The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2023 winners were announced in Gurugram. Industry leaders and notable personalities attended the event, presenting awards across 21 categories. Highlights included Apple iPhone 16 Pro winning Best Smartphone of the Year, and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL recognized as the Best AI-powered Gadget.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath, calling the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj a 'Mrityu Kumbh' due to inadequate planning for attendees. She also condemned the BJP for using religion for political gain and defended herself against accusations of links with Bangladeshi fundamentalists. Additionally, BJP legislators protested against alleged appeasement politics by her government.
Ajay Maken of Congress has blamed Arvind Kejriwal for the rift between their parties, stemming from failed seat-sharing negotiations in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. Tensions have escalated, with both parties now preparing to contest independently in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
Selectors are optimistic about Jasprit Bumrah's recovery for the ICC tournament despite his back injury, while Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI squad. Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain, and Yashasvi Jaiswal receives his maiden ODI call-up. Mohammed Siraj is excluded, with Arshdeep Singh preferred for the seam bowling role.
Devendra Barlewar, a 47-year-old scientist, successfully received a rare third kidney transplant at Amrita Hospital, leaving him with five kidneys, only one of which is functional. The complex surgery, performed by Dr. Anil Sharma, was made possible by a multi-organ donation from a brain-dead farmer.
JMM MP Mahua Maji was injured in Jharkhand's Latehar district when her car hit a parked truck while returning from Maha Kumbh. Maji sustained a wrist fracture and was treated at RIMS-Ranchi. Her family members suffered minor injuries in the accident, which occurred near Hotwag village on NH-75 around 2:30 am.
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