Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as "pragmatic" and "smart" while expressing skepticism that Trump would lower global oil prices to harm Russia. Putin indicated that Trump's presidency might have prevented the 2022 Ukraine crisis. Trump, in turn, suggested reducing oil prices to end the conflict but warned of additional sanctions if Russia doesn't negotiate.
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Silicon Valley crosswalks were hacked, broadcasting fake messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The satirical recordings mocked the tech billionaires, with Musk even acknowledging the prank on social media with amusement. City officials have temporarily disabled the auditory features on affected crosswalks while investigating the incident, leaving the identity of the hackers unknown.
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The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the practice of announcing freebies, stating they discourage people from working and contributing to national development. Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih suggested integrating beneficiaries into mainstream society while the Centre finalizes an urban poverty alleviation mission.
Greater Noida police arrested pub owner Gaurav Sisodia after a violent confrontation with security staff at Radha Sky Garden society. The dispute arose from a parking issue, escalating online and leading to Sisodia allegedly firing a revolver. An FIR was lodged under IPC sections 288 and 125. Investigations are ongoing.
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Srikanth Bolla, founder of Bollant Industries, has joined the 'Shark Tank India' judges panel. Despite being visually impaired, he has achieved significant success, including becoming the first sight-impaired student at MIT's Sloan School. Bolla's company employs over 500 people, and his inspiring journey is captured in a biopic starring Rajkummar Rao.