Prominent Indian figures, including external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, Mukesh Ambani, and Sundar Pichai, attend the inauguration of the 47th US President, Donald Trump. Their presence underscores the strong cultural and business ties between India and the United States.
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Manmohan Singh, ex-Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader, passed away at 92 in Delhi. Singh, known for his central role in India's economic reforms, served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. He also held significant positions like Governor of the Reserve Bank and Chief Economic Adviser, leaving behind a legacy of economic transformation.
A teenage boy in Delhi deceived several minor girls into stealing valuables by claiming he had a life-threatening illness. The police discovered the scam when one girl confessed during questioning. The boy was found fit and had lied to multiple girls to maintain a lavish lifestyle. The police recovered the stolen jewellery and sent the boy to a reformation home.
Union home minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's zero-tolerance policy towards Naxalism after security forces killed 22 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. The operation involved the BSF and DRG units, resulting in 18 casualties in Bijapur and 4 in Kanker. Shah emphasized a ruthless approach against the insurgents, aiming for a Naxal-free India by March 2023.
The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision regarding the continued deployment of central forces in West Bengal's Murshidabad, following recent violent clashes. A suggestion has been made to form a panel to assess the situation and aid rehabilitation. The court is also considering a plea to transfer the investigation of bomb blasts during communal violence to the NIA, while the state government claims the situation is under control.
In Bigg Boss 18, tensions rise as Vivian Dsena confronts Karan Veer Mehra over their friendship. The episode also features a nomination round where contestants nominate each other, including Vivian calling Rajat untrustworthy. Sara Arfeen Khan's recent eviction leaves the top 10 contestants battling for the title, intensifying rivalries and alliances.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2025 in Lok Sabha, focusing on relief for middle-class taxpayers, farmers, and women entrepreneurs. Key initiatives include no tax for income up to Rs 12 lakh, PM Dhan Dhyan Krishi Yojana, a rural prosperity program, and Makhana Board for Bihar.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and emphasized restoring mutual trust and border peace between India and China. They discussed cooperation in regional and multilateral forums like G20. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of international cooperation despite challenging bilateral relations.
A police constable in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor who was previously assaulted by her neighbour. The constable, who befriended the girl when her mother sought police help last December, exploited the situation and raped her after drugging her. Both men have been charged under the Pocso Act.
The nation mourns the loss of 28 lives in a terror attack in Pahalgam, including navy lieutenant Vinay Narwal, whose recent marriage adds to the tragedy. Emotional farewells were held at Delhi's IGI Airport, with his wife inconsolably grieving. Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta paid respects, while Narwal's remains were taken to his family in Karnal, Haryana.
A 21-year-old Noida youth, Dheeraj, was attacked by a woman named Priya after declining her marriage proposal. Dheeraj, currently treated at Yatharth Hospital, was drugged and assaulted in a car by Priya and her accomplices. Rabupura police have registered a case against Priya and her unidentified friends for attempted murder, with an ongoing investigation.