A viral video from 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16' featuring comedian Samay Raina making a joke to Amitabh Bachchan has grabbed attention. However, the video was manipulated using AI, as the controversial joke about Rekha was never actually part of the episode.
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Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, are set to return to Earth on Tuesday evening after an unexpected nine-month stay on the ISS. NASA and SpaceX have revised the splashdown timing due to favorable conditions, allowing their return alongside another American astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut.
Gujarat is incentivizing electric vehicle adoption with a 5% tax exemption, effectively reducing the tax to 1% until March 2026. Announced by Minister Harsh Sanghavi, this initiative aims to promote eco-friendly mobility and ease the financial burden on EV buyers. Citizens can avail the benefit through the Vahan 4.0 portal.
The US FDA has banned Red Dye No. 3 from food and ingested drugs, decades after evidence revealed its carcinogenic effects in animals. This action aligns US regulations with stricter European standards. The dye, already banned in cosmetics, triggered renewed health concerns despite defenses from the International Association of Color Manufacturers regarding its safety in typical consumption levels.
The Union government has announced the first list of Padma Award winners ahead of the 76th Republic Day. Honorees include Harvinder Singh, the first Indian para-archer to win gold at the Paralympics, and Neerja Bhatla, a gynecologist renowned for her work in cervical cancer detection.
A Madhya Pradesh businessman and his wife were found dead in an apparent suicide after facing investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The couple was reportedly under stress due to the probe linked to a 2017 fraud case.
Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the inclusion of Delhi's Jat community in the central OBC list. He accused the BJP of deceiving the community for a decade and highlighted previous unfulfilled promises concerning OBC reservations.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized the BJP's attempt to distance itself from controversial remarks made by its MPs, Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, regarding the Supreme Court and its Chief Justice. Ramesh dismissed BJP President JP Nadda's distancing as mere damage control, asserting it would deceive no one.
The central government's new GST rates on popcorn—5% for salted, 12% for branded, and 18% for caramel—have sparked widespread criticism. Former economic advisers slammed the decision's complexity and minimal revenue gain, while opposition leaders called it absurd. The finance minister defended the caramel popcorn tax, citing its sugar content, but public sentiment remains largely negative.
Several BEST bus drivers were recently caught with alcohol. One driver bought liquor while on duty. Another was found with an open bottle. A security guard confronted the inebriated driver. BEST authorities sacked the drivers. Breathalyzer tests will now be mandatory for all BEST drivers. This ensures passenger safety. The Kurla crash driver, however, was not intoxicated.
Jasprit Bumrah's initial frustration with the lack of swing on Day 1 of the Brisbane Test turned into triumph on Day 2. He produced a masterful spell, dismissing Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney in quick succession. Bumrah's renewed energy and precision with the red ball proved decisive after a rain-affected start.