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Meta assured the government of enhanced oversight for Prime Minister Modi's posts. This assurance followed the brief removal of his video addressing the NEET paper leak issue. The company admitted the video's temporary removal was due to an unintended error. Prime Minister Modi had discussed stricter measures against paper leaks in the video. Meta officials will meet government representatives soon to discuss this incident further.

A former EMT from Oregon has filed a lawsuit against her employer for $800,000, alleging wrongful termination after she disabled covert recording cameras present in ambulances. The company reportedly set up these cameras without informing patients or obtaining their consent. This case raises significant issues regarding patient privacy and the increasing trend of surveillance, particularly given the strict recording regulations in Oregon.

Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of denying him Lok Sabha speech rights. He refused to apologize for blaming Amit Shah for police brutality. Gandhi demanded the Home Minister's dismissal and an independent probe. He alleged police used pellet guns and nail-fitted lathis on students. Gandhi promised justice and accountability for the injured students.

United States President Donald Trump warned Iran of a forceful military response. American bases in Jordan faced missile attacks which the US intercepted. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attempted surprise strike. US and Saudi forces also conducted overnight strikes against Iran-backed militias. Global markets reacted to the latest escalation in the Middle East.

A trainee IPS officer was arrested for allegedly harassing a woman co-trainee. The accused faces charges of stalking and sexual harassment at the police academy. He reportedly sent abusive messages and made derogatory remarks to the complainant. The woman also alleged physical assault and blackmail attempts by the officer. Police registered a case under relevant sections of the law.

An 11-year-old Florida student has reached the finals of a national science competition. Her innovative soilshade balls help farmers conserve water during dry weather conditions. This eco-friendly invention slows evaporation and keeps soil moist for extended periods. She will compete for a $25,000 prize and mentorship from 3M scientists. The competition celebrates young innovators using STEM to solve real-world problems.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discussed two major life events. His 1998 Citigroup dismissal reshaped his career path significantly. His youngest daughter asked if the family would now have to “sleep on the streets”. A near-fatal heart emergency in 2020 brought him peace. Dimon invested heavily in Bank One after leaving Citigroup. This bold move led to his leadership at JPMorgan Chase.

A Texas teenager is recovering after a rare barracuda attack during a family vacation. Claire Macdonel experienced the frightening incident in shallow waters while wearing a shiny bracelet. She is now home and preparing for surgery to repair her hand injury. Despite the painful ordeal, Claire still dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Her family shares the story to raise awareness and encourage water safety precautions.

Protests rocked both the Houses on Wednesday, as the Opposition demanded discussions and accountability on the police brutality during the Jantar Mantar protests leading to brief adjournments

The Goa police last week detained two youth in Panaji for allegedly expressing support for jailed student activist Umar Khalid during celebrations over Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

in a Facebook post, Pinarayi says police organisations have been operating in Kerala since 1979, and that the current government has 'dictatorially revamped' that organisational system without holding any discussions with the parties concerned

He also questioned why the TVK-led government had failed to adopt a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly opposing the transfer of 151 super-speciality seats to the All India quota.

The Kerala high court upheld a family court's divorce decree for a man. The court found the wife's willingness to reconcile insufficient to deny divorce. Repeated reconciliation attempts had failed, and the marriage had broken down. The husband had alleged cruelty and maladjusted behavior from his wife. The high court dismissed the wife's appeal, confirming the dissolution of their marriage.

The Congress leader also launched a sharp attack on the RSS, accusing it of influencing the education system and shaping what students are taught

Besides orange alert in nine districts, IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in six Telangana districts

August 21 to be a working day that can be used by schools for organising Onam celebrations