Donald Trump expressed his desire to be the next Pope, stating it would be his "number one choice," despite being currently occupied as the US President and having been married three times. Following Pope Francis's death, the Catholic Church is seeking a new leader. While Trump mentioned a cardinal from New York, reports suggest Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey, is a potential candidate.
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Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma, are now divorced. The couple has officially parted ways after completing the legal proceedings for their separation. According to ABP News, the final hearing and all necessary formalities took place at the Bandra Family Court on Thursday, with both present from 11:00 AM onwards, according to a lawyer familiar with the case.
A leaked Karnataka caste census report has ignited controversy, revealing recommendations to increase backward caste reservations to 51%. The report, which has divided the ruling Congress, suggests specific reservation percentages for Muslims, Vokkaligas, and Veerashaiva-Lingayats. Opposition parties criticize the report, while community leaders question its accuracy, prompting a special cabinet meeting to address the contentious findings.
In an electrifying IPL double-header, Nicholas Pooran's explosive 61 off 34 propelled Lucknow Super Giants to victory against Gujarat Titans, though one of his sixes unfortunately injured a spectator. With the win, LSG moved themselves to third in the IPL points table while GT dropped to second place.
Tamil Nadu's DMK-led Joint Action Committee meeting, chaired by CM M.K. Stalin, united multiple state leaders against population-based Lok Sabha delimitation. They argue this move threatens democratic representation, particularly for southern states that have successfully implemented population control measures.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath, calling the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj a 'Mrityu Kumbh' due to inadequate planning for attendees. She also condemned the BJP for using religion for political gain and defended herself against accusations of links with Bangladeshi fundamentalists. Additionally, BJP legislators protested against alleged appeasement politics by her government.
An 18-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan, Tyler Sabapathy, suffered fatal injuries after falling from a pole while celebrating the team's win. Tyler, a gymnast with over 120 medals and a promising student at Temple University, succumbed to his injuries, highlighting the dangers of such celebratory traditions.
In a dramatic moment during the fifth day of the fourth Test at Melbourne, Pat Cummins successfully reviewed a caught behind decision, getting Yashasvi Jaiswal out for 84 runs. Despite Snickometer showing no spike, the third umpire relied on visual evidence to overturn the on-field decision. Yashasvi’s outstanding performances this year have cemented his place among India’s cricketing greats. He has amassed 1,478 Test runs in 2024, placing him third on India’s list of most runs in a... Expand
India is increasing pressure on Pakistan along land and sea borders. The Army is retaliating strongly to ceasefire violations along the LoC, while the Navy conducts missile firings in the Arabian Sea. The IAF is also flying long-range fighter sorties, signaling readiness for potential punitive strikes if the government decides to act.
Microsoft is reportedly developing its own AI reasoning models to rival OpenAI and may sell them to developers. In a bid to reduce dependence on OpenAI, Microsoft has integrated internal and external models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot, with plans to replace OpenAI's models.