POLITICS
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Jan- 2025 -27 January
Man detained in Saif attack case seeks justice after life ruined by police action
Akash Kanojia, wrongly detained in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, claims his life was destroyed by Mumbai police, leaving him jobless and facing family shame Mumbai: A man who was detained in Durg in Chhattisgarh as a suspect in the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case said on Sunday that his life is in complete disarray following police action, leaving him without a job, a snub from his prospective bride and family facing ignominy. Akash Kanojia (31), a driver, was detained from Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Kolkata Shalimar Jnaneshwari Express at Durg station by the Railway Protection Force on January 18 after a tip off from Mumbai police. On the morning of January 19, Mumbai police arrested Bangladeshi national…
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27 January
‘Betrayed’ man kills business partner’s two children in Jodhpur
The accused picked up the children from school, took them to his house, allegedly killed them, and hanged their bodies Jodhpur: Upset over his business partner’s “betrayal”, a 70-year-old man picked up his two children from their school, took them to his home, allegedly killed them there, and hanged their bodies, according to police. The incident happened in Boranada here and the children’s bodies were found on Sunday, two days after they were reported missing by their family. Police said they found a note at the scene, in which the accused purportedly admitted to killing the children due to the “betrayal” in their partnership in a bangle factory, and also mentioned his intent to commit suicide. Police said Tamanna alias Tannu…
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27 January
Maha Kumbh: Over 13 crore pilgrims take holy dip at Sangam so far
Sea of devotees start converging in Prayagraj ahead of Mauni Amavasya, the biggest ‘snan’ of the two-month long mela Mahakumbh Nagar: Over 13 crore pilgrims have taken the holy dip so far on the banks of Sangam as the mega festival of Mahakumbh 2025 is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement, drawing believers in Sanatan culture from all walks of life across the country and the world. Sunday witnessed another sea of pilgrims congregating along the banks of Sangam. A massive crowd estimated at lakhs took the holy dip. Figures suggested that over 1.74 crore people took the holy dip till 8.30 pm on Sunday. Till January 26, a total of 13.21 crore pilgrims took the holy dip of faith. As per…
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27 January
Sacked Starbucks employee leaks every drink’s recipe
Taking a ‘revenge’ on the company, a fired barista shared all the pictures of the recipes on social media Hyderabad: Starbucks, known for its extensive range of coffee options made its global presence long ago. But a few days ago, the Tata subsidiary made headlines online with one of its employees sharing the recipes of its most famous coffees. Taking ‘revenge’ on the company, a fired barista shared all the pictures of the recipes on social media. The leaked photos offer confidential information on the drinks such as ingredients, precise measurements, syrup variations, and their proportions making it a complete guide for brewing a hefty-priced Starbucks beverage. This move shook the internet with people having mixed reactions. While a few of them are excited to…
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27 January
Sudan’s largest oil refinery set ablaze
The attacks around the refinery, owned by Sudan’s government and the State-run China National Petroleum Corp., represent the latest woe in a war between the rebel Rapid Support Force and Sudan’s military, who blamed each other for the blaze Dubai: Fighting around Sudan’s largest oil refinery set the sprawling complex ablaze, satellite data analysed by The Associated Press on Saturday shows, sending thick, black polluted smoke over the country’s capital. The attacks around the refinery, owned by Sudan’s government and the State-run China National Petroleum Corp., represent the latest woe in a war between the rebel Rapid Support Force and Sudan’s military, who blamed each other for the blaze. International mediation attempts and pressure tactics, including a US assessment that the RSF and…
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27 January
70 people killed in attack on Sudan’s only functional hospital: WHO chief
The appalling attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, led to 19 injuries and 70 deaths among patients and companions, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Dubai: Some 70 people have been killed in an attack on the only functional hospital in the besieged city of El Fasher in Sudan, the chief of the World Health Organisation said Sunday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus offered the figure in a post on the social platform X. Officials and others in the capital of North Darfur province had cited a similar figure Saturday, but Ghebreyesus is the first international source to provide a casualty number. “The appalling attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, led to 19 injuries and 70 deaths among patients…
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27 January
How much did Ambanis pay to attend Trump’s inauguration dinner?
According to reports, the inauguration functions were a fundraising event and an opportunity to have exclusive access to the now-elected President and Vice-President Hyderabad: The attendance of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani in Donald Trump‘s inauguration functions made headlines with some section of people terming it as an ‘exclusive honour.’ However, a recent revelation about the function being a paid event came to the light. According to reports, the inauguration functions were a fundraising event and an opportunity to have exclusive access to the now-elected President and Vice-President. The fundraising material revealed that a maximum of $1 million contribution, which is equivalent to Rs.8.65 crore, is required to have exclusive access to the President. Further, the event also had other…
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27 January
Israel stops thousands of Palestinians from returning home over ceasefire dispute with Hamas
22 killed as Israeli forces also open fire in Lebanon on protesters demanding their withdrawal under a separate ceasefire with Hezbollah Deir al-Balah: Israel kept thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in northern Gaza on Sunday as it accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released. Local health officials said Israeli forces fired on the crowd, killing two people and wounding nine. Israeli forces also opened fire in Lebanon on protesters demanding their withdrawal by Sunday’s deadline under a separate ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, suggested that most of Gaza’s population be at least temporarily resettled elsewhere, including in Egypt and Jordan, to “just clean out” the war-ravaged enclave. Jordan and…
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26 January
Is tricolour unfurled or hoisted on Republic Day?
On Republic Day, Droupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India, will unfurl the national flag at Kartavya Path Hyderabad: On January 26, during Republic Day celebrations, Droupadi Murmu, the 15th President of India, will unfurls the national flag at Kartavya Path. Unlike on the Independence Day, when the national flag is ‘hoisted’ at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister, the flag is ‘unfurled’ for the reason that by 1950, India had already gained independence from the British colonial rule. Hoisting involves raising the flag from the bottom of the pole, symbolising India’s emergence as a free nation after gaining independence from British rule in 1947. This ceremony is accompanied by a guard of honour and the playing of the national…
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26 January
Harish Rao slams Congress government for booking cases against scribes in Mancherial
Unfair to book cases against Athe Sagar from a Telugu daily, Vodnala Satyanarayana of ‘Namasthe Telangana’ for exposing erring officials, says BRS leader Mancherial: Former minister T Harish Rao slammed the State government for registering cases against two scribes including one working with ‘Namasthe Telangana’. He took to his X handle and posted the first information report of the cases on Saturday. Rao said that it was unfair to book cases against Athe Sagar from a Telugu newspaper and Vodnala Satyanarayana of ‘Namasthe Telangana’ for exposing errant officials. He termed it an act of suppressing voices. He wondered whether restoration of democracy means registering cases against reporters. He demanded the government to withdraw the cases and to respect freedom of press.…
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