Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party, calling them the country's savior ahead of the February 23rd election. The AfD, currently second in polls, has been labeled a suspected extremist group. Mainstream parties refuse to collaborate with them. Musk's endorsement followed criticism of the leading conservative candidate by a right-wing influencer. AfD leaders celebrated Musk's support.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad during her trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, citing doubts about her return. The bench urged for trial completion within a year. Mukerjea, a British citizen, sought to activate her bank accounts and change her will in the UK and Spain.
Newly crowned chess world champion, 18-year-old D Gukesh, dismisses criticism of his match quality against Ding Liren. Gukesh emphasized willpower and character as key factors in his victory, becoming the youngest world champion. While acknowledging the subpar quality of some games, he attributed it to the pressure of the new experience.
A 22-year-old woman was killed by her husband in Dhampur, Bijnor district, over her family’s inability to provide Rs 5,000. The husband, Shoeb Ahmad, demanded money from his in-laws and, upon their refusal, fatally assaulted his wife. Police have detained Shoeb and his father, Anees Ahmad, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Steve Smith has retired from One-Day Internationals following Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final loss against India. He remains available for Tests and T20Is, aiming for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Smith played 170 ODIs, scored 5800 runs, and led Australia to two World Cup victories in 2015 and 2023. His decision paves the way for younger players to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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An audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found that Rs 13.9 crore intended for afforestation in Uttarakhand was misused for unrelated purchases like iPhones, laptops, and court expenses. The audit also highlighted delays and unsuitability in compensatory afforestation, along with a low survival rate of planted trees.
Chhattisgarh Congress legislator Kawasi Lakhma was arrested by the ED in connection to a liquor scam during his tenure as excise minister. He is accused of receiving substantial monthly payments from a liquor cartel, with testimonies suggesting he received around Rs 72 crore. Lakhma and his party allege the charges are politically motivated.