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Makar Sankranti festivities lit up Naravaripalle in Tirupati district as CM Chandrababu joined Bhogi celebrations with villagers and family members. The CM lit traditional bonfires, exchanged greetings, and shared festive moments with locals. He prayed for prosperity, warmth, and brighter lives for people across AP during the harvest festival season.
Delhi’s air quality remained a serious concern, with the overall AQI at 357, in the ‘very poor’ category, worsening from 337. Several areas recorded hazardous levels, including Anand Vihar at 366 and Bawana at 361. Jahangirpuri peaked at 420, RK Puram at 407, and Chandni Chowk at 397, posing severe risks to public health.
The US Commerce Department approved Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips in China under strict conditions. The H200 chip can be exported if there is proof of “sufficient” US supply, while the most advanced processors remain restricted. Demand is uncertain, as Beijing reportedly encourages companies to adopt domestically produced chips.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wenesday, January 14, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83573.11, down at 54.58 points or 0.07%, and the Nifty was at 25724.40, down at 7.90 points or 0.03%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.10 against the dollar.
Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting, saying, “Help is on its way,” amid a bloody crackdown that activists say has killed at least 2,000 people. He also warned Tehran of “very strong action” if authorities execute protesters. 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, arrested during protests in Karaj, is reportedly set to be hanged without a […]
Grammy-nominated musician and producer John Forte, famed for his work with the Fugees on “The Score,” has died at 50. Found at his Massachusetts home with no foul play, Forte was a key member of Refugee Camp All Stars, released solo albums, faced legal troubles including prison, and received clemency in 2008. He is survived […]
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus warned that a surge of disinformation could affect the critical February 12 elections. The Nobel laureate, 85, urged the United Nations human rights team to intervene and counter misleading information. These elections are the first since the 2024 uprising that toppled the previous government, his office said.
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reported 20 PLA aircraft sorties and 9 PLAN vessels operating near its territory, with 17 sorties crossing the median line into northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones. The MND stated it monitored and responded to the situation, highlighting continued Chinese military activity around Taiwan’s airspace.
Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said he will not seek a third Rajya Sabha term. The move followed a letter from MP Congress SC chief Pradeep Ahirwar seeking representation for the Scheduled Caste community. Ahirwar said this would promote social balance, constitutional values, and political participation and statewide representation.
Israel announced it will sever ties with multiple UN agencies, citing bias and hostility after the US withdrawal from several international bodies. Affected organizations include UN Women, UNCTAD, ESCWA, UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and the Global Forum on Migration and Development. Further cooperation with other bodies will be reviewed later.
Trump defended his tariff policy, calling it key to the “strongest and fastest economic turnaround” in US history. He said tariffs, especially on foreign automobiles, boosted investment, wages, and Treasury revenue while curbing inflation and reducing the budget deficit. Trump claimed critics were wrong, insisting American consumers did not bear the tariff costs.
Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip, died at 68 after battling prostate cancer. He rose to fame in the 1990s for satirizing office life, with Dilbert syndicated worldwide. His career later suffered after racist remarks in 2023 led major newspapers to drop the strip. Ex-wife Shelly Miles announced his death, and Donald Trump […]
India is expected to remain among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with the World Bank projecting 7.2% growth in FY2025-26, driven by resilient domestic demand. Growth may ease to 6.5% in FY2026-27 amid trade tensions before rising to 6.6%. India continues to anchor South Asia’s growth, offsetting global uncertainties, the report said.
West Bengal’s SIR exercise appears off-track despite officials claiming it is on schedule. Over 33 lakh notices remain undelivered and more than 74 lakh hearings are pending, with only 40% of delivered cases heard. District-wise gaps persist, raising doubts over publishing the final electoral roll by February 14, ahead of assembly elections in coming months.
The US Supreme Court signaled it may uphold state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports after hearing challenges to Idaho and West Virginia laws. Conservatives cited biological advantages and fairness, while challengers said participation is rare and treatments reduce advantages. Twenty-seven states have enacted similar bans nationwide.