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Delhi's Pragati Maidan Complex, home to the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), is buzzing with anticipation, pride, and a palpable sense of exhilaration. As the grand structure gears up to host the G20 Leaders meetings, it's set to reveal its revamped, sophisticated look to the world on the 26th of July, with none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate it.

It's an ironic day when courts begin to talk about closing temples, which are traditionally seen as places of peace and devotion. Last Friday, the Madras High Court made an eyebrow-raising statement. They claimed that our religious sanctuaries, our temples, are morphing into venues for ego-driven groups to flex their muscles, with no regard for the sanctity and the tranquility these places are meant to offer. Quite a paradox, isn't it?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently issued a guideline to all schools associated with it, proposing the incorporation of Indian languages as optional mediums of instruction. The aim of this initiative is to encourage and promote multilingual education across the educational landscape in the country.

In a significant judgement that unfolded on a not-so-ordinary Friday, the Delhi High Court has ordered a weighty sum of ₹2 crore to be paid as damages by Tehelka, the controversial online news platform, along with its renowned journalists, Tarun Tejpal, Aniruddha Bahal, and Mathew Samuel. The individuals on the receiving end of this court order also includes the retired Major General MS Ahluwalia, whose reputation was tarnished in a 2001 sting operation. Major General Ahluwalia, after enduring 22 long years of baseless accusations, finally tasted justice [Maj Gen MS Ahluwalia v M/s Tehelka....

In an exceptional stride towards enhancing vehicular safety, the Indian Army announced the receipt of a patent for a unique artificial intelligence (AI)-based accident prevention system. The primary creator of this groundbreaking technology is Kuldeep Yadav, who is part of the esteemed Indian Army. This invention's patent is a substantial addition to the defense sector's innovative contributions, illustrating the Indian Army's dedication to employing advanced technology for safety measures.

The year 2023 is set to mark a new chapter in the chronicles of Indian cricket with the launch of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League (UPL). This highly-anticipated sporting event has been spearheaded by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), and it promises to revolutionize the state's cricket scene by injecting an enormous wave of excitement. This means that all cricket enthusiasts from Uttar Pradesh should brace themselves for an electrifying shift in the landscape of their favorite sport.

In an unexpected twist on the cricket field that's bound to bowl you over, Ayesha Naseem, an 18-year-old cricketing sensation from Pakistan, has hung up her cricketing gear and announced her retirement. Her reason? A stronger devotion to her Islamic faith. That's right, folks! She's leaving behind the clamour of the cricket stadiums to embrace the tranquillity of her faith.

Today, Justice Gaurang Kanth made his solemn pledge as a new member of the Calcutta High Court. The Chief Justice, TS Sivagnaman, supervised the oath-taking ceremony, offering the traditional and ceremonious phrases of the office oath, thereby confirming Justice Kanth's shift from the Delhi High Court to his new position. The Central Government, obeying the advice of the Supreme Court Collegium, had announced this transition previously.

The terrifying and inhumane incident of a brother mercilessly beheading his own sister has sent a chilling wave of shock and revulsion across the nation. This horrifying event unfolded in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, India, on the 21st of July. The man behind this unfathomable act of violence is named Mohammad Riyaz, who is now in police custody.