World leaders mourned the death of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognizing his contributions to India's economic reforms and global diplomatic relations. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other international dignitaries praised Singh's role in enhancing partnerships and fostering bilateral ties, expressing profound grief and extending heartfelt condolences.
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A 'gau rakshak' named Vish Singh Kamboj was arrested in Saharanpur for fabricating a cow slaughter case to frame a rival meat trader. His actions included placing old bovine remains on a highway to demand police action. Another trader, Tipu Qureshi, allegedly paid Kamboj to target his more successful business partner. Qureshi is currently at large.
Before President Trump's tariff announcement triggered a market crash, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, JP Morgan Chase's Jamie Dimon, and Oracle's Safra Catz sold significant amounts of stock. These sales, totaling billions, occurred just before the market downturn, raising questions about potential insider knowledge. While the market plummeted, some billionaires saw it as a buying opportunity.
A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed during landing, killing 179 of the 181 onboard. The crash involved a 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 and may have been caused by a bird strike and landing gear malfunction. Both black boxes were recovered to assist with the investigation.
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Telangana High Court ruled a single parent with custody can obtain a child's passport without the other parent's consent. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya set aside a contrary requirement, finding it unnecessary. The 1980 Passport Rules allow this if the custodial parent provides prescribed information. This applies even if parents are separated but not formally divorced.
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.
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Three Class-X students from St Ann's School assaulted a Class-VII pupil within their hostel in Paderu, ASR district, on January 5. The incident gained attention after the video went viral, prompting officials to act. ASR district collector ordered an enquiry, resulting in the hostel warden's removal and the involved students being sent home.