A viral video captured a man's reckless encounter with a lion as he approached the animal devouring its prey to film it. The lion, sensing the intrusion, reacted aggressively, briefly pushing the man. The incident sparked outrage online, with many criticizing the man's dangerous stunt and highlighting the potential consequences for both human and animal safety.
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Shashi Tharoor has stirred debate by questioning Virat Kohli's Test retirement, deeming it premature after India's drawn series in England. He contrasted Kohli's situation with Joe Root's continued excellence, emphasising Kohli's potential impact on the recent series. Tharoor's appeal highlights Kohli's past success and leadership, igniting calls for his return to Test cricket.
Shashi Tharoor has criticised the US imposition of a 25% tariff on India's crude oil imports from Russia, bringing the total tariff on Indian goods to 50%. He warned that this will make Indian products less competitive in the US market compared to countries with lower tariffs. The ministry of external affairs also expressed its disapproval of the US decision.
A US court has revived a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X, previously Twitter. The suit alleges negligence in handling child pornography. X is accused of delayed action on a video of child abuse. The platform took nine days to remove it after 167,000 views. Plaintiffs claim X made reporting abuse difficult.
Dave Gallagher, a former NFL player for the New York Giants who transitioned to a career as an orthopedic surgeon, has passed away at 73. After a brief football stint, he pursued his lifelong dream of medicine, later coaching youth football in Indiana. A service honoring his life will be held on August 19th.
Harvard University faces scrutiny over its decade-long partnerships with organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party. A congressional probe revealed collaborations with entities like the Central Organisation Department and the Chinese Executive Leadership Academy Pudong. Concerns are mounting about potential foreign influence and national security risks, especially regarding the training of Chinese officials.
The Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite is scheduled to launch on July 30 aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket from Sriharikota. Following launch, a meticulous deployment sequence will unfold over several weeks, including the deployment of a massive 12-meter radar antenna. After a 90-day commissioning phase, Nisar will commence its science operations, capturing crucial data on Earth's surface changes using its L-band and S-band frequencies.
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, the former two-division world champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer, has passed away at 72 after a five-year battle with dementia. Known as "The Camden Buzzsaw," Qawi's life was a story of redemption, transforming from a prison inmate convicted of armed robbery to a boxing icon.
Football icon Lionel Messi is set to visit Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on December 14 for a ticketed event. The Mumbai Cricket Association has granted permission, and superstar cricketers may also attend. Messi's India tour includes visits to Kolkata and Delhi, with a potential felicitation by West Bengal's Chief Minister. He may also conduct football workshops.
The Election Commission (EC) refuted allegations from opposition MPs Asaduddin Owaisi and Randeep Surjewala regarding the Bihar electoral roll revision, urging them to facilitate claim filings for allegedly excluded voters. The EC highlighted the low number of claims filed by party booth level agents despite reported irregularities. The revision aims to improve electoral processes, including limiting voters per booth.