New Year horror in New Orleans: The attacker used a white truck to ram into the reveling crowds in New Orleans. While the identity of the killer has not been established yet, the truck that he drove at a high pace has a Texas number plate and a black flag tied onto it at the back.
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Shahzadi Khan, 33, from UP, was executed in Abu Dhabi after being convicted of murdering a child she was caring for. She had traveled for plastic surgery but ended up as a domestic worker. Her family claims she was deceived and demand an investigation. They seek a dignified burial and justice for Shahzadi.
Former cricketer Greg Chappell praises Travis Head for his aggressive batting against Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Head's performance has disrupted Bumrah’s rhythm, standing out in a series where others struggled. Chappell lauds his technical skills and views him as a strong contender for future Australian captaincy, aligning with Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy’s admiration.
In Sidhi district, MP, a man killed his wife in a fit of anger and later died by suicide. The shock led his grieving grandfather to immolate himself on the pyre of his grandson and daughter-in-law. Police have registered cases of unnatural death and murder.
US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran must not possess a nuclear weapon and prefers a verified nuclear peace agreement. Despite restored 'maximum pressure' campaigns, Iran maintains its stance against nuclear weapons, referencing its Non-Proliferation Treaty membership and Supreme Leader's fatwa against weapons of mass destruction.
Dr Abdalla issued a statement on Monday, calling ICE’s refusal “a purposeful decision... to make me, Mahmoud, and our son suffer.” “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud. ICE and the Trump administration have stolen these precious moments from our family in an attempt to silence Mahmoud’s support for Palestinian freedom,” she said.
Sanjay Raut has supported comedian Kunal Kamra amid backlash for calling Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a comedy show. Kamra's comments were in reference to Shinde's 2022 rebellion which led to the Uddhav Thackeray government's fall. Maharashtra junior home minister and BJP MLC criticized Kamra, while Shiv Sena workers vandalized a hotel related to Kamra's performance.
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali attributes Pakistan's delay in announcing their ICC Champions Trophy squad to uncertainties over batter Saim Ayub's ankle injury. He believes he team relies heavily on their top four batters, including Ayub, due to a weak middle-order, creating a significant dilemma for the selectors. The Champions Trophy will run from February 19 to March 9.
Jasprit Bumrah's consistent performance in India's Test tours to Australia has been crucial for their historic series wins. On his third tour, Bumrah's 21 wickets in three Tests of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, averaging 10.90, highlight his dominance. His strike rate of 41.0 outshines bowling legends, showcasing his significant impact in Australia.
Foreign students and scholars in the US face growing fear due to actions like doxxing and deportation over their criticism of Trump policies. Incidents involving French and Middle Eastern academics highlight the crackdown, with campus administrations under pressure. Right-wing activists and pro-Israel groups are escalating conflicts, causing anxiety in the academic community.