President Joe Biden's farewell address warns of the dangers posed by the concentration of power among the ultra-wealthy, describing it as an emerging oligarchy. He also highlights the threats of misinformation and a declining free press, while reflecting on his administration's achievements and stressing the need to guard democratic institutions.
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A Bengaluru police constable, Thippanna Alugur, tragically ended his life by jumping in front of a train. A suicide note accused his wife and father-in-law of relentless harassment and threats. This incident follows closely behind another suicide case involving a techie who also blamed his wife and in-laws.
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The Supreme Court criticised the Assam government for not deporting foreigners in detention centers and instructed the state to begin deportation within two weeks. The court highlighted that the right to life extends to all individuals and urged for immediate action to send them back to their countries.