IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers visited Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, noting its unparalleled energy and significance. Held once every 144 years, the 2025 event saw 450 million attendees over 45 days. Elbers described taking a holy dip at the Sangam as profoundly humbling, appreciating IndiGo's team for managing the influx of visitors.
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Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa criticizes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for his failure to curb human trafficking. As Indian deportees from the US land in Amritsar, Bajwa questions the efficacy of the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012, and BJP criticizes Mann's government for inefficiency.
In Delhi, an 89-year-old godman, Mahant Raja Ram Das, has been accused of raping a 50-year-old female disciple. The woman alleges the assault happened in April and involved a weapon threat. Das denies the accusations and claims the woman and others are conspiring to seize his ashram's property. Police are investigating both claims.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the Natanz area in Iran's Isfahan province, causing minor damage but no immediate casualties. Windows in several villages were shattered. The region houses a significant nuclear facility, although its impact on the site remains unclear. Authorities are assessing the situation and monitoring for further effects, as Iran frequently experiences earthquakes.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's convoy was delayed for 15 minutes on a Delhi flyover due to stray cattle. She instructed the development department to provide shelter for the cattle and initiated a policy to relocate stray cattle citywide. Rs 40 crore has been allocated for a modern cow shelter in Ghumanhera village.
Google is in court defending its business practices, arguing its integrity is vital for U.S. national security and AI dominance against China. Following a ruling that Google held an illegal search monopoly, the Justice Department seeks penalties like divesting Chrome and sharing search data. Google warns this would undermine U.S. innovation, citing rising AI rival DeepSeek.
The Charlotte Hornets are set to face the Golden State Warriors with LaMelo Ball expected to play despite recent concerns. Ball leads the team with 26.1 points per game. The Hornets struggle with a 14-45 record and multiple injuries. Key players like Grant Williams and Brandon Miller are out, while the Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga is also sidelined.
Technology stocks tumbled as President Trump's new tariff policies incited market panic, with Apple leading the sharp decline at nearly 9%. The Nasdaq Composite fell over 5%, its worst performance in five years. Trump imposed tariffs on imports, including a 34% tax on China, escalating fears of a global trade war.
The Siddhivinayak temple trust in Mumbai has advised devotees to avoid wearing inappropriate clothing such as torn jeans, skirts, and revealing outfits during their visit. The trust emphasizes respecting the temple's sanctity by dressing appropriately, drawing parallels to how people dress for community gatherings and festivals.