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Karnataka Sugar Workers Demand Implementation of Wage Board Order

At a state-level sugar workers’ convention in Belagavi, Karnataka United Sugar Workers’ Federation passed four resolutions including implementing the Seventh Tripartite Wage Board order across all Karnataka sugar factories. Workers demanded vacating stay orders against the wage board, reopening closed factories, regularising contract and daily-wage workers, and statutory benefits like PF, ESI, and overtime. They opposed four central labour codes and restrictions on strikes and unions.

Deccan Herald·3h ago·Belagavi

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Politics

Ashok Singhal's Role in Ram Janmabhoomi Movement Remembered

Ashok Singhal played a pivotal role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Notable moments include his address at the VHP's Boat Club rally in New Delhi in April 1991 and the image of him injured after a police lathi charge in Ayodhya in October 1990. PM Modi credits leaders like Singhal for the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya today.

Economic Times·1h ago·Ayodhya

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World

Lufthansa Flight Diverted to Lyon After Powerbank Fire

A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Lisbon was diverted to Lyon after a passenger's powerbank battery caught fire mid-flight. The crew secured the battery in a protective bag, and no injuries occurred. The Airbus A321-200 carrying 198 passengers landed safely. Passengers stayed overnight in Lyon and continued their journey the next day. Lufthansa prohibits charging external batteries on flights for safety.

NDTV World·1h ago·Lyon

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Sports

Travis Hunter: NFL Star's Age, Family, College Stats, and Career

Travis Hunter, born May 18, 2003, is a 23-year-old NFL wide receiver and cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Selected No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft after a standout college career at Colorado, Hunter is known for excelling on both offense and defense. He married Leanna Lenee in May 2025, and they have a son born in August 2025.

HT Sports·59m ago

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Business

San Francisco $45M Mansion Formerly Owned by Larry Ellison Sold

Chuck Esserman, a private equity mogul, purchased a San Francisco mansion for $45 million, marking the city's most expensive home sale in 2025. The estate was previously owned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, who bought it 37 years ago for $3.9 million. The mansion features extensive renovations and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, highlighting its historic value.

TOI World·1h ago·San Francisco

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Business

Ajay Seth Highlights Rising Insurance Mis-selling Concerns

Ajay Seth emphasized that cost efficiencies in insurance should benefit customers through better returns on life insurance savings products and improved claim ratios in general insurance. He stated that these efficiencies should lead to lower premiums, moderated premium increases, or enhanced returns on savings products, addressing the issue of rising insurance mis-selling.

Economic Times·49m ago

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