Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The announcement comes after President Trump suggested an imminent meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss peace in Ukraine. Trump's delegation will engage in high-level talks, aiming to halt the ongoing conflict, with mixed expectations from Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
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Opposition leaders criticized Prime Minister Modi over the US's 27 percent tariff on Indian goods. Rahul Gandhi and other MPs warned of severe impacts on industries like automobiles and pharmaceuticals. They urged the government to respond strongly, highlighting the economic risks and questioning Modi's handling of US relations.
India's middle order faces uncertainties ahead of the Champions Trophy despite a strong performance against England. Key debates involve KL Rahul's position over Rishabh Pant as wicketkeeper and Axar Patel batting ahead of Rahul at No. 5. Ensuring consistency in the middle order is crucial to avoid past collapses in critical matches.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar is carrying a personal letter from PM Modi for US President-elect Donald Trump. Jaishankar will attend Trump's inauguration as the 47th US President, marking Trump's return to power after a four-year gap. The swearing-in will include oaths administered by Supreme Court justices, followed by Trump's inaugural address.
The Supreme Court emphasized the serious threat of money laundering to a country's financial integrity and sovereignty. The court overturned a Patna High Court order granting bail, stressing that bail in PMLA cases should be granted only if specific conditions are met and highlighting the burden on the accused to prove non-involvement in the crime.
Justice B R Gavai emphasized the integral role of personal data protection in the digital age as part of the right to privacy and life. Addressing challenges like misinformation, online harassment, and emerging technologies, he highlighted the need for judiciaries in developing countries to define limits on digital rights and governmental regulation.
Apple CEO Tim Cook honored Steve Jobs on what would have been his 70th birthday by highlighting his enduring impact and visionary legacy. Cook praised Jobs' ability to see the world as it could be, inspiring Apple to push boundaries. Cook has consistently commemorated Jobs' birthday since his passing, emphasizing his mentorship and visionary contributions to Apple's success.
Eighty-year-old Hira Devi, a farmer from Uttarakhand, and co-star Padam Singh, a retired soldier, have been nominated for Best Actor at the New York Indian Film Festival for their roles in Pyre. Directed by Vinod Kapri, the film captures their real lives in a ghost village. Despite no prior acting experience, their poignant performances have earned global acclaim.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, India has taken decisive steps signaling a strong response against Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi vowed to punish the terrorists and their backers, leading to the suspension of visa services for Pakistani nationals and the revocation of existing visas.
Former cricketer Parthiv Patel believes India's recent batting collapses in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy aren't due to aggressive play, but rather a lack of disciplined application. He emphasizes the team's proven ability and urges them to bat with more traditional Test match discipline.
US President Trump has directed the deployment of an additional 1,500 military personnel to the US-Mexico border, raising the troop count to roughly 4,000. The forces, comprising Army and Marine units, will assist in constructing physical barriers and other duties. Additionally, military airlift support will aid DHS in deporting over 5,000 migrants from key sectors.