The Ongole breed of cattle, originating from Andhra Pradesh, made headlines as Viatina-19 fetched $4.82 million at a Brazilian auction, marking it the most expensive cow worldwide. Despite limited recognition in India, its unique traits are celebrated abroad. Viatina-19 also won the "Miss South America" title and secured a Guinness World Record.
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Twelve years after a man was sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly burning his wife to death in Tamil Nadu, the apex court has acquitted him. The court noted inconsistencies in the dying declarations of the deceased and the absence of substantial evidence against the accused. The bench emphasized the need for corroborative evidence when dying declarations are contradictory.
Gautam Adani's recent meeting with Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren focused on mining rights and land acquisition for two coal projects. The BJP questioned the sudden cooperation between the JMM and Adani, citing previous criticisms. The discussion included pending clearances and future investment opportunities, raising eyebrows in the state Congress camp for lack of prior notice to their ministers.
In a surprising turn of events, the BJP won 48 out of 70 seats in the Delhi assembly elections. Parvesh Verma defeated incumbent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Verma attributed the victory to PM Modi and BJP workers, and emphasized fulfilling promises on women’s allowances, tackling corruption, and improving infrastructure. Kejriwal conceded defeat and pledged constructive opposition.
A 57-year-old woman in Prakasam district allegedly killed her 35-year-old son due to his inappropriate behavior towards relatives. The body was dismembered and dumped in a canal. Police are searching for the accused, who are currently absconding.
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Patrick Mahomes' mother, Randi Mahomes, has requested prayers for her ailing father, Randy Martin, as he faces ongoing health struggles. This year has been difficult for the family, with Patrick also losing his grandmother to cancer. Despite these challenges, they are anticipating the birth of Patrick and Brittany's third child.
US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk, in a Fox News interview, attacked bureaucracy for obstructing their efforts to reduce federal waste. They criticized the Biden administration and discussed plans to cut the federal deficit by $1 trillion, emphasizing the need to restore the will of the people.
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