China marked the fifth anniversary of the first known COVID-19 death without official commemorations. The pandemic remains a taboo subject in the country. Social media showed little awareness of the anniversary. China continues to face criticism regarding its early handling of the virus, while Beijing declared a 'decisive victory' over COVID in 2023.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru surged into the IPL 2025 playoff contention after defeating Punjab Kings, while Mumbai Indians bolstered their chances with a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings. RCB's win propelled them to third place in the standings, joining Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and PBKS in the top four.
Elon Musk, driven by concerns over declining birth rates, has fathered at least 14 children with multiple women, aiming to boost the global population. A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals his efforts to secretly expand his family, including offering sperm and using surrogates.
Chennai police shot dead Jaffer Gulam Hussain Irani, a member of the Irani gang, when he attempted to pull out a gun after snatching six chains from elderly women. Irani and his accomplices had planned to flee the city before the police intercepted them at the airport.
In a humorous critique, Elon Musk condemned social media platform X's recommendation algorithm, expressing frustration with the persistent display of inappropriate content, like Nazi salutes, in his feed. Musk, previously critical of the algorithm, indicated forthcoming changes to improve content quality. He also defended his controversial gesture at Trump's inauguration, dismissing accusations as misguided.
A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed at Muan International Airport, killing 179 people. Two flight attendants were the only survivors and are being treated for serious injuries and psychological trauma. The crash occurred due to the failure of the plane's landing gear, causing the jetliner to skid off the runway and catch fire.
Gujarat is incentivizing electric vehicle adoption with a 5% tax exemption, effectively reducing the tax to 1% until March 2026. Announced by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, this initiative aims to promote eco-friendly mobility and ease the financial burden on EV buyers. Citizens can avail the benefit through the Vahan 4.0 portal.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the Mahanubhav Ashram's centenary celebrations, emphasized that global atrocities committed in religion's name stem from misinterpreting dharma. He stressed that true understanding is crucial, as half-knowledge leads to immorality. Bhagwat highlighted the challenge of correcting misinterpretations and the need for sects with rational thinking to guide society towards dharma's true meaning.
Delhi Capitals jerseys were sold out as Mumbai Indians faced Delhi. Rohit Sharma's brief innings showed glimpses of form. Mumbai Indians scored 205/5, powered by Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak, and Dhir. Karn Sharma's crucial wickets shifted the game. Mumbai secured a thrilling win, bowling Delhi out for 193. This victory marks Mumbai's second win in six games.