President Trump's and adviser Elon Musk's campaign to reduce the US bureaucracy resulted in the termination of over 9,500 federal workers. The job cuts targeted probationary employees and fixed-term contracts, with significant layoffs predicted at the IRS next week. Critics raise concerns about Musk's role.
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The Supreme Court has agreed with a PIL petitioner that VIP darshan facilities at temples and religious places should be eliminated to ensure equal access for all devotees. Despite acknowledging the issue, the court stated it couldn't direct states to create a standard procedure under Article 32 of the Constitution, leaving policy decisions to the states.
Promise Day, occurring on February 11th during Valentine's Week, emphasizes the importance of heartfelt promises in all types of relationships. It encourages individuals to strengthen bonds through meaningful commitments. Celebrating with thoughtful messages or quotes can deepen trust and emotional connections, providing a strong foundation for any relationship.
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Nvidia experienced a historic $589 billion market value loss, triggered by Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI breakthrough. DeepSeek's affordable R1 AI model, rivaling top Silicon Valley models, raised concerns about sustainability and affected major tech stocks. This development signifies a significant challenge to US dominance in AI, prompting a reevaluation of AI investment economics.
AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi cautions against the Waqf amendment bill, warning it could cause social instability and violation of constitutional rights. The bill, which has been rejected by the Muslim community, was approved by a joint parliamentary committee with amendments proposed by the BJP-led NDA.
A 22-year-old woman, reported missing from Delhi on December 14th, was found deceased in a Paschim Vihar hotel room. Her boyfriend was later found dead near Gurgaon railway tracks. The couple was last seen together at a Punjabi Bagh restaurant on December 15th. While post-mortem shows no signs of physical assault on the woman, police await viscera reports.
Novak Djokovic, at 37, defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-final despite his injury, advancing to the semi-finals for the 12th time. Djokovic's 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory ensured his 50th Grand Slam semi-final appearance, where he will face Alexander Zverev, who defeated Tommy Paul.
Vicky Kaushal's historical drama 'Chhaava', directed by Laxman Utekar, reached ₹326.75 crore in India after its second weekend. The film, chronicling Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's life, earned ₹44 crore on its second Saturday and ₹40 crore on its second Sunday. It also received praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding to its soaring popularity.