President Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs and visa restrictions, after Colombia refused to accept two U.S. deportation flights. Colombian President Petro demanded protocols for dignified migrant treatment. The Trump administration has increased immigration enforcement, using military personnel for deportations.
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Congressman Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on internal party criticism about his praise for Kerala's LDF government and PM Modi. He diverted attention to the India-Pakistan cricket match. Tharoor shared concerns about Congress's electoral prospects in Kerala, suggesting a leadership vacuum and hinting at alternative career options if not required by the party.
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket but will play in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, reuniting with MS Dhoni. Ashwin praised Dhoni's captaincy, highlighting his ability to simplify the game for bowlers. Dhoni's approach of focusing on fundamentals and small goals led India to landmark and historic moments.
The 2001 Nepalese royal massacre resulted in the monarchy's end and a republic with frequent leadership changes. Rising disillusionment among the youth has led to a resurgence of pro-monarchy sentiments, driven by political instability and a lack of direction. Many students are calling for reliable governance.
Virat Kohli's cautious 36 off 86 balls ended abruptly as he was caught behind off Scott Boland, falling prey to the fourth and fifth stump line. His crucial partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal steadied India but a mix-up led to Jaiswal's run-out, followed by Kohli's dismissal, leaving India at a precarious 164/5.
A California man, Alexander Paffendorf, 20, has been detained for allegedly conspiring with 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow in the Wisconsin school shooting. Paffendorf reportedly messaged Rupnow about his plans to attack a government building with explosives and firearms. He is now under a restraining order, surrendering his weapons, while authorities investigate the connection between the two and the tragic school attack.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Gemini AI model during Alphabet’s Q4 2024 earnings call, comparing it favorably to DeepSeek's AI models. He emphasized the end-to-end optimization and cost per query focus of Gemini 2.0 Flash models, highlighting their superior performance and increasing potential use cases as costs decrease.
Congress has denounced the ED's National Herald case as a politically motivated attack orchestrated by the BJP, asserting that Young India, a not-for-profit entity, has not engaged in any financial impropriety. AICC leaders highlighted the absence of any crime under relevant laws, accusing the Modi government of diverting attention from critical issues like unemployment and economic decline.
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A fierce skirmish has emerged in Trumpworld between his 'tech cabal' and MAGA nativists over the appointment of Indian-American Sriram Krishnan as the White House AI policy advisor. Trump loyalist Laura Loomer and others criticized the pick, citing concerns about foreign influence, while Musk and other tech leaders defended Krishnan, emphasizing the need for skilled immigration.