Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are reportedly getting married in a lavish $600 million Aspen wedding next Saturday. The winter wonderland-themed ceremony follows a two-night celebration at a luxury sushi restaurant. A-list guests are expected, mirroring their star-studded engagement party in Italy. This extravagant event contrasts sharply with ongoing worker strikes at Amazon, where employees are protesting for better conditions.
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The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended key provisions of the Waqf Act, directing the government to maintain the status quo until the next hearing. This decision comes amid challenges to the Act's constitutional validity, with concerns raised about the registration of waqfs by user and potential impacts on existing properties.
Pakistani senators demand an apology from Elon Musk for spreading alleged anti-Pakistan propaganda as Starlink seeks regulatory approval. Senators condemned Musk for highlighting historical child abuse cases involving men of Pakistani origin. A senate committee is considering recommending Starlink's license approval on the condition of Musk's apology.
Union minister for women and child development, Annapurna Devi, criticized the Allahabad High Court's decision to downgrade charges in a sexual assault case involving an 11-year-old girl. The court ruled the actions did not constitute attempted rape. Devi urged the Supreme Court to address the verdict, warning it could send a harmful message to society.
In Kanpur's Sarsaul area, a 13-14 year old Muslim boy was attacked by a group of minors for refusing to chant 'Jai Sri Ram'. The assailants intercepted him, demanding he bow down and comply with their religious demands. Upon his refusal, they assaulted him, piercing his thigh with broken glass, leading to a police complaint and ongoing investigation.
A special court in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced three men to life imprisonment for setting an 18-year-old student on fire after she reported being gangraped. Despite sustaining 40% burns, the victim survived after prolonged treatment. The court found the accused guilty of attempting to murder her, imposing a fine of Rs 33,000 each, which will be given to the survivor.
Education authorities have held a government school in Bareilly accountable for denying a sanitary pad to a Class 11 student during her examination. Despite waiting for over an hour, the student was sent home bleeding through her clothes when the principal didn't provide the necessary menstrual hygiene support. An inquiry confirmed the school's negligence.
Internal emails revealed during Meta's antitrust trial show Mark Zuckerberg's deep concern over Google potentially acquiring Instagram before Facebook's 2012 purchase. Zuckerberg closely monitored Instagram's rapid growth and considered acquiring it to neutralize a potential competitor. Facebook executives discussed strategies to slow Instagram's development post-acquisition, aiming to buy time against emerging rivals and integrate their dynamics.
Israel delayed a key ceasefire agreement in Gaza due to last-minute disagreements with Hamas, leading to rising tensions in Netanyahu's coalition. The proposed deal aims to halt conflict and release numerous hostages, but faced strong opposition from Netanyahu's far-right partners. Despite international calls for implementation, the conflict has resulted in severe casualties and displacement in Gaza.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Jeddah, marked by a soulful rendition of 'Ae Watan' by a Saudi singer and a Royal Saudi Air Force escort. A 21-gun salute further underscored the visit's importance.