Jimmy Butler, key forward for the Golden State Warriors, is probable for the game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a back injury. The Warriors, aiming to maintain their playoff push, face a Hornets team dealing with injuries. Butler’s performance, alongside Stephen Curry, remains crucial for the Warriors’ chances of securing a road win.
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YouTuber Ankush Bahuguna shared his distressing ordeal with a 40-hour digital arrest scam on Instagram, where scammers falsely accused him of serious crimes and extracted personal information, causing financial loss and mental distress. Bahuguna shared his story to raise awareness about such sophisticated digital scams.
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A recent study has revealed that the red color of Mars is due to ferrihydrite, an iron oxide mineral. This finding suggests that Mars once had liquid water. NASA’s Perseverance rover, currently on Mars, will help verify this discovery. This research provides new insights into Mars' environmental history and its potential to have supported life.
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case, avoiding jail time, fines, or probation despite being found guilty of falsifying business records. The ruling allows Trump to retain his voting rights and pursue an appeals process.
Ukraine accuses Russian President Putin of trying to manipulate US President Trump into a peace deal favoring Russia without Ukraine or Europe's input. Ukrainian officials warn of Putin's intent to negotiate directly with the US. Highlighting Putin's readiness for talks, Kyiv dismisses any potential manipulations, emphasizing their stance against Russia's actions.
In J&K, liquor sales are increasing despite political pressure for prohibition due to concerns over alcohol abuse. The government projects a 4% rise in excise revenue, while various political parties, including PDP and BJP, push for a ban. The new excise policy seeks a balanced approach addressing both the harmful effects of alcohol and the development of the liquor industry.
Karnataka cooperation minister K N Rajanna intends to file a complaint regarding an alleged honeytrap attempt. He is to meet home minister G Parameshwara and has prepared a detailed complaint on the incident. Rajanna also mentioned that multiple politicians across parties have been targeted by such schemes.
BJP minister Majinder Singh Sirsa accused AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal of corruption, attributing Delhi's poor air quality to mismanagement and fraudulent activities. A CAG report revealed mismanagement of DTC buses and widespread issuance of PUC certificates through bribery. Sirsa claims Kejriwal's administration worsened pollution and mishandled millions allocated to the odd-even scheme.