Farooq Abdullah emphasizes the permanence of the INDIA bloc alliance beyond just elections, aiming to strengthen the nation and combat hatred. His son, Omar Abdullah, expresses concerns about the bloc’s future if it only serves parliamentary elections. Farooq defends Omar, stressing the need for cooperation with the central government for J&K’s development.
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Union home minister Amit Shah announced that 82% of the 2020 Bodo accord commitments are fulfilled, with full completion expected in two years. He highlighted the transformation of Bodoland Territorial Region from insurgency to development, and the removal of AFSPA from the entire region, emphasizing economic and social progress.
Donald Trump's executive order ending Birthright Citizenship for children born in the US to parents on temporary visas will take effect on February 19, 2025. This change impacts various visa holders including H-1B, H-4, F-1, and others, while exceptions apply for those with US citizen or lawful permanent resident parents.
Two assailants attacked and sexually assaulted a female college student while her boyfriend was also attacked at Anna University campus. The incident occurred early Wednesday after the couple returned from a midnight church mass. Police are investigating the case, reviewing CCTV footage, and suspect the attackers followed the couple from the church.
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from The Washington Post after her cartoon depicting Post owner Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Patrick Soon-Shiong, and Mickey Mouse was rejected. Telnaes cited concerns for press freedom, while Opinions Editor David Shipley defended the decision to avoid repetition, urging her to reconsider resignation.
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