A US Army veteran drove a pickup truck displaying the Isis flag into a New Orleans crowd on New Year's, killing 15 people before police fatally shot him. President Biden condemned the act and confirmed the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was inspired by Isis. Authorities are investigating possible connections to another recent incident in Las Vegas.
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Thousands protested across the US on President's Day against President Trump, accusing him of acting like a king. Demonstrations were led by the 50501 Movement, with slogans like 'No kings on Presidents Day.' In Boston, protesters marched through the snow, and rallies occurred in various cities, criticising Trump's actions and urging resistance.
Congress legislators in Rajasthan staged an overnight sit-in protest in the state assembly following the suspension of six MLAs, including Govind Singh Dotsara. The suspension resulted from a protest over remarks made by Minister Avinash Gehlot about former PM Indira Gandhi. Despite talks with ministers, the issue remained unresolved, with the assembly adjourned until Monday.
In rural Uttarakhand, young women are breaking barriers in rugby. Despite societal resistance, players like Shivani, Jasvinder, Radhika, and Anjali are making significant strides in the sport. With support from their families, they've faced challenges head-on, participating in national tournaments and inspiring others with their persistence and determination in a traditionally male-dominated field.
In Salt Lake, a collision between a motorist and a biker escalated into a chase, resulting in the biker's death. The biker, Aiyaz Hussain, lost control and skidded on an uneven, poorly lit road. Local residents apprehended the motorist, Piyush Agarwal, who was later arrested for causing death due to negligence and sent to jail custody.
Former Australian captain Mark Taylor defended third umpire Sharfuddoula's decision to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Boxing Day Test, despite controversy. Taylor cited visual evidence of ball deviation, suggesting technology like Snicko isn't faultless. He emphasized Australia's deserved win, countering criticisms from Indian cricket figures by affirming the correctness of the decision.
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