Two youths from Rajpura in Patiala district, deported by the US among 116 individuals, were arrested at Amritsar airport for their involvement in a 2023 murder case. The suspects, Sandeep Singh alias Sunny and Pradeep Singh, were immediately taken into custody upon arrival on Saturday night.
Related news
Chaos erupted outside Parliament as BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing him, causing an injury. Gandhi denied the claim, alleging BJP MPs obstructed and threatened him. Congress shared a video appearing to show BJP MPs blocking their entry to Parliament.
The Kerala high court has provided police protection to a Jharkhand interfaith couple, Asha Verma and Mohammad Galib, who fled to Kerala due to family threats and got married. The couple faced threats from family and Jharkhand police, prompting the court to ensure their safety and prevent them from being forcibly taken back to Jharkhand.
An Australia-based NRI businessman was defrauded by a taxi driver at Mumbai airport. The driver charged Rs 2,800 for a 10-minute ride to Vile Parle using a fake app. The cheating was detected after the businessman reached his hotel. The taxi driver was later arrested by the police following a complaint from the victim.
India plans to amend the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act to develop 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047. This move aims to attract overseas investment and private sector participation, with an allocation of Rs 20,000 crore for small modular reactors.
Early Wednesday morning, a vehicle drove into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, resulting in multiple fatalities. Witnesses reported the driver exited and began firing a weapon, prompting police to return fire. Authorities previously issued a warning to avoid the area due to a potential incident.
​At 78 years old, Trump is now the oldest person ever inaugurated as president, overtaking Joe Biden’s record. But age hasn’t dulled his flair for dramatics. Taking the oath on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Trump’s second inauguration adds another layer of symbolism, juxtaposing the legacy of civil rights with a polarizing political figure who thrives on division.
Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92, describing him as wise, noble, and humble. She highlighted his contributions to social justice, secularism, and democratic values, and acknowledged his impact on India's progress and development. His death is deeply felt across the nation.
The United States defended the lowest-ever ODI total of 122 against Oman in the Cricket World Cup League 2, winning by 57 runs. Nosthush Kenjige's left-arm spin took 5/11, dismissing Oman for 65. Milind Kumar top-scored with 47* and complemented Kenjige's efforts with 2/17. This match emphasized spin-friendly conditions at the Oman Cricket Academy.
President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff regime, imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all nations and higher levies on countries with a trade surplus with the US. This action, justified as correcting trade imbalances, has significantly affected India with a 26% tariff on all its exports, leading to a negative market reaction.
Chief Minister M K Stalin requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a memorandum on delimitation from recent Joint Action Committee discussions. Stalin emphasized the significance of fair representation for citizens in parliamentary democracy and sought an audience along with select MPs from different parties to formally submit the concerns.