Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared insights about his early life, highlighting the discipline of his father, his own resourcefulness, and the challenges of growing up in poverty. Despite financial hardships, his family maintained a positive outlook, focusing on hard work and perseverance without complaints.
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A passenger on an IndiGo flight was disappointed'Window closed for the day': IndiGo passenger books window seat, gets wall instead to find his window seat had no window, sparking humorous reactions online. The incident highlights the importance of transparency in informing passengers about seat configurations. IndiGo has yet to officially address the concerns raised.
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The Union Cabinet approved the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, aiming for concurrent elections nationwide. A high-level committee, chaired by former President Kovind, found that simultaneous elections would enhance policy consistency and voter participation. The bill, based on extensive research and stakeholder consultations, is expected in Parliament next week.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia responded to comments by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, who criticised India skipper Rohit Sharma for being "fat." Shama later clarified it was a generic remark about fitness and deleted her social media posts on X. Her comments drew criticism from the BJP, which accused her of body shaming. Congress MP Rajani Patil stated the party would seek a response from Mohamed.
The FBI released footage showing ISIS terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar using Meta smart glasses to scout Bourbon Street before his deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Jabbar's reconnaissance took place in October and November. He also planted IEDs around the area, which were discovered and neutralized by police before they could be detonated.
In a violent attack at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, five individuals were assaulted by a man wielding an iron rod during the New Nanakshahi Year celebrations. The assailant, identified as Julfan from Haryana, seriously injured two victims. He was apprehended with the help of CCTV footage and handed over to the police.
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Tilak Varma's unbeaten 72 off 55 balls helped India chase down a 166-run target, overcoming a difficult situation in the second T20I against England. Varma's performance earned him the Player of the Match award and secured a 2-0 lead in the series for India. The third T20I is scheduled for Tuesday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, where India will look to clinch the series.