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**India in Brief: Court Stays Arrest of Cricketer Accused of Sexual Harassment, Nvidia Resumes AI Chip Sales to China, and Tributes Paid to Late Actor Dheeraj Kumar**
**National Headlines:**
* **Cricketer Yash Dayal Granted Relief:** The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of cricketer Yash Dayal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), after a woman filed an FIR accusing him of sexual harassment. The court has directed that no punitive action be taken against Dayal until the next hearing. The allegations stem from a five-year relationship, according to the complainant.
* **Nvidia to Resume AI Chip Sales to China:** US technology firm Nvidia has announced it will resume selling high-end AI chips to China. The company says it has received assurances from the US government that it will be granted necessary licenses to resume exports, reversing restrictions imposed earlier. The initial ban was due to concerns about the technology being used by the Chinese military.
* **National Pride as Astronaut Returns:** Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth after spending 18 days at the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic moment for India. He is the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh have both celebrated Shukla’s safe return, highlighting his contribution to India’s space program.
* **Veteran Actor Dheeraj Kumar Passes Away:** Veteran actor and producer Dheeraj Kumar passed away at the age of 80 in Mumbai. Kumar, known for his work in numerous films and popular television series, was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and was on a ventilator before succumbing to multiple organ failure.
**Regional News:**
* **Fatal Accident in Doda, J&K:** A tempo accident in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries. Local authorities are providing assistance.
* **Student’s Death Sparks Outrage in Odisha:** The death of a student at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, who had attempted suicide after alleging sexual harassment by a faculty member, has triggered widespread condemnation. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik criticized the state government’s alleged negligence, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Modi’s silence on the issue. Police have arrested both the accused faculty member and the college principal in connection with the case.
* **PM Modi Pays Tribute to Fauja Singh:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the extraordinary man Fauja Singh, who died at the age of 114.
**International Affairs:**
* **Jaishankar Meets Xi Jinping in China:** Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Jaishankar discussed bilateral relations and the importance of guidance from leaders, as reported by BBC.
* **Trump Claims Role in Averting India-Pakistan Conflict:** Former US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan through trade negotiations. India has repeatedly dismissed these claims.
* **India Condemns Disruption of Rath Yatra in Canada:** The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the disruption of a Jagannath Rath Yatra in Toronto after reports emerged that eggs were thrown during the procession. The ministry called the acts deplorable and has raised the issue with Canadian authorities, seeking accountability for those responsible.
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