Donald Trump praised Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, noting their companies' policy adjustments during what he anticipates will be his second term. He believes they now "respect" him more, possibly due to a better understanding of him. This praise follows reported changes at The Washington Post and Meta, including a shift in opinion writing and the removal of fact-checkers.
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Indian wrestler Nitesh earned a bronze medal in the Greco-Roman category at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025 in Amman, Jordan. His impressive 9-0 victory over Amanberdi Agamammedov of Turkmenistan added to the bronze earlier secured by Sunil Kumar in the men's 87kg division, highlighting India's strong performance in the championship.
In a shocking incident in Burhanpur, a 25-year-old man was brutally murdered by his 17-year-old wife and her lover's accomplices. The minor wife, involved in an affair, orchestrated the murder with her boyfriend, even showing him the body via video call. Police have arrested the wife, her boyfriend, and two accomplices, including a juvenile, for the gruesome crime.
Elon Musk has humorously criticized OpenAI's new Ghibli-style image generation feature with a meme, highlighting tech resource priorities. Social media quickly embraced the whimsical photo transformation tool. Musk joined in by posting a humorous Ghibli-style image of himself. Users can create similar images using ChatGPT's Grok or Google Gemini, making this the latest internet sensation.
Congress and BJP unite to protest against a proposed private brewery in Left-governed Kerala, alleging political motives. They criticize the government's water supply plans amidst local drinking water shortages and raise questions about the company's past and the approval process's transparency. Elapully panchayat schedules an emergency meeting to oppose the brewery.
BJP criticizes Congress for displaying a distorted map of India at an event in Karnataka's Belagavi, showing Kashmir as part of Pakistan. They accuse Congress of engaging in appeasement politics and suggest potential foreign influence in this action, specifically mentioning billionaire investor George Soros.
Elon Musk called for a rise in immigration to address the skilled tech worker shortage in the US. He emphasized attracting top talent from around the world to maintain the country's competitive edge. Musk also criticized those prioritizing personal gain over national well-being. His statement comes amid ongoing debates on immigration policies.
In a tragic ambush near the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, three Greyhounds commandos were killed and another critically injured by Maoist landmine blast. The attack occurred during a counter-insurgency operation in the Wazeedu-Perur forest region, marking the first police casualties in anti-Maoist operations in the state this year. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the Maoist cadres responsible.
Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Holi with teammates from the India Masters, enhancing team spirit ahead of their International Masters League T20 final. India Masters avenged their earlier defeat to Australia with a commanding 94-run victory, securing their spot in the final and showcasing their unity and determination.
Sultana Begum, the great-granddaughter-in-law of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, lives in a Kolkata slum in stark contrast to her royal heritage. She faces financial hardships, surviving on a meager pension, with little government support. Human rights activists have highlighted her plight, indicative of the neglect experienced by descendants of India's former aristocracy.