A suspected Hamas-linked militant, accused in the October 7th Israel attacks, has secured religious accommodations in a Louisiana jail. Mahmoud Amin Ya’Qub Al-Muhtadi requested and was granted permission for a halal diet, fasting, and daily prayers. He faces charges including material support to a terrorist organization and visa fraud.
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Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov on Thursday stated that India's oil import decisions are driven by its national interests, responding to claims by US President Donald Trump. New Delhi has reaffirmed its independent energy sourcing approach, emphasising the importance of Russian oil for its economy and consumer welfare amidst global volatility.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah's demand for statehood to repeal the controversial Public Safety Act. Owaisi highlighted the law's historical misuse by various governments, leading to widespread human rights violations and detentions without trial for thousands since 1978.
Vanessa Bryant, a devoted Los Angeles Dodgers fan, was recently seen cheering on the team with her daughters Bianka and Capri. The family celebrated as Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers to an NLCS victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryant also shared moments with Freddie Freeman's wife, Chelsea, at the star-studded game. The Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers with an overall score of 4-1.
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-powered browser for macOS users, integrating ChatGPT's capabilities directly into web browsing. This free tool allows users to access AI assistance across all tabs, remember browsing context, and automate tasks without leaving their current page. Atlas offers features like real-time page understanding and personalized suggestions. Users can import data from Chrome and set Atlas as their default browser, receiving enhanced rate limits for a week.
While Nvidia nears a $4 trillion market cap, senior analyst Jay Goldberg remains the sole bear, holding a sell rating. He warns that the AI boom's massive infrastructure spending, driven by tech giants, mirrors the dot-com bubble's unsustainable hype, predicting a potential market reset when demand falters.
Veteran actor Satish Shah, celebrated for his iconic roles in 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai' and films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaar', has passed away at 74. The beloved performer succumbed to kidney-related issues after being admitted to Hinduja hospital. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the tragic news, mourning a significant loss to the Indian entertainment industry.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have "enough cricket in them" for future ODIs, including the 2027 World Cup, but emphasizes individual hunger and fitness. He suggests players will decide their own ODI futures, similar to their Test retirements, as the BCCI dismisses speculation about the Australia series being their last.
Veteran music director M.C. Sabesan, known as Sabesh, has passed away at 68. He, along with his brother Murali, composed music for numerous Tamil films, beginning their careers in the late 1990s under the mentorship of their elder brother Deva. The duo's notable works include 'Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi' and 'Thavamai Thavamirundhu'.
India's External Affairs Ministry clarified that the nation's oil import policies prioritize consumer interests amidst a volatile energy market. While discussions on deepening energy cooperation with the US are ongoing, New Delhi maintains its strategy of broad-basing and diversifying energy sources to ensure stable prices and secure supplies, a stance reiterated by the MEA spokesperson.