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President-elect Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his January 20 inauguration, though it’s unclear if Xi accepted. Trump praised their relationship and recent communication. Despite appointing China critics to key roles, Trump has threatened a 10% tariff on Chinese goods unless China curbs fentanyl trafficking and warned of potentially destructive trade wars over [&hell...
Jio has introduced the ‘New Year Welcome Offer Plan 2025’ for its prepaid customers. With a recharge of ₹2025, users will receive 2.5 GB of data per day, unlimited 5G data, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and all with a validity of 200 days. Also, this limited-time offer is valid until January 11, […]
In the divorce case of a couple, the Supreme Court outlined 8 key factors for determining alimony, including the couple’s social and economic status, income, assets, qualifications, and standard of living. It also emphasized considering the wife’s future needs, employment sacrifices, legal costs, and the husband’s financial responsibilities when deciding maintenance amounts.
Assam’s govt decided to reject Aadhaar applications from individuals or families who didn’t apply for the National Register of Citizens (NRC). This move aims to curb illegal immigration from Bangladesh, according to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The state’s General Administration Department will oversee Aadhaar verification, with local officials confirming NRC applications before ap...
Tamil Nadu is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding in many parts of Chennai. As a result, holidays have been declared for educational institutions in nine districts, including Chennai. An orange alert has been issued for these districts, and significant crop losses have been reported in the delta regions.
Odisha police confirmed that procedures are underway to repatriate 78 Bangladeshi fishermen caught by the Indian Coast Guard for fishing in Indian waters. Deputy SP Santosh Kumar Jena stated that the fishermen, apprehended on Dec 10, were verified and brought to Paradip Police Station. They are now set to return to Bangladesh after formalities.
ChatGPT experienced a global outage, blocking millions from using the AI service. OpenAI confirmed the issue on X, stating they have identified the problem and are working on a fix. The outage, which began before 7 pm ET, also impacted OpenAI’s API and Sora services. On the same day, Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram, […]
➢ Foundation Day of Assam Rifles, ➢International Health Coverage Day, ➢International Day of Neutrality, ➢1905: Birth of Mulk Raj Anand, Top writer, ➢1911: Death of Mahbub Ali Khan, 6th Nizam of Hyderabad, ➢1945: Birthday of comedian Nutana Prasad, ➢1950: Birthday of Indian top actor Rajinikanth, and ➢1981: Birthday of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
Israelis and Palestinians explore a Gaza truce with potential hostage releases. Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz discussed a possible deal with US officials, though diplomats expect limited progress involving a short ceasefire and some hostages. US official Jake Sullivan visits regional leaders for talks, while Trump warns Hamas of consequences if hostages remain captive after […]
Syria’s new PM assured minority rights under the Islamist-led alliance that ousted Bashar al-Assad after decades of oppressive rule. HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed justice for victims, pledging no pardons for torturers and urging countries to extradite fugitives for trial, while encouraging refugees to return to rebuild Syria.
The Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is scheduled to be held today. Reports suggest that several key issues will be discussed during the meeting, including funding for various projects and schemes. There is also speculation that the proposal for ‘One Nation – One Poll’ might receive approval during this meeting.
US and European stocks mostly rose Wednesday as inflation data supported expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Nasdaq surged 2% to close above 20,000 for the first time. European indices gained ahead of the ECB’s Thursday rate decision, while France braces for a new PM announcement. Zalando shares fell over 4% after […]
Eating roti at night can promote good digestion and provide sustained energy. Made from whole wheat, it’s rich in fiber, aiding gut health and preventing constipation. Roti is low in fat and keeps you full longer, helping with weight management. Its complex carbs release energy gradually, ensuring better sleep and stable blood sugar levels overnight.
BI Director Chris Wray declared he would step down early next year after Trump signaled his plan to dismiss the top official and replace him with firebrand Kash Patel. Trump has now removed two FBI directors in a row. During his 1st term in office, Trump fired Wray’s predecessor James Comey because he became angry […]
Iran continues to enact new laws to curtail women’s rights, and recently, another such law has been brought. It has now passed a law punishing anyone who disobeys the hijab with the death penalty or up to 15 years in prison. It has been revealed that this law has been made to promote the culture […]