A Canadian photographer captured a gripping encounter between a bald eagle and a Canada goose on a frozen lake. The goose successfully defended itself, and the eagle retreated. The encounter coincided with heightened political tensions between Canada and the U.S., symbolizing resistance.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Somnath Suryawanshi, a Dalit law student who died in custody following protests in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Gandhi alleged Suryawanshi was murdered for protecting the Constitution and blamed the RSS ideology. Chief minister Fadnavis called Gandhi's visit a political move to incite caste hatred and announced a judicial inquiry into the death and protests.
India and France kick off the ‘Varuna’ naval exercise in the Arabian Sea, involving aircraft carriers, warships, submarines, fighters, and helicopters. INS Vikrant and the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle are among the highlighted participants. The exercise includes maritime drills and tactical operations, enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy between the two nations.
CCB sleuths of Mangaluru City police arrested two South African women in Bengaluru and seized nearly 38kg MDMA worth Rs 75 crore. The suspects reportedly flew between Bengaluru and New Delhi 59 times in six months to deliver the drugs. The arrested are identified as Bamba Fanta and Abigail Adonis.
Bengaluru's Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna submitted a petition to Home Minister G Parameshwara after alleging politicians were honeytrapped. He denied judges were involved and clarified his statements were misquoted. Home Minister Parameshwara said further action requires Speaker UT Khader's directives, and any investigation would proceed independently without waiting for the Supreme Court's decision.
Nearly two centuries after a massive volcanic eruption cooled Earth’s climate, scientists have identified the source: the Zavaritskii volcano in the remote Kuril Islands. For almost 200 years, the source of a powerful 1831 volcanic eruption that cooled the Earth remained unknown. Zavaritskii’s eruption is now recognised as one of the most powerful of the 19th century.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg with a combined wealth of $886 billion attend Trump's inauguration. They symbolize US plutocracy, seated in front of Trump along with other billionaires, revealing their influence. Trump launches a successful crypto token while critics like Bernie Sanders decry oligarchic control.
Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, potentially causing hundreds or even thousands of deaths. Rescue efforts are hampered by damaged infrastructure and the custom of quick burials. Hospitals and homes are severely damaged, with many injured. Aid is arriving from France and international organizations.
Pakistan beat South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI. They clinched the series 2-0. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scored 73 and 80 runs respectively. Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah took key wickets. A heated exchange occurred between players. Heinrich Klaasen argued with Haris Rauf and Rizwan. Babar Azam intervened to calm things down.
US Rep. Chuck Edwards faced a confrontational crowd in Asheville, North Carolina, with attendees protesting Trump administration policies and initiatives. Despite interruptions, Edwards discussed hurricane recovery efforts, government reductions, and support for Ukraine, while maintaining support for Trump and addressing concerns about Elon Musk's role in government security.