Over 1.49 crore devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam by Sunday evening during Maha Kumbh, causing heavy traffic congestion for the second day. Authorities in Prayagraj are implementing strict crowd management protocols to ensure safety and ease congestion as the event nears its culmination.
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Police in Hyderabad have arrested a couple for murdering their daughter-in-law, M Dalli, who had been missing for 40 days. Her husband, M Suresh, reported her disappearance and suspected his parents, Tulasi and Ananthi. They confessed to poisoning her and then attacking her with a stone before burying her body due to a longstanding grudge.
Delhi endured a second consecutive 'warm night' and heatwave conditions in some areas on Thursday. A brief, intense rain spell with winds up to 50 kmph brought significant relief, dropping temperatures by 6-10 degrees. The IMD forecasts light rain or drizzle, ruling out heatwaves until April 16. While Safdarjung's maximum was 39.6°C, Ayanagar and Ridge experienced heatwave conditions.
Four U.S. individuals, known as the "Cutthroat Cowboys," face charges after riding horses through a Walmart in Baker, Louisiana. A viral video captured the group startling customers and staff, leading to public outcry and a police investigation. Mason Webb stated their actions were for amusement and social media attention, claiming the horse as an emotional support animal.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring Allu Arjun, saw a 65% drop in box office earnings on its fifth Monday, yet continues to break records. The film's total net collection in India stands at Rs 1208.7 crore, with the Hindi version surpassing Rs 800 crore. Globally, it has earned Rs 1800 crore in four weeks, confirming its blockbuster status.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman plans to introduce a bill for a new direct tax law during the budget session. The focus is on simplifying provisions and making the language more accessible for the common man. The new law will replace the 63-year-old Income Tax Act. The bill will be introduced and potentially tweaked based on feedback from taxpayers and experts.
India has sought extradition of 178 fugitives from various countries over the past five years, with 23 successfully extradited since January 2019. Sixty-five requests, including those for individuals accused of terrorism, are pending with US authorities. India has extradition treaties with 48 countries and arrangements with 12 others, and continues to pursue diplomatic efforts to bring fugitives to justice.
OpenAI is concerned about Chinese companies imitating its advanced AI models and is taking steps to prevent this. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces numerous copyright infringement lawsuits globally, including in India, with accusations of using copyrighted content to train ChatGPT. Indian publishers and media outlets have joined ongoing legal actions over these issues.
TikTok is working to restore its services in the US after thanking President-elect Donald Trump for clarity on avoiding penalties. Operations were initially suspended following a Biden administration ban. TikTok seeks a long-term solution to remain in the US. Trump may extend the deadline for TikTok's negotiations, with its CEO invited to the presidential inauguration.
The music label for 'Pushpa 2' removed a song targeting a police officer hours after its release on YouTube. The song, performed by Allu Arjun, was released on Dec 24, coinciding with Arjun's questioning by police. This stirred controversy among netizens. The song was later set to private viewing without explanation amid public speculation.
Elon Musk, in his role as 'Department of Government Efficiency' czar, demanded federal employees justify their jobs weekly via email. The FBI countered, advising staff to ignore the request. President Trump supported Musk's move. The directive caused confusion among agencies, with some departments advising employees to await official guidance. Musk remains undeterred.