Entrepreneur Aman Gupta and Kunal Bahl from Shark Tank India expressed profound grief and disbelief over the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 fatalities. Gupta shared his sorrow on X, reflecting the collective pain felt nationwide. Bahl, a long-time admirer of Kashmir, voiced his frustration and concern over safety, halting his encouragement of tourism to the region.
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Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana enforced a ban on pan-masala and gutka within Vidhan Sabha premises after a legislator was caught spitting gutka. Violators will face a ₹1,000 fine. Mahana expressed frustration at the incident, urging legislators to maintain discipline and cleanliness in the Assembly, emphasizing the collective responsibility of the members.
The Denver Nuggets face uncertainty ahead of their game against the Brooklyn Nets, as star player Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable due to illness. Jokic's absence could significantly impact the game. The Nuggets have experienced mixed results without him recently, highlighting his importance to the team’s success. Fans can watch the game at 9 p.m.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts a fiercely competitive but diverse AI market, even with Microsoft's close ties to OpenAI. He acknowledged Google's current revenue dominance from Windows and celebrated OpenAI's recent deal with Apple. Nadella highlighted the shift towards AI-driven interactions and Microsoft's determination to regain market share through Edge and Co-Pilot, viewing past losses as opportunities for future success.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the new income tax bill, set to be presented in Parliament, will modernize the IT Act for the 21st century. The aim is to make the tax system simpler for taxpayers to navigate independently while widening the tax base.
Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has launched a harsh critique of Home Minister Amit Shah, blaming him for the capital's escalating crime rates. Kejriwal cited rising crime against women, gang activity, and drug use, labeling Delhi the "rape, drug, and gangster capital." He highlighted alarming statistics on murders and bomb threats to schools and hospitals.
Lauri Markkanen's wife, Verna Aho, known for her loyalty and support, remains out of the spotlight while focusing on their family. They married in 2017 and have two sons. Verna, a model and entrepreneur from Helsinki, manages their home life and her clothing brand, Vernazza, balancing her role as an NBA wife and mother.
Sanjeeb Wazed, son of ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, accuses the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of using the judiciary to target Awami League leaders through a questionable tribunal. The government seeks Hasina’s extradition for alleged crimes against humanity, while India considers denying the request under their political extradition treaty.
Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, Ajmer Dargah's spiritual head, lauded RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call to avoid new temple disputes. Bhagwat's advice against creating further religious conflicts, particularly after the Sambhal Jama Masjid survey and the Ajmer Sharif Dargah petition, was praised as promoting national unity and progress. He emphasized the importance of harmony and acknowledged the Ram Temple's significance while discouraging further discord.
Pakistan's security forces have conducted three intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 30 terrorists and injuring several others. Significant weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists, who were involved in attacks against security personnel and civilians in the region.