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Indian diaspora groups slam use of term 'Asian' in UK child sex abuse scandal
2 days, 10 hours ago

Indian diaspora groups slam use of term 'Asian' in UK child sex abuse scandal

India Today  

Indian diaspora groups in the UK have expressed strong objections to the use of the term "Asian" in reference to a historic child sexual abuse scandal involving gangs of men of Pakistani heritage. "This use of the vague reference to 'Asian' grooming gangs is extremely disappointing from the Prime Minister," NSO said in a statement quoted by news agency PTI. …

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AIADMK questions DMK over Anna University case; stages walk out after Stalin criticised Palaniswami over Pollachi sex scandal
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2 days, 15 hours ago

AIADMK questions DMK over Anna University case; stages walk out after Stalin criticised Palaniswami over Pollachi sex scandal

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on Wednesday questioned the DMK government in the Assembly over the sexual assault of a girl student of Anna University, while Chief Minister M.K. Mr. Stalin said the Opposition should not engage in a “cheap” act for “unnecessary publicity” in a sensitive case involving a girl student. Udhayakumar, staged a walkout after Mr. Stalin criticised the erstwhile AIADMK …

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Elon Musk shares grandmother’s ordeal to hit out at UK PM Starmer, says ‘she might have been abducted...’
3 days, 18 hours ago

Elon Musk shares grandmother’s ordeal to hit out at UK PM Starmer, says ‘she might have been abducted...’

Live Mint  

Tesla founder and microblogging site X's CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday hit out at United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the handling of the child rape 'grooming gangs' scandal while sharing a heartfelt story of his late grandmother. Musk even claimed that Starmer failed to bring ‘rape gangs’ to justice when he was the head of the Crown Prosecution …

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Musk shares grandmother's story to attack Starmer: Might have been abducted today
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Musk shares grandmother's story to attack Starmer: Might have been abducted today

India Today  

Tech titan Elon Musk shared a heartfelt story of his late grandmother to double down on his attack on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the handling of the child rape "grooming gangs" scandal. The latest attack comes as Musk claimed that Starmer failed to bring "rape gangs" to justice when he was the head of the Crown Prosecution Service …

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Elon Musk has done nothing but harm by wading into the grooming scandal
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4 days, 12 hours ago

Elon Musk has done nothing but harm by wading into the grooming scandal

The Independent  

Money talks, as they say – and if you’re the richest person on the planet, then the amplification that can be exerted on your random thoughts is awesome indeed. Ironically, Mr Musk’s latest activities seem to be a powerful case study into what happens when someone spends too much time on social media; sincerely believes that it is a reliable …

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Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal
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5 days ago

Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal

Associated Press  

LONDON — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby ’s tenure in office ends Monday, after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. Welby had announced in November that he would resign after an independent investigation into the late John Smyth, a …

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On this day: Monkeygate scandal that rocked cricket and marred Australia’s record win
5 days, 4 hours ago

On this day: Monkeygate scandal that rocked cricket and marred Australia’s record win

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2008, Australia secured a 122-run victory over India, equalling their record of 16 consecutive Test wins, however, the match was overshadowed by controversies involving umpiring errors and allegations of racial abuse. Andrew Symonds was instrumental in this innings, scoring an unbeaten 162, a feat later tainted by his admission of having edged a ball early in …

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Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal
5 days, 10 hours ago

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those “spreading lies and misinformation” about child sex grooming gangs in the United Kingdom, responding to an online storm whipped up by Elon Musk. In another, he called for Starmer’s safeguarding minister, Jess Philips, to be imprisoned, calling her “pure evil” and “a wicked creature.” On Monday, he also said …

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'At peace' Iga Swiatek opens up on doping scandal: They treat you like a liar
5 days, 10 hours ago

'At peace' Iga Swiatek opens up on doping scandal: They treat you like a liar

India Today  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek talked about the struggles she went through amid the doping controversy she was involved in. Swiatek was provisionally suspended on September 12, 2024 before she missed three tournaments: the WTA 500 Hana Bank Korea Open, WTA 1000 China Open and WTA 1000 Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open. Even when you’re telling the truth, you feel like they …

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BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal
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6 days, 6 hours ago

BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal. BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal The moment, coupled with Steven Smith's dramatic dismissal on the brink …

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Virat Kohli hits back at SCG crowd with ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture after Steve Smith falls one short of 10,000 Test runs
6 days, 8 hours ago

Virat Kohli hits back at SCG crowd with ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture after Steve Smith falls one short of 10,000 Test runs

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli is known for his antics with the crowds. The former India captain was once again at his animated best on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, mocking the Australian crowd with a ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture on Day 3 of the fifth Test. The incident took place after Kohli faced jeers from the Australian crowd soon after Smith was dismissed. …

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Antioch Police Department scandal: DOJ enters agreement with department
6 days, 10 hours ago

Antioch Police Department scandal: DOJ enters agreement with department

CNN  

CNN — The US Justice Department has reached an agreement with the Antioch, California, police department, resolving an investigation into racist text messages allegedly sent and received by some of its officers. “In working with the Justice Department to institute policing reform, Antioch Police Department sends a strong message that the discrimination and misconduct that prompted this investigation will not …

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Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni scandal: Now he’s suing the New York Times. The lawsuit is really something.
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Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni scandal: Now he’s suing the New York Times. The lawsuit is really something.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Last month, Lively filed a legal complaint that claimed Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath not only sexually harassed her on the set of their blockbuster hit It Ends With Us, but that they, along with their production company …

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Explained: Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal will there be an inquiry?
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1 week ago

Explained: Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal will there be an inquiry?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He also appeared to place blame at Starmer’s door, arguing that “rape gangs were …

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'Downplayed Magnus' attacks on Viswanathan Anand': FIDE CEO destroys Carlsen after controversial Rapid and Blitz C'ship
1 week ago

'Downplayed Magnus' attacks on Viswanathan Anand': FIDE CEO destroys Carlsen after controversial Rapid and Blitz C'ship

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Grandmaster Emil Sutovsky is currently at war with World No. The 47-year-old FIDE CEO caught everyone’s attention on X, formerly on Twitter, during the World Rapid Championship’s jeans scandal. When the jeans scandal happened, Carlsen accused FIDE of threatening players participating in the Freestyle Chess Tour that they would not be included in the World C’ship cycle. Responding to …

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Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer
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1 week, 1 day ago

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the extraordinary new year spat: Musk attacked Starmer’s handling of grooming scandal, claimed Jess …

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Kemi Badenoch calls for national inquiry into UK’s ‘rape gangs scandal’
1 week, 1 day ago

Kemi Badenoch calls for national inquiry into UK’s ‘rape gangs scandal’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kemi Badenoch has called for a national inquiry into the …

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UP minister alleges police threats amid education department scandal
1 week, 2 days ago

UP minister alleges police threats amid education department scandal

India Today  

Facing allegations of irregularities in the promotion of lecturers in his technical education department, Uttar Pradesh Minister Ashish Patel on Wednesday alleged a threat to his life from the state police's Special Task Force. In a detailed message shared on 'X' on Tuesday evening, Patel said, "Despite departmental promotions being recommended by one of Uttar Pradesh’s most honest IAS officers, …

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Kate Beckinsale Supports Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Scandal, Shares Her Own Sexual Harrassment Story
1 week, 3 days ago

Kate Beckinsale Supports Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Scandal, Shares Her Own Sexual Harrassment Story

ABP News  

Blake Lively has found a new supporter after her sexual harassment case against 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni went viral. Kate Beckinsale supports Blake Lively In a video shared by Kate, she said, "What this has highlighted is this machine that goes into effect when a woman complains about something legitimately offensive, upsetting, harmful, or whatever else in …

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Shots fired at Magnus Carlsen as Hans Niemann reminds fans of chess cheating scandal: ‘Mafia tried to ruin my career’
1 week, 4 days ago

Shots fired at Magnus Carlsen as Hans Niemann reminds fans of chess cheating scandal: ‘Mafia tried to ruin my career’

Hindustan Times  

The chess world was taken by storm recently when Magnus Carlsen was fined and excluded from a late round game at the World Rapid Championship in New York. The American grandmaster stated that Carlsen’s actions were making a mockery of ‘the sanctity of the game’ and also took a dig at the Norwegian for their 2022 cheating scandal. The chesscom …

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2024, Year in Sports, Swimming: China’s doping scandal; Schooling and McKeon’s retirement; Ledecky- the most decorated female Olympic swimmer
1 week, 4 days ago

2024, Year in Sports, Swimming: China’s doping scandal; Schooling and McKeon’s retirement; Ledecky- the most decorated female Olympic swimmer

The Hindu  

In 2024, the world of swimming saw major milestones, with athletes retiring and new records being set. Record-breaking performances, including Ariarne Titmus’s world record in the 200m freestyle and Ledecky’s historic achievements, kept the sport in the spotlight, culminating in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where new champions emerged. Gretchen Walsh sets 100m fly world record at the U.S. Olympic swimming …

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Magnus Carlsen accused of ‘power play’ in jeans scandal to ‘discredit FIDE’: ‘His tour will be official World C’ship’
1 week, 4 days ago

Magnus Carlsen accused of ‘power play’ in jeans scandal to ‘discredit FIDE’: ‘His tour will be official World C’ship’

Hindustan Times  

1 Magnus Carlsen confirmed his return to the World Blitz Championship on Monday, after being fined and excluded from a late-round game at the Rapid C’Ship for refusing to change his jeans. Carlsen’s return comes after FIDE agreed to relax their dress code rule, and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich revealed that ‘appropriate jeans’ would be allowed. But, you know, the …

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Wayanad landslides, Film industry scandal, Congress win shape 2024 in Kerala
1 week, 5 days ago

Wayanad landslides, Film industry scandal, Congress win shape 2024 in Kerala

India Today  

The devastating landslides that wiped away three villages in Wayanad, Congress' thumping victory in the Lok Sabha polls and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's maiden electoral victory were the significant events that shaped Kerala's socio-political scenario in 2024. The revelations of sexual abuse and harassment in the Malayalam film industry, brought to light by the Justice Hema Committee report, …

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Post-Christmas food waste is a scandal – but fault doesn’t just lie with supermarkets
1 week, 5 days ago

Post-Christmas food waste is a scandal – but fault doesn’t just lie with supermarkets

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But while food waste is a …

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