A US military aircraft landed in Punjab's Amritsar with 104 deported Indians, mostly from Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab. The deportees include 25 women and 13 children. This is the first instance of the US using a military aircraft for such deportations, reflecting the new administration's efforts to expedite the removal of illegal migrants.
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A massive clash erupted in Bhubaneswar as Congress demanded an investigation into crimes against women during BJP's tenure. Protests turned violent, injuring police personnel and leading to calls for a peaceful march to the Odisha Assembly. Criticism arose over police actions, while 12 Congress MLAs faced suspension for indiscipline amid political tensions.
A US federal judge blocked the deportation of Badar Khan Suri, an Indian-origin academic at Georgetown University, detained over alleged Hamas connections. Legal representatives argued the arrest aimed to suppress his speech supporting Palestinian rights. Georgetown confirmed Suri's valid visa and peacebuilding research.
Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, is facing criticism from fans after showing frustration during a loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Fans are questioning his leadership, blaming poor team direction and netminding. Some fans also criticize head coach Kris Knoblauch for not calling a timeout. The Oilers are preparing to face the New Jersey Devils next.
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An Australia-based NRI businessman was defrauded by a taxi driver at Mumbai airport. The driver charged Rs 2,800 for a 10-minute ride to Vile Parle using a fake app. The cheating was detected after the businessman reached his hotel. The taxi driver was later arrested by the police following a complaint from the victim.
Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, BJP has announced its first list of 29 candidates, featuring notable figures like Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri. The elections, set for February, will see key contests, particularly in the New Delhi and Kalkaji constituencies, involving prominent candidates from AAP, BJP, and Congress.