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Donald Trump called for shutting down USAID, calling it a radical left tool. His administration has frozen aid, recalled staff, and plans to slash USAID’s workforce from 10,000 to 300. Backed by Elon Musk, Trump’s move faces legal challenges. A judge paused layoffs, while Democrats argue he lacks authority to close agencies unilaterally.
In an intelligence-driven operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan, Pakistani security forces killed 12 terrorists and lost 1 personnel. The operation targeted a terrorist hideout based on intelligence about insurgents in the area. Weapons and ammunition were recovered, and a clearance operation is ongoing, said officials.
Ahead of the Delhi Assembly Election results on February 8, AAP will hold a meeting with all 70 candidates today at 11:30 am. The meeting will address preparations and allegations of BJP attempting to poach AAP MLAs. In a post on X, Kejriwal and CM Atishi have accused BJP, which denies the claims.
US Federal Election Commission Commissioner and Chair Ellen Weintraub said that President Donald Trump attempted to remove her illegally. Sharing Trump’s Jan 31 letter on X, she asserted, “This isn’t the legal way to replace FEC commissioners.” Weintraub vowed to continue serving and “stirring up good trouble.”
Tejpal Fidoda, a Jodhpur neurosurgeon, Rajasthan, lost ₹62.8 lakh to cyber criminals promising high returns on stock investments. They lured him into an app, SCIATOP, and a WhatsApp group, encouraging him to invest in a fake institutional account. After draining his funds, the scammers falsely claimed his money was frozen, prompting further deposits.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board dismissed 18 non-Hindu staff for not adhering to Hindu traditions. This is a mandatory requirement for TTD employees. Disciplinary action was taken after they were found practicing non-Hindu customs. TTD Chairman BR Naidu previously emphasized that only Hindu staff would be allowed to work at the temple board.
Indian badminton player and Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal on Wednesday arrived in Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh and took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam. While addressing the media, she expressed her joy and called it a grand spiritual festival. She also felt proud of India’s unity and prayed for the nation’s continued progress and prosperity.
A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 205 deported Indian immigrants, mainly from Punjab and nearby states, is set to land in Amritsar on Wednesday afternoon. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed arrangements at the airport. Earlier, Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal criticized the US for deporting contributors to its economy.
The US Postal Service suspended incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong from February 4 but will continue accepting letters. USPS hasn’t confirmed links to Trump’s halt on ‘de minimis’ shipments, part of his 10% tariff on China. Nearly half of ‘de minimis’ packages originate from China.
A goods train collided with a stationary freight train, injuring the loco pilot and causing hours of disruption in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. The crash derailed one train’s engine and the other’s guard coach. A large-scale restoration effort, involving Indian Army personnel, is underway, with services expected to resume by Wednesday.
Hindenburg Research founder Nathan Anderson revealed why the US-based short-selling firm decided to investigate the Adani Group. Anderson said the decision was based on “red flags” raised by some media groups. He also said that the firm was closed due to workload, not because of any legal or any other threat. He added that he […]
Salesforce Inc. is cutting over 1,000 jobs while expanding its workforce for AI sales roles. Despite the layoffs, displaced employees can apply for internal positions. The company is also focusing on maintaining profit margins amid new AI product launches and pressure from activist investors, with earnings expected by February’s end.
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of hiding the true death toll from the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj. While officials reported 30 deaths and 60 injuries, he claimed the actual numbers were higher and demanded an all-party meeting to review the event’s arrangements.
West Bengal received ₹13,955 crore for rail infrastructure in this year’s Union Budget, three times the amount under Mamata Banerjee, said Ashwini Vaishnaw. Trinamool’s Kunal Ghosh called this misleading, highlighting past projects under Banerjee. Vaishnaw urged the CM’s help in land acquisition for further railway development, including Kolkata Metro.
India has contributed USD 37.64 million to the 2025 UN Regular Budget, earning a spot on the “honour roll” of 35 member states that paid their assessments on time. The payment, made on January 31, 2025, was acknowledged by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, who thanked India for its consistent financial contributions to the UN.