United States' president Donald Trump criticised the media, accusing them of spreading fake news about his interaction with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during his address to Congress. Trump dismissed the controversy, which speculated on the Supreme Court's favorable rulings for him, and intensified his feud with the press.
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Haveli police have registered a case against four unidentified youths from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after a video went viral showing them tricking a New Zealand national into uttering Marathi swear words. The incident took place at Sinhagad Fort near Pune, where the youths engaged the foreigner in conversation and encouraged him to repeat obscene phrases without his knowledge.
The US Education Department is cutting its workforce by nearly 50%, affecting hundreds of employees and closing several regional offices. This move is part of President Trump's proposal to eliminate the department, aiming to decentralize education and return power to states, students, and families.
UPI users experienced widespread transaction failures across major apps like Paytm and Google Pay for the second time in two weeks. The outage peaked around 7.30 pm, affecting hundreds in fund transfers and payments. The National Payments Corporation of India did not acknowledge the outage, prompting user frustration on social media.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai thanked SpaceX for launching the first FireSat satellite, part of an AI-powered constellation to detect wildfires. The satellite aims to identify fires as small as 5x5 meters using AI. The project involves partners like Earth Fire Alliance, Moore Foundation, and Muon Space, following Google's $13 million investment for enhancing global fire tracking.
A political controversy has erupted after Sharad Pawar presented an award to Dy CM Eknath Shinde, causing backlash within the MVA. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut criticized Pawar for honoring Shinde, who he claims divided Maharashtra. Rohit Pawar defended the decision, emphasizing the tradition of separating socio-cultural events from politics. Shinde dismissed Raut's comments as hatred.
Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remark on not raking up Ram temple-like issues elsewhere, calling it influenced by appeasement politics. He expressed displeasure at the silence on violence in Sambhal and atrocities against Hindus. Bhagwat emphasized harmony among faiths and avoiding extremism in a lecture on 'Vishwaguru Bharat'.
A woman in Greater Noida died from rabies after drinking unboiled milk from an infected cow. The cow had rabies from a stray dog bite. The woman experienced symptoms days after consuming the milk and was turned away by several hospitals. Immediate vaccination after any potential exposure to rabies is crucial as the infection is fatal once symptoms appear.
Mumbai all-rounder Tanush Kotian is on standby to join India's Test squad in Melbourne as a potential replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin. The 26-year-old off-spinner recently impressed during India A's tour of Australia and shone in the Ranji Trophy, leading Mumbai to victory. While awaiting official confirmation, Kotian's first-class record boasts over 2500 runs and 100 wickets, highlighting his all-round capabilities.
Bombay High Court granted bail to a 24-year-old in a 2019 Pocso case, noting the minor girl had stayed with him willingly and was aware of her actions. Despite the stringent provisions of the Pocso Act, the court cited the lack of violence and criminal history.