79th Independence Day: PM Modi delivers longest speech at 103 minutes; breaks previous 98-minute record

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Bill Belichick, the newly appointed coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, was photographed enjoying a rare smiling moment with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, during a dinner at Stoney River Steakhouse in Chapel Hill shortly before the team's season opener. The couple, who have maintained a low profile recently, drew attention for their cheerful appearance, with Hudson glowing and Belichick appearing relaxed, contrasting his typical intense demeanor. Want More Context? 🔎

Chief Justice B R Gavai commented on the retirement of Justice Sureshwar Thakur, stating that all his judgments overturned by the Supreme Court indicated a troubling trend, particularly in a recent murder case appeal. The perplexing language and reasoning in Thakur's rulings led both the CJI and advocates to agree that the Haryana government's appeal against an acquittal should be re-evaluated by the High Court. Want More Context? 🔎

NEW DELHI: Congress criticized the Indian government after the TikTok and AliExpress websites were made accessible, accusing Prime Minister Modi of compromising national integrity for a deal with China, especially after the sacrifices of Indian soldiers. Although the TikTok app remains banned, the unblocking of its website and the lack of official clarification from the government raised concerns about shifting attitudes towards Chinese apps post-2020 bans due to security issues. Want More Context? 🔎

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Moradabad police have advised Muslim band owners to stop using Hindu names and rename their businesses to reflect their identities, following a complaint regarding religious sentiments. While the band owners agreed to comply, concerns were raised about the potential loss of livelihood, as 70% of their clientele comes from Hindu weddings, echoing recent controversies involving Muslim-run eateries. Want More Context? 🔎