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In what appears to be an uninformed attack on the revered Akshardham Mahamandir in the US, The New York Times has come under scrutiny for publishing allegations of 'caste discrimination' without robust verification. This critique comes on the heels of Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) successfully defending themselves in a 2-year legal tussle centered around the same baseless accusations.

Elon Musk's proposal to Wikipedia has caused quite a stir, especially given the platform's evergreen financial struggles. Wikipedia has always maintained a public-facing donation model to run its operations, often popping up appeals that some users find borderline intrusive. Musk's generous offer might seem like a solution to their financial woes on the surface, but the catch is too hilarious (or humiliating, depending on which side of the fence you're on) to ignore.

22nd October - A cloud of tension seems to hover over India-Canada diplomatic relations. The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar, recently shed light on the growing strains between the two nations. While addressing the audience at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he candidly expressed that the bilateral ties are currently in a "difficult phase."

In a recent Twitter exchange that caught the attention of netizens, former Pakistani cricketer, Danish Kaneria, addressed The Wire's Senior Editor, Arfa Khanum Sherwani. On 22nd October, Kaneria, with characteristic forthrightness, suggested Sherwani consider relocating to Pakistan if she feels discomfort with her Indian identity.

The narrative of India's quest for independence is vast, extending far beyond the famed 1857 Uprising. Even before this renowned revolt, localized movements emerged, causing palpable anxiety amongst the British. Their apprehension was rooted in a genuine fear: if these nascent revolts converged, their grand scheme to exploit India's riches might falter.

DETROIT — A chilling wave of sorrow washed over Detroit's Jewish community this weekend as Samantha Woll, the 40-year-old president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was found dead outside her residence. The evidence points to a violent end as the police discovered stab wounds on her body.

In a recent ruling that has caught the attention of legal experts and the general public alike, the Supreme Court acquitted a woman who had been previously accused of the harrowing act of killing her newborn. The case, known as [Indrakunwar vs State of Chhattisgarh], revolved around allegations that the woman had given birth following a liaison with a fellow villager and subsequently ended the infant's life.

Ghaziabad's ABES College of Engineering became the epicenter of a controversy on the 20th of October. A seemingly innocuous greeting of "Jai Shri Ram" during a college cultural festival led to a fierce reprimand from an assistant professor. The student, who intended to greet the audience with the religious salutation, was met with a swift and stern response from the professor identified as Mamata Gautam by netizens.

  In a recent turn of events that has caught the world's attention, Canada's Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly, made a significant announcement this Thursday. Amid the escalating tensions between India and Canada, she confirmed that Canada has decided to withdraw 41 of its diplomats, along with their 42 family members, from India.