External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed concerns regarding a $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India, raised by former US President Donald Trump. He assured that the government is investigating the matter to reveal any underlying issues. Jaishankar emphasized the strengthening of bilateral ties during PM Modi's US visit.
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US President Donald Trump halted enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, claiming it hinders American competitiveness. This move comes ahead of PM Modi's Washington visit and offers implicit relief to Adani Group executives, previously charged under the law. Trump argues the law wastes resources and harms U.S. economic and national security interests.
The Madras High Court ruled that UGC regulations on minimum qualifications for teachers do not apply to minority institutions, emphasizing the protection of their cultural and educational identities. The court quashed orders denying appointments at several colleges, reinforcing minority rights and constitutional commitments.
India's hopes for the World Test Championship final took a major hit with a big loss to Australia by 184 runs in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. Despite a valiant effort from Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's batting collapse on the final day sealed their defeat. Now, Australia have better chances to face South Africa in the WTC final.
The Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory parade was marred by a shooting incident in the Spring Garden neighborhood. Two individuals were shot near 23rd and Spring Garden Streets. Although celebrations continued, the event raised concerns about security at public events. This marks the second consecutive year of violence at Super Bowl victory parades.
Several shots were fired in celebration at the Ratirampura toll plaza in Morena district, MP, after a contract was awarded. The Rajoria family, who secured the contract, were arrested following a viral video of the incident. Police have initiated steps to cancel their arms licenses and the toll plaza contract to prevent future occurrences.
The Supreme Court of India has mandated that investigating agencies must inform the accused of the grounds of their arrest, deeming any arrest made without this information as illegal. This is a constitutional requirement under Article 22(1) and a violation could lead to the accused's release.
India has asked the Netherlands to halt supplying arms and military technology to Pakistan due to its history of sponsoring terrorism. In a meeting between defence ministers, both countries agreed to strengthen ties in defence, security, maritime cooperation, and emerging technologies. Collaboration in shipbuilding and space sectors was also discussed, alongside integrating Indian vendors into Dutch supply chains.
Viswanathan Anand has pulled out from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. His new role as FIDE Vice President and tensions with Magnus Carlsen influenced his decision. The tour starts in Germany on February 7, with top players like Carlsen and Nakamura participating. Discussions are ongoing about the New Delhi leg and the use of the term 'World Championship'.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board announced results for 60,244 constable posts, including significant representation from women and various reservation categories. This concluded the largest state police recruitment, beginning with 48 lakh applications. Following a probe and re-examination, final selections were based on written scores, document verification, and physical tests. Successful candidates will undergo medical checks and training.