President Joe Biden extended temporary legal status for about 1 million immigrants from El Salvador, Venezuela, and Ukraine, days before Donald Trump's upcoming presidency. This decision benefits over 200,000 Salvadorans, 600,000 Venezuelans, and others. Trump plans to rigorously enforce immigration policies, promising large-scale deportations and increased immigration enforcement upon taking office.
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Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, effective from the date he assumes charge, with Justice Ashutosh Kumar succeeding him as the acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court. This marks representation from the Kerala High Court following Justice C T Ravikumar's retirement.
The ICC is poised to approve a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with Pakistan hosting most matches but the final held in Dubai. This accommodates India's security concerns, precluding them from playing in Pakistan until 2027. Reciprocally, Pakistan's matches in India-hosted ICC events will be held at neutral venues.
Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high, fueled by President-elect Trump's pro-crypto stance and plans for US dominance in the sector. The surge, exceeding $106,000, boosted the broader crypto market. Trump's support for a national Bitcoin reserve and a friendlier regulatory environment are driving investor optimism and inflows into Bitcoin ETFs.
McDonald's updates its DEI policies, influenced by the US Supreme Court's decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions, and aligns with other companies scaling back such initiatives. Despite retiring diversity goals for senior leadership and supplier programs, McDonald's reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusion.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir faces criticism after India's performances in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali believes Gambhir lacks coaching tactics needed for Test matches. Speculations have been raised about team's captain for the the Sydney Test after a video of Gambhir talking with Jasprit Bumrah went viral.
Three women died when firecrackers exploded at a godown in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred while they were working. Local authorities and forensic experts are investigating to determine the cause. Tamil Nadu CM announced a compensation for the victims' families, and a call for intensified safety audits was made.
An audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found that Rs 13.9 crore intended for afforestation in Uttarakhand was misused for unrelated purchases like iPhones, laptops, and court expenses. The audit also highlighted delays and unsuitability in compensatory afforestation, along with a low survival rate of planted trees.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including an Axis Bank relationship manager, for defrauding Cred of Rs 12 crore. The group used fake documents and manipulated bank details to withdraw the funds. The scam was uncovered after detecting suspicious transactions in Dreamplug Paytech Solutions' accounts.