Sidney Crosby, after leading Team Canada to victory, is unhappy with the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent performances, according to reporter Michelle Crechiolo. The team, struggling and facing criticism from fans due to their poor results, is seen as lacking focus on winning. Despite this, Crosby has not taken any rest and continues to play, seeking improvement.
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A tragic road accident in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday morning resulted in six fatalities when a vehicle collided with a bus. The identities of the victims are yet to be confirmed. Another accident occurred in Mauganj district on Sunday, killing three Maharashtra residents after attending the Mahakumbh. Emergency responders and authorities are probing the causes of both incidents.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad's Chanchalguda prison Saturday morning after a night in jail, following his arrest in connection with a deadly stampede at his film's premiere. Despite receiving interim bail Friday night, jail procedures delayed his release. The stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere resulted in one death and several injuries, sparking public outrage.
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A baby boy was born in the temporary but well-equipped Central Hospital at the Maha Kumbh Mela site on Sunday, marking an auspicious start to the event. Sonam, a 20-year-old labourer, gave birth to a healthy boy weighing 2.4 kg. Doctors suggested naming the baby Ved.
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi has apologised for remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating they were based on historical facts. He clarified that his words were misrepresented and not meant to disrespect other historical figures. Following controversy, Mumbai Police launched an investigation, and an FIR was filed, later transferring the case to Marine Drive police station.
NASA rescheduled the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore originally set for February 2025 to late March 2025 due to delays in the launch of SpaceX's Crew 10 mission. Technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft also contributed to the delay. Despite the extended stay, Crew 9 continues to perform critical tasks on the ISS.
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WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange, had a $235 million hack last year, attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The Delhi High Court now seeks responses from the government and RBI following a petition for a special investigation into WazirX's security and operations. Concerns about BitBNS were also raised.