President-elect Trump criticized President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use US long-range missiles against Russia, calling it "stupid" and a "big mistake." Trump stated his administration wasn't consulted and suggested he might reverse the decision. The White House defended the move, explaining it followed extensive deliberations.
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Bombay High Court has granted bail to a woman who had allegedly singed her niece for spending money on chocolate instead of food. The court noted that the woman had been in jail for more than four years with no progress in her trial and ordered her release on a Rs 30,000 personal bond.
Several BEST bus drivers were recently caught with alcohol. One driver bought liquor while on duty. Another was found with an open bottle. A security guard confronted the inebriated driver. BEST authorities sacked the drivers. Breathalyzer tests will now be mandatory for all BEST drivers. This ensures passenger safety. The Kurla crash driver, however, was not intoxicated.
Sachin Tendulkar achieved a significant milestone 13 years ago by scoring his 100th international century during the India vs Bangladesh ODI in 2012. His century tally includes 51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs. Despite his remarkable effort, India lost the match by five wickets.
During the 2021 IPL, Ravichandran Ashwin astutely observed Steve Smith recording Delhi Capitals bowlers' techniques with a helmet camera. Recognizing its potential use for analysis in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Ashwin halted his bowling, persuading teammates Axar Patel and Amit Mishra to follow suit, showcasing his sharp cricketing mind.
Sanjay Raut has supported comedian Kunal Kamra amid backlash for calling Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a comedy show. Kamra's comments were in reference to Shinde's 2022 rebellion which led to the Uddhav Thackeray government's fall. Maharashtra junior home minister and BJP MLC criticized Kamra, while Shiv Sena workers vandalized a hotel related to Kamra's performance.
India and the UK reviewed their ongoing defence cooperation, focusing on progress in electric propulsion for warships and jet engines. Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and John Healey agreed to maintain momentum in bilateral cooperation and explore increased maritime engagements. Future plans include joint work in electric propulsion systems for Indian warships.
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JK Rowling criticised Neil Gaiman after he denied sexual harassment allegations. Gaiman released a statement refuting accusations of non-consensual sex, expressing regret over past behavior. The accusations span several years and locations, including New Zealand. The allegations first emerged in a podcast and a police report has been filed against Gaiman.