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Trump backed Elon Musk’s “Justify-Your-Job” directive for federal workers to justify their roles, calling it a “genius” move to eliminate waste. Musk’s order, sent via the Office of Personnel Management, asked employees to list recent accomplishments. Several agencies resisted but Trump dismissed this as a minor issue.
The US imposed sanctions on over 30 Iran-linked individuals and vessels, including Iran’s deputy petroleum minister and National Iranian Oil Company head, for facilitating oil sales. This follows Trump’s renewed “maximum pressure” policy, targeting Iran’s oil network across the UAE, Hong Kong, India, and China to curb military funding.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi on Monday during the first session of the 8th legislative assembly. She arrived at the Delhi Assembly displaying a victory sign. BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely was sworn in as Protem Speaker by LG VK Saxena, with the Speaker’s […]
PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the ‘Invest Madhya Pradesh – Global Investors Summit 2025’ in Bhopal, showcasing the state’s investment potential. Key attendees included industrial leaders like Kumar Mangalam Birla, Gautam Adani, Nadir Godrej, Piruz Khambatta, Rahul Awasthi, and Neeraj Akhouri, highlighting strong industry participation.
US President Donald Trump defended his mass deportation policy, declaring it part of his effort to “drain the swamp.” He claimed his administration was removing “fraudsters, liars, cheaters, and deep state bureaucrats” while sending undocumented migrants home. Trump reaffirmed his commitment to overhauling immigration and promised large-scale deportations and arrests.
Amid a political storm over USAID’s alleged influence in Indian elections, the Finance Ministry’s 2023-24 report reveals the agency funded seven projects worth $750 million. The report states USAID committed $97 million (₹825 crore) for these projects, implemented in partnership with the Indian government. The report said no project is about increasing voter turnout.
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, docked in the Philippines after conducting combat drills with Filipino forces in the South China Sea. The exercises, including anti-submarine warfare and aerial combat training, aimed to enhance security cooperation, a move likely to provoke China.
The AP govt has released the schedule of state budget meetings, and the meetings will begin on Feb 24. AP Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav will introduce a full budget on Feb 28. The AP Governor will address the state legislative assembly and council on Feb 24. CM CBN will talk about the resolution of the […]
Four people were arrested for assaulting a state transport bus conductor for not responding in Marathi near Belagavi, police said on Saturday. The conductor, also booked under the POCSO Act, sustained minor injuries and is out of danger after receiving treatment at Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, said police officials.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin warned the Centre against targeting the Tamil language and state, stating, “Do not throw stones at the beehive.” Amid the NEP row, he accused Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of politicizing education by linking funds to the trilingual policy and imposing Hindi, questioning who was truly playing politics in education.
Supreme Court pulled up the Assam government while hearing a case against a man accused of transporting beef. The court said the government “should have better things to do” than running after such persons. A bench of Justices A S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan stayed the criminal proceedings against the accused and posted the matter […]
AAP leader Atishi on Friday criticized the Delhi government for not approving the ₹2,500 honorarium for women in its first cabinet meeting. She accused the BJP of failing to fulfill PM Modi’s Mahila Samridhi Yojana promise, calling it an election gimmick and questioning when the financial aid would be credited to their accounts.
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.