A murder defendant in New Mexico was attacked in a chaotic courtroom brawl involving two men and a woman during a hearing on January 31. The attackers were enraged over a relative's killing, leading to them facing felony charges. A stun gun was used by an officer to regain control. The officer's quick action was praised.
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Bastar’s administration found a man named ‘Sunny Leone’ fraudulently receiving Rs 1,000 monthly from Chhattisgarh’s Mahtari Vandan Yojana for women. His alleged accomplices were also identified and actions taken against them. The account was frozen, and recovery proceedings started. The discovery highlights flaws in the verification process of the scheme benefiting married women.
India's formal job sector is booming, with projections indicating a record-breaking 14.5 million net additions in fiscal year 2024-25, surpassing previous highs. While new EPFO registrations have dipped, possibly due to lack of incentives, increased formalization driven by wage digitization is fueling job growth. Government initiatives like employment-linked incentives are expected to further boost establishment registrations.
Pushpa 2 is set to cross Rs 1200 crore in India now. The movie recorded its lowest number ever on fifth Friday but may see a jump over this weekend.
Congress leader V D Satheesan criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's statement on Sanatana Dharma, arguing it’s part of cultural heritage and not exclusive to the Sangh Parivar. Vijayan had linked Sanatana Dharma to casteism, which Satheesan and KPCC chief K Sudhakaran counter by defending its broader, non-communal essence.
P V Ramana, former Asian Games bronze-medalist in volleyball and father of badminton star P V Sindhu, emphasizes the balance between sports and academics for middle-class families, noting that sports open up many opportunities, including job prospects. He underlines the importance of trust in children's instincts and the role of coaches in guiding young athletes.
Anaya Bangar, daughter of Sanjay Bangar, reunited with her childhood friend Sarfaraz Khan after her gender affirmation surgery. Sarfaraz expressed his excitement about meeting Anaya after three years. Anaya revealed she faced harassment within the cricket world, including receiving unsolicited nude photos from cricketers and a proposition from a veteran player.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk cautions about the level of propaganda in top universities, comparing it to North Korea, in response to Canadian professor Gad Saad's claim that most university educators believe Kamala Harris would be a superior president to Donald Trump.
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith challenged former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to a debate over the Department of Defense's removal of Jackie Robinson’s military history. Smith condemned the administration’s stance on DEI, highlighting Robinson's crucial contributions to civil rights.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workforce at an unprecedented pace, prompting both excitement and concern among the younger generation. Unstop's Hiring Kart: Skills & AI Report 2024 reveals that while many Gen Z professionals see AI as a key to career advancement, there are growing fears about its impact on creativity and critical thinking. As AI continues to dominate industries, the debate over its role in the future of work intensifies.