Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro confirms Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding will be held on the billionaire's superyacht in June. The event will host around 200 high-profile guests, and precautions are in place to avoid disruption to the city.
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Business magnate Anand Mahindra and countless others celebrated 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh's triumph over World Chess Champion Ding Liren. Gukesh achieved this historic victory in Singapore on December 12th during the World Chess Championship. Mahindra shared a video of Gukesh dancing, reflecting the nation's shared pride and joy.
Six months after communal clashes in Gausganj, 42 Muslim families remain displaced, with 11 returning under security cover to find their homes destroyed. Many are struggling to rebuild their lives amidst ongoing tension and threats, while some Hindu residents continue to seek justice for a family member killed during the riots.
Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju responded to Priyanka Gandhi's criticism of PM Modi's speech, saying her newness to Parliament might hinder her understanding. Rijiju defended Modi's remarks as factual and criticised the Gandhi family for allegedly manipulating the Constitution. Priyanka Gandhi had called PM Modi's speech "boring" and lacking substance, demanding a debate on Adani.
US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call just days before Trump's inauguration. Although Xi will not attend, vice president Han Zheng will represent China, marking a significant first. The Chinese foreign ministry emphasised the importance of a cooperative relationship between the nations. High-profile international leaders have also confirmed their attendance.
OpenAI has expressed condolences and pledged cooperation with authorities following the death of whistleblower Suchir Balaji, who accused the company of copyright infringement. Balaji's death, considered a suspected suicide, is now shrouded in mystery as his mother claims foul play. OpenAI stated they remain heartbroken and will not provide further comments out of respect.
Three of the five richest candidates in the Delhi assembly polls are from BJP, with Shakur Basti's Karnail Singh leading with assets worth nearly Rs 260 crore. Analysis by ADR shows wide disparity among candidates, with five billionaires and three having zero assets. The polls will take place on February 5.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his dedication to farmers' welfare by distributing over Rs 22,000 crore to farmers nationally through the 19th instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme. Notably, around 75 lakh farmer families in Bihar benefited, with Rs 1,600 crore directly credited to their accounts.
Authorities in Chhattisgarh have sealed the bank accounts and seized the illegally possessed land of Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. Several of Suresh’s relatives have been detained, and a Special Investigation Team has been formed to expedite the investigation.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully landed in the Moon's Mare Crisium region, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. This mission, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, aims to enhance our understanding of the lunar environment through various scientific experiments and demonstrations, supporting future lunar missions under NASA's Artemis program.
Pakistani security forces captured Mohammad Sharifullah, a top IS-K commander linked to the deadly Kabul airport bombing in 2021. This operation, announced by President Trump, could improve US-Pakistan ties as IS-K intensifies its attacks. The arrest highlights Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism and may aid in restoring US security assistance programs.