President-elect Trump petitions the Supreme Court to halt his Friday sentencing in the New York hush money case, arguing for presidential immunity. His legal team plans to appeal the ruling upholding his conviction and seek to overturn the sentencing decision. No imprisonment or penalties are expected.
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The CBSE has issued a notice on examination ethics for Class 10 and 12 board exams starting February 15, 2025. Schools must inform students, parents, and officials about penalties for unfair means, including exam cancellations for using electronic devices or spreading rumors. The notice lists permitted items like admit cards and stationery and barred items like communication devices and textual materials.
Business magnate Anand Mahindra and countless others celebrated 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh's triumph over World Chess Champion Ding Liren. Gukesh achieved this historic victory in Singapore on December 12th during the World Chess Championship. Mahindra shared a video of Gukesh dancing, reflecting the nation's shared pride and joy.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon humorously referenced recent cricket outcomes during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon acknowledged New Zealand’s losses to India and highlighted the strong sporting ties between the countries. Both leaders welcomed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports to bolster collaboration.
India tops Group A in the Champions Trophy after a dominant win against New Zealand, securing a semifinal face-off with Australia in Dubai. Despite Australia's rain-hit group stage, they remain formidable but will miss star pacer Mitchell Starc. Clear weather is expected on match day with a challenging pitch favoring spinners.
India's senior selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will announce the provisional squad for the Champions Trophy in Mumbai on Saturday. Choices for the middle-order positions are crucial, with Shreyas Iyer being almost certain. The choice between all-rounders Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja is pivotal, given Axar's recent form.
India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal set a new record with 16 runs in the first over of their second innings against Australia in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His aggressive play against pacer Mitchell Starc at the Sydney Cricket Ground gave India a strong start. KL Rahul added 13 runs before being dismissed.
Jimmy Butler, key forward for the Golden State Warriors, is probable for the game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a back injury. The Warriors, aiming to maintain their playoff push, face a Hornets team dealing with injuries. Butler’s performance, alongside Stephen Curry, remains crucial for the Warriors’ chances of securing a road win.
A 21-year-old man from Haryana was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Lithuanian tourist at Agra Fort. The incident occurred while the woman and her friend were waiting in a security queue. This marks the second such incident in Agra within two weeks, prompting police to consider enhanced patrolling and stricter surveillance at tourist spots to ensure visitor safety.