India has compelled Apple and Google to remove numerous VPN apps, including Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1, from their stores. This action enforces a 2022 regulation mandating VPN providers keep detailed customer records. Initially, companies like NordVPN resisted by ceasing to market their services in the country.
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A three-year-old girl and her 55-year-old grandmother were brutally murdered while they slept, allegedly by the child's maternal grandfather and uncle. The attackers reportedly sought revenge after the child's parents married against their wishes a decade ago. Police have registered an FIR and are pursuing the suspects.
Sachin Tendulkar made an appearance with his family at Coldplay's concert in Navi Mumbai. The crowd's chants of 'Sachin, Sachin' briefly overshadowed the music. Coldplay's Chris Martin further excited the audience by mentioning cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, connecting deeply with the cricket-loving Indian fans. The concert is part of Coldplay's India tour.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) revealed their rationale for releasing Faf du Plessis, citing fan input favoring him as an opener and a desire for a more explosive foreign opener. Dinesh Karthik emphasized the need for a batter with a high strike rate against spin, highlighting Phil Salt's impressive boundary percentage and run-scoring ability as key factors in their decision.
Air India is in discussions to order 30 to 40 wide-body aircraft, including Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X models, potentially exceeding 50. The move is part of their transformation under Tata Group ownership.
A sightseeing helicopter tour over New York ended tragically when it crashed into the Hudson River, killing all six people on board. Among the deceased were Agustín Escobar, a high-profile Siemens executive, his wife, and their three young children. The helicopter went down near Pier 40 after a section of the rotor broke off mid-air.
A Pocso court in Kolkata deemed a case "rarest of rare" after finding a man guilty of raping a seven-month-old baby kidnapped from a pavement. The prosecution seeks the death penalty due to the child's critical condition and permanent damage. The trial concluded in 40 days with police using technology to identify the accused.
India expressed solidarity with the Taliban regime, condemning Pakistani airstrikes that have targeted Afghan civilians, including women and children. Pakistan's airstrikes, claimed to be in retaliation against cross-border terrorist attacks, were accused of violating Afghanistan's sovereignty. The Taliban called these attacks a blatant violation of international principles, promising retaliation.
The Sensex dropped for the fifth consecutive session, closing at an eight-month low of 74,454 points. Weak global sentiment and substantial foreign fund outflows affected the market. IT, telecom, and metal stocks led the decline, while the broader Nifty also fell significantly. Despite the selloff, optimistic forecasts suggest potential recovery.
Philadelphia Eagles' starting right guard Mekhi Becton suffered a knee injury in the first half of the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, putting his return in question. Becton, who was having a strong season, saw Tyler Steen step in as his replacement.