Brazil has warned of retaliation after the US imposed a 50% tariff on its copper imports, a move linked to Trump's support for Bolsonaro. President Lula da Silva criticized the tariff and the US embassy's defense of Bolsonaro, calling it interference. Trump cited national security for the tariff, while Brazil summoned the US ambassador to protest the embassy's statement.
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Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of "Squid Game," has drawn parallels between the show's wealthy VIPs and figures like Elon Musk, noting their resemblance emerged during the writing process. The VIPs, who gamble on the lives of desperate contestants, represent a modern oligarchy that no longer hides its power, directly influencing events and openly displaying their control.
Pune's police commissioner refuted claims of deteriorating law and order after a woman's rape complaint was found to be false and misleading. Investigations revealed inconsistencies in her account, including a consensual encounter and a self-authored threat message. The woman, an IT professional, has been referred to counselling, and a professor who advised her is also being questioned.
An IndiGo flight, 6E 5009, en route to Delhi, made an emergency landing in Patna on Wednesday morning due to a bird strike. The Airbus A320 (VT-IFL) took off from Patna at 9:41 am but was forced to return shortly after takeoff.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, has released the One View Result 2025 for odd semester UG and PG programmes, including BTech, MCA, MTech, BFAD, and more. The provisional results are available online at aktu.ac.in and include regular and carry-over exam outcomes. Students must enter their roll number to access the marksheet. Official mark sheets will be issued later. The announcement follows the earlier release of odd semester results in the year.
China insists on approving the next Dalai Lama. However, the current Dalai Lama says the selection should follow Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He reiterated this ahead of his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama has entrusted the Gaden Phodrang Trust with overseeing the search. The current Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959.
Indian cricketer Yash Dayal faces serious allegations from a Ghaziabad woman, including sexual exploitation, physical violence, and cheating under false pretenses of marriage. Booked under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Dayal is accused of a five-year-long deception. The complainant claims Dayal introduced her to his family, deepening her trust, before subjecting her to abuse and financial exploitation.
Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ continues its successful run, earning Rs 2.75 crore on its 14th day, bringing the total to Rs 135.56 crore. Despite a slight dip in occupancy, the film maintains a steady pace, captivating audiences with its heartwarming story and stellar performances. The film now faces competition from the newly released ‘Metro In Dino.’
India's U-19 team concluded their England tour with a disappointing seven-wicket loss in the final Youth ODI, despite having already secured the series. Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, however, continued to impress with a fighting 33, following his earlier record-breaking century. England comfortably chased down India's total of 210, led by Ben Mayes' unbeaten 82, ending the series on a high note.