Donald Trump arrived in Washington with his family for his second inauguration as president on Monday. Events were moved indoors due to frigid temperatures. The inauguration will have performances by acclaimed artists and attendance from prominent tech executives. Trump confirmed the extension of TikTok's operation and pledged rapid action on mass deportations of undocumented migrants.
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Police suspect the Nov 24 violence in Sambhal was orchestrated by absconding gangster Shariq Satha, linked to Dawood and Pakistan's ISI. Unusual money transfers and foreign-made cartridges were found, indicating his involvement. Shariq, who has 54 cases against him, is wanted in multiple states and fled to Dubai in 2020 using a fake passport.
The Supreme Court addressed petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, focusing on 'waqf by user' and non-Muslim board inclusion. The court questioned disallowing 'waqf by user' due to document challenges, recognising its historical validity. Concerns were raised about violence during protests against the Act, with the court emphasizing that pending legal matters should not incite unrest.
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith remains optimistic about their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 chances despite a 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. Missing key players, the team struggled but Smith praised the new bowlers and expressed confidence in their spin options for Pakistan. He also supported Jake Fraser-McGurk, confident in the young batsman's potential.
On Sunday at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nitish Kumar Reddy's father showed respect to Sunil Gavaskar by touching his feet after Nitish scored a century in the fourth Test against Australia. Nitish’s crucial hundred and partnership with Washington Sundar bailed India out of trouble. Nitish currently tops India's batting chart in the series while Australia's Travis Head leads overall.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives in New Delhi for a four-day visit, participating as the chief guest in India's 76th Republic Day celebrations. Discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will cover bilateral, regional, and global issues, focusing on food and energy security, healthcare, and renewable energy.
BJP state president Virendraa Sachdeva hinted at the possible rollout of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna on Women's Day, providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women in Delhi. Despite financial challenges left by the previous AAP government, BJP promises to fulfill its commitments. Final updates are expected on March 8.
Passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport faced major disruption as fires broke out at the electrical substation, causing flights to be diverted midair. This led to significant delays, including for comedian Adam Conover. British Airways passengers at JFK in New York also experienced long queues and confusion while trying to rebook flights. Heathrow's CEO assured operations would resume by Saturday.
Parts of Maharashtra, particularly Vidarbha, have been experiencing extreme heat with temperatures soaring above 40°C. Chandrapur hit 42°C, making it one of the hottest spots in India. High temperatures coupled with low humidity have been causing severe discomfort.
JDU's Sanjay Jha defends the Union Budget provisions for Bihar, stating it addresses long-pending demands. He highlights significant support like central aid for flood-affected Kosi region, Makhana Board for fox nut farmers, a greenfield airport, and a national agro-tech institute as major boosts for the state.
Delhi has been declared the most polluted city in India for winter 2024-25, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 159 micrograms per cubic metre. The National Capital Region saw several cities among the top 10 for pollution levels. Efforts to reduce pollution need to be prioritized.