Thousands protested across the US on President's Day against President Trump, accusing him of acting like a king. Demonstrations were led by the 50501 Movement, with slogans like 'No kings on Presidents Day.' In Boston, protesters marched through the snow, and rallies occurred in various cities, criticising Trump's actions and urging resistance.
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President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama were seen sharing a friendly exchange at Jimmy Carter's funeral, sparking curiosity about their discussion. A forensic lipreader suggested they talked of finding a quiet place to discuss an important issue, potentially linked to international agreements.
A 24-year-old man died while trying to rescue an injured monkey stuck in an electric transformer in Mathura. Both the man and the monkey succumbed to electrocution, as the man came into contact with the transformer. Authorities were not aware of the rescue attempt when they restarted the power supply.
Mohammed Shami's return to Team India for the T20I series against England was delayed as he was not included in the playing eleven for the first match of the series in Kolkata. However, he continued to train vigorously in Chennai under coach Morne Morkel's supervision, preparing himself for a possible comeback in the 2nd T2oI on Saturday.
Canadian Hindus protested in Toronto against the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. They highlighted violence, destruction of religious sites, and the recent arrest of a Hindu priest. Protesters urged the international community to pressure Bangladesh to protect minority rights and ensure peace.
Prithvi Shaw's struggles continue as he's excluded from Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad due to fitness and attitude concerns. An MCA official criticized Shaw's fielding efforts and lack of discipline, revealing complaints from senior teammates. Former cricketer Jatin Paranjape condemned the MCA's public criticism, predicting Shaw's departure from the Mumbai team.
Indian drug companies are set to revolutionize diabetes treatment with affordable generic versions of Empagliflozin, following the expiry of its patent. Estimated to significantly cut costs and improve access for over 10 crore diabetics, Mankind Pharma and others will offer the drug at a fraction of its original cost, easing financial burdens and enhancing heart and kidney health.
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Chandigarh BJP won the Mayor election, defeating the Congress-AAP alliance candidate Premlata. Despite more votes for the alliance, three votes crossed over to BJP's candidate Harpreet Kaur Babla, who received 19 votes against 17. All 36 votes were valid. Babla and BJP councillors celebrated the victory, and the election process for senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor began.