Seven BJP MLAs joined the Bihar cabinet led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The induction brings the cabinet to its maximum legal strength of 36 members. The new ministers were administered oaths by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
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A court has sentenced three traffic police officers and an auto driver to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill ASP Kalpana Saxena during her crackdown on an extortion racket in 2010. The officers were dismissed from the department, and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each of them. Additional charges of bribery could not be proven due to investigation flaws.
Indian fugitive Joginder Gyong, a terror group kingpin, was captured in the Philippines and deported to India after months of surveillance. Delhi and Haryana Police, in collaboration with central agencies, played significant roles in tracking and apprehending him. His involvement in criminal syndicates and terror networks is under investigation.
Elon Musk's net worth soared past $400 billion, a first, fueled by Tesla's record high and a SpaceX share sale. His fortune surged by a record $62.8 billion in a single day. Trump's pro-business policies and Musk's new government role are credited with boosting investor confidence. SpaceX's valuation reached $350 billion, making it the world's most valuable private startup.
A 29-year-old woman, Ritu, was killed with an axe by her brother, Yogesh, in Rohtak. The crime occurred after a heated argument when Yogesh returned home and saw Ritu holding the axe. Yogesh called the police immediately after the incident and was taken into custody.
A Karnataka High Court quashed the suspension of KKRTC constable Chandrashekar for taking a nap during a 16-hour shift, citing the right to sleep and leisure. Chandrashekar had worked two shifts daily for two months. The court criticized the KKRTC for imposing excessive work hours, recognizing international labor standards, and reinstated him with all benefits.
Rain washed out the first day of the Brisbane Test between Australia and India, leaving fans to entertain themselves in the stands. Spectators enjoyed food and drinks, with one grill master working tirelessly to keep up with demand. Despite the festive atmosphere, the lack of cricket disappointed many who had hoped for an exciting contest.
Elon Musk commented on Isar Aerospace's failed Spectrum rocket launch, stating that spaceflight challenges are significant. Germany's first private orbital launch attempt ended in a fiery crash after 30 seconds, but the mission gathered valuable flight data. Europe faces hurdles in achieving independent space access following geopolitical shifts.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma clarified that Shubman Gill was not dropped for the Boxing Day Test, but selected an all-rounder Washington Sundar to strengthen the lower middle-order batting. Sunil Gavaskar criticized the decision, emphasizing that it effectively sidelined Gill. Sundar contributed with 19 overs and a 50-run knock, but India still faced defeat, trailing 1-2 in the series.
ISRO has achieved a second successful docking of its SpaDeX satellites, marking a significant advancement in space technology. Chairman V Narayanan hailed the operation as smooth, emphasizing its importance for future missions. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the docking, following the initial docking on January 16 and subsequent undocking on March 13.