Despite facing relentless criticism, Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee have solidified their commitment by tying the knot in a Tennessee wedding. Lip-reading experts suggest playful exchanges occurred during the ceremony, though unconfirmed by the couple. Amidst online negativity, Cam Newton has voiced his support for the Hunters, praising Travis's achievements and defending Leanna against unwarranted attacks.
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Amidst rising diplomatic tensions between India and Turkiye, the DGCA has granted IndiGo a three-month extension for its wet lease agreement with Turkish Airlines. This allows IndiGo to continue operating two Boeing 777s on the Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul routes.
Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar admitted the government erred in disbursing Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana funds without proper vetting due to pre-election time constraints. Thousands of ineligible recipients, including government employees, benefited. While funds already disbursed won't be recovered, future payouts will undergo stricter scrutiny.
A surrendered Maoist, Chhota Shyamlal Dehri, who was incarcerated in Hazaribag jail since 2021, allegedly committed suicide in his cell on Saturday. He used a rope and wire to hang himself from the ceiling fan. Jail authorities discovered the incident during the morning count, raising questions about how he obtained the rope.
The Supreme Court denied Christian Michel James' plea to remove the bail condition requiring a local address, stating he could remain in Tihar Jail if unable to provide one. Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland scam, argued he lacked local contacts after six years in custody and a divorce.
Just before Mohamed Soliman's alleged terror attack in Colorado, his daughter Habiba spoke of her American dream. Now, following the antisemitic attack in Boulder, both are in ICE custody facing deportation. Soliman is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israeli hostage march, injuring twelve.
The PLFS 2023-24 reveals India's overall literacy rate at 80.9% for those aged seven and above, with Mizoram leading at 98.2%. Significant disparities persist across states, gender, and urban-rural divides. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have the lowest literacy rates, while Rajasthan exhibits the widest gender gap, highlighting the need for focused interventions in education.
Kalpika Ganesh, a Telugu actress, celebrated her birthday at a Hyderabad pub. The celebration turned sour due to a disagreement with the pub's management. Kalpika alleged disrespectful treatment and denial of a birthday cake. A video of the incident went viral, sparking mixed reactions online. Some criticized Kalpika for demanding free items. Others sympathized with her, condemning the alleged mistreatment.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has declared the Class 12 Science and Commerce results for the 2024–25 academic session. Science recorded a 79.26% pass rate, while Commerce achieved 91.2%. Results are available online at jacresults.com and results.digilocker.gov.in from 12:30 PM. Students can check their marks using roll code and number. Revaluation and supplementary exams are scheduled for those needing them, with toppers’ lists to be published alongside the results.
The Delhi High Court has rejected Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea to halt trial court proceedings in the 'land-for-jobs' case. Yadav argued the CBI's investigation was invalid due to the lack of prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The CBI countered, stating sanction was secured and Section 17A wasn't applicable, with the issue pending before the Supreme Court.