Following Lauren Sánchez's Blue Origin space flight, Kris Jenner, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian gifted her a $6,995 Judith Leiber UFO handbag. The Kardashians supported Sánchez in Texas, praising the historic all-female mission. Sánchez also addressed the need for better-fitting spacesuits for women, collaborating with designers to create a suit specifically designed for women.
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A dispute over parking in Mohali's Sector 66 led to the death of 39-year-old scientist Abhishek Swarnkar. His neighbour Monty assaulted him despite knowing his fragile health. The incident was captured on CCTV. Swarnkar was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Police have registered a case, and further legal action is pending.
The BJP expended Rs 1,737.68 crore during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with significant portions allocated towards media advertisements and propaganda. Substantial amounts were also spent on public gatherings, travel expenses for star campaigners, and publicity materials, demonstrating their focus on public outreach and promotional activities.
Nelamangala government hospital distributed paracetamol syrup with obscured labels. Parents discovered the blacked-out manufacturer details. Hospital staff insisted on administering the syrup. The medical officer confirmed receiving the unlabelled medication. A lab scientist revealed the syrup was improperly tested and distributed. The act is potentially illegal. This follows recent deaths of lactating women due to suspected substandard drugs.
Israel launched intense airstrikes in Syria's Tartus region, targeting military sites and reportedly devastating air defense and missile storage facilities. This marks the heaviest bombardment in the area since 2012. Israel claims the strikes are preemptive measures to thwart security threats, while Syria's de facto leader criticizes them as unprovoked aggression.
Tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium were sold out quickly, leaving many fans unable to secure a spot. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held across venues in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.
On the 32nd birthday of the late RG Kar doctor, her family and supporters held rallies and set up Abhaya clinics to honor her memory. Patients received saplings symbolizing her spirit. Despite the main accused being sentenced to life, there are calls for capital punishment. Junior doctors and local residents marched, reaffirming their commitment to seeking justice.
Bombay High Court fined the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rs 1 lakh for misusing legal proceedings by turning a civil dispute into a criminal case. The court mentioned that the ED acted with wrongful intent and imposed an equal fine on the complainant. It highlighted that the dispute lacked elements of cheating and was fundamentally a civil matter.
Following the removal of N Biren Singh as Manipur CM, BJP is urgently seeking a new leader to navigate the state's ethnic tensions and fractured governance. Potential candidates include Yumnam Khemchand Singh, T Biswajit Singh, and T Satyabrata Singh, with decisions anticipated from BJP's central leadership in New Delhi.
India's Kuldeep Yadav turned the game around in the ICC Champions Trophy final by taking two crucial wickets after New Zealand's strong start. Following Rachin Ravindra and Will Young's 57-run opening stand, Kuldeep dismissed Ravindra and Kane Williamson, reducing New Zealand from 69/1 to 75/3. This pivotal moment shifted momentum in India's favour.