A Texas man will spend years in federal prison after he was found guilty of organizing a human smuggling scheme involving thousands of illegal immigrants. Isai Orona, 35, who also goes by “Panda,” was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for conspiracy to transport aliens and transporting aliens, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
A tea seller shouting about a fire in the Pushpak Express led to panic, causing passengers to jump off the moving train in North Maharashtra, resulting in 13 deaths and 10 injuries. The rumor was spread by passengers Udal Kumar and Vijay Kumar, who are now receiving treatment. The government will cover the medical expenses…
Opener Abhishek Sharma credits mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for India’s turnaround in their seven-wicket victory against England in the T20 series opener. Chakaravarthy’s pivotal over halted England’s progress, allowing other bowlers to capitalize. Sharma also praised the team’s support and his IPL experience for bolstering his fearless batting.
Elon Musk has urged his supporters to “defund” Wikipedia, claiming it shows bias on political extremism. In response, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales suggested Musk’s frustration may be that Wikipedia is “not for sale.” Musk had also made an offer of $1 billion to rename Wikipedia to ‘Dickipedia,’ which he affirmed is still active.
Siddharth Desai’s extraordinary performance in a Ranji Trophy match resulted in him taking nine wickets against Uttarakhand, setting a new record for Gujarat cricket with figures of 9-36. His feat surpassed Rakesh Vinubhai Dhurv’s previous record from 2012. Uttarakhand were bowled out for 111 runs in just 30 overs. In a related feat, Haryana bowler…
In Pune, veteran leader Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared together at the Vasantdada Sugar Institute meeting, marking their second joint appearance in a week. Previously seen at the ‘2025 Agriculture Festival’, their public presence hints at reconciliation despite past political rifts. Ajit visited Sharad’s Delhi residence recently to celebrate his birthday.
Laxman Utekar’s historical drama ‘Chhaava’ has sparked controversy for its portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Critics are upset over Sambhaji’s depiction as dancing and the omission of the term ‘Hindavi’ in dialogue. The film’s trailer also faces backlash for underwhelming scenes and perceived glorification of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Ram Gopal Varma, facing financial difficulties and court trials, has been sentenced to three months in jail by the Mumbai Magistrate court. This stems from a 2018 cheque bounce case involving the film ‘Shree’. Additionally, Varma is mandated to compensate the complainant Rs 3.72 lakh, and a non-bailable warrant has been issued for his arrest.
For the first time, gold prices have surpassed Rs 80,000/10 gm due to increased demand from investors seeking a safe haven amidst potential market volatility caused by an anticipated disruptive Donald Trump presidency and the global weakening of the dollar.
Michael Clarke, former Australian cricket captain, has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. Clarke, known for his outstanding performance, achieved over 8600 Test runs, 28 centuries, and a triple century at the SCG. Praised for his leadership, especially after the tragic death of Phil Hughes, Clarke expressed his honor during the Sydney…