Mayawati announced that nobody would succeed her in the BSP while she is alive, removing her nephew Akash Anand from his roles. She reinstated Ramji Gautam and Anand Kumar as national coordinators. This decision followed the expulsion of Akash Anand's father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, for factionalism, which Mayawati said influenced Akash Anand's career.
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Pankajini Dash continued her winning streak on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, answering the Rs. 50 lakh question correctly. She chose to quit at the Rs. 1 crore question about Kamal Haasan's unfinished film, though her guess with the Double Dip lifeline was correct. The episode also featured the Vanvaas team, with Nana Patekar sharing heartwarming anecdotes about Amitabh Bachchan.
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US President Donald Trump set a new record with the longest address to a joint session of Congress, speaking for over one hour and 40 minutes. Trump defended his administration's actions and targeted his Democratic opponents, causing political tension. Texas Representative Al Green interrupted the speech, leading to his removal, while several Democrats walked out in protest.
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