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Prashant Tamang rose to national prominence in 2007 when he auditioned for Indian Idol while serving as a constable with the Kolkata Police.

As a severe cold wave grips North India, life has become increasingly harsh for the poor, homeless, and destitute.

Following a big India Today impact on the Grok obscenity row, Elon Musk's social media platform X has admitted to lapses and assured compliance with Indian law, according to government sources. The action comes after the IT Ministry directed X to remove all vulgar and unlawful material generated by its AI chatbot, Grok. In its official submission, X stated it would take 'strict action against illegal content and confirmed that such material would be removed and accounts involved would be permanently suspended'. Following the centre's directives, the platform has blocked around 3,500 pieces of content and deleted over 600 accounts. Officials added that X has committed to ensuring that obscene imagery will not be allowed on the platform in the future. The government had found X's initial response inadequate, stressing that social media companies must take responsibility for the content they host.

As Tamil Nadu gears up for Pongal, preparations are in full swing for the traditional sport of Jallikattu. Special training is being imparted to both the bulls and the tamers ahead of the event, which is an integral part of the state's cultural pride. An unidentified bull owner, who is preparing their animal for the competition in Avaniyapuram, shared their dedication, stating, 'It's been 7 years since we bought a Jallikattu cow... We should not give up our tradition.' The report highlights that the event is being organised across several districts, including Madurai, with thousands expected to register their bulls for the celebrated bull-taming competition that marks the Pongal festivities.