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US rights report on India cites 'significant' abuses in Manipur

There were "significant" human rights abuses in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state, the United States State department said in its "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices." The report also raises concerns over the Income Tax department "surveys" at offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation and the conviction and sentencing of two years of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a Gujarat court. There has been no immediate comment on the report from the Indian government.

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

Delhi court denies Kejriwal's request for video consultations with doctor

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking daily 15-minute consultations with his personal physician in presence of his wife Sunita Kejriwal. Kejriwal—who was arrested last month in the liquor policy case—is a Type 2 diabetes patient. Last week, the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that he "was not being given insulin despite repeated requests." The court has directed to form a panel of specialist doctors to evaluate if the AAP leader requires regular insulin injections.

Technology

Apple claims 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2015

Apple's latest sustainability report reveals a significant decrease in its greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to its suppliers' shift toward cleaner energy sources. The tech giant's total carbon dioxide emissions fell from 20.6 million metric tons in 2022 to 16.1 million metric tons in 2023, marking a reduction of 22% within a year. Since 2015, Apple has managed to cut its total emissions by over 55%.

Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan buys 20-acre Alibaug property for ₹10 crore: Report

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, set to appear in the upcoming film Kalki 2898 AD, has expanded his real estate portfolio with a new acquisition. The Hindustan Times reported that the 81-year-old actor purchased a 20-acre plot in Alibaug, a coastal town in Maharashtra for ₹10 crore. The property was bought from The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) and is part of the larger A Alibaug project.

Business

Apple India stores mark successful first year with strong sales

Apple's premier stores in India, Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi, have reported robust sales during their inaugural year. According to The Economic Times, each store generated ₹190-210 crore in the last fiscal year. They consistently clocked monthly average sales of ₹16-17 crore each since their launch, with the Mumbai store registering slightly higher revenue due to its larger size. These figures place the Indian outlets among Apple's highest-grossing retail stores worldwide.

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US rights report on India cites 'significant' abuses in Manipur

There were "significant" human rights abuses in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state, the United States State department said in its "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices." The report also raises concerns over the Income Tax department "surveys" at offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation and the conviction and sentencing of two years of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a Gujarat court. There has been no immediate comment on the report from the Indian government.