The NBA confirms the LA Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets game on January 9 will proceed as scheduled despite concerns over nearby wildfires. The league assures they're closely monitoring air quality and safety conditions. The wildfires have led to evacuations and warnings, but downtown Los Angeles remains largely unaffected.
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The GST Network is currently addressing portal issues that hinder the filing of GSTR-1 returns with a planned resolution in progress. A possible extension of the filing deadline has been suggested.
The Trump administration released over 31,000 pages of classified documents regarding JFK's assassination, shedding light on key Cold War dynamics, Oswald's movements, and continued intelligence community activities. Most historians believe these documents, though intriguing, won't drastically alter the well-entrenched narratives but will spark intense scrutiny and debate.
The Codava National Council has urged the central and Karnataka home ministers to ensure the safety of actress Rashmika Mandanna following intimidation by Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda. The council condemned the MLA's actions and stressed that Rashmika has the right to personal choices without coercion.
Starting January 1, 2025, US nonimmigrant visa applicants can reschedule their interview once without charge. A second rescheduling or missed appointment requires a new booking and fee repayment. This change aims to improve appointment availability and reduce wait times, currently exceeding 400 days in major Indian cities.
Chhagan Bhujbal, a leader of the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP, expressed his discontent at being excluded from the recent Maharashtra cabinet expansion. He revealed that he declined a Rajya Sabha seat offered after his Lok Sabha aspirations were disregarded. Bhujbal questioned his treatment within the party and hinted at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's support for his inclusion.
Isro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, elevating India towards joining an elite group of countries with this technology. This experiment involved ground monitoring, multiple postponed attempts, and cautious maneuvers, marking a significant achievement for India’s space capabilities and future missions such as Chandrayaan-4 and a potential space station.
PM Modi emphasised tabling all pending CAG reports, including those on 'Sheesh Mahal' and the liquor policy, intensifying scrutiny on top AAP functionaries. Probes might extend to health, education, PWD, and DJB, highlighting alleged irregularities in various sectors, including Delhi schools and hospitals.
SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight over Earth's polar regions, carrying four astronauts including commander Jannicke Mikkelsen and entrepreneur Chun Wang. The mission, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, aims to advance research for future Mars travel and involves various scientific experiments, including space X-ray imaging and microgravity mushroom cultivation.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urged India to open its agricultural market, urging bilateral trade measures for American nuts, fruits, and poultry. He highlighted the potential benefits of lowering tariffs and strengthening ties, while emphasizing the need for India to diversify its military purchases away from Russia.
ISRO is set for its 100th launch from Sriharikota with the GSLV-F15 mission on January 29, deploying the NVS-02 satellite for the NavIC system. This 17th GSLV flight highlights India’s technological capabilities, focusing on indigenous navigation with NVS-02 being a second-generation satellite, enhancing precise positioning services.