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Delhi court acquits Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case

A Delhi court has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. The acquittal came in a sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against Singh under several IPC sections. The court had previously ordered framing of charges for sexual harassment and intimidation.

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Rupee rises 31 paise on weaker dollar, lower oil prices and continued FII inflows

The Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar on Monday morning. Falling global crude oil prices and a weaker US dollar supported the rupee’s rise. Foreign fund inflows and higher forex reserves also provided additional support. Easing geopolitical concerns after US President Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iran helped markets. The Reserve Bank of India’s

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‘Criminal elements in crowd’: Delhi Police warning to CJP during Jantar Mantar protest

Delhi Police officers informed CJP organizers about insufficient crowd management during their protest. Officers warned of criminal elements and the need for more volunteers to maintain order. The CJP’s core committee will meet on August 5th to discuss future strategies. Activists and volunteers were asked to spend time with families after the protest concluded. The

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‘Vozinha! Vozinha!’: WC star gets hero’s welcome in Chile after three delays

Vozinha, a breakout star from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has arrived in Chile. Hundreds of jubilant supporters welcomed the Cape Verde goalkeeper at the airport. His transfer to Colo Colo was delayed on three separate occasions due to documentation issues. The Chilean Football Federation allowed him to wear his nickname on his jersey.

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Report agrees with Anthropic CEO’s complaint to the US government on Chinese AI models

Chinese military researchers are reportedly using advanced American AI models for training. They employ model distillation to transfer capabilities into smaller, locally controlled systems. This technique allows for defence applications, including drone operations and maritime analysis. OpenAI and Anthropic models have been identified in this research. Such methods are being explored amid US restrictions on

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Washington families return to burned homes as wildfires force mass evacuations

Three fast-moving wildfires tore through Spokane County, Washington, over the weekend, forcing about 60,000 people to evacuate and leaving some residents to sift through hot rubble for belongings as firefighters battled the blazes. No serious injuries or deaths had been reported, while the cause of the fires remained under investigation.

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Japan, US step in to support yen, Tokyo keeps door open for more action

Japan and the United States intervened in currency markets to address yen volatility. This joint action followed a September 2025 finance ministers’ statement. Tokyo is ready for further intervention if the yen continues to swing. Japan also plans to use the Federal Reserve’s FIMA Repo Facility. Economic growth forecasts were cut due to oil prices

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