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'Mughal mentality': Modi on opposition leaders eating non-veg during Sawan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized opposition leaders for their non-vegetarian dietary habits during the sacred Hindu months of 'Sawan' and 'Navratri.' He referred to this as a reflection of their "Mughal mindset." He added that after this statement, opponents will come after him with "goli-barood" (arms and ammunition), but it's his "duty in a democracy to show people the real side of situations."

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

Son of Indira Gandhi's assassin joins Punjab election race

The son of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassin, Beant Singh, has announced his candidacy for the Punjab parliamentary elections. Sarabjit Singh Khalsa will be running as an independent candidate from the Faridkot (reserved) constituency. A Class XII dropout, the 45-year-old is no stranger to politics, with previous unsuccessful attempts at securing a seat in the Lok Sabha elections.

Technology

iPhone glitch shows Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem'

Apple is currently under fire for its updated predictive emoji feature. The controversy arose when iPhone users noticed that typing "Jerusalem" automatically suggested the Palestinian flag emoji. This has sparked an online debate due to the ongoing territorial dispute between Israel and Palestine over Jerusalem. Jewish TV presenter Rachel Riley highlighted the issue on social media, noting that other capital cities did not prompt suggestions for national flags, indicating a potential bias.

Entertainment

Angelina alleges physical abuse by Brad began 'well before' 2016

Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie has accused her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, of physical abuse prior to the notorious 2016 airplane incident. Court documents revealing these allegations were recently obtained by Page Six. The airplane episode was reportedly the first instance of the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor's alleged physical abuse toward their children and led Jolie to initiate divorce proceedings.

Business

Apple produced $14 Bn worth of iPhones in India in FY23

Apple has manufactured iPhones worth $14 billion in India during the last fiscal year, according to Bloomberg. The move is seen as an effort to reduce its dependence on Chinese production facilities. Approximately 14% of the iPhones produced by the company are now made in India, which is about one in seven made across the 2024 fiscal year. The models range from the iPhone 12 to the base iPhone 15, excluding 15 Pro and Pro Max models.

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'Mughal mentality': Modi on opposition leaders eating non-veg during Sawan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized opposition leaders for their non-vegetarian dietary habits during the sacred Hindu months of 'Sawan' and 'Navratri.' He referred to this as a reflection of their "Mughal mindset." He added that after this statement, opponents will come after him with "goli-barood" (arms and ammunition), but it's his "duty in a democracy to show people the real side of situations."