Social entrepreneur Rohit Aarrya, known for his work on Swachh Bharat and awareness videos, took 19 children hostage in Chembur. He claimed to have simple, moral demands and sought a conversation with unnamed individuals, threatening to harm the children if provoked. Aarrya stated his actions were part of a plan to conduct a 'Let's Change' program.
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returns tonight against the Detroit Pistons. He missed one game following a team dispute. His absence was felt in their recent loss. Morant's return is crucial for the Grizzlies' offensive rhythm and to stabilize their season. He is cleared to play with no injury concerns.
Kerala has declared itself free of extreme poverty, becoming the first Indian state to achieve this milestone. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the feat, highlighting a meticulous process that identified and uplifted 64,006 families through micro-plans focusing on food, health, housing, and income. The government allocated significant funds for these initiatives.
A stampede at the Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam claimed at least 10 lives and injured several others as a large crowd gathered for Ekadashi. The privately managed temple, not registered with the state endowments department, lacked official approvals, contributing to the chaos. Injured devotees are receiving treatment, with authorities fearing a rise in the death toll.
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Elon Musk's Grokipedia is now live. This AI-generated encyclopedia aims to rival Wikipedia. Interestingly, some Grokipedia entries are adapted from Wikipedia. Musk stated the goal is truth. Grokipedia is fact-checked by Grok, an AI chatbot. Wikipedia is edited by humans, while Grokipedia uses AI. Grokipedia is still in its early version.
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Prominent Punjabi-Canadian businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi, 68, was fatally shot outside his Abbotsford home on Monday morning. Sahsi, president of global clothing recycler Canam International, was ambushed by a shooter waiting in a parked car. The investigation is ongoing, with the Major Crime Unit transitioning the case to IHIT.