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The ‘Biggest’ Stories in World and Indian Headlines – December 14th, 2024
Why Allu Arjun Spent the Night in Jail Despite Bail
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun found himself involved in real-life drama when he was arrested, detained, and bailed all within a few hours on Friday. However, his release was delayed, forcing him to spend the night in jail, despite being granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court.
Arjun was arrested in connection with a tragic stampede during the premiere of his blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule, in which a woman died. He was initially sent to judicial custody for 14 days, but later in the day, he was granted bail. However, the bail order was not delivered to the prison authorities in time, and he spent the night in jail. A minor error in the bail order delayed the process further as officials had to scrutinize the corrected document to ensure Arjun’s release only on Saturday morning.
Former Tamil Nadu Congress Chief EVKS Elangovan Passes Away at 75
Veteran politician and former Tamil Nadu Congress president EVKS Elangovan died on Saturday at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 75 years old and had been admitted to the hospital for more than two weeks suffering from a lung-related disease.
He is a renowned figure in the Tamil Nadu politics, with many leadership roles and contributions for the Congress party. It is indeed the end of an era for the party in the state as politicians and the supporters of the party mourn his passing.
Who Was Suchir Balaji? OpenAI Whistleblower Named in Lawsuit Before His Death
Indian-American AI researcher Suchir Balaji, who had worked at OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment from suicide. The 26-year-old had recently raised concerns about the potential copyright violations of OpenAI in an interview with The New York Times.
Balaji was a computer science graduate from UC Berkeley, who had substantially contributed to projects such as GPT-4 and WebGPT during his period at OpenAI. In a tragic twist, just a day after he featured in a copyright lawsuit, his untimely death has stirred further intrigue to the unfortunate demise. The latest incident is drawing attention to how much stress tech researchers must endure within high-stake environments.
Telangana CM Responds to Allu Arjun’s Arrest Amid Political Fallout
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy explained on Friday that the government had nothing to do with the arrest of the film actor Allu Arjun, saying that law simply was taking its course. Arjun was taken into custody following the tragic stampede at Pushpa 2: The Rule movie premier.
The opposition, including BJP and BRS, condemned the Congress government of the state for dealing with the case. It stated that the authorities were partial towards the star.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and BRS leader KT Rama Rao are disappointed over the way the actor is detained and demands proper treatment to public figures.
Donald Trump Calls for the End of Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would abolish daylight saving time if he returns to the office. He criticized twice-yearly clock changes as outdated, inconvenient, and costly for the nation.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated, “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time.” Health experts, however, have argued that standard time, rather than daylight saving time, should be made permanent to better align with human circadian rhythms. The debate over time changes continues to divide public opinion in the U.S.
India Mourns the Tragic Deaths of Three Indian Students in Canada
The government of India expressed its heartfelt sorrow at the recent murder cases of three Indian students killed in Canada, which called the tragic incidents “terrible tragedies.” External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal condemned the Canadian authorities to provide proper inquiries into the incidence.
Amidst strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada, the safety of Indian nationals, especially students, has become a prime concern. Indian missions in Canada are reportedly actively engaging with local authorities and families of the victims while advising citizens to exercise caution.
Reeza Hendricks’ Century Helps South Africa Clinch T20 Series Against Pakistan
South Africa won the T20 series against Pakistan with a stunning performance by opener Reeza Hendricks, who scored his first T20 century. He made 117 runs off 63 balls as the Proteas chased down Pakistan’s imposing total of 206 to win the match with three balls to spare and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Despite Pakistan’s Saim Ayub brilliant 98 not out, Hendricks aggressive batting, along with good support from his mates, ensured the game was won for South Africa. It was their first bilateral T20 series win in over two years.
Anrich Nortje Ruled Out of Pakistan Series Due to Injury
South African pacer Anrich Nortje has been sidelined from the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan and the subsequent ODI series due to a fractured toe. The injury occurred during training ahead of the series opener.
Nortje, with the bowling group of the Proteas, has put an end to his national deal and will take up playing to manage his workload at best. In his lieu, Dayyaan Galiem is brought forth into the national team whereas other key players also are now not available with injuries.
Tim Southee plays final Test for New Zealand against England
Veteran New Zealand pacer Tim Southee said goodbye to Test cricket in the third and final match of the series against England. Bowling at Seddon Park, the 36-year-old ends a remarkable 16-year career that included 389 Test wickets, second only to Richard Hadlee for New Zealand.
A storm of debate arose about his last Test inclusion when he himself failed to show form, however, the retirement ended up being the perfect closing match to a remarkable run beginning when he was making an innings of 77 not out and picking up a five-fer on debut in Test matches against England back in 2008.
Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir Announce International Cricket Retirement
Pakistan cricketers Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir have announced retirement from international cricket, with an aim to focus on franchise and domestic leagues.
Imad, always with an all-rounders talent, had a comeback appearance to the T20I team setup earlier this year. However, he now will leave the international stage. Another player who ended their career in 2020 but came back this year for the T20 World Cup is Amir. He again finished his international career as he says thanks to his career in Pakistan and new ventures ahead in cricketing fields.
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