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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy will meet Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to seek US security assurances against future Russian aggression. His delegation is set to sign a major economic deal for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The specific defense commitments will be discussed separately between the 2 leaders today.
Taiwan’s defence ministry warned China that aggression and expansion historically lead to failure, citing WW II. This response followed Beijing’s claim that Taiwan would eventually come under its control. Amid rising tensions, Taiwan criticized China’s military actions, calling them a repetition of past mistakes leading to defeat.
The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a leading climate science agency. Over 800 employees are expected to lose their jobs, mainly probationary staff without tenure protections. Termination notices were issued on Thursday, according to sources fearing retaliation.
Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, passed away at 113 in Bellmore, New York. Pregnant when her husband was sent to Buchenwald, she later fled Germany for Shanghai. Her daughter remembered her as resilient and wise. The Claims Conference reports 245,000 Holocaust survivors remain, including 14,000 in New York.
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli faces controversy as Srinivasa Rao, claiming a 34-year friendship with him, accused the director of ruining his life. In a video, Rao alleged Rajamouli sabotaged his career and personal life over a woman. “I gave up my love for our friendship, yet he turned against me,” he said, adding that their fallout […]
A petition to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship has over 315,000 signatures. Sponsored by MP Charlie Angus, it accuses Musk of undermining Canada’s sovereignty. Musk, a dual US-Canadian citizen, dismissed the petition but deleted a tweet mocking Canada. Legal experts note revocation is only possible in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.
The Union Cabinet has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf Bill, based on recommendations from a joint parliamentary committee. The bill, proposing 44 changes in Waqf board governance, includes appointing non-Muslim and women members. The opposition has strongly opposed these changes, leading to heated debates over the proposed reforms.
India called Pakistan a “failed state” reliant on international aid, accusing its leadership of spreading military-driven falsehoods at the UNHRC. Indian envoy Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan’s misuse of global platforms, reaffirming that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral to India and highlighting their progress compared to Pakistan’s instability.
After watching Chhaava, author Amish Tripathi urged renaming places named after Aurangzeb to honor Chhatrapati Shivaji or Sambhaji Maharaj. Deeply moved by the film, he highlighted their historical significance, emphasizing their role in reviving India’s ancient Dharmic traditions, which he believes were nearly lost by the 17th century.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s claim that the state would lose eight Lok Sabha seats due to delimitation. He assured that Tamil Nadu wouldn’t lose a single seat, citing PM Modi’s statement in Parliament that southern states’ representation would remain unchanged even after the delimitation process.
Former AP CM YS Jagan is currently touring his home constituency of Pulivendula. During his visit, Jagan inaugurated the ‘YS Raja Reddy Eye Center,’ emphasizing that it was established for the convenience of the local people. He advised the doctors at the center to provide high-quality medical services to the public.
The Divine Maha Kumbh has welcomed nearly 64 crore devotees for a holy dip. AI-driven systems with 1,700 cameras, including 500 AI-enabled ones, track crowd density and individuals. Data is sent to a cloud-based dashboard at Prayagraj’s command centre, ensuring smooth crowd management and law enforcement at the world’s largest religious gathering.
The Telangana government has mandated Telugu in all schools, including CBSE, ensuring students learn their mother tongue or the regional language. From 2025, Class IX and X will have a simplified Telugu syllabus. The move comes amid Tamil Nadu’s row with the Centre over the three-language policy in the National Education Policy.
The US has ordered officials to deny visas to transgender athletes misrepresenting their birth sex and enforce permanent bans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s directive follows Trump’s February 5 order barring transgender women from women’s sports. The policy targets fraudulent entries ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.