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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and Director General of Malaysia’s National Security Council met in a first India-Malaysia Security Dialogue in New Delhi. The two sides discussed global and regional security issues. During the meeting, both countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in counterterrorism, de radicalization, cybersecurity, defense industry, and maritime security.
President-elect Donald Trump urged Republicans in Congress to combine his key priorities—tax cuts, border security, and energy production—into one massive bill. He proposed funding the plan by raising tariffs on imports and eliminating taxes on tipped income, urging swift action to deliver “historic victories” for Americans.
The NIA has chargesheeted four CPI (Maoist) members for the abduction and murder of Dinesh Pusu Gawde in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli in November 2023. The accused, suspected of killing Gawde over claims he was a police informer and RSS member, aimed to instill fear in locals and prevent information sharing with security forces.
A survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, reveals temple symbols like banyan trees, lotus motifs, and construction alterations. Submitted to court, the November survey used videography and photography to document historical and religious elements at the site, adding layers to the ongoing debate over its contentious history.
Apple agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging Siri recorded private conversations without consent. The lawsuit claimed unintended Siri activations shared user data with third parties. Apple denies wrongdoing but will delete such data, enhance privacy measures, and offer up to $20 compensation per device to US users.
President Joe Biden will present the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the January 6th Capitol riot investigation. The ceremony will honor 20 individuals, including advocates for marriage equality and veterans’ care, recognizing their service and dedication to the nation’s progress.
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate several development projects in Delhi on Friday, including 1,675 flats for JJ cluster residents as part of a slum rehabilitation project at Swabhiman Apartments in Ashok Vihar. The move aligns with the “housing for all” initiative, aiming to improve living conditions with better amenities.
China has deployed 400 troops and initiated helicopter surveillance at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Serthar County, Tibet, to strengthen control, according to the Central Tibetan Administration. Established in 1980, the academy, a key hub for Tibetan Buddhist studies, faces growing restrictions amidst govt efforts to curb Tibetan autonomy.
Pawan Kalyan addressed the incident involving Allu Arjun, stating the theater staff should have communicated better with him. He also emphasized that Allu Arjun should have visited the victim’s family sooner. Pawan Kalyan compared the situation to neighboring Telangana, praising CM Revanth Reddy for his grassroots approach and highlighting the state’s handling of benefit shows [&hel...
Ukraine’s top mobile operator, Kyivstar, has partnered with Starlink to launch direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, enabling smartphones to receive signals directly from space. Set for rollout in late 2025, Ukraine will be among the first to adopt this technology, starting with messaging functionality, Kyivstar announced on Monday.
China unveiled the CR450 prototype, the world’s fastest high-speed train, reaching test speeds of 450 km/h. This model surpasses the CR400 Fuxing trains, operating at 350 km/h. With enhanced reduced travel time, the CR450 sets new benchmarks in energy use, noise levels, and braking performance, targeting swift commercial deployment.
2024 saw significant political change in Andhra Pradesh with a sweeping mandate for the TDP-led alliance. After a fierce battle with YSR Congress in the first half, the TDP-Jana Sena-BJP alliance triumphed in the latter half. Key developments included unprecedented floods in Vijayawada, resumption of Amaravati capital works, the Tirumala laddu controversy, and efforts to […]
ISRO has postponed the PSLV-C60 launch for the SpaDeX mission by two minutes. Earlier, the PSLV-C60, set to launch the SpaDeX mission at 9:58 PM, has now been delayed to 10 PM due to conjunctions with other satellites in the same orbit. The delay was caused by potential interference from satellites in the Starlink constellation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar begins a 3-day visit to Qatar today to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment, energy, and security. He will meet Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to review political, cultural, and regional issues, enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The Akkineni family celebrated Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s centenary with a special stamp and a retrospective of his classics at IFFI Goa. In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi hailed ANR’s contribution to Indian cinema and paid tributes to centenary legends Raj Kapoor and Mohammad Rafi, recognizing their lasting impact on Indian film history.