Meta, Facebook's parent company, donated $1 million to Donald Trump's second-term inauguration fund after CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with the president-elect. Zuckerberg reportedly expressed support for Trump's economic plans, despite past tensions. This marks a shift from Meta's previous stance of not donating to presidential inaugurations.
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US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Monday morning, marking his first official visit to India under President Donald Trump's administration. A key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planned for Tuesday. Discussions are expected to center on strategic cooperation, trade relations, and critical regional security matters.
Yuzvendra Chahal will return to Northamptonshire for the 2025 County Championship after impressive performances in 2024. The India leg-spinner, joining post-IPL 2025, will play until season-end. Chahal's 2024 stint saw him take 19 wickets in four first-class games. New head coach Darren Lehmann and CEO Ray Payne expressed enthusiasm for his return.
Rakhi Sawant has responded to the Maharashtra Cyber Cell summons regarding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's comments on India's Got Latent. She has been called to provide her statement on February 27 but believes she shouldn't have to attend in person. Sawant expressed financial struggles and urged authorities to focus on more serious crimes.
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Two men, including journalist Kamran Alvi, were arrested in New Delhi for making offensive statements about Hindu deities and the Maha Kumbh. Alvi's video drew police attention, leading to his arrest. Abhishek Kumar also faced arrest for objectionable social media comments. Both arrests were for actions intended to insult religious beliefs, with cases registered under relevant legal provisions.
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