Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his US visit, discussing key issues like trade, defence, and extradition of the 26/11 attack accused with President Donald Trump. Notable agreements included the sale of F-35 jets to India and US energy purchases worth $25 billion.
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The BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of misinterpreting the Ramayana for political gain, calling him a 'Chunavi Hindu.' Kejriwal compared the BJP to the 'golden deer' in the Ramayana, which BJP leaders claim reflects his ignorance about Hindu scriptures. The controversy arises ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.
Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni recounted his infamous outburst during the 2019 IPL when a no-ball controversy led him to confront umpires on the field, resulting in a fine. Dhoni acknowledged his mistake while mentioning such incidents stem from the high stakes of the sport. He will play for CSK in IPL 2025, aiming to surpass Suresh Raina’s run record for the franchise.
Dhananjay Deshmukh, demanding MCOCA charges against Valmik Karad in his brother's murder case, climbed a water tank in protest but descended after two hours following intervention by authorities. The state CID has already invoked MCOCA against other accused. Fear for their safety was voiced by the Deshmukh family, prompting further attention from officials.
Kerala High Court lawyer P G Manu, recently granted bail in an alleged rape case, was found dead in Kollam. Police suspect suicide at his rented accommodation after junior advocates discovered him. Manu, previously a senior government pleader and NIA counsel, faced accusations of sexually assaulting a client, leading to his resignation last year.
Elon Musk shared an old video of Barack Obama, where the former president discusses reducing government waste and unnecessary spending. In the video, Obama highlights the importance of eliminating pointless expenses and mentions specific examples, stressing the need for efficient budget management.
A 49-year-old lieutenant colonel from Muzaffarpur, posted at Dipatoli cantonment in Ranchi, was found dead at Khelgaon housing complex. Preliminary investigations suggest he died after falling from a building. His family mentioned he was under work pressure and had recently applied for voluntary retirement.
Anticipating Coldplay’s concert in Ahmedabad in January 2025, the District Child Protection Unit mandates that children must not be used in performances or allowed entry without ear protection. This notice follows concerns raised about potential harm from high sound levels. Previous similar actions include modifying Diljit Dosanjh's concert content to protect children.
Four Maoists were killed and a head constable from the District Reserve Guard lost his life during an encounter with security forces on Saturday in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The joint operation in Abujhmaad forest resulted in the recovery of automatic weapons, and search operations are ongoing.
The Centre argued before the Supreme Court that its ruling in the Tamil Nadu governor's case doesn't fully resolve the legal dispute between Kerala and its governor. Kerala's counsel claimed the verdict addresses the issue of time limits for presidential reference. The Centre's representatives, however, asserted that certain aspects remain unaddressed and require further examination by the court.