Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted wooden alphabet set to the daughter of US Vice President JD Vance during a meeting in Paris. Modi joined the Vance family in celebrating their son's birthday, and the encounter followed the AI Action Summit, which Modi co-chaired with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Chinese nationalists are expressing surprising support for Donald Trump's re-election, viewing his presidency as both a mockery of American democracy and a catalyst for China's rise. While criticizing his anti-China rhetoric, they admire his strongman persona and conservative values, seeing parallels with their own nationalist sentiments and anxieties about societal change.
Diabetes affects millions globally, and the TOI Medithon Part-5 promotes health and fitness with expert talks on diabetes care, nutrition, and fitness. Scheduled for January 8 at 11 am, it features four sessions covering risk factors, management, and the association between diabetes and obesity. The event aims to raise awareness and inspire community health improvements.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the Modi govt over the NEP and withholding of funds, threatening to stop tax collections sent to the Centre. Stalin accused the Union govt of undermining state rights and development. Union Education Minister Pradhan urged TN to prioritize students and avoid politicizing education.
The White House has fired three National Security Council staffers following a meeting between President Trump and far-right activist Laura Loomer. Loomer questioned the loyalty of NSC members, prompting the dismissals. The three officials ousted are Brian Walsh, Thomas Boodry, and David Feith. An NSC spokesperson declined to comment on personnel matters.
Rohit Sharma's underwhelming performance at the start of IPL 2025 is impacting the Mumbai Indians' campaign, according to Anjum Chopra. With MI struggling and Rohit's low scores leading to an "Impact Player" role, Chopra suggests a change in batting order might alleviate pressure and reignite his form, despite acknowledging his proven match-winning capabilities.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized Pakistan's current cricket performance, saying even India's B team could defeat them. Pakistan's inability to develop strong players despite their PSL and domestic competitions was pointed out by Gavaskar, who attributed India's success to IPL's contribution to talent development.
Interpol red corner notice led to the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov at Varkala, Kerala, for financial fraud in the US. Besciokov, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, is accused of laundering billions through criminal organizations and faces an indictment unsealed by the US justice department.