The report on the Pannun murder plot, submitted just before Trump's inauguration, urges swift legal action against Vikash Yadav and highlights potential diplomatic tension between India and the US. Progress in technology and defence ties was noted, while concerns over Khalistan separatist activities and possible US extradition of Yadav remain unresolved.
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A consortium of US-based Indian tech executives, including CEOs from Microsoft, Google, and Adobe, won a £295 million bid to co-own 49% of the London Spirit franchise in The Hundred cricket tournament. This winning bid involved an e-auction process and marks significant involvement of tech leaders in the sport.
Thirteen lives were tragically lost in a fiery gas tanker explosion on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway. The NHAI attributed the accident to a temporary road cut, approved by a joint committee, while a cloverleaf interchange remains under construction. This cut, intended for U-turns, poses significant safety risks. A new contractor is tasked with completing the interchange by March 2026.
India and the US are set to finalize the first part of their Bilateral Trade Agreement by the end of 2025 after four days of productive talks in New Delhi. The agreement aims to expand trade to $500 billion by 2030, focusing on market access, reducing trade barriers, and integrating supply chains. Both nations are committed to ongoing collaboration.
A federal judge halted the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan gang members, blocking the use of an old law for fast-tracking. The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was invoked by Trump but faced legal challenges, leading to a temporary order stopping deportations for 14 days.
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) welcomed the government's decision to award the Padma Bhushan to Sadhvi Ritambhara for her social work contributions. Critics highlighted her controversial past, particularly her involvement in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Despite this, her efforts in uplifting society, especially abandoned children and destitute women, have been notably impactful.
Zuhail Ahmed, a Hebbal resident, attempted suicide outside Raj Bhavan, alleging harassment related to a domestic violence case filed by his wife in Chikkaballapura. He claimed the police weren't listening to his complaints and that there were attempts to harm him.
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged Karnataka to investigate layoffs of trainees at Infosys' Mysuru campus, following complaints. Infosys terminated around 350-400 trainees for failing three internal tests. The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) challenges these layoffs, while Infosys emphasizes their adherence to performance standards and provided support for separated employees.
Approximately 200 passengers on a Delhi-Pune Air India Express flight experienced a 10-hour delay, sitting in the aircraft for seven-and-a-half hours due to fog before being told to deboard, go through security again, and then reboard the same plane. The plane finally landed in Pune around 10am the next day, amidst significant operational disruptions at multiple airports.
This time, PIA has outdone itself. An ostensibly official post from the airline’s X handle (formerly Twitter) sent shockwaves through the internet, especially curious since X has been largely restricted in Pakistan. The tweet featured an image of a PIA aircraft seemingly nosediving into the Eiffel Tower, accompanied by the caption: “Paris, we are coming today.†The unfortunate imagery immediately drew parallels to an old PIA ad that showed the shadow of a plane ominously cast over the Twin... Expand