Labour MP Tulip Siddiq resigned from her role as Economic Secretary to the Treasury due to corruption allegations linked to her family’s property dealings. Despite being cleared of any impropriety, Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepted her resignation, noting the distraction it caused from government work.
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Riding on Mohammed Shami's 5 for 53 and Shubman Gill's excellent hundred, India registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their opening match of Champions Trophy in Dubai on Thursday. Pacer Shami returned to an ICC tournament with a five-wicket haul to help his team bowl out Bangladesh for 228. In reply, India completed the chase with 21 balls to spare.
RBI MPC meet date, time: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is anticipated to announce a 25 basis point repo rate cut after their meeting on February 7, 2025, aiming to boost GDP growth. This follows the Union Budget 2025 that focused on stimulating the economy through income tax slab changes.
The Barbie Box Trend is currently dominating social media, transforming photos into stylized Barbie doll avatars using AI tools like ChatGPT and image generators. Users are crafting detailed prompts to achieve the iconic Barbie aesthetic, characterized by vibrant colors, glamorous outfits, and a polished, doll-like appearance.
Amazon has submitted a bid to buy TikTok's US operations from ByteDance, but the White House is reportedly not considering it seriously. Meanwhile, President Trump is poised to review other proposals ahead of the app's ban deadline, with alternative plans also under consideration.
Saif Ali Khan has returned home after a five-day hospitalization following a robbery where he was stabbed multiple times. The actor is moving back to his previous Bandra residence with his family for better security. The attacker, Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, was arrested while attempting to flee to Bangladesh, raising concerns about the safety of high-profile individuals.
Former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi strongly condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's "Muslim commissioner" remark, asserting his belief in judging individuals by their contributions, not religious identity. Quraishi criticized the use of religious labels to promote divisive politics. Several political leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and D Raja, have criticized Dubey's remarks, with some praising Quraishi's service as election commissioner.
Bahlul Lodhi's tomb in Chirag Dilli, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, is suffering from urban encroachment and misuse. Despite repairs, parts of the structure have deteriorated. The site is filled with garbage and is used for smoking and drinking. The ASI board warning against misuse has ironically turned into a cycle stand.
Denise Coates, the highest-paid woman in the UK, earned 150 million pounds in 2024 despite a 45% pay cut, from her position at Bet365. The company saw revenues rise from 3.4 billion to 3.7 billion euros, achieving a 626 million euro profit before tax. Bet365's significant success prompted a 120 million euro contribution to the Denise Coates Foundation.
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has won a Rs 2,800 crore power transmission project in Gujarat to support green hydrogen and ammonia production in Mundra. The project, including a 75 km 765kV double-circuit line, will enhance AESL's transmission infrastructure, adding significant capacity.
Tensions flared in Sanaudha, Madhya Pradesh, after an interfaith couple eloped, leading to vandalism and the deployment of additional police. While authorities claim the situation is under control and are investigating, locals and a BJP MLA allege abduction and accuse the man involved of criminal activities, further alleging police inaction and protection.