Pete Alonso rejoined the New York Mets with a $54 million deal, causing mixed reactions among fans. Brandon Nimmo's comment about the star player 'looking good on paper' further fueled the debate. Fans believe Alonso is underpaid and expressed disappointment. Mets' owner Steve Cohen's remarks also sparked controversy about Alonso's value and future with the team.
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An accountant at a religious site in Hyderabad sustained burn injuries after an unknown assailant threw acid on him. The attacker approached the victim, Narsing Rao, and poured the acid before fleeing on a bike. Security has been heightened following the incident.
A 21-year-old student from Padmavati lost Rs10 lakh to fraudsters who promised to help her participate in a beauty pageant in Egypt. The student frequently participated in beauty pageants and was exploited. Her parents took a loan to support her. The girl discovered the fraud when she found the travel ticket was fake. She then filed an FIR.
Following General Asim Munir's provocative statements regarding Kashmir, intelligence sources suggest a potential link to the recent Lashkar-e-Taiba attack in Pahalgam, coinciding with US VP's visit. The Resistance Front (TRF), an LeT proxy, claimed responsibility, with LeT commander Saifullah Kasuri suspected of plotting the attack. Intelligence agencies believe around six terrorists, supported by local elements, executed the strike after reconnaissance.
Steve Smith's retirement from ODI cricket concludes a notable chapter in Australian cricket. With a 57.50% win rate and 2,270 runs as captain, Smith stands among Australia's notable ODI leaders. Though lacking a major ICC tournament win, his leadership was marked by key performances and steady captaincy, despite being overshadowed by the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a rape accused, citing the complainant's decision to go to his house after drinking as "inviting trouble," a stance criticized given her status as an MA student supposedly aware of her actions.
Elon Musk hosted prominent Indian business leaders at SpaceX's Starbase, discussing topics such as human civilization, interplanetary travel, and collaborations between India and the USA. Attendees included leaders from companies like OYO, Flipkart, and the Aditya Birla Group, who were also treated to a successful Starship launch and a vegetarian dinner.
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A coalition of twelve states has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's tariff policy, arguing it's an abuse of power and destabilizes the economy. The states contend Trump circumvented constitutional checks by imposing tariffs without Congressional authorization.
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