Elon Musk has criticised Wikipedia after it described a gesture he made as a 'Nazi salute' during an event. Musk denied the accusations, calling them 'dirty tricks.' He urged his followers to stop donating to Wikipedia over concerns about its ideological balance and funding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, branding it 'Wokepedia.'
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Rohit Sharma became the second-most capped player in IPL history in Mumbai Indians' season opener against Chennai Super Kings. He also equalled the record for the most ducks in the tournament's history with his 18th duck. Despite this, it was a significant achievement in his IPL journey, which started in 2008 and includes five IPL titles with Mumbai Indians.
President Trump is set to introduce tariffs on imported semiconductors, potentially reshaping the electronics trade. This follows a temporary reprieve for smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs on China. Trump emphasized the need to bolster domestic chip production and hinted at possible exemptions, while a national security investigation into the semiconductor sector is underway.
Rekha wowed guests at Aadar Jain's wedding by re-wearing her elegant kanjivaram black silk saree which she had worn more than 20 years ago at the premiere of 'Black. Sporting vibrant pink and gold borders, she accessorized with heavy jewelry for the occasion.
Two men opposing the disposal of Bhopal's Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur were critically injured after self-immolation. Protests erupted over the incineration of 337 metric tons of hazardous waste, nearly 40 years after the gas tragedy. Officials urged for peace and emphasized adherence to legal and scientific assessments before any decisive action.
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi highlighted the delay in conducting the census by over four years, depriving 14 crore people of benefits under the National Food Security Act. She urged the government to prioritize the completion of the census to ensure deserving individuals receive their entitled food security benefits.
D Gukesh secured a crucial victory against Vincent Keymer in a 72-move match at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, marking his second win. R Praggnanandhaa held Max Warmerdam to a draw, maintaining his strong performance. Other notable outcomes included Harikrishna's draw with Wei Yi and Fedoseev's win over Caruana. The Challengers section saw Divya Deshmukh defeated by Erwin l'Ami.
A fire broke out on an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport due to an engine malfunction. Passengers were forced to evacuate onto the wing of the aircraft. There were no immediate reports of injuries. This incident follows several other aviation accidents in the US this year, including collisions and crashes involving both commercial and military aircraft.
Rohit Sharma, facing a rough patch as Test captain and batter, has to regain his form by scoring runs in domestic cricket, suggests former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar. He says Rohit must showcase his hunger to play Test cricket like Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane, who continue to perform in domestic matches despite being out of favour for the Indian team.
US Vice President JD Vance criticized European nations for curtailing free speech and insufficient defense spending. At the Munich security conference, Vance specifically condemned Romania's election annulment and the UK's arrest of a man for praying near an abortion clinic.
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