Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Elon Musk, camping at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, during his US visit. Musk, dubbed as 'President Musk', held forth at the Oval Office criticizing the bureaucracy's power and corruption. His four-year-old son, X, also made an appearance, generating mixed reactions.
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The Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that IndusInd Bank is financially stable and adequately capitalised. Depositors are advised not to react to speculation concerning the bank's foreign exchange derivative portfolio discrepancies, which are to be resolved by March 31, 2025. The bank's financial ratios remain solid.
The AAP government in Punjab plans to conduct its first-ever census to gather data on drug addiction, de-addiction centres, and the socio-economic status of affected individuals. In the 'Badalda Punjab Budget,' the government aims to enhance health insurance coverage and combat cross-border drug smuggling, with a projected debt of almost Rs 4.2 lakh crore.
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S25 series, including Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. The devices come with various configurations and a slight price increase in India. Pre-orders are available starting January 23, with benefits such as storage upgrades, bonuses, cashback, and no cost EMI plans for a smooth purchase experience.
Madhya Pradesh police arrested Mohammad Osaf Khan in Jabalpur for posting an offensive comment on social media regarding the Pahalgam terror attack. The arrest, made swiftly after the post, follows similar actions in Damoh district against individuals sharing inflammatory content related to the same incident.
Apple has begun hiring for four new retail stores in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune as part of its physical expansion in India. The success of Apple's first two Indian stores and the record iPhone sales underscore the growing importance of the Indian market for the company.
The 2001 Nepalese royal massacre resulted in the monarchy's end and a republic with frequent leadership changes. Rising disillusionment among the youth has led to a resurgence of pro-monarchy sentiments, driven by political instability and a lack of direction. Many students are calling for reliable governance.
A 17-year-old BTech student in Muzaffarnagar, UP was raped after being offered a bike lift while returning from college on February 21. The main accused, Himanshu, along with his friends, took her to a secluded spot and assaulted her. A police complaint was filed after the girl narrated her ordeal to her parents.
Siddharth Singh, a restaurant owner, was arrested for vandalizing the idol of Veer Tejaji temple in Jaipur while intoxicated. Depressed by financial troubles, Singh damaged the idol and sent a photo of it to his fiancée. The incident led to protests and traffic congestion. Police tracked Singh through CCTV footage and made the arrest.
India triumphed over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, marking their second ICC title in nine months. Key decisions, including promoting Axar Patel in the batting order and backing KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant, played crucial roles, while Varun Chakravarthy's unexpected inclusion bolstered their spin attack. This win marked India's second ICC title in just nine months. They had previously clinched the 2024 T20 World Cup in June, defeating South Africa in the final in Barbados.
PM Modi has nominated 10 influential people, including J&K CM Omar Abdullah, businessman Anand Mahindra, and actor Mohanlal, to join a campaign against obesity. Modi encouraged the use of less cooking oil to improve health and invoked the nominees to further extend the initiative by nominating others.