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In this issue
January 28, 2025
JPC Approves Waqf Report, Oppn Amendments Rejected
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) approved the Waqf (Amendments) bill by a majority on Monday (16 votes to 10), controversially rejecting all amendments put forth by members from opposition parties, and accepting those put forth by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies.
1 min
China's Foreign Minister Calls for Improved Ties With India
India and China should meet each other halfway and commit themselves to mutual understanding rather than mutual suspicion, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday as he met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
1 min
China's DeepSeek Model Triggers AI Market Rout
Nasdaq futures slumped and technology shares slid in Japan on Monday as surging popularity of a Chinese discount artificial intelligence model wobbled investors' faith in the profitability of AI and the sector's voracious demand for high-tech chips.
1 min
Govt launches UCC portal, Outlines rules
New portal lists 9 categories under which people can register, file appeals and complaints
6 mins
Muslim group to move HC; BJP hails ‘fulfilled’ promise
After Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Monday, Muslim groups threatened to move the state's high court against the move, which evoked mixed reactions from political parties, with the Opposition Congress calling it a \"political manoeuvre\" rather than a \"social necessity\" and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hailing it as yet another promise fulfilled by its government.
2 mins
CM first to register his marriage, people call process 'hassle-free'
The first batch of registrations on the online portal for the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand were applications for marriages, with people who availed of the services welcomed the hassle-free nature of the process.
1 min
What India's 2-wheeler boom means for its urban mobility
India is currently grappling with a dramatic increase in the number of two-wheelers—an oft-overlooked element of the road.
4 mins
Guilty or innocent? Wait continues for Sharjeel trial
Waves of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are rocking the Capital as anger against the controversial legislation is bubbling to the surface.
9 mins
67 Indians Forced to Work in Laos Cyber Scam Shops Rescued
The Indian embassy in Laos has rescued 67 Indian men who were trafficked into cyber-scam centres operating at a special economic zone, taking the total number of citizens saved from such scams in the Southeast Asian country to 924.
1 min
AAP manifesto lists 15 'guarantees'
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday unveiled a list of 15 \"guarantees\" ahead of the Delhi elections, reiterating a raft of promises the party has made over the past few weeks, including a ₹2,100 cash hand-out for poor women, free treatment for the elderly in all hospitals, and an ₹18,000 monthly allowance for Hindu and Sikh priests, even as he underscored that all ongoing welfare promises would be continued if the party returns to power.
2 mins
132 Candidates Have Criminal Cases: ADR
At least 132 of the 699 candidates contesting the 2025 Delhi assembly elections have disclosed criminal cases against themselves, with 81 facing serious charges, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed on Monday.
1 min
A rare seat with a four-way contest
The densely populated, riot-scarred assembly constituency of Mustafabad in northeast Delhi, is set to witness one of the most unique electoral battles of the 2025 assembly elections.
2 mins
AAP, BJP Squabble Over Ammonia Levels in Yamuna's Water
Delhi chief minister Atishi on Monday said that the supply of water in parts of the Capital may be affected by a spike in ammonia levels in the Yamuna, accusing neighbouring Haryana of \"intentionally\" dumping industrial waste into the river.
1 min
Behind the story of the Burari seat lies the tale of evolution of the Purvanchali voter base in the Capital – how a voter bloc went from outsiders to leaders
Roshan Kishore, Saurya Sengupta, Sanjeev K Jha, Nishant Ranjan and Abhishek Jha
4 mins
Kejriwal repeats claim BJP will end freebies
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday reiterated his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claiming that they will shut down all the current schemes with the people of Delhi such as subsidised electricity, water, bus rides, and other welfare schemes.
1 min
Ambedkar's statue row: BJP, Cong stir against AAP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Monday held separate protests against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over an alleged incident of defacement of Dr BR Ambedkar's statue in Punjab's Amritsar, where the AAP is currently in power.
1 min
Atishi: AAP Will Complete Work Left Pending By BJP Legislators
Delhi chief minister Atishi said that development work requires well-intentioned and educated people in politics.
1 min
Trials conducted in manner that led to acquittals: SC told
The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court on Monday that trials in several 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases were conducted in a way that led to acquittals of the accused rather than convictions.
1 min
Building collapses in Burari; 12 rescued
A four-storey under construction DDA residential building collapsed in Kaushik Enclave in Burari, north Delhi on Monday evening, trapping at least 25 people under it, of which 12, including four minor girls, have been rescued and taken to the hospital, police said.
1 min
Delhi Police's Anti-Trafficking Unit Receives ISO Certification
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has become the first specialised unit of the force to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification for exceptional services, officials said Monday.
1 min
Court directs FIR against journalist
A Delhi court has directed the registration of an FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub over allegations of posting hate speech and promoting religious enmity through posts on social media platform X.
1 min
Ghazipur case: Man held for killing cousin
THE MAIN ACCUSED ANUJ KUMAR WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE VICTIM, WHO WANTED TO MARRY HIM
1 min
Colour-coded stickers needed for vehicle documentation: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday made colour-coded stickers mandatory for issuance of various documents such as pollution under control (PUC) certificates, transfer of vehicle ownership, and duplicate registration, among others, for vehicles plying in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) as part of its mammoth push to rid Delhi of pollution.
2 mins
Dhami among first to register on portal
Understanding Uttarakhand's UCC rules
4 mins
Only a matter of time before entire country adopts UCC
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday commended the state of Uttarakhand for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), describing it as \"a very auspicious sign\" and a historic step toward realising a long-standing constitutional vision.
1 min
EAM Begins 3-Day UAE Visit, Hails Bilateral Ties
External affairs minister S Jaishankar, who began his three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, said collaboration between India and the UAE on the international stage is set to deepen further as the world navigates a \"complicate\" and \"volatile\" phase with the changing global order.
1 min
Custodial death: Himachal IGP, 7 cops get life term
Custodial death is one of the worst crimes in a civilised society governed by the rule of law, a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chandigarh remarked on Monday, as it sentenced Himachal Pradesh inspector general of police (IGP) Zahur Haider Zaidi and seven other police officers to life imprisonment in a 2017 custodial death case.
1 min
HC reserves order on admission of appeals
BOTH THE CBI AND THE STATE GOVT HAVE FILED APPEALS SEEKING DEATH PENALTY FOR THE ONLY CONVICT IN THE CASE, SANJAY ROY
1 min
Retd Judge To Be An Observer For Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former judge of Punjab and Haryana high court Justice Jaishree Thakur as an independent observer to oversee the Chandigarh mayoral elections.
1 min
MP court rejects interfaith couple's marriage plea over duration of stay
An official said it was must for applicants to reside in the district for at least 30 days before the date of submission of the application
1 min
Govt rules out separate bail law suggested by SC
The Union government has declined to act on the Supreme Court's suggestion to enact a separate law on bail, asserting that the recent overhaul of criminal laws sufficiently addresses concerns regarding pretrial detention and related issues.
3 mins
Central scheme to cover crop damage by animals
The Union government has decided to expand the ambit of the PM Fasal Bima Yojana, the flagship farm insurance scheme, to include crop damage by animals as a ground for payouts, a long-standing demand by farmers, an official said on Monday.
1 min
Kharge's Ganga dip remark sparks row
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders visiting the Maha Kumbh to take a dip in the Sangam, triggering sharp responses from the ruling party which accused him of making a \"mockery\" of people's reverence.
1 min
Top Court Stays HC Direction To TN Police In Anna University Case
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras high court's direction to the Tamil Nadu Police to initiate a departmental inquiry into the leak of an FIR related to the sexual assault of a second-year engineering student on the Anna University campus in Chennai.
1 min
'Man-eater' Tiger Found Dead With Injuries in Kerala
A \"man-eater\" tiger that killed a woman two days back was found dead in Wayanad district of Kerala on Monday and an autopsy on the big cat confirmed the presence of the victim's hair, dress, and a pair of earrings in its stomach, forest officials said.
1 min
BJP Briefs State Units To Build A Consensus On Simultaneous Polls
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan And BJP National Gen Secy Sunil Bansal Addressed The Party Briefing
2 mins
Ex-MLA Sent to Judicial Custody for 14 Days Over Uttarakhand Firing
A local court in Haridwar on Monday sent former BJP MLA from Laksar, Kunwar Pranav Singh 'Champion', to judicial custody for 14 days for allegedly opening fire outside the office of Independent Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar on Sunday, while the latter was granted bail.
1 min
One Nation, One Election Crucial for India's Democratic Process: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the government's ambitious plan of One Nation, One Election, or simultaneous polls, was directly linked to the future of India's youth, urging them to come forward in large numbers to steer the ongoing debate around it so that the country can move in the right direction.
2 mins
Modi, Trump Speak on Phone to Boost 'Trusted Partnership'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday spoke about working together for global peace and security and measures to advance cooperation in key areas such as technology, trade and defence in their first conversation since the American leader's inauguration last week.
2 mins
Bengal Clears Plot for BSF Border Outpost
The West Bengal cabinet on Monday approved the allocation of 0.9 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) in Karimpur area in Nadia district, for setting up outposts, a senior official aware of the matter said.
1 min
Top Media Houses Join Lawsuit Against OpenAI
DNPA and the publishers said that companies such as OpenAI violate intellectual property rights when they use their content and information without licences
3 mins
Anmol wanted to kill Siddique over Dawood links
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi ordered the hit on Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique for his \"association with Dawood Ibrahim and involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts\", alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam in his confessional statement to the police.
1 min
How the contours of Quad may change in Trump 2.0
The Quad foreign ministers met shortly after Donald Trump took office at the White House.
3 mins
MAGA Won't Gain From Weaponising Tariffs
Restoring American supremacy is the declared agenda of the second Trump presidency.
1 min
Does India Need Another Tryst With The Plan Panel?
In a budget speech made 75 years ago, the then finance minister John Mathai announced the setting up of a new expert body to coordinate and guide economic activities in India – the Planning Commission.
3 mins
Redeeming the federal pledge in Constitution
India's aspiration to become a developed country by 2047 will depend on improved Centre-state cooperation in implementing second-generation reforms
4 mins
Tread Carefully on the Himalayas
Hydropower projects in the mountains must not be pursued at the cost of public safety
2 mins
Jeju Air Plane Crash in South Korea: Duck Remains Found in Both Engines
Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report, on Monday, with authorities still trying to determine what caused the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
1 min
Egypt, Jordan Rebuff Trump's Call To Take In More Gazans
US President Donald Trump said Jordan and Egypt should take in Palestinians from war-ravaged Gaza, a suggestion rejected by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that runs the enclave, and apparently rebuffed by Jordan and Egypt.
1 min
US President Holds Off on High Colombia Tariffs After Deal on Migrants
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Colombia before abruptly pulling the threat after reaching a deal on the return of deported migrants, a move that rattled global markets in the space of several hours.
1 min
45 People Get Jail Terms Up To 20 Yrs For Violent Protests In 2022
Kazakhstan on Monday sentenced 45 people to prison terms of up to 20 years for their role in violent 2022 protests that left 238 people dead.
1 min
China's Xi Strikes Bullish Tone in Speech to Mark Lunar New Year
Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a bullish tone during a speech on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year, after acknowledging \"complex and severe situations\" in recent months.
1 min
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter East Congo's Largest City Goma in Major Escalation
Rwandan-backed rebels marched into east Congo's largest city Goma on Monday and Congolese troops exchanged fire with the Rwandan military across the border, in the worst escalation of a long-running conflict for more than a decade.
1 min
EGYPT, JORDAN REBUFF TRUMP'S CALL TO TAKE IN MORE GAZANS
Masses of displaced Palestinians began streaming towards the north of the war-battered Gaza Strip on Monday after Israel and Hamas said they had reached a deal for the release of another six hostages.
2 mins
Posting blasphemous content online: Four men sentenced to death
A Pakistan court has sentenced four men to death for posting blasphemous content online, a member of a group of \"vigilante\" private lawyers that brought the prosecution said on Monday.
1 min
Why figures went missing from FM's budget speeches
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's past three budget speeches were marked by an absence of key figures that had in the past aided in articulating the government's priorities and, sometimes, to justify a long-term goal that posed short-term difficulties.
1 min
Govt seeks new Sebi chief as Buch's term nears end
The Ministry of Finance's Department of Economic Affairs has invited applications for the post of chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) as the term of the current chair Madhabi Puri Buch is set to end on February 28.
1 min
Mkt mayhem erases FPIs' dollar returns since June
The continuing slide of the markets on Monday saw dollar returns of foreign investors all but wiped out since the general election results day low of 4 June.
2 mins
BPCL's AP Facility to Serve Dual Ambitions
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) will have a refining capacity of around 50 million tonnes (mt) after commissioning the proposed green-field refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh, said BPCL chairman and managing director G. Krishnakumar.
1 min
RBI Opens Liquidity Tap, Interest Rate Cut in Sight
Forex, money market operations to infuse ₹1.5 lakh crore into system over time
2 mins
Maharashtra Leads in GST Cess Collection
Maharashtra topped the list of states by collecting little over ₹1.90 lakh crore of compensation cess under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, on items such as automobiles, coal, aerated water and tobacco products from July 2017 to September 2024, followed by Uttar Pradesh (₹93,968 crore) and Karnataka (₹82,331 crore), according to government data.
2 mins
Now for feats on clay, grass
A vast majority of Sinner's titles have come on hard courts but given his talent, adapting should not take him too long
4 mins
After one year, redemption for coach Schopman
Janneke Schopman was grinning ear-to-ear while hugging the support staff as her team jumped in joy after Odisha Warriors won the women's HIL on Sunday at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi.
2 mins
India Aspires To Be In The Top 10 By 2036: Mandaviya
India aspires to rank among the top 10 sporting nations globally by 2036, when it hopes to host the Olympics, union sports minister, Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.
2 mins
Natl Games medal events: IOA wants to be selective
The revival of the National Games from 2022 and the government's push to promote traditional sports across the length and breadth of the country have played a pivotal role in their resurgence at the national level.
4 mins
Bumrah named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year
In 2024, India's pace spearhead took 71 wickets in 13 Tests at a jaw-dropping average of 14.92
4 mins
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