US Supreme Court rejected President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in the hush money case, ruling that sentencing will not significantly impact his responsibilities. Trump was convicted on 34 counts related to falsifying business records for a payment to Stormy Daniels. He is set to attend his virtual sentencing in Manhattan.
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Bengaluru police arrested a woman, her mother, and brother for allegedly abetting the suicide of the woman's husband, an automobile executive. The trio were apprehended across multiple states and remanded to judicial custody. The deceased left behind extensive notes and a video, which police are investigating.
During a podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Bryan Johnson left early due to poor air quality in India. Johnson explained that the room's air quality hindered his air purifier, causing health issues. He emphasized the severe impact of air pollution on public health and urged India to treat air quality as a national emergency.
Bengalureans are reselling Coldplay concert tickets for Mumbai and Ahmedabad due to logistical issues and high travel costs. Skyrocketing airfare, lack of affordable train tickets, and expensive accommodation are the main factors. Fans, including techies, marketing professionals, and sales consultants, are reconsidering their plans. Some even faced hotel cancellations, leading to higher expenses.
Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi was detained after state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar filed an FIR alleging derogatory language against her. Ravi denies the accusations, calling them false and demanding video verification. Congress leaders condemned Ravi's alleged remarks, while supporters of Hebbalkar protested the incident.
Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's disapproval of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential bill decisions and Tamil Nadu governor's bill withholding. Sibal emphasized that both the President and governors must act on ministerial advice, accusing the governor of interfering with legislative authority.
India's economy is expected to grow 6.5% in FY26, slightly slowing in FY27 to 6.3%. Fitch highlights India's relative insulation from US trade policies due to low external demand.
Prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch has condemned Pakistani security forces for opening fire on peaceful protesters in Quetta, causing injuries and one death. At the UNHRC session in Geneva, the repression in Balochistan was highlighted, including enforced disappearances, targeted killings, and intimidation tactics against political activists and human rights defenders.
Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested for breaking into actor Saif Ali Khan's home and attacking him due to extreme poverty. Losing his job and needing money for his mother's medical treatment, Shariful resorted to crime. He entered India illegally, planned the burglary, and attacked Saif without realizing he was a famous actor.
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, claiming a Venezuelan gang invasion, to accelerate deportations of undocumented immigrants. A federal judge halted the deportation of five Venezuelans, prompting legal challenges. This act, used historically during wartime, grants the president significant powers but faces scrutiny when used outside wartime contexts.