President Trump denied reports of a clash between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio during a White House meeting on cost-cutting measures, calling it fake news. Tensions reportedly grew as Musk criticized Rubio's efforts, leading Trump to announce a more measured approach to cuts and limit Musk's influence.
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A warm February in north India does not necessarily predict a scorching April or summer, as shown by historical data since 1971. Factors such as El Nino and La Nina, as well as climate change, play a significant role in influencing temperatures.
Air India Express's inaugural Surat-Bangkok flight saw high demand for onboard liquor, especially from passengers from the dry state of Gujarat. The airline had to limit some passengers to two alcoholic beverages to prevent unruly behavior, despite the popularity of Chivas Regal and Bira beer alongside meals and snacks.
Gujarat reports its fourth case of human metapneumovirus, with a nine-month-old boy in Ahmedabad testing positive. The child, experiencing severe symptoms, is under observation. Of the city’s three cases, two are infants and one a senior citizen. State health officials are analyzing data on influenza-like illnesses, maintaining no major spike in trends.
Three young police aspirants were tragically killed by a state transport bus while training along the Beed-Parli highway in dense fog. The incident provoked local outrage, leading to an attempted arson of the bus. The bus driver was arrested. State transport minister Pratap Sarnaik announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for each of the victims’ families.
The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uncovered that federal agencies hold an excess of software licenses, many unused, which could result in significant taxpayer savings. For instance, the Department of Labor and General Services Administration reported substantial surplus in various software licenses. Fixes are in progress, alongside staff reductions at GSA as part of a workforce optimization initiative.
Rahul Gandhi criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remark that India gained "true independence" only after the consecration of the Ram temple. Gandhi labeled the statement as treasonous and disrespectful to India's independence movement and Constitution. Bhagwat claimed India's sovereignty was truly established with the Ram temple's completion, despite political independence in 1947.
Ranya Rao, accused in a case, claims in a letter to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence that she was falsely implicated, physically assaulted, and forced to sign documents under duress. She insists no evidence was recovered from her and requests that her statements given under pressure not be relied upon.
Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistani pacer, has openly stated his preference for playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Aiming to obtain a UK passport through his wife's citizenship, Amir hopes to open doors to the IPL.
A Sikh Indian family is accused of pretending to be Afghans fleeing the Taliban to enter the UK and claim asylum after two failed UK visa applications. The family faces multiple immigration charges and has pleaded not guilty to all counts, with a trial set for January 2.
In Anantapur, a 16-year-old intermediate student named Charan jumped from the third floor of his college building, resulting in his death. He had just returned after the Sankranti holidays. Despite immediate medical attention, he was declared dead on arrival. Police are investigating the reasons behind his drastic action. His family and relatives are devastated.