Josh Allen wins the 2024 NFL MVP award, edging out Lamar Jackson despite Jackson's record-breaking stats. Kevin O'Connell secures Coach of the Year, while Saquon Barkley and Patrick Surtain II win top offensive and defensive honors respectively. Joe Burrow earns Comeback Player of the Year.
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A male humpback whale set a migration record, swimming over 8,100 miles from South America to Africa, likely seeking a mate. This unprecedented journey, tracked via Happy Whale, marks the first observed adult male humpback traveling between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, nearly doubling the typical migration distance.
During a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, a clash erupted near Colonelganj Mosque, leading to stone-pelting and injuries. The incident occurred following a verbal exchange between two communities. Authorities swiftly responded, bringing the situation under control within 15-20 minutes.
The Delhi election results saw BJP reclaim power after 27 years, highlighting voter dissatisfaction with AAP's leadership, particularly Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal's downfall was attributed to perceived corruption and unfulfilled promises, while BJP successfully appealed to the middle-class electorate. The defeat serves as a lesson in humility and focus for Kejriwal.
Imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has become a symbol for the Bishnoi community in their environmental protests against the felling of Khejri trees for solar power projects. The community has organized demonstrations demanding strict penalties for tree felling, with Bishnoi's name and image frequently appearing in these events.
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