Elon Musk has decided to reinstate 25-year-old Marko Elez to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) despite his resignation over racist social media posts. Following a poll on X and support from Vice-President JD Vance, 78% voted in favor of bringing Elez back.
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Khunti Guru, presumed dead after a stampede at Maha Kumbh, returned home to find his family commemorating his 'tehrvi'. The mourning ritual turned into a community celebration as the much-loved local character, who had lost track of time after consuming ganja, was found alive and well.
Michael Vaughan addressed Australian media's uproar over Ravindra Jadeja's Hindi responses at an interview, suggesting the use of AI tools for translation. The controversy arose when unaccredited Australian journalists showed up at Jadeja's interaction arranged by BCCI, causing friction since he only answered questions in Hindi.
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A Bengaluru Special Court has deferred its order on the ED's petition challenging the Lokayukta police's clean chit to CM Siddaramaiah in the MUDA site allotment case. The court awaits the Lokayukta's final report before ruling on the ED's challenge, which alleges the police overlooked key evidence.
US military planes have begun deporting migrants, with 265 Guatemalans arriving in their home country on Friday. These flights are part of a broader operation led by President Donald Trump, which includes hundreds of deportations by military aircraft. The US crackdown aims to expel "criminal aliens," with the White House calling it the "largest massive deportation operation in history."
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has found refuge in Russia following the swift collapse of his regime. His escape involved a mysterious flight from Damascus, raising questions about its route and destination. Assad's downfall concludes his family's five-decade rule, marked by alleged war crimes. A transitional administration now governs Syria, while Israel takes measures to secure its border.
Indian overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda's remarks on China being questioned as a threat drew sharp criticism from the BJP, with accusations of undermining India's sovereignty. BJP leaders demanded Congress clarify its stance, while Congress distanced itself, reaffirming China as an enemy and highlighting Rahul Gandhi's consistent position on China's occupation of Indian territory.
A bus carrying pilgrims from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine fell into a 30-feet gorge near Manda, resulting in the death of a Himachal Pradesh driver and injuring 17 passengers. Rescuers worked for over two hours to recover the driver’s body, and the injured were reported as stable.
A Bangladesh court denied bail to Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who is accused of disrespecting the national flag. Das advocates for minority rights and was arrested after a sedition case was filed against him. His arrest prompted significant outrage and calls for his release, with his legal team anticipating further legal battles.