The Congress party has strongly criticized the Election Commission, accusing it of failing its constitutional duty and exhibiting "shamelessness" regarding alleged vote theft and rigging. K C Venugopal questioned the EC's transparency, citing denial of machine-readable rolls and deletion of CCTV footage.
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Magic Johnson celebrated his mother, Christine Johnson's, 90th birthday with a heartfelt party alongside his wife, Cookie, and their children. The event, filled with love and appreciation, honored Christine's life dedicated to the Lord. Gospel artist Tamela Mann surprised Christine with a performance, making the celebration even more special at Breslin Arena.
In Delhi's Nizamuddin area, Asif, cousin of actress Huma Qureshi, was allegedly murdered after a parking dispute escalated. Reports indicate an argument arose when Asif asked neighbors to move their two-wheeler blocking his house entrance. The altercation turned violent, with neighbors allegedly attacking him with sharp weapons. Asif was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Raisin water, touted as a health elixir by online gurus, faces scrutiny regarding its purported benefits. While whole raisins offer fiber and nutrients, soaking them doesn't effectively transfer these advantages into the water. Claims of weight loss, improved digestion, and enhanced skin health through raisin water lack substantial evidence, suggesting the hype outweighs the actual benefits.
AB de Villiers criticized IPL franchises for missing Dewald Brevis in the auction after his explosive 125* against Australia. Brevis's record-breaking innings, surpassing Faf du Plessis's previous best, powered South Africa to a 53-run victory, leveling the T20I series. Australia's sloppy fielding and Brevis's dominance against spinners proved decisive, despite Tim David's brief resistance.
Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Indian imports, potentially raising prices on various goods in the US. However, smartphones and electronics are temporarily exempt, shielding Apple iPhones made in India from immediate impact. This offers relief to US consumers and Apple, which is expanding its Indian manufacturing.
The INDIA bloc is set to field a joint candidate for the upcoming vice-presidential election, aiming to send a strong political message. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is engaging with allies to build consensus on potential nominees. This move follows a recent show of unity among opposition parties, including discussions on voter list manipulation led by Rahul Gandhi.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has downplayed Elon Musk's criticisms of OpenAI and its new GPT-5 model, stating he doesn't focus much on Musk's opinions. This response follows Musk's claim that OpenAI would "eat Microsoft alive" after Microsoft integrated GPT-5 across its platforms. Altman highlighted Musk's past negative comments about OpenAI's models, questioning the Tesla CEO's current stance.
Following the successful launch of the NISAR satellite, ISRO is preparing to launch the US-built Block-2 BlueBird communication satellite. This satellite, weighing 6,500 kg, boasts advanced communication arrays for direct-to-smartphone broadband connectivity, eliminating the need for specialized terminals.
The Bombay High Court denied bail to a Thane resident accused of being a Bangladeshi national, emphasizing that possessing documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards doesn't automatically grant Indian citizenship. The court noted the police's allegations of illegal entry and forged documents, along with digital evidence linking him to Bangladesh. The investigation is ongoing.