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Gujarat government promoted retired SP and "encounter specialist" NK Amin to DIG on January 21, following his legal exoneration. Amin, previously imprisoned for eight years over the Ishrat Jahan and Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter cases, was cleared by CBI courts and departmental inquiries, paving the way for his promotion eight years after retirement.
An Indian Army JCO was killed in a gunfight with terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control in Jammu's Akhnoor sector, marking a ceasefire violation by Pakistan. This incident occurred shortly after brigade commander-level talks aimed at de-escalating border tensions. Separately, in Kishtwar, security forces eliminated three Pakistani terrorists during a joint operation, recovering a cache of weapons.
South Korea's acting president, Han Duck-soo, was impeached by lawmakers amid political turmoil after the martial law declaration by suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment motion was passed due to Han's refusal to complete Yoon's impeachment process and approve Constitutional Court judges. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will act as president in Han's place.
Bill Gates shared an anecdote about Steve Jobs suggesting he take LSD to improve his design skills. Gates humorously acknowledged the different strengths each of them had, with Jobs excelling in design and marketing and Gates in coding. Despite their differences, Gates admired Jobs' visionary approach.
Syria's Assad regime has fallen, transferring power to rebel forces. This follows protests and regime changes in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, raising questions about Iran's stability. The fall of Assad and Hezbollah's weakening severely impacts Iran's regional influence and economy. Internal dissent in Iran is growing, fueled by economic hardship and the regime's perceived vulnerability.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, saw a choppy start to trade on Tuesday morning. Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments says that this period of uncertainty is likely to witness EMs like India decoupling from the US market.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed deep regret for the ongoing crisis and apologized to the people for the turmoil since May 2023. He hopes normalcy will return in 2025 and urged communities to forget past mistakes and start anew, highlighting reduced violence.
The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights issued an advisory to singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, restricting songs mentioning alcohol, drugs, or violence at his upcoming concert. This follows a similar notice in Telangana. The commission warned of penal action for non-compliance, citing potential harm to children. A complaint alleges Dosanjh used altered lyrics in previous performances despite similar restrictions.
Two-thirds of business laptop buyers have never chosen a ThinkPad. That's the challenge Lenovo executive Tom Butler aims to solve with a controversial design pivot for the iconic laptop line." Butler, who oversees Lenovo's commercial portfolio, described the company's two-track ThinkPad strategy in a conversation with Times of India, explaining why the new ThinkPad X9 deliberately breaks with the brand's 30-year design language.
RBI permits users of full-KYC prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) to make and receive UPI payments via third-party mobile apps. The decision expands digital payment options, improves flexibility for PPI holders, and ensures transactions are authenticated using existing PPI credentials, enhancing convenience in financial operations.