With the Delhi assembly polls approaching, the BJP has announced its first list of candidates, including four sitting legislators, two former MPs, and eight previous MLAs. Notable candidates include Parvesh Verma facing Arvind Kejriwal and Ramesh Bidhuri contesting against CM Atishi. The elections are scheduled for February, with AAP and Congress also naming their candidates.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook honored Steve Jobs on what would have been his 70th birthday by highlighting his enduring impact and visionary legacy. Cook praised Jobs' ability to see the world as it could be, inspiring Apple to push boundaries. Cook has consistently commemorated Jobs' birthday since his passing, emphasizing his mentorship and visionary contributions to Apple's success.
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A 36-year-old Nepalese man was arrested for stabbing his wife's suspected lover in Delhi. The attacker had continually stalked and monitored the victim, traveling between Nepal and India. He was apprehended after returning to check if the victim had succumbed to his injuries.
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Two Indian students in their 20s died, and two others were hospitalized with serious injuries after their car struck a tree in County Carlow, Ireland. The accident occurred early Friday. The Indian Embassy in Dublin is providing support to the victims’ families.