BJP mocked Rahul Gandhi for mentioning 'China' 34 times in his Lok Sabha speech. Gandhi asserted China leads India by a decade in production and data sectors. He criticized the 'Make in India' initiative, blaming its failure for China's presence in Indian territory. He voiced concerns about reliance on Chinese technology in potential conflicts.
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US authorities arrested 538 migrants, including criminals and a suspected terrorist, and deported hundreds in a large-scale operation after President Trump's second term began. The operation included raids in Newark, New Jersey, causing concern among local leaders. The Trump administration also reinstated the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, affecting asylum seekers.
A 21-year-old man in Mandya district died after detonating a gelatin stick in front of the house of the girl he loved, following her family's rejection. The police report that the man had a prior legal history for eloping with the underage girl and faced resistance from her family. His family has lodged a complaint about his death.
A powerful explosion at the ordnance factory Bhandara killed at least eight workers and injured several others. The blast left the unit in ruins, burying workers under debris, and rescue operations continued for hours. Authorities are investigating to determine the cause, and production in the affected unit has been halted.
Rajasthan's education department has instructed a school in Jaipur to discontinue Urdu classes and instead offer Sanskrit due to low Urdu enrollment. The decision followed a letter from the education minister's assistant. Despite an order claiming no such directive, protests from teachers ensued.
A woman and her friends in Moradabad's Bhojpur area are accused of killing a cat deemed to bring bad fortune. The group recorded and shared the incident on social media. They face charges under the Wildlife Protection Act, facing up to three years in prison and a Rs 1 lakh fine. Authorities are seeking her and accomplices.
Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, asserts that humans can’t be productive beyond 8-9 hours of continuous work, addressing the extended workweek debate. He emphasizes that while longer hours are sometimes necessary, such demands shouldn't be the daily norm. Instead, strategic thinking and quality should be prioritized.
President-elect Trump pressed the EU to reduce its trade deficit with the US by buying more American oil and gas, threatening tariffs otherwise. The EU responded with a willingness to discuss strengthening trade relations, particularly in energy, while acknowledging the existing trade imbalance.
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, currently in India for the IPL, calls the country his second home and praises its culture and energy. As a Tourism Australia advocate, he is promoting Australia to Indian fans. He also shared ideas for an ideal Australian vacation for Virat Kohli and addressed media scrutiny in his role.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson is exploring joining an ownership group for an NBA expansion team in either Las Vegas or Kansas City. With extensive experience in sports ownership, Johnson's involvement would be significant. This move aligns with sentiments from NBA stars like LeBron James who also support expanding the league to Las Vegas.