The BJP picked first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as its Delhi chief minister, continuing its trend of choosing relatively unknown figures for top posts. Gupta, who is actively engaged with women-related matters and closely associated with the RSS, becomes the lone woman CM among BJP-ruled states at present.
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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath justified the ban on offering namaz on public roads, citing the Maha Kumbh's orderly conduct as a model. He emphasized the importance of discipline, noting that 66 crore devotees attended the Maha Kumbh without any incidents. This follows Meerut police's directive to restrict Eid namaz to designated areas, with heightened security measures in place.
US Vice President JD Vance faced criticism after comparing Elon Musk to Greta Thunberg at the Munich Security Conference, sparking backlash from German officials. Vance emphasized internal threats to European democracy and criticized immigration policies, referencing a recent attack in Munich. President Trump backed Vance, highlighting concerns over free speech and immigration in Europe.
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NASA's Juno mission revealed that Jupiter's moon, Io, the most volcanic body in our solar system, doesn't possess a global magma ocean. Instead, separate magma chambers fuel its over 400 active volcanoes, solving a 44-year-old mystery. Juno's gravity data, collected during recent flybys, confirms this, impacting our understanding of other moons and exoplanets.
Dan Scavino celebrated Kash Patel's appointment as the new FBI Director with a Bollywood-style meme, earning mixed reactions. Patel, an Indian-origin ally of Donald Trump, was confirmed in a 51-49 Senate vote. The White House supports his role to restore integrity. Scavino's creative post sparked discussions about using cultural references in official communications.
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel on Sunday admitted struggles containing Travis Head's century in the Brisbane Test. Head and Smith's 171-run partnership propelled Australia to 405/7 on Day 2. Morkel highlighted the need to improve bowling with the older ball, particularly between overs 50 and 80, and execute planned strategies more effectively.
Canada announced changes to its Express Entry program, impacting IT professionals seeking permanent residency. The removal of extra points for LMIA-backed job offers will increase competition, requiring higher CRS scores based on factors like age, education, and language proficiency. The changes follow recent revisions to broader immigration policies aimed at addressing housing and infrastructure challenges.