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US President Joe Biden declared January 9 a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter. In a proclamation, Biden urged Americans to visit places of worship to “pay homage” to the late president. He also invited people around the world who share in the grief to join in this solemn observance, honoring the memory of […]
Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit Qatar for three days starting today. During his visit, Jaishankar will discuss bilateral relations with the PM of Qatar and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin. The discussions will cover various topics of both countries.
South Korean investigators have sought an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol after he failed to attend questioning over his martial law declaration. Yoon, stripped of his duties by parliament, faces charges of insurrection, with possible life imprisonment or the death penalty. His actions have triggered a major political crisis.
It is well-known that Team India’s batters, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have been struggling in recent series. As a result, several netizens have called for both players to consider retirement. In response, Ravi Shastri stated, “Kohli wants to play for some more time, while Rohit should take a decision regarding his retirement.”
Elon Musk criticized the H-1B visa system as “broken” and in need of “major reform.” Responding on X, he suggested raising the minimum salary and adding yearly costs to make hiring foreign talent more expensive than domestic hires. Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, supports the program, emphasizing the need for elite engineering talent in the […]
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported the elimination of six Hamas militants involved in the October 7 massacre in Israel. Joint operations with the Israel Security Agency targeted Mohammed Abd al-Hamid Salah, Zaher Shahab, Ali Ramadan, Mohammed Hamouda, and others in Gaza’s Jabaliya and Beit Lahia areas.
The notification for admissions to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik schools has been released. Interested students can apply online at aise.nta.nic.in. The last date for submission of applications is Jan 13, 2025. The exam will be held through a written test. The application fee is ₹800 for General while others will need to […]
The removal of 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has begun, following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order. The waste, from the 1984 gas tragedy, will be transported 250 km to Pithampur for incineration. Authorities face contempt if the waste isn’t removed within 4 weeks, per the court’s […]
Devotees are expected to flock to the Ayodhya Ram temple in UP over the next four months. On Jan 1, 2025, 3 to 5 lakh devotees are anticipated to visit the temple. Currently, 1.5 to 2 lakh devotees visit Ayodhya regularly. Officials also estimate that many devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela may visit Ayodhya […]
Delhi’s minimum temperature dropped to 10°C today, while air quality improved to the ‘moderate’ category with an AQI of 183. Despite dense fog across northern India, visibility at Delhi’s IGI Airport was 1500 meters, with no flight delays. The capital’s temperature is expected to fall further by 3-6°C on New Year’s Eve.
