New York City is ending a $220 million deal with the Pakistan-owned Roosevelt Hotel to house migrants. The closure comes after pressure from federal authorities and MAGA supporters. The hotel had been housing asylum seekers since May 2023, but backlash arose over taxpayer money being used to support immigration efforts.
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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee ignited debate by posting a video of himself jumping into a -10°C snowdrift, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo. Wearing only boxers, Rathee used the stunt as motivation but faced criticism for promoting risky behavior. He warned viewers about hypothermia and frostbite, sparking mixed reactions online.
Shaheen Afridi etched his name in cricket history, becoming the first Pakistan bowler to reach 100 wickets in all formats. His 3/22 helped him achieve the T20I milestone during Pakistan's match against South Africa. Despite his record-breaking performance, Pakistan fell short of the 184-run target, losing by 11 runs. Shaheen also became the third Pakistani bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets, joining Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan.
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Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the newly constructed 4-lane, 2.35km-long bypass to Banihal town on the Ramban-Banihal section of the national highway will open for 4-lane traffic within 15 days. Initially, 2-lane traffic will be released. The bypass was built at a cost of Rs 224.44 crore, with netizens praising the achievement.
China is ready to restart trade talks with the US, demanding respect, a consistent trade policy, and attention to its concerns on sanctions and Taiwan. Beijing seeks a lead negotiator with Trump's full support. This comes after a tariff hike by the US following China's block on Boeing purchases. China also condemned VP Vance's remarks about "Chinese peasants" as ignorant.
Doctors and citizens protested in Kolkata against CBI's alleged failure in the RG Kar rape-murder probe. They demanded speedy justice and questioned the delay in filing chargesheets against former principal Sandip Ghosh and ex-OC Abhijit Mandal, who were recently granted bail. Protesters marched, seeking answers and accountability from CBI, while others held demonstrations criticizing both state and central governments.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex was around 79,900, Nifty50 was near 24,200.
AAP faced electoral setbacks due to various factors such as middle-class voter dissatisfaction, anti-incumbency, and poor water quality in residential areas. Their conflicts with the lieutenant governor and the lack of an alliance with Congress also contributed to their defeat, as did BJP's misuse of state machinery.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif criticised Pakistan Super League (PSL) team owners and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), claiming they have damaged the PSL brand. He asserted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has grown larger and more successful with each season, while the PSL has deteriorated, mirroring the decline of the Pakistan cricket team.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station with the Axiom Mission 4 in 2025. As an Indian Air Force pilot, he will join a diverse international crew for a 14-day mission conducting experiments and outreach programs. Shukla aims to showcase Indian culture in space, including performing yoga onboard.