Afternoon Briefing: Internet curb in Haryana's Nuh, Sisodia's bail plea hearing on Oct 4; all the latest news
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Mobile internet services have been suspended in Haryana's Nuh district from Friday 10am to Saturday 11.59pm due to concerns of potential tension. Section 144 has been imposed in Nuh, urging residents to conduct Friday prayers at home. The move follows the arrest of Congress MLA Mamman Khan for his alleged involvement in the Nuh violence on July 31. The suspension aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and rumors on social media platforms and curb the mobilization of groups that may disrupt public peace and damage property. Basic services like SMS, mobile recharge, banking, and broadband are exempted from the suspension. Dig deeper
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The Supreme Court has postponed the bail plea hearing for former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia to October 4, following a joint request by lawyers representing both sides. Sisodia is under investigation for alleged money laundering related to Delhi's excise policy. His lawyer, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, requested urgent consideration due to his wife's serious health condition. Sisodia is seeking interim bail and regular bail in separate cases related to alleged discrepancies in the Delhi excise policy investigated by the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, Singhvi plans to document the timing of news reports about the case. Dig deeper
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Sports Goings
The Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo had several remarkable elements. Despite the threat of rain, the game continued after two reductions in overs. Sri Lanka initially appeared to dominate, but Pakistan made a late comeback with the ball. The match reached a thrilling conclusion when Charith Asalank secured victory for Sri Lanka with two runs needed off the last ball. What made this match truly special was the final scorecard – Pakistan scored 252/7 in 42 overs, and Sri Lanka managed 252/8 in the same number of overs. While it might seem like a tie, technically, Sri Lanka won due to a unique rule. Dig deeper
Entertainment Focus
In the 15th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, contestant Shubham Gangrade narrowly missed becoming a crorepati. After an impressive performance, he faced the ₹1 crore question about the aircraft that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. Unable to answer correctly, Shubham decided to quit the show and took home ₹50 lakh. The correct answer was 'the pilot’s mother,' Enola Gray. This comes after the show recently crowned its first crorepati of the season, Jaskaran from Punjab, who opted to leave with ₹1 crore rather than risk the ₹7 crore jackpot question. Dig deeper
Lifestyle and Health
Migraines, characterized by intense recurring headaches, lack a permanent cure, but can be managed through various treatments and lifestyle changes. Shreedha Singh, CEO of The Ayurveda Company, recommends a holistic approach to address migraines. She suggests medications, stress management, identifying triggers, and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda offers remedies like ashwagandha for stress, butterbur for reducing frequency, feverfew for pain relief, and white willow for inflammation. These ingredients can be tailored to an individual's dosha (constitution) for personalized treatment. Consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner is crucial for an effective plan to relieve symptoms and prevent future occurrences. Dig deeper
That’s all we have at this hour in our Afternoon briefing. Catch you in the evening.
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