Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, have been resentenced, making them eligible for parole after serving over three decades. A Los Angeles judge reduced their sentence from life without parole to 50 years to life, citing their rehabilitation and new evidence supporting abuse claims.
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Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, May 16, 2025, becoming the first Indian javelin thrower to surpass the 90-metre mark with a stunning 90.23-metre throw. Under the guidance of new coach Jan Železný, Chopra dominated the competition, outperforming world-class athletes and setting a promising tone for the upcoming season.
During the Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal, China's Vice Chairman Xiao Jie repeatedly referred to Mount Everest as "Chomolungma," the Chinese name, while other participants used English and Nepali designations. Despite Prime Minister Oli's advocacy for "Sagarmatha," he remained silent on Xiao Jie's terminology. The event, attended by international delegations and organizations, highlighted differing perspectives on the iconic peak's naming.
An official from Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi, known as Danish, has been implicated in an espionage network. He allegedly recruited Indian nationals, including travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, to gather sensitive information and promote pro-Pakistan narratives online. Malhotra, who maintained contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives, is now facing charges under the Official Secrets Act.
After a period of box office struggles, Hindi cinema saw a resurgence with films like 'Jaat' and 'Kesari 2'. However, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' has revitalized Hollywood's presence in India, achieving the highest opening day for a Hollywood release in 2025.
Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene is confident about their playoff chances after a strong winning streak. They face Delhi Capitals in a crucial match, needing a win to secure their spot. Jayawardene emphasised focusing on routines and praised the team's resilience in must-win situations, with replacements ready for departing overseas players.
In a significant move, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's SEVP certification, jeopardizing the status of thousands of international students, including a substantial number from India. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a warning to universities, demanding Harvard meet six stringent conditions within 72 hours to reinstate its enrollment privileges for foreign students.
India's external affairs minister firmly stated that relations with Pakistan will remain bilateral, prioritizing the cessation of cross-border terrorism. He urged Pakistan to hand over terrorists accused of attacking India and dismantle terrorist infrastructure. Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, India indicated it would be held in abeyance until Pakistan credibly stops cross-border terrorism.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma after the discovery of burnt cash at his residence. The court noted that the CJI had already forwarded the in-house inquiry report and the judge's response to the President and Prime Minister. The petitioners were directed to seek redressal from appropriate authorities before approaching the court again.
Despite Trump's opposition, Foxconn is significantly expanding its Indian operations with a $1.5 billion investment, including dormitories for 30,000 workers. Apple reaffirms its commitment to India as a major manufacturing hub, aiming to produce most iPhones for the US market there.