Israel is preparing for the return of four hostages' bodies, including three members of the Bibas family, from Hamas. The deaths of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons have been confirmed, and the remains are to be transferred respectfully on Thursday.
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Israel launched intense airstrikes in Syria's Tartus region, targeting military sites and reportedly devastating air defense and missile storage facilities. This marks the heaviest bombardment in the area since 2012. Israel claims the strikes are preemptive measures to thwart security threats, while Syria's de facto leader criticizes them as unprovoked aggression.
The Indian government has requested the UK high court to certify two points of law for a Supreme Court appeal in the Sanjay Bhandari extradition case. Bhandari, accused of laundering money and evading taxes worth Rs 197 crore, allegedly did not declare Rs 731 crore in foreign assets on his Indian tax returns.
A severe winter storm hit the central US, bringing snow, ice, strong winds, and freezing temperatures, causing hazardous travel conditions and significant disruptions. States of emergency were declared in several states, and thousands of flights were canceled. The storm also caused numerous vehicle accidents, school closures, and even a fatal avalanche in Wyoming.
Patrick Mahomes faces accusations of referee favoritism and strategic sliding tactics. Fans and critics point to possible special treatment for the superstar quarterback. The NFL is considering new rules for quarterback sliding to address the controversy. Mahomes defends his actions, insisting his focus is on winning games. This debate continues as the Chiefs head to the Super Bowl.
American universities are experiencing a noticeable decline in the mathematical proficiency of incoming students, as highlighted by MIT and Harvard professors. This decline has led to the introduction of remedial math courses at prestigious institutions. One proposed solution is to improve the quality and availability of math teachers in schools.
A new encounter started between security forces and terrorists in Poonch's Lasana village. The event occurred on Monday night. Security forces initiated a search operation after receiving information about terrorist presence. One Army personnel sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. The injured personnel was promptly taken to a hospital.
South Africa continued their unfortunate trend in knockout stages of ICC ODI tournaments, losing by 50 runs to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy semi-finals. The Proteas have lost five Champions Trophy semi-finals and four 50-over World Cup semi-finals, further extending their disappointing record in crucial ODI tournaments.
Badar Khan Suri, an Indian scholar in the US, faces detention amid a crackdown on alleged Hamas supporters. His family and friends in India insist on his innocence, highlighting his research-focused life and lack of political involvement. Suri's situation raises concerns about the broader scrutiny of pro-Palestinian activism in the US.
Market players are concerned as the sensex and nifty fell by around 2.5% last week due to continuous foreign fund selling, rupee weakness, and the US-initiated tariff war. Additionally, weak quarterly corporate results contributed to the declines. Analysts suggest that without stability in US trade relations, markets will remain cautious.
Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation, emphasizes the importance of leveraging India's unique strengths and opportunities rather than replicating China's approach. He highlights the necessity for grassroots innovation and the establishment of a national fund to foster Indian tech talent and foundation models.