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Iran carried out at least 975 executions last year, marking a sharp rise in capital punishment, according to Norway-based IHR and French group ECPM. The highest since 2008, the groups called it a “horrifying escalation” and accused Tehran of using executions to suppress dissent. IHR’s director warned that executions surged as tensions with Israel grew, […]
Indian government said that Indian deportees in Panama are “safe and secure.” It added that New Delhi is closely monitoring the ongoing deportations of illegal migrants from the United States and the situation in Panama. Panama acts as a transit hub for the immigrants. This comes after images of Indian deportees showing signs that read, […]
Google has inaugurated ‘Ananta,’ its largest India office, in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura. Spanning 1.6 million sq ft, it houses 5,000 employees. The eco-friendly campus features smart glass, rainwater harvesting, and a green ‘Aranya’ forest. Designed for inclusivity, it includes tactile flooring and braille details for visually impaired individuals.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell praised India for surpassing key climate goals, citing its rapid solar expansion and nationwide electrification. In an interview with PTI, he stressed India’s vulnerability to climate impacts due to its vast population and geography, urging greater investment in resilience for communities, infrastructure, and businesses to sustain its clean energy progress.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s residence in Chandigarh will soon get an underbody car scanner amid security concerns. The high-tech Under Vehicle Surveillance System, costing ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore, will replace manual checks with handheld mirrors. Despite financial constraints, funds will come from the police modernization budget, which earmarked ₹426 crore last year.
The central govt has released flood-relief funds to Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of Home Affairs allocated disaster aid to 5 states, totaling ₹1,554.99 crore. AP received the highest amount of ₹608.08 crore, followed by Telangana with ₹231 crore, Tripura with ₹288.93 crore, Odisha with ₹255.24 crore, and Nagaland with ₹170.99 crore.
Delhi’s new BJP Chief Minister will be announced by evening, with Prime Minister Modi attending the selection meeting. BJP MLAs will meet at 6:15 PM to choose their leader. The oath ceremony is set for Thursday at Ramlila Maidan, with PM Modi, Amit Shah, and 200+ MPs and MLAs attending. The oath is scheduled for […]
Trump and Elon Musk held their first interview, discussing Musk’s advisory role. Trump assured Musk wouldn’t influence decisions on his companies. Musk denied seeking political favors, focusing on technology. He criticized unelected federal employees, arguing bureaucracy obstructs democracy if it blocks the president’s agenda and public will.
Costa Rica agreed to act as a transit hub for deporting illegal immigrants, including Indians, under the Trump administration’s crackdown, officials said Tuesday. The first batch of 200 migrants will land in Costa Rica on Wednesday before being repatriated. President Rodrigo Chaves Robles’ office confirmed they would be housed temporarily at a migrant care facility […]
A dispute between children playing marbles turned into a violent clash between two groups in Rajasthan’s Ajmer. The situation escalated rapidly, with both sides resorting to stone-pelting and attacks with sticks and other weapons. At least eight people were injured in the quarrel. A group involved in the clash even surrounded the police station and […]
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the immediate enforcement of the UNRWA law, passed by the Knesset with broad support. The law bans UNRWA operations in Israel and prohibits official contact. In October 2024, Israel ordered UNRWA to vacate East Jerusalem premises by January 30. The PMO confirmed no restrictions on enforcement.
Israeli military claimed responsibility for an airstrike in southern Lebanon that killed Hamas commander Mohammed Shahine, accusing him of orchestrating Iran-backed attacks on Israel. The strike, which took place in Sidon, targeted Shahine for his role in planning and executing rocket attacks. It comes just before a critical ceasefire deadline between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, connecting Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, is expected to launch on February 21 or 22. The train will travel over the Chenab Bridge. Fares are estimated between Rs 1,500-Rs 2,500. The inauguration may be delayed due to the government formation in Delhi, with PM Modi expected to launch […]
The BJP is expected to announce Delhi’s CM on February 19 after a party legislature meeting, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for February 20. Among the 48 BJP legislators elected in the recent Delhi Assembly elections, 15 names have been shortlisted. 9 will be selected for the state cabinet, and a key Speaker appointment will […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain to discuss bilateral relations and BIMSTEC. Bangladesh will chair the BIMSTEC summit in April. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference, aims to ease tensions after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.