DH Evening Brief: UK court orders Nirav Modi's extradition; Meta to lay off over 11,000 workers

Here are the top stories this evening.

Facebook owner Meta to cut over 11,000 jobs

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said the company will cut more than 11,000 jobs in the first major round of layoffs in the social media giant’s history.

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Nirav Modi to be extradited to India, UK Court rejects his appeal

In a setback for Nirav Modi, UK High Court ordered on Wednesday that he be extradited to India to face fraud and money laundering charges.

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ICC T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 7 wickets; through to the finals

Pakistan won the 1st semi-final against New Zealand by 7 wickets, to book their spot in the finals of this edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

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Jarkiholi writes to Bommai, withdraws 'Hindu' remark after apology

After backlash for his controversial comments on the word 'Hindu', Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Working President Satish Jarkiholi, has withdrawn and apologised for his statement, in a letter to state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. In the letter, he also asked the Chief Minister to constitute an investigating committee to find those who tried to defame him as an 'anti-Hindu'.

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Sanjay Raut granted bail in money laundering case

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the 1,034-crore Patra Chawl land development scam.

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Kerala government to remove Governor as varsities' Chancellor

The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to bring in an ordinance that would amend university laws so as to remove the state governor from chancellor posts and appoint eminent academic personalities in those roles instead.

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D Y Chandrachud takes oath as 50th Chief Justice of India

Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, who took over as India’s 50th chief justice of India, has played a pivotal role in digitisation of the judiciary and been part of benches that delivered landmark verdicts on issues such as the Ayodhya land dispute, Section 377 and right to privacy.

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Congress slams BJP for lotus in G20 logo

The Congress on Wednesday said it was shocking that the BJP's election symbol lotus was part of the G20 logo, adding that the prime minister and his party would not lose any opportunity to promote themselves.

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Chhawla gang-rape victim's kin to appeal SC acquittal of accused

The family of the 2012 Chhawla gang-rape victim on Wednesday said they would appeal against the Supreme Court's acquittal of the three accused in the case.

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