Google has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' on its Maps platform for US users after an executive order by President Donald Trump. The change has drawn criticism from indigenous activists and sparked diplomatic tensions with Mexico, whose president sarcastically suggested renaming the U.S. 'Mexican America'.
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D Gukesh, an 18-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai, made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating Ding Liren of China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh's dedication, humility, and his parents' unwavering support.
During the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane was recalled to the crease minutes after being dismissed due to a no-ball by J&K’s Umar Nazir. Despite the rare intervention, Rahane was soon dismissed again. Shardul Thakur’s unbeaten century helped Mumbai recover to 274/7, gaining a lead of 188 runs.
Delhi will have its assembly elections on February 5, with the results announced on February 8. The election will see a three-way contest between AAP, BJP, and Congress. BJP revealed its initial list of 29 candidates on January 4, 2025.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that the NEP 2020 does not mandate any language and criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for misinterpreting it. Pradhan urged the state to implement NEP 2020 for the benefit of young learners, while CM Stalin and other leaders voiced concerns over the potential imposition of Hindi and its impact on Tamil language.
Shekhar Kapur criticized an OTT platform for streaming an edited version of his film 'Bandit Queen' without his consent, raising concerns about creative control. Filmmakers like Hansal Mehta and Tigmanshu Dhulia supported Kapur, emphasizing the ethical issues of post-release edits. The debate highlights the need for clearer guidelines and protections for directors in the digital streaming era.
Across Vidarbha, Yavatmal's Phanse Pardhi settlements face a severe water crisis as temperatures soar. Women risk their lives daily, walking kilometers to fetch water from uncovered wells due to the failure of government schemes and lack of infrastructure. Classified as encroachments, these communities are excluded from basic amenities, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention to alleviate their suffering.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir demolished the house of Adil Thokar, a local terrorist implicated in the Pahalgam attack that resulted in 26 fatalities. Thokar, who received terror training in Pakistan, allegedly aided Pakistani terrorists in the recent assault.
Bangladesh has criticized India's comments on the demolition of the historic Dhanmondi 32 residence, calling them unexpected and undesirable. India condemned the demolition, highlighting its significance in Bangladesh's freedom struggle. Bangladesh's interim government connected the incident to remarks by Hasina and urged India to prevent further instability.
A five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh is critically injured after allegedly being raped by a 17-year-old neighbor. Medical team stabilized her condition with emergency surgery. Severe bite marks and internal trauma required extensive medical intervention. The accused has been apprehended, and protests demand the death penalty.