Tech billionaire and DOGE head Elon Musk revealed that X faced a significant cyberattack originating from the Ukraine area, causing widespread service disruptions. Thousands of users reported issues, with outages peaking early Monday morning and continuing intermittently throughout the day. The attack suggests involvement from a large, coordinated group or a country.
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Saurav Gurjar, a former WWE wrestler, criticized podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia for offensive remarks made on India’s Got Latent. Gurjar’s video on X calls for accountability and strict actions against such misuse of free speech, emphasizing the societal harm caused by irresponsible influencers.
A Delhi court has sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to two life terms for murdering a Sikh man and his son during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Despite the brutal nature of the crimes, mitigating factors such as Kumar's age and health led the judge to opt for life imprisonment instead of the death penalty. Kumar is already serving another life sentence for similar crimes.
India's pharmaceutical retail market rebounded in November with double-digit growth, driven by increased demand for dermatological and cardiac medications. Respiratory issues, exacerbated by pollution, boosted Foracort sales to Rs 82 crore. Both acute and chronic medications saw 11% growth, and industry volumes rose by 3.5%. Analysts predict continued growth in 2025, fueled by price increases and new drug launches.
The Uttarakhand high court has prevented police from taking coercive actions against journalist Sudhanshu Thapliyal, who was detained for a Facebook post criticizing the lack of arrests in a fatal accident case. Thapliyal stressed his duty to highlight injustices. Journalists and associations condemned his detention, calling for an impartial investigation into the arrest.
Biju Janata Dal emphasizes the importance of justice, harmony, and community rights regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha. The party did not issue a whip, encouraging its members to vote according to their conscience despite announcing opposition to the bill.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating allegations of certain Canadian colleges and Indian entities involved in money laundering and human trafficking. The probe follows the death of an Indian family attempting to cross the Canada-US border. Authorities uncovered a network facilitating illegal immigration under the guise of academic admissions.
Pushpa 2: The Rule has crossed Rs 1,500 crore globally within 24 days of release, with strong box office figures across its language versions. The Hindi version alone nears Rs 750 crore. Director Sukumar and stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil are celebrated for their roles, while Allu expressed gratitude for the support at a press event.
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