Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as Vice President, citing health reasons, shortly after addressing the Rajya Sabha. He raised concerns about an impeachment motion against a high court judge and unclaimed cash found in the House. Dhankhar emphasized the need for transparency and integrity within Parliament.
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In a bizarre incident, a Pakistani airline mistakenly flew a passenger, Shahzain, to Jeddah instead of his intended destination, Karachi. Shahzain claims the crew ignored his ticket and only realized the error mid-flight, blaming him for the mix-up. Stranded without a passport or visa, he's filed a legal notice demanding compensation for the airline's negligence.
Bangladesh dominated Pakistan in the first T20I in Dhaka, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman's exceptional bowling restricted Pakistan to a paltry 110. Parvez Hossain's brilliant unbeaten 56 guided Bangladesh to a comfortable win, giving them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The EU's upcoming ban on Russian-derived fuels, effective January 21, presents a temporary reprieve but poses challenges for Indian exporters due to its narrow classification. The EU requires proof of crude oil origin, potentially impacting fuel exports from India, a major importer of Russian oil.
A shooting spree erupted in Fayette County, Kentucky, on Sunday, leaving a state trooper injured. The suspect then fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, where multiple people were wounded in a second shooting. The suspect was killed, and authorities are investigating whether the incident is connected to another shooting at Blue Grass Airport.
Nina Kutina, a Russian woman, and her two daughters were recently rescued from a forest cave near Gokarna, Karnataka. Kutina claims they lived peacefully, embracing nature and self-sufficiency. She denies media portrayals of their lifestyle as negative, asserting they were happy and healthy.