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Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.

Assault on human dignity, says Rahul Gandhi on incident of bonded labour in U.P.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi . File. | Photo Credit: PTI Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) reacted sharply over the alleged incident of forced bonded labour in Muzaffarnagar describing the incident as an assault on human dignity adding as jobs disappear due to the collapsed economy most vulnerable sections are falling prey to such exploitation.  “The case of bonded labour of workers in Muzaffarnagar is very shocking. In addition to being forced to work without pay, workers were bitten by dogs, speared, whipped, and fed cattle feed. This is an assault on human dignity – the victims deserve justice and rehabilitation, and the perpetrators deserve the harshest punishment,” wrote Mr. Gandhi, on X.  He added, “It is also important for us to ask what compulsions force workers into such dangerous situations. As jobs disappear, incomes stagnate, and protections for the most vulnerable, such as MGNREGA and labor laws, are weakened, desperation grows. Those with no other options or protections become easy prey for such exploitation. This isn’t a typical criminal incident …

We Are All Trying Here director on making Koo Kyo Hwan, Oh Jung Se and Park Hae Joon heartbreakingly human | Interview

We Are All Trying Here director on making Koo Kyo Hwan, Oh Jung Se and Park Hae Joon heartbreakingly human | Interview

While mainstream television heavily relies on the high-octane thrill of professional triumph, JTBC and Netflix’s recently concluded series We Are All Trying Here spent 12 hours doing the exact opposite. It sat quietly with the deep-seated fear of mediocrity, the shame of unfulfilled potential, and the complex mechanics of masculine isolation. Through a powerhouse male ensemble, Koo Kyo Hwan, Oh Jung Se, and Park Hae Joon—the show investigated how different men process the terrifying sensation of worthlessness. We Are All Trying Here stills of Koo Kyo Hwan, Oh Jung Se, Park Hae Joon. The K-drama follows Hwang Dong Man (Koo Kyo Hwan), an aspiring film director who remains the only member of his university film club “The Eight” without success after 20 years. Overwhelmed by anxiety, envy, and fear of failure, he hides his insecurity behind constant, excessive chatter. He eventually finds unexpected emotional refuge in Byeon Eun Ah (Go Youn Jung), a sharp film producer dealing with her own trauma. In the second part of exclusive interview with director Cha Young Hun, the filmmaker …

Nancy Guthrie found? Shocking photos from Pima County appear to show human body amid search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom

Nancy Guthrie found? Shocking photos from Pima County appear to show human body amid search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom

The search for Nancy Guthrie continues and now new photos have been shared appearing to show a human body in Pima County. The 84-year-old mother of TODAY show host, Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, and four months on, the 84-year-old is yet to be found. (AP) Authorities believe she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home, near Tucson, Arizona – which is in Pima County, the night before. It has been four months since and there’s been no major breakthrough in the case which has been shared with the public. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department remains lead investigators with the FBI acting in an assistive capacity in the investigation. With the case being closely followed by many in the US, the alleged photos appearing to show a human body have sparked interest online. To be sure, these photos were shared by unverified profiles. HT.com could not independently verify the authenticity of these photos. “Pima County never fails to amaze me. What the F is …

The human toll of NEET: 11 reported suicides after paper leak forced re-test

The human toll of NEET: 11 reported suicides after paper leak forced re-test

In the 46 days between the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over a paper leak scandal and the scheduled re-test on June 21, at least 11 NEET aspirants across India have reportedly died by suicide, according to police records, family accounts and media reports. At least 10 NEET aspirants have reportedly died by suicide in the aftermath of the NEET-UG exam cancellation (PTI) While investigations are ongoing in several cases and no direct link has been officially established in many of them, grieving families, suicide notes and police statements have repeatedly highlighted the intense pressure associated with the country’s largest medical entrance examination. More than 2.27 million students had appeared for the test across 551 cities before it was scrapped. Now, as candidates prepare to take the examination again and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its probe into the leak, reports of deaths from Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Karnataka have brought the human toll of the controversy into sharp focus. Note – Talking about suicide can be distressing for …

Skull fractures, brain injuries and a death: PGIMER details human cost of ignoring storm warnings | Chandigarh News

Skull fractures, brain injuries and a death: PGIMER details human cost of ignoring storm warnings | Chandigarh News

3 min readJun 15, 2026 03:13 PM IST Despite advance weather warnings ahead of the severe thunderstorm that lashed Chandigarh and surrounding areas on the night of June 11, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) witnessed a surge in patients with serious injuries linked to road accidents, flying debris, falls and electrocution incidents during the storm. Doctors at PGIMER said several patients suffered skull fractures, brain haemorrhages, major orthopaedic injuries and other life-threatening trauma, prompting a fresh appeal to residents to heed official weather advisories. “A storm warning is not just a forecast, it is a safety advisory,” said Dr Rajesh Chhabra, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery. He added that many of the injuries treated that night could have been prevented had people avoided unnecessary travel and taken adequate precautions. Among the injured was 52-year-old Avtar Singh, who suffered a subdural haematoma, a fractured jaw and a fractured humerus after his motorcycle skidded during the storm. He is undergoing surgery. Another 52-year-old, Harikesh, who was allegedly riding a motorcycle without a helmet, sustained …

TCS may soon have as many AI agents as human employees, says Chairman

TCS may soon have as many AI agents as human employees, says Chairman

The day is not far when TCS will have as many artificial intelligence (AI) agents as its human workforce, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday, emphasising that the company does not plan to downsize its staff. Addressing the company`s 31st Annual General Meeting, Chandrasekaran said that TCS is investing in building AI agents for internal operations, solution frameworks, and client-specific work. He emphasised that TCS will continue to hire, stating that once the transition occurs, the AI world will create “so many more opportunities” that will require new talent. “The company has half a million employees. The day is not far when the company will have half a million AI agents. There is no downsizing of staff. That is not planned at all. We just want to have the right talent. We want to use the agents, and we need to attract the best talent… the rate of addition of employees will not be as it used to be. If the HR department of the company had a metric on their …

Pooja Bhatt recalls relationship with ‘magical human being’ Bobby Deol; opens up on their breakup

Pooja Bhatt recalls relationship with ‘magical human being’ Bobby Deol; opens up on their breakup

Bollywood actor Bobby Deol has been married to his wife Tanya Deol for nearly thirty years now. However, before tying the knot with her, Bobby was in a relationship with actor-producer Pooja Bhatt. In a recent chat with Vickey Lalwani, Pooja described her relationship with Bobby as a “magical time” in her life and also opened up about why they eventually parted ways. Pooja Bhatt talks about her romance with Bobby Deol. Pooja Bhatt talks about her relationship with Bobby Deol Talking about why she rejected Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui after her debut film Daddy, Pooja revealed that she was not keen on pursuing acting as a career and that her then-boyfriend was not too supportive of her film career either. When asked if the boyfriend she was referring to was Bobby Deol, Pooja clarified that she met Bobby much later. She admitted that she fell in love with Bobby and added, “What’s not to fall in love with him? But we grew in different directions. It was a magical time of my life, and he …

‘He was a magical human being to be with, it worked until it didn’t’

‘He was a magical human being to be with, it worked until it didn’t’

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 28, 2026 12:26 PM IST Bobby Deol’s relationship with his wife Tanya Deol is one of those rare relationships in the glamorous world of Bollywood that has stood the test of time. But, long before Bobby married the love of his life, he was in a relationship ith actor-producer Pooja Bhatt. In a recent interview, Pooja recalled that “magical” time in her life when she and Bobby were together. ‘Bobby Deol was a magical human being to be with’ In a chat with Vickey Lalwani, Pooja was asked why she refused the lead role in Mahesh Bhatt’s Aashiqui and the actor said that after her debut film Daddy, she wasn’t keen to pursue her career as a movie actor, and also, her boyfriend at the time wasn’t too supportive of her film career. When asked if that boyfriend was Bobby Deol, Pooja shared that she “met Bobby much later in my life.” Pooja was asked if they were in love with each other, she admitted, “Of course. What’s not to …

Ram Charan calls Jasprit Bumrah a footballer at Peddi event in Bhopal, apologises for blunder: ‘Genuine human error’

Ram Charan calls Jasprit Bumrah a footballer at Peddi event in Bhopal, apologises for blunder: ‘Genuine human error’

Actor Ram Charan found himself at the centre of an unexpected social media storm after a couple of awkward slip-ups during the grand music launch event of Peddi in Bhopal. The superstar first left fans baffled when he mistakenly called Indian cricket pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah a “footballer”. As if that wasn’t enough, he also accidentally addressed the crowd in Bhopal as people from Bihar. Ram Charan during the promotion of the upcoming film Peddi in Bhopal on Saturday. (PTI) The back-to-back goof-ups instantly grabbed attention online, with clips from the event spreading rapidly across social media platforms and social media users wondering what exactly was going on with the actor. Ram Charan’s goof-up The music launch of the upcoming film was held on Saturday. Ram shared the stage with AR Rahman, Janhvi Kapoor and the rest of the film’s cast and crew. During an interactive segment at the event, Ram was asked to describe some of India’s biggest cricket stars in just a few words. However, his rapid-fire answers soon turned into a major …

‘Human impact will be massive’: Congress leader flags concerns over new US policy for Green Card seekers

‘Human impact will be massive’: Congress leader flags concerns over new US policy for Green Card seekers

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla on Saturday expressed concern over the recent change in immigration policy affecting foreign nationals applying for a Green Card in the US. The United States issues more than one million Green Cards every year. (Unsplash/Representational Image) The announcement by US citizenship and immigration services (USCIS) said that foreign nationals staying in the US on a temporary basis and wanting to become lawful permanent residents, commonly known as Green Card holders, would need to leave the country and apply from their place of origin. The only exception would be in “extraordinary circumstances”, and USCIS officials would decide whether applicants qualify under those conditions. However, the US later rolled back certain parts of the policy, offering relief to international professionals, including Indian workers. Rajeev Shukla says ‘human impact will be massive’ In a statement posted on X, the Congress leader expressed concerns over the recent immigration policy shift adopted by the US. He said the decision could “cause immense hardship” and that immigration policies affect people who have spent years building …