A man climbed Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower waving a Palestinian flag and shouting "Free Palestine." He spent 16 hours on the structure before being arrested by police. Authorities worked with emergency crews to safely negotiate the situation, leading to road closures and canceled parliamentary tours.
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In Lucknow, a woman named Nilofar, 24, led a gang to commit robberies in order to finance her relationship with her same-sex partner Arshi. Disguised as a rag-picker, she meticulously planned and executed these heists. Nilofar and two accomplices were arrested following a jewellery store robbery on December 31.
Mumbai Indians won their second Women's Premier League title with an 8-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Nat Sciver-Brunt led the bowling attack with 3/30, restricting Delhi to 141 for 9 in response to Mumbai's 149 for 7, highlighted by Harmanpreet Kaur's 66 off 44 balls. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai, taking 3 for 30. Amelia Kerr chipped in with two wickets.
A 46-year-old woman from Magadi Town accused a man of forcing her to sell her kidney for Rs 2.5 lakh to repay microfinance debts and is now pressuring her to get her daughters to sell their kidneys. The man, known to her, continues to harass her for repayment.
As of January 1, 2025, women voters outnumber men in 13 states and one Union Territory, with new entries including Assam, Karnataka, and Nagaland. Nationwide, the total female electorate is still 2.33 crore fewer than males among 99-crore voters. Notable states with high third-gender electors include Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Whitewashing of Sambhal Jama Masjid began following an Allahabad high court order. The court allowed decorative lighting without structural modifications. The mosque gained attention after a local court's survey order led to unrest in November 2024. The dispute involved claims the mosque was built over an ancient temple. Clashes occurred, raising debates around the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell denied YouTuber Samay Raina's request to record his statement via video call in the 'India's Got Latent' controversy. Amidst multiple FIRs for promoting obscenity, Raina must appear in person on February 18 while also deleting related videos and pledging full cooperation.
Saritha Ramaraju, 48, has been charged with murder after allegedly killing her 11-year-old son during a custody visit in California. The incident occurred after a trip to Disneyland, with the child found deceased in their hotel room. Additional charges include using a knife. If convicted, she faces 26 years to life in prison.
A Delhi court has summoned Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam case, with a court appearance scheduled for March 11. The case involves alleged job appointments in exchange for land during Lalu Prasad’s tenure as Union Rail Minister from 2004 to 2009.
Rishabh Pant is thrilled to lead Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive environment for players. Despite an impressive Rs 27 crore auction price, Pant focuses on teamwork rather than financial gains.
Former cricketer David Warner is making his debut in Telugu cinema with a cameo in the movie 'Robinhood,' starring Nithiin and Sreeleela, releasing on March 28. Directed by Venky Kudumula, the film is an action-packed entertainer with music by GV Prakash Kumar. Warner's popular TikTok dance videos to Telugu songs have already endeared him to fans.