Reportedly, Salman Khan’s lookalike, Aazam Ansari, has been arrested in Lucknow for blocking the road, arguing with people, and allegedly making a video with a gun. Ansari claimed he was unfairly detained while drinking tea. The police cited his expired gun license as a major concern and he alleges he was mistreated by police and faces difficulties obtaining bail.
A 31-year-old Indian national in the US, Sai Kumar Kurremula, has been sentenced to 35 years for child exploitation and distributing child pornography. He manipulated children via social media and blackmailed them with inappropriate content when they did not comply with his demands. Kurremula admitted to exploiting three minors and was arrested following an FBI investigation.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to transfer from Mumbai to Goa for the upcoming domestic season, highlighting his career aspirations and personal circumstances. His inclusion in the Goan squad is seen as a significant opportunity for local players to learn from a national team member.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced 26% reciprocal tariffs on India. While BSE Sensex dipped over 500 points, Nifty50 was near 23,200.
Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old entrepreneur earning $30 million annually from his AI startup, Cal AI, was rejected by elite universities like Harvard and MIT despite a 4.0 GPA. His admissions essay questioning the necessity of college education might have played a role. However, he was accepted into top schools like Georgia Institute of Technology and University of Miami.
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are desperate to regain momentum with two losses each in their three respective matches so far in IPL 2025. Both teams need strong opening partnerships for success, considering their past performances as top Powerplay scorers in the last edition of the IPL.
Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha recommends Computer Age Management Services, PCBL Chemical, and Balrampur Chini Mills for today. Following significant market movement, Nifty is poised for potential retracement while Bank Nifty shows resilience.
The adoption process in India remains lengthy, with an average wait time of three and a half years for infants. Despite the number of adoptions reaching over 4,500 in 2024-25, thousands of prospective parents continue to wait anxiously, with the demand for younger children far exceeding available orphans for adoption.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized that building large teams is not the path to advancement, urging employees to achieve more with fewer resources. He highlighted the importance of meritocracy and the need for agility, urging staff to prioritize customer impact over bureaucracy.
Routine health check-ups can save lives, as evidenced by 46-year-old Sheetal Thakur, whose early-detected breast cancer was treated successfully. Despite such benefits, only 1.3% of Indian women undergo mammography due to lack of awareness and unfounded radiation fears, hindering early cancer detection.
Supreme Court reprimanded the Telangana CM and assembly speaker over alleged MLA defections. The court asserted its power to enforce the anti-defection law, especially when the speaker delays disqualification decisions. The bench highlighted its role as a constitutional protector and warned against making a mockery of the 10th Schedule.
ASAR Social Impact Advisors clarified that it received Rs 8 crore from USAID for services provided under a Clean Air Better Health project with CEEW. The company denied receiving any foreign direct investment and affirmed full compliance with legal requirements amid an ongoing investigation by authorities.