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Trai wants more enforcement teeth to rein in telcos, may ask govt to amend rules

According to three government officials aware of the matter, the telecom regulator is working on a plan to get the decades-old Trai Act, 1997 amended and give itself more teeth. To be sure, Trai has sufficient powers to regulate telecom service quality, resolve disputes via TDSAT, and protect consumer interests, but lacks adequate enforcement powers….

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Asian stocks jump; Australian dollar surges; Wall street rally lifts global mood

Asian markets rallied on Thursday, with the Australian dollar reaching an eight-month high as upbeat earnings and fresh trade deals lifted investor appetite for riskier assets.Japan’s Topix index touched a record high, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains, after a new trade agreement between Japan and the US fueled hopes of more deals to avoid sweeping…

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    Rishabh Pant injury: Former England captain bats for substitute – ‘It’s 10 vs 11 now’ | Cricket News

    India’s Rishabh Pant plays a shot during the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday, July 23, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super) Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Wednesday called for a tweak in the rules following Rishabh Pant’s foot injury, while another ex-England skipper, Alastair Cook, disagreed.Rishabh Pant…

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    ‘It doesn’t look good at all’: Ricky Ponting fears serious injury as Rishabh Pant’s scans keep India on edge | Cricket News

    India’s Rishabh Pant reacts in pain after taking a blow to the foot. (Getty Images) India were left holding their breath on Wednesday as star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant hobbled off the field in visible agony after a painful blow to his right foot during Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Former Australia…

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    ‘Unconstitutional’: US appeals court blocks Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship- What it means

    US President Donald Trump A US court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, implementing a nationwide block on its enforcement.The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 ruling, representing the first appellate assessment since the Supreme Court’s June decision that restricted…

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    Tensions flare in Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Thailand exchange fire; border crossings closed

    Tensions flared again on the Thai-Cambodian border as both sides exchanged fire in a disputed zone this week, according to Cambodia’s ministry. The renewed hostilities came after a Thai soldier was seriously injured by a landmine blast, prompting Thailand to expel the Cambodian ambassador and close several northeastern border crossings.In retaliation, Cambodia downgraded diplomatic ties,…

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    Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025 registration begins at cetcell.mahacet.org: Direct link to apply for MBBS, BDS, BHMS admissions here

    Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2025 registration begins at cetcell.mahacet.org. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has officially commenced the registration process for NEET UG Counselling 2025. This counselling process is meant for candidates seeking admission into undergraduate medical and dental courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BPTH across government, government-aided, corporation,…

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    Rana Daggubati fails to appear before ED in illegal betting promotions probe; cites film shoot; requests new date | Telugu Movie News

    (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Rana Daggubati has reportedly informed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that he is unable to attend their summons scheduled for July 23 due to prior film commitments in Tamil Nadu.The Tollywood star was one among several celebrities asked to appear before the central agency in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal…

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