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India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day with a grand parade showcasing its cultural diversity, unity, development, and military strength. President Murmu will lead the celebrations, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the chief guest. The parade will feature performances, tableaux, and a helicopter flypast with petals.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy hoisted the tricolor at his residence in Jubilee Hills on the occasion of Republic Day. Speaking later, the CM said, “It is a pleasure to launch four new schemes on the occasion of Republic Day. The people’s government is committed to the upliftment of the poor, downtrodden, and weak communities.”
The US Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, linked to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. A Canadian citizen of Pakistani descent, Rana is accused of aiding terrorist David Headley in supporting Lashkar-e-Taiba. Despite his acquittal in a Chicago federal court, Rana’s appeal against extradition to India was dismissed, paving the way for […]
Authorities cancelled all leaves of doctors and paramedics in the wake of a medical alert in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. This comes after 17 people died in Badhaal village due to a mysterious illness. The number of people sent to quarantine rose to 230. Union minister Jitendra Singh said the initial investigation concluded that the […]
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Saturday over corruption charges related to a property purchase during his father’s presidency. The case involves a holiday home in Kataragama. His uncle, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was also questioned, as part of a broader investigation into alleged misconduct.
Trump has appointed two Indian-Americans as special assistants. Ricky Gill will handle South and Central Asian affairs at the National Security Council, while Saurabh Sharma joins the Presidential Personnel office. Gill has previously worked with the NSC and State Department, while Sharma co-founded the conservative group American Moment.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has admitted a PIL alleging financial irregularities in the blockbuster film ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’, questioning its budget and earnings. The petitioner sought an investigation by Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate, and GST authorities. They also requested that additional revenue from extra screenings be deposited into the government treas...
The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a petition for a special assembly session to discuss CAG reports, citing an “inordinate delay” by the Delhi government. Justice Sachin Datta emphasized that presenting the audit reports is a constitutional obligation and declined the request to summon a special session.
A Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear a plea by ex-Haryana minister Karan Singh Dalal seeking a policy for EVM verification on Friday. Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan referred the matter to the CJI, citing its similarity with other pending petitions.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in New Delhi for his first state visit and as the Chief Guest for India’s 76th Republic Day. His visit, from January 23-26, aims to strengthen cooperation in security, maritime, and digital technology. He will meet key leaders, including President Murmu, PM Modi, and S Jaishankar, and exchange MOUs.
Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, over 500 cases of Model Code of Conduct violations were registered between January 7-22, police officials said on Thursday. Delhi Police intensified border checks, confiscating 270 firearms, 372 cartridges, 44,265 liters of liquor worth ₹1.3 crore, drugs worth ₹20 crore, and over 1,200 banned injections.
Google marks Jan’s final Half Moon with an interactive doodle titled “Rise of the Half Moon” on Thursday. This engaging card game challenges players to match moon phases, score points, and outsmart the Half Moon. Combining entertainment with lunar education, the game offers insights into the moon’s phases and rewards skilled players.
The CBI has closed its case against DHFL and its directors over 2.60 lakh alleged fictitious home loan accounts, citing insufficient evidence of criminal conspiracy. The case, based on Grant Thornton’s audit findings, has been submitted to a Delhi court, which will decide on accepting the closure or ordering further investigation.
A key MoU was signed today between the Telangana government and Infosys in Davos. Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu met with Infosys CFO, and as part of the agreement, Infosys operations in the state will be expanded. This expansion is expected to create 17,000 new jobs. The Pocharam IT Campus in Hyderabad will be expanded.
The IT raids in Hyderabad are continuing for a third day at the residences of several film celebrities. On Wednesday, IT searches were conducted at the homes of Mythri Movies producers, Dil Raju, and director Sukumar. Inspections were also carried out at the residences of producers Ravi Shankar, Naveen, Cherry, and Abhishek Agarwal.