President Trump joked about renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America,' a move that has sparked legal action from the Associated Press. Tech companies have updated their maps, while the White House bars the AP from events, escalating the controversy.
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Ashutosh Sharma, despite an injured finger, played a critical role in Delhi Capitals' thrilling chase against Lucknow Super Giants with an unbeaten 66*. His determination impressed the coach and helped DC recover from 65/5 to chase down 210 successfully, securing a memorable IPL victory. Ashutosh played a crucial role in one of the most dramatic IPL chases in recent history, steering DC to a successful pursuit of 210 after they were struggling at 65/5.
Pushpa 2, led by Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, had a stellar start with a vast Rs 164.25 crore opening in India. However, by the 22nd day, collections dipped over 50% to Rs 9.6 crore. Despite the drop, the film totaled Rs 1119.2 crore, with Hindi viewership leading the revenue, followed by Telugu and other languages.
A four-year-old girl in Moradabad called her grandmother, showing her mother's lifeless body on a video call. The father, Rohit Kumar, is accused of murdering his wife Ruby Rani and staging it as a suicide. Police are investigating financial disputes and have gathered forensic evidence. Rohit is currently in custody for questioning.
Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel has formed a five-member committee to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state, with retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai as chair. The panel is to submit its report within 45 days. The UCC standardizes personal laws across religions, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships.
121 farmers ended their hunger strike in Delhi after farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal accepted medical aid, following the government's invitation for talks on farmers' demands. Dallewal had been on a hunger strike since November 26. The talks, scheduled for February 14, aim to discuss the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
Jeet Adani, son of billionaire Gautam Adani, married Diva Jaimin Shah in an intimate ceremony. Ahead of his wedding, Jeet appeared on Shark Tank India and requested founder Anupam Mittal to remove his profile from a matrimonial website. Mittal humorously obliged and shared the deleted profile on social media as a wedding gift.
Lucknow Super Giants are facing concerns over the fitness of their key fast bowlers ahead of the 2025 IPL season opener. With Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, and Akash Deep dealing with injuries, the team considers turning to backup options Shardul Thakur and Shivam Mavi. Will the management take the big risk of persisting with undercooked and injury prone seamers or hand contracts to Thakur and Mavi? The big call is expected very soon!
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu urges Indians to focus on developing technological capabilities within India instead of seeking validation abroad. Highlighting the importance of retaining talent to advance India's technological prowess, he questions the sustainability of relying on imported talent for national achievements.
Elon Musk responded humorously to social media debates regarding his influence without being elected. He addressed comments linking him to non-governmental organization funding and voter concerns. Musk shared various viewpoints, emphasizing the outcomes of elections and his support from Trump to lead a government efficiency department.