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Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg gets notice for 'using Gmail' and deleting emails
Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg faces legal trouble for allegedly deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. A judge in Delaware has sanctioned Sandberg for using a personal Gmail account under a pseudonym and inconsistently deleting those emails despite a court order.
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AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s son fined Rs 20,000 for traffic violations in Delhi
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's son, Anas, was fined Rs 20,000 for multiple traffic violations including driving a motorcycle with a modified silencer, not wearing a helmet, and misbehaving with police. Khan denied the allegations, claiming his son was being targeted. The incident took place during a routine police patrol in Okhla ahead of Republic Day.
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Kejriwal asks UP CM Yogi to guide Amit Shah on how to deal with gangsters in Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal alleges worsening law and order in Delhi and suggests Yogi Adityanath guide Home Minister Amit Shah on handling gangsters. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva criticizes Kejriwal for his party's tarnishing actions, demanding accountability for various legal and administrative issues in the capital.
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On way to Nepal using Google Maps, 2 French tourists on bicycles lose way in Bareilly
Two French cyclists lost their way traveling from Delhi to Kathmandu, after Google Maps allegedly provided incorrect directions. They ended up in Bareilly, where local police, despite a language barrier, eventually guided them correctly. In a related incident last year, three people lost their lives in Bareilly using the app to navigate.
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'Strangled with dupatta, bludgeoned': Bangladeshi woman raped, killed in Bengaluru
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman working as domestic help was found dead on Kalkere lakebed in Bengaluru, suspected to have been sexually abused and murdered. She was strangled and bludgeoned. The victim's husband reported her missing after she failed to return home. The authorities suspect illegal immigration and are investigating the case.
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Marrying person of another faith doesn’t mean automatic conversion: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court ruled that marrying a person of another faith does not result in an automatic conversion to their religion. The court's decision came during a family dispute over ancestral properties, where a Hindu woman was deemed entitled to her share despite marrying a Muslim man, as no substantive evidence of her conversion was provided.
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LeBron James' wife and daughter share heartwarming dance moment in South Korea
Savannah James and her daughter Zhuri are exploring South Korea, combining business with family time as Savannah works on her skincare line. Alongside testing beauty products, they enjoy bonding moments. Meanwhile, LeBron James makes history with his 21st NBA All-Star selection back home.
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Glimpse of Bagheera: IFS officer shares video of rare black panther in Bengal
A rare black panther was recently spotted in North Bengal's dense forests, as shared by Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan. This sighting, highlighting the region's ecological significance, emphasizes the vital need for conservation efforts due to threats like habitat loss and poaching.
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US state department suspends passport applications with 'X' gender markers
The US Department of State has halted the processing of passport applications with 'X' gender markers due to an executive order from Donald Trump. The directive imposes new guidelines requiring biological sex to be used in official documentation, affecting both current and new passport applicants.
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Will LaMelo Ball play tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers? Latest update
LaMelo Ball's availability for the Charlotte Hornets' game against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 24 is uncertain due to a wrist injury. With Ball and other key players like Seth Curry, Miles Bridges, and Cody Martin dealing with injuries, the Hornets' struggling season at an 11-29 record is further impacted.
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A GRAP to combat social media pollution? What CEC said
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlighted the urgent need to combat misinformation and fake narratives on social media, comparing it to environmental pollution. He urged for stronger measures and introspection by social media companies to preserve democracy and ensure fair elections.
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Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany stirs debate with recent social media post
Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, recently attended a Kansas City Chiefs game, just six days after giving birth. This sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some admiring her commitment and others criticizing the support she receives. The couple, who recently welcomed their third child, remains one of the most beloved pairs in the NFL.
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'Save the moral values in the society': Allahabad HC on live-in relationships
The Allahabad High Court observed that live-in relationships lack social sanction and urged finding a framework to preserve moral values. This observation came during a bail hearing for Akash Keshari, accused of abusing and making false promises of marriage. The court noted the relationships were consensual and granted him bail.
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Loudspeaker at religious sites is not a right: Allahabad high court
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking permission to install loudspeakers on a masjid, stating that such use often causes nuisance for residents. The court noted that religious places are for offering prayers and the use of loudspeakers is not a right.
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'If 2020 win hadn't been stolen from Trump ...': Putin on Russia-Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as "pragmatic" and "smart" while expressing skepticism that Trump would lower global oil prices to harm Russia. Putin indicated that Trump's presidency might have prevented the 2022 Ukraine crisis. Trump, in turn, suggested reducing oil prices to end the conflict but warned of additional sanctions if Russia doesn't negotiate.
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'They keep the external noise away': Chakravarthy on Gambhir, Surya
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy praises coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for shielding players from external pressure. He expressed excitement about playing at his home ground, Chepauk, and emphasized the importance of participating in domestic tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for enhancing tactical skills in T20 cricket.
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Fed up with alcoholic husbands, 2 woman tie knot with each other in Gorakhpur
Two women from Gorakhpur, Kavita and Gunja, escaped abusive marriages and tied the knot at a temple in Deoria. Both victims of their husbands' alcoholism, they connected on Instagram, bonded over shared struggles, and decided to start a new life together. The couple plans to live and work in Gorakhpur.
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Mamta Kulkarni becomes Mahamandleshwar of Kinnar Akhara, receives new name
Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, now a Sadhvi, was recently spotted in saffron robes, adorned with a Rudraksh garland, alongside her sanyasi friends. Kulkarni officially embraced sainthood on Friday during the Maha Kumbh, where she took 'sanyas' and performed the 'Pind Daan' ritual at the Sangam in the presence of Kinnar Akhara members.
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