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.
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The Supreme Court halted legal battles over temple reclamation claims, freezing existing and barring new 'mosque-temple' lawsuits. This includes the Gyanvapi and Mathura disputes. The order stems from challenges to the 1991 Places of Worship Act, which fixed religious sites' status as of Independence Day 1947, excluding the Ayodhya case.
Melinda French Gates shares insights into her decision to end her marriage to Bill Gates in her new memoir, revealing it was spurred by recurring nightmares and her husband's infidelity. She discusses the challenging divorce process and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself.
Airtel gains a competitive edge by entering a partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink to market broadband and internet satellite services in India. This will enhance Airtel’s existing network and expand coverage to remote areas, awaiting regulatory approval. This collaboration signifies Airtel’s commitment to providing reliable internet connectivity across the country.
India has started exporting electronic components to China and Vietnam, contributing to the production of Apple products such as MacBooks, AirPods, Watch, Pencil, and iPhones. This marks a significant shift in Apple's supply chain strategy and establishes India as a crucial electronics manufacturing hub.
A mother, declared dead 18 months ago, has reappeared in Mandsaur. Four men are in jail for her supposed murder. The woman's family identified and cremated an unknown body. She was sold and held captive for 18 months but escaped. Police are reinvestigating the case while identifying the cremated body.
A fire broke out on an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport due to an engine malfunction. Passengers were forced to evacuate onto the wing of the aircraft. There were no immediate reports of injuries. This incident follows several other aviation accidents in the US this year, including collisions and crashes involving both commercial and military aircraft.
Prayagraj authorities will enforce a No Vehicle Zone in the Mela area and the city from 11 February 2025 for the Maghi Purnima snan at the Mahakumbh. Only essential and emergency vehicles are permitted to ensure smooth movement for devotees. These restrictions stay until the dispersal of pilgrims on 12 February.
Mumbai has recorded its first death due to Guillain-Barré syndrome, with a ward boy from V.N. Desai Hospital succumbing to the illness. The total number of deaths in the state suspected to be caused by GBS has reached eight, with Pune district reporting the highest number of cases.
Abhishek Sharma scored a blistering fifty off 20 balls, the second-fastest by an Indian in T20Is against England. Coached by Yuvraj Singh, he led India to a successful chase of 133 runs at Eden Gardens with a rapid 79 off 34 deliveries, hitting eight sixes and five fours.