The entertainment scene is buzzing with events - Udit Narayan faces criticism over a kissing incident, Kareena Kapoor reflects on life's experiences, and Amitabh Bachchan's cryptic tweet raises concern. Amidst a photoshop debate, Deepika Padukone returns to the runway, while Ranbir Kapoor completes a voice-over for Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming teaser.
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President Donald Trump announced his intention to make the US a leader in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency by ending the previous administration's regulatory constraints. He proposed new legislation for stablecoins and market structure, and highlighted initiatives like the Bitcoin Reserve. Trump emphasized the potential for economic growth, privacy, security, and maintaining US financial dominance.
Tahawwur Rana, accused in the Mumbai 26/11 attacks, is making his final legal attempt to avoid extradition to India. His lawyer argues that extradition would violate the double jeopardy principle. The US government had disagreed earlier, indicating that some charges, such as forgery, were not addressed in previous trials. The Supreme Court will confer on this matter on January 17.
Elon Musk reaffirmed his ambition for Mars exploration, mentioning potential human missions by 2029 or 2031 using SpaceX's Starship. A recent setback occurred when the Starship exploded during a test flight, highlighting the technical challenges ahead. Despite this, SpaceX celebrated its 23rd anniversary, continuing its pursuit of making life multi-planetary.
Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after spending nine months in space. Their return, initially planned for Wednesday, has been moved up to Tuesday due to weather concerns, with a planned splashdown off the coast of Florida.
Charlie Javice, founder of student-finance startup Frank, has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase in connection with the bank's $175 million acquisition of her company. A Manhattan federal jury found Javice guilty of bank fraud for falsely inflating Frank's user base to secure the deal.
Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperatures and heavy fog on Wednesday morning, resulting in poor visibility. The Air Quality Index was recorded at a 'very poor' level of 326. Authorities have increased the number of shelters for the homeless to cope with the harsh conditions. Dense fog and chilly winds are expected to continue for several days.
US Vice President JD Vance asserts that Britain's economy is stagnating due to high immigration and reliance on cheap labor, impacting productivity. He defends US tariffs and suggests a mix of tariffs, robotics, and lower energy costs to boost American manufacturing. His comments have sparked controversy and tensions between the US and UK.
An Indian national's US B1/B2 visa application was swiftly denied after a brief interview, sparking online discussion. The applicant, planning a Florida vacation, was rejected due to lack of travel history and having a girlfriend in the US, raising concerns about potential overstay. Reddit users suggest building a travel record and being cautious about revealing personal connections during interviews.
Chocolate Day, celebrated on 9 February, is a pre-Valentine's Day event where people express love and appreciation by giving chocolates to partners, friends, and family. Different types of chocolates, including dark, milk, white, and flavored variants, are popular gift choices.
In the Champions Trophy 2025 match, Virat Kohli's dismissal after an extraordinary catch by Glenn Phillips significantly impacted India, positioning them at 3/30. Ravindra Jadeja's animated reaction to Kohli's departure went viral on social media. Despite the setback, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied India's innings, achieving 249/9 with valuable contributions from Hardik Pandya.