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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume US flights after a 7-year suspension, after an MoU with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to settle financial obligations. DG CAA Nadir Shafi Dar confirmed payments to the FAA, with a visit expected by Feb or March. This move could lead to Pakistan’s reclassification to ‘Category One’ status, […]
Sonu Matka (39), a criminal wanted for multiple cases in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, was killed in an encounter with police in Meerut. An associate of the Hashim Baba gang, Matka had a ₹50,000 bounty and was involved in robbery and a double murder. The joint operation by Uttar Pradesh STF and Delhi Police’s Special […]
A massive glacial lake outburst flood in East Greenland released over 3,000 billion litres of meltwater, marking one of the largest such events recorded. Triggered by the release of Catalina Lake into Scoresby Sound fjord, the flood dropped the lake’s level by 154 metres. Researchers warn that climate-driven outbursts pose growing risks to millions globally, […]
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Saturday that a group of farmers, led by Jaswinder Singh Longowal and Malkit Singh, will peacefully march towards Delhi at 12 PM as part of their ongoing protest. Pandher criticized the govt for not addressing the health concerns of Jagjit Singh Dallewal and urged the govt to arrange […]
Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, marking Cook’s latest meeting with prominent tech leaders aiming to improve relations with Trump. This follows discussions between Trump and Cook about Apple’s ongoing tax disputes with the European Union. The dinner came after Apple lost its appeal over €13 billion in back […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) froze shares worth ₹130.57 crore during raids in Kolkata linked to a money laundering case involving the illegal Mahadev Online Book betting app. The app allegedly facilitated online betting and money laundering through a network of accounts. Over 110 premises have been searched, leading to assets worth ₹2,426.18 crore being seized, […]
A complaint has been filed against Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh for allegedly slapping a candidate during the Bihar Public Service Commission exam amid paper leak allegations. The incident occurred as 300-400 aspirants boycotted the exam. The BPSC chairman defended the exam’s fairness, and police are investigating the individuals responsible for creating chaos.
Delhi CM Atishi announced that registration for the ₹1,000 Mahila Samman Yojana will begin within a week. She said funds would be distributed after the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is enforced, with the first tranche expected post-election. Around 40 lakh women will benefit, excluding taxpayers, elected officials, and pensioners. The scheme’s Samman Rashi will […]
France aims to strengthen its AI partnership with India, after Russia’s lead. The French President’s office announced an invitation to PM Modi for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, February 2025, calling India a very important country. Key themes include combating misinformation and misuse of AI, with both nations collaborating closely ahead of the […]
Actor Allu Arjun was released from jail on Saturday morning after spending Friday night in custody over the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, which resulted in a woman’s death and her son’s injury. The “Pushpa 2” star was arrested from his residence on Friday and initially sent to a 14-day judicial remand. He was granted interim […]
Turkey urged Russia and Iran not to intervene militarily in Syria as Islamist-led rebels advanced on Damascus, leading to President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized Turkey’s efforts to prevent escalation, ensuring minimal loss of life. He noted that while the rebels could have won without Russian and Iranian support, the conflict would […]
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized after injuring her hip during a Luxembourg visit marking the Battle of the Bulge’s 80th anniversary. Pelosi reportedly tripped on marble stairs, breaking her hip, and is receiving treatment. Doctors expect a routine operation to repair the injury. Pelosi remains active in Congress and influential in […]
A US appeals court rejected TikTok’s emergency bid to block a law requiring ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, to divest the app by Jan 19 or face a US ban. TikTok and ByteDance filed the motion with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, seeking more time to appeal to the Supreme […]
As US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats loom, Canadian premiers have urged PM Justin Trudeau to respond strongly, with some proposing cutting energy supplies and targeting other products crucial to US economy. During a meeting, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland noted premiers’ support for a robust response and discussed potential retaliatory tariffs.
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) discussed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and strengthening energy ties, including long-term supplies and upstream-downstream projects, at the 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Friday. The meeting, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jai Shankar, also focused on enhancing connectivity and trade relations.