Tencent, a major Chinese social media and gaming firm, was labeled as a 'Chinese military company' by the Pentagon, marking a new escalation in US-China tensions. Other firms, including CATL and COSCO, were also added. Tencent denies the claims, stating it is not a military supplier and aims to address the misunderstanding with the Pentagon.
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Mukesh Chandrakar, a prominent Bastar journalist, was murdered and his body was found in a septic tank in Bijapur district. Known for his reports on local issues, Mukesh had recently exposed a road construction scam. His murder is suspected to be linked to this report. Authorities are investigating a local contractor in connection to the crime.
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, claiming a Venezuelan gang invasion, to accelerate deportations of undocumented immigrants. A federal judge halted the deportation of five Venezuelans, prompting legal challenges. This act, used historically during wartime, grants the president significant powers but faces scrutiny when used outside wartime contexts.
A land scam in Sambhal's Chandausi town involving fraudulent sales of 114 plots has been uncovered. Plots were sold using a fake will, primarily to minority community members. Investigations have begun into fraudulent sales, threats, and encroachments, including 50 bighas of Chandreshwar Mahadev Temple land.
A bizarre incident occurred in Sanand, where a deceased man, Poonam Senva, was listed as a witness in his own death after a truck collision. This unusual occurrence follows a pattern of misattribution in accidental death cases, including instances where a motorcycle and a bovine were named as the accused.
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava is performing strongly at the box office. Despite a drop on its second Monday, the film is approaching the Rs 400 crore mark. With an impressive cast and sustained popularity, Chhaava has become Kaushal’s highest-grossing film, surpassing Uri: The Surgical Strike. It aims to become 2025's first blockbuster.
Kerala BJP leader P C George has been booked for allegedly making hate speech during a TV discussion, provoking religious hatred. The complaint was filed by the Muslim Youth League Municipal Committee. The BJP condemned the police action, calling it a political vendetta by the LDF government, while George clarified his remarks were against extremism, not any community.
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav confirmed star pacer Mohammed Shami's return to the team during the third T20I against England after a 14-month hiatus. Although Shami showed promising speed and swing, he went wicketless, and India suffered a 26-run defeat but still lead the series 2-1. Sidelined since the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia, Shami had played domestic cricket in the interim, but this was his first game for India since then.
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket but will play in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, reuniting with MS Dhoni. Ashwin praised Dhoni's captaincy, highlighting his ability to simplify the game for bowlers. Dhoni's approach of focusing on fundamentals and small goals led India to landmark and historic moments.
During the second T20I in Chennai, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri humorously criticized England's Harry Brook after he was clean bowled by Varun Chakravarthy. They made light of Brook's previous complaint about smog in Kolkata affecting visibility, noting the clear conditions in Chennai.