Author: Tharun Pranav

The law firm Brown Rudnick made its associate Camille Vasquez a partner less than a week after she helped actor Johnny Depp win a $15 million defamation verdict against his ex-wife Amber Heard in a closely watched trial.  Vasquez became the public face of Depp’s defense team throughout the six-week trial. It was broadcasted on television, and her performance was acclaimed. The team was led by Benjamin Chew, a partner at Brown Rudnick, and had nine other lawyers on it. But Vasquez became a major player when she cross-examined Heard. She told the jury in the Closing Statement that Heard…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a new charge sheet under the anti-money laundering statute against absconding jeweler Mehul Choksi, his wife Priti, and others in connection with the over Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, authorities said on Monday.  This is the federal government’s first criminal charge against Mehul Choksi’s wife, Priti Pradyotkumar Kothari.  The ED has accused her of “assisting her spouse in the layering of criminal profits.” The charge sheet, filed under criminal provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), was submitted in March before a special court in Mumbai. The court…

An asteroid the size of three blue whales has just zoomed past Earth. But don’t worry, this space rock posed no threat to Earthlings. At its closest approach, the asteroid missed the planet by more than 2.2 million miles (3.5 million kilometers), or almost ten times the moon-Earth distance, on Monday morning (June 6). The asteroid, known as 2021 GT2, is between 121 and 272 feet (37 to 83 meters) broad, which means that if it collides with Earth, it might wipe out a metropolis. Fortunately, space is vast, and most of these pebbles will pass us by.  2021 GT2…

Gareth Bale led Wales to their first World Cup since 1958. But Ukraine’s hopes of raising the emotions of a war-torn nation were tragically dashed in Cardiff on Sunday by a 1-0 loss. Despite the visitors dominating the game in soggy circumstances at Cardiff City Stadium, Bale’s free-kick was diverted into his own net by Ukrainian captain Andriy Yarmolenko. In their first competitive match since Russia’s invasion, Ukraine made their country proud by defeating Scotland 3-1 on Wednesday. Oleksandr Petrakov’s soldiers earned much more from another outstanding performance under the pressure of carrying the dreams of a nation crushed by…

Authorities in Karnataka are on high alert after members of Hindu organizations called for a protest march to the Jamia Masjid in the Mandya district town of Srirangapatna on Saturday, June 4. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), the Bajrang Dal, and other Hindu organizations have said they would enter the mosque on Saturday and do puja there. Shwetha Ravindra, tehsildar of Srirangapatna, has imposed prohibitory orders in the town from June 3 evening to June 5 am in response to the march call. No parade, protest, or yatra will be permitted during this time. “Section 144 Imposed in Srirangapatna”. Pramod Muthalik,…

Cody Rhodes ended his rivalry with Seth Rollins on Sunday at WWE Hell in a Cell by defeating The Visionary in a Hell in a Cell match.  WWE confirmed Rhodes has a torn right pectoral muscle before the pay-per-view. He participated on Sunday with a horrific bruise on his arm and chest. He was unable to fully elevate his arm.  Despite the injuries, The American Nightmare defeated Rollins for the third time. He won the pin after striking his opponent with a sledgehammer twice and then executing his Cross Rhodes finisher twice. The Feud History of Seth Rollins Vs Cody…

CM Punk’s reign as AEW world champion has encountered an early snag.  Punk, 43, said on Friday night’s edition of Rampage that he has sustained an injury that would need surgery only five days after becoming champion. The AEW world title will not be relinquished by Punk, but an interim champion will be crowned in his absence. Punk characterized his injuries as a “broken wheel.” He swore to return stronger, quicker, and hungrier than it has ever been. Punk addressed the fans on Rampage while crying. He informed the audience that he had all good and terrible news for them. …

In a global first, the New York state legislature enacted a law requiring digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information, and software accessible to customers and independent repair businesses. The “Fair Repair Act” was enacted in response to government demand to safeguard customers’ rights to repair and refurbish bought products.  This is great news for independent repair shops since it means they will now be allowed to compete with manufacturers, opposing the repair market concentration caused by manufacturers limiting access to components and tools.  According to a recent study, 59% of independent repair firms warned they could have to…

An accused person in a cow slaughter case was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court upon its condition that he would work in a cow shelter for the duration of one month.  In addition, the accused was requested to make a deposit of one thousand rupees (Rs.) in favor of a recognized cow shelter. On Wednesday, when Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav was hearing the bail appeal of Saleem alias Kalia, he issued the ruling. At the Bhojipura police station in the Bareilly district, a First Information Report (FIR) was submitted against Saleem for allegedly committing theft in violation of…

Scientists want to disregard Stephen Hawking and send a radio transmission giving Earth’s position far into space (Milky Way), hoping that it may be heard and understood by an extraterrestrial civilization. The world-renowned scientist has constantly cautioned against this, warning that it may attract hostile alien life, which may wipe out humanity.  Now, a Spanish researcher has offered an approximate estimate of how many ‘malicious extraterrestrial civilizations’ he believes are hiding in the Milky Way, claiming four such groupings of wicked aliens may attack Earth.  Although this may seem frightening, it is based on estimates that our galaxy may contain up…