POLITICS
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Jan- 2025 -24 January
Krishna water dispute enters crucial phase: Andhra Pradesh seeks Supreme Court verdict
With KWDT-II set to hear further terms of reference from February 19, the AP government has urged the apex court to expedite their plea Hyderabad: The long-standing legal battle over Krishna river water sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has entered a crucial phase. With the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) set to hear further terms of reference starting on February 19, Andhra Pradesh has once again approached the Supreme Court for a verdict on the writ petition it filed in November 2023. The Andhra Pradesh government, which has been opposing the further terms of reference issued by the Centre, has sought a swift Supreme Court verdict before the Tribunal makes any decisions. It has requested the Supreme Court to expedite…
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24 January
Air India set to resume Tel Aviv-Delhi flights from this date
Air France also announced that it will resume daily flights on the Paris-Tel Aviv route starting Saturday this week Jerusalem: With the ceasefire holding up in the north and south of Israel, several major international airlines, including Air India, have announced plans to resume flights to Israel expanding connectivity to the war-torn region. “It’s official now. We are resuming flights from March 2, 2025,” a representative for Air India in Israel said. Several Indians staying in Israel felt a sigh of relief as the Indian carrier’s website opened bookings on the said route. Travelling to Israel had become challenging with most of the major international airlines cancelling their operations to the Jewish state in view of the war in the north against…
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24 January
Was Saif Ali Khan really attacked, questions Nitesh Rane
Opposition leaders like Jitendra Awhad, Supriya Sule remained silent on Sushant Singh Rajput’s case but are vocal about Khan’s situation, says Maharashtra Minister Pune: Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane sparked a controversy on Thursday after he raised questions over the knife attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan wondering if the Bollywood star was “really attacked or if he was acting”. The statement from Rane comes a day after former Rajya Sabha MP and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam raised questions about the actor’s swift return to normal life following a six-hour surgery for deep stab wounds. Rane further spoke on perceived biases, claiming that while many speak out when a ‘Khan’ is attacked, similar attention is not given to Hindu…
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24 January
Pune man stabs wife to death, posts video expressing remorse
The woman was stabbed in the throat with a pair of scissors after an argument. She was rushed to hospital by the neighbours but was declared dead on arrival by doctors Pune: A man allegedly stabbed his wife to death with a pair of scissors in Pune’s Kharadi area and then shot a video expressing remorse, which he posted on his office social media group, the police said on Thursday. The incident took place at 4.30 am on Wednesday after an argument between Shivdas Gite (37) and his wife Jyoti Gite (27), an official said. “During the argument, Shivdas attacked Jyoti with a scissor. He stabbed her in the throat. She was rushed to hospital by the neighbours who came after hearing her shouts for help. She was declared dead on arrival by doctors. Shivdas then shot…
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24 January
Tremors felt in Assam as moderate earthquake hits Myanmar
The earthquake measures 4.8 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was located at inside Myanmar Hyderabad: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar, with tremors being felt across various parts of Assam. The earthquake’s epicentre was located at latitude 24.68° N and longitude 94.87° E, inside Myanmar, about 9 miles east-southeast of Homalin. The seismic event was recorded at 12.53 IST. Residents in Assam reported mild shaking, prompting some to step outside their homes in concern. Authorities have confirmed that no casualties or significant damage to property have been reported so far. Residents are advised to follow safety protocols during such events, including staying away from weak structures, securing heavy objects, and keeping emergency kits ready. Assam,…
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24 January
Why do we celebrate National Girl Child Day on Jan 24?
The theme of this year’s National Girl Child Day is ‘Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow’ Hyderabad: National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on January 24 in India. It was started in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness about the issues facing girls, such as lack of education, child marriage, and gender discrimination. The theme of this year’s National Girl Child Day is ‘Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow.’ The day is all about promoting equal opportunities for girls, making sure they have access to good health and education, and encouraging their empowerment. It also aims to celebrate girls’ achievements and inspire a future where they are treated with the same respect and…
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24 January
Donald Trump to make America world capital in crypto
US President Trump signs executive order to form internal working group on cryptocurrencies prohibits establishment of central bank digital currencies Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to form an internal working group on crypto aimed at making America the world capital in crypto. It also prohibited the establishment of central bank digital currencies. Chaired by White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, the working group would be tasked with developing a federal regulatory framework governing digital assets, including stablecoins, and evaluating the creation of a strategic national digital assets stockpile. The other members of the group include the secretary of the treasury and the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Prohibiting agencies from undertaking any action to…
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24 January
US Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The Upper Chamber on Thursday voted 74-25 to approve the nomination of Ratcliffe, who served as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence for the last eight months of his first term, Xinhua news agency reported. Washington: The US Senate has voted to confirm former Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe as the next Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director under President Donald Trump. The Upper Chamber on Thursday voted 74-25 to approve the nomination of Ratcliffe, who served as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence for the last eight months of his first term, Xinhua news agency reported. Confirming the news, the White House shared a post on X and wrote, “@JohnRatcliffe’s confirmation as Director of the CIA marks a significant step in advancing…
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24 January
Two Indian-origin persons among five charged for robbery in US
They carried out a robbery at gunpoint at the home of a small business owner in front of his young children, for which the punishment could be a maximum sentence of 20 years to lifer in prison New York: Two Indian-origin persons are among five people charged in the US with carrying out a robbery at gunpoint at the home of a small business owner in front of his young children. Bhupinderjit Singh, 26, Divya Kumari, 26, Elijaih Roman, 22, Corey Hall, 45 and Erik Suarez, 24, were charged with perpetrating a gun-point home invasion robbery in Orange County, New York. The defendants have been arrested and presented in White Plains federal court before United States Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik, a…
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24 January
Confirmation hearing for Kash Patel as FBI Director set for Jan 30
Patel is the highest-ranking Indian-American nominated by President Donald Trump in his administration. If confirmed, he would be the first-ever Indian American to lead the most powerful American investigation agency Washington: Kash Patel will appear before a US Senate committee on January 30 for a confirmation hearing to be the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel, 44, is the highest-ranking Indian-American nominated by President Donald Trump in his administration. If confirmed, he would be the first-ever Indian American to lead the most powerful American investigation agency. “The Nomination of Kashyap Pramod Patel to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation” has been scheduled for January 30, the Senate Judiciary Committee announced on Thursday. Patel would replace…
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