Steve Davis, a longtime collaborator of Elon Musk, is appointed as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency to streamline US government operations. Known for his relentless cost-cutting at SpaceX and Twitter, Davis aims to eliminate waste and improve efficiency at the government level.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee spoke at Oxford University on women's empowerment in Bengal, but was interrupted by students protesting post-poll violence and a controversial case. She emphasized the importance of unity and inclusive development while addressing accusations and challenges raised during her speech.
Gyanesh Kumar, a retired IAS officer, has taken charge as the 26th chief election commissioner of India. He emphasised the importance of voting as the foundational step for nation-building, urging all citizens aged 18 and above to participate in elections. Kumar's appointment has sparked political controversy, with Congress questioning the modified selection procedure.
Sunil Yadav, a drug lord from Punjab, was gunned down in Stockton, California, sparking gang rivalry claims. Yadav, who had eluded law enforcement using a fake passport, was involved in international drug trafficking. His death was announced by gangsters Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara, tying it to Yadav's alleged betrayal in the 2019 encounter of Ankit Bhadu.
A private bus fell into a drain near Jiwan Singh Wala village in Punjab's Bathinda district, resulting in 8 deaths and 26 people being injured. The accident occurred while the bus was traveling from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda. Local residents and authorities promptly initiated rescue efforts, and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital.
Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the Boxing Day Test ignited a debate between Australian legends Mark Waugh and Michael Hussey over his shot selection. Waugh criticized Pant's choice as too risky given the field setup, while Hussey defended Pant's unconventional playing style, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his natural game.
Amit Sharma was arrested in Greater Noida's Dankaur for allegedly assaulting and dragging his neighbour's German Shepherd after it barked at his son. Sharma reportedly beat the dog and then dragged it behind his car for 10-12 kilometers, causing severe injuries.
In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a shocking incident occurred at a state-run district hospital where a 77-year-old man, Udhal Lal Joshi, was allegedly assaulted by Dr. Rajesh Mishra and an assistant.
A hunting trip in Palghar's Manor forest turned tragic when Ramesh Vartha was accidentally shot dead by a companion who mistook him for prey. The incident occurred on Jan 29 and was uncovered after Ramesh's wife filed a missing person report. Nine men have been arrested, and police are searching for three more suspects.
Actor Allu Arjun expressed condolences and offered personal assistance to the family of a woman who died in a stampede outside a Hyderabad theatre. Arjun, released from prison earlier that day, clarified his presence inside the theatre during the incident, emphasizing it was unrelated to him and purely accidental.