A US judge issued an emergency order to prevent Elon Musk's government reform team from accessing Americans' financial data at the treasury department. The order follows a lawsuit by 19 state attorneys general, citing risks of sensitive information exposure and increased vulnerability to hacking.
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US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, is commencing a four-day visit to India amidst trade tensions. He will meet PM Modi to discuss the India-US trade agreement. The Vance family will explore cultural landmarks in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, including Amer Fort and the Taj Mahal. Vance will also address India-US relations at the Rajasthan International Centre.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell summons comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina to record a statement regarding the controversial 'India's Got Latent' show, due to his absence in previous summons. The controversy began after inappropriate comments made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, leading to FIRs and Supreme Court intervention. Raina expressed regret and removed all show videos from his channel.
Witnesses cited by various media outlets reported several injuries following a supposed rerun of Wednesday's Akhara Marg stampede at 6am, as pilgrims moved en masse towards the ghats. Some accounts suggested 'six to seven casualties.' DIG (Maha Kumbh) Vaishnav Krishna stated Mela police will investigate, reviewing CCTV footage despite no initial information about the incident.
Four family members, including a doctor, his wife, and two sons, were found dead by hanging in their Anna Nagar West home. Initial investigations suggest the doctor faced financial difficulties in his scan business, possibly leading to their tragic deaths. The bodies were discovered by their driver, and the police have registered a case.
A Nepali teenager faced a lone battle for justice after accusing her father of raping her in 2023. Despite her mother's initial support, she later turned hostile during the trial. However, the court sentenced the father to life imprisonment and awarded the girl 2 lakh compensation.
Aravind Srinivas criticizes Wikipedia's neutrality, urging for unbiased alternatives. Elon Musk also questions Wikipedia's spending on DEI initiatives, advising followers to halt donations. Wikimedia Foundation defends its budget allocation, emphasizing the importance of equity, inclusion, and infrastructure.
A scientific debate has emerged regarding the possibility of producing 'dark oxygen' without sunlight, through metallic nodules found deep in the ocean. The discovery challenges long-held beliefs about life's origins but faces skepticism and criticism from other scientists and the funding firm.
Netflix is eyeing the NFL’s Sunday afternoon games, potentially taking over from CBS or Fox. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria confirmed Netflix's serious interest, which could reshape sports media. Current deals hold until 2033 but can end early. Success with streaming NFL games on Christmas Day has boosted Netflix's confidence in live sports.
The Congress party is grappling with its strategy towards regional allies within the INDIA bloc, as evident in the recent Delhi elections where it stood against AAP, indirectly aiding the BJP. This move signals Congress's intent to reclaim its influence, affecting alliances in states like West Bengal and Bihar.