Elon Musk stirred controversy by comparing George Soros to Darth Sidious from Star Wars after Soros received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Musk's post on X (formerly Twitter) implied Soros's covert influence in politics.
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The Supreme Court, facing criticism for setting a time limit for the President on bills, appeared hesitant regarding a PIL seeking President's rule in West Bengal due to alleged attacks on Hindus. Justice Gavai expressed concern about the court being accused of overreach.
A Lokpal full bench, led by ex-SC judge A M Khanwilkar, reaffirmed that sitting judges are public servants under the Lokpal Act, contradicting a 1991 SC ruling. The SC had mandated prior CJI consultation before filing criminal cases against judges, emphasizing the need for CJI's advice to maintain judiciary integrity and prevent unnecessary harassment.
Rumford, Maine, residents encountered brown snow last Tuesday due to a paper mill mishap. Spent black liquor, a paper production byproduct, was released, altering the snow's color and raising health concerns. Although non-poisonous, the snow's high pH prompted warnings against contact. The mill funded further tests, and officials reassured the public about minimal risks.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will follow a hybrid model. Pakistan will host the tournament. Matches involving India will occur at a neutral venue. Mohammad Amir welcomed the decision. He emphasized the importance of the India-Pakistan clash. The ICC also announced hybrid models for other tournaments. These include the 2025 Women's World Cup and the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.
A senior secondary school in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has received orders to replace Urdu with Sanskrit as a third language due to low enrollment in Urdu classes. The decision follows a similar directive to a school in Jaipur, sparking controversy and allegations about fake degrees among Urdu teachers.
Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" continues its box office reign, nearing the highest-grossing film of 2024 title. Earning ₹726.25 crore in its first week, the sequel surpasses major hits like "Jawan" and "Kalki." Day 9 saw another ₹1.21 crore, bringing the total to ₹727.46 crore, proving it lives up to the hype generated by the first installment.
A multi-story building crumbled in Sohana village, Mohali. Two people died. One was a young woman. The other was a man. Rescuers searched for others trapped under debris. The army, NDRF, and state teams helped. Authorities suspect construction work at a nearby site caused the collapse. An investigation is underway.
Rohit Sharma and Nita Ambani were seen having a serious discussion after Mumbai Indians' win over Kolkata Knight Riders, where Rohit continued his poor form, scoring only 13 runs. Despite Sharma's struggles, MI secured an easy victory thanks to notable performances from Ashwani Kumar and Ryan Rickelton, who played a crucial role in the run chase.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon shared his love for cricket by playing with children in Delhi during his India visit. Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed deepening cooperation in various fields, including defence and trade. They also signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports to promote collaboration.