Michelle Obama was absent from Jimmy Carter's state funeral due to a scheduling conflict while on an extended vacation in Hawaii. Other former presidents and their spouses attended the service, where political rivals such as Barack Obama and Donald Trump interacted cordially.
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Sam Konstas, a 19-year-old debutant, captivated the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a remarkable half-century against India. His aggressive play and fearless exchanges, including a memorable run-in with Virat Kohli, caught fans' attention. His performance led to viral Wikipedia edits, showcasing his impact on the game and generating significant social media buzz.
India face a challenging 333-run target against Australia on Day 5 of the fourth Test at MCG. The weather is expected to remain mostly favourable, with minimal chances of rain disruption. Temperatures will range between 25°C to 27°C, and conditions will be partly sunny with significant cloud cover. Fans anticipate an intense, uninterrupted day of Test cricket.
Two men, accused of abetting the suicide of engineering student E Sumithra, were acquitted after a decade-long court battle due to insufficient evidence. The prosecution failed to provide call records or credible witness testimony linking the accused to the victim's death.
Over one lakh people in Tamil Nadu have supported the BJP's online campaign advocating the three-language policy as part of the NEP 2020. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai criticized the state's detention of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan for hosting a public signature drive and vowed to continue their efforts despite police arrests.
A 38-year-old shop owner, Shams Ansari, was shot dead near Shanti Shopping Centre in Mira Road (E) on Friday night. He was an eyewitness in a complaint against Yusuf, who had allegedly assaulted another shop owner's pregnant daughter. Ansari had received a warning about a contract on his life the day before the incident.
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 commenced in Barcelona amid US-China trade tensions. Nokia's CEO Pekka Lundmark balanced geopolitical concerns, emphasizing cooperation with both European and US governments. He highlighted Nokia's global significance and the adverse effects a tariff war could have on international trade.
Former batter Ahmed Shehzad warns Pakistan's bowlers about an impending top performance from Virat Kohli, which may come in Sunday's Champions Trophy match. Kohli recently showed signs of returning to form with a 52-run knock against England. However, Shehzad emphasizes the importance of India's top-order batting long to avoid exposing their all-rounders early.
The Supreme Court addressed the increasing trend of rape cases filed on the grounds of false promises of marriage. While hearing a man's plea to quash rape charges by his fiancée, the bench remarked that relationship break-ups should not result in rape allegations. They decided to examine the arranged marriage situation in detail.
US Defence Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny after sharing sensitive military details about a Yemen airstrike in a private Signal chat with his family and lawyer. This follows a prior incident where similar information was leaked, prompting a Pentagon investigation and internal turmoil. Concerns are mounting over the handling of classified materials and potential breaches of security protocols.