Thousands protested in Georgia during President Mikheil Kavelashvili's inauguration amid a political crisis stemming from halted EU membership talks and accusations of electoral malpractice. Opposition parties rejected Kavelashvili's legitimacy. The Georgian Dream party's increasing authoritarianism and delayed EU membership discussions have fueled ongoing demonstrations, despite widespread public support for EU integration.
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All India Muslim Jamat has issued a fatwa against actor Vijay, urging Muslims to disassociate from him. The AIMJ president cited Vijay's negative portrayal of Muslims in films and the invitation of gamblers and liquor consumers to his Iftar party as reasons for the decree.
Pawan Kumar Goenka has been selected for the Padma Shri award for his significant contributions to the space sector and automotive industry. He is the chairman of INSPACe and the Steering Committee for Advancing Local value-add and Employment (SCALE). Goenka’s efforts have immensely impacted India's positioning in the global space landscape.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar for rescue operations in earthquake-hit regions. India also dispatched naval ships and plans to send a field hospital from Agra, underscoring its commitment as a first responder in regional crises.
Four members of a family, including a businessman named Chethan, were found dead in their Mysuru apartment. Police suspect financial issues might have led to the deaths. Chethan was reportedly under heavy debt and sent a voice message hinting his intent. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are urging people in distress to seek support.
During a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy quarter-final, former Delhi player Nitish Rana, representing Uttar Pradesh, clashed verbally with Delhi captain Ayush Badoni. This heated exchange in Bengaluru on Wednesday recalled a similar incident involving Rana and his Delhi teammate Hrithik Shokeen during IPL 2023, highlighting Rana's history of on-field confrontations.
Republic Day in India, celebrated on January 26th, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution. It marks the transition from British rule to a sovereign republic. The Constitution, largely crafted by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, reflects the values of a diverse and democratic nation. This day is celebrated with patriotic fervor, cultural displays, and national pride.
Actor Allu Arjun refuted allegations made by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi regarding his presence at a crowded movie premiere. Arjun clarified he left due to overcrowding, unaware of the resulting tragedy. He expressed grief and denied accusations of neglecting the victims, citing legal advice against direct contact.
The NCW has condemned the use of indecent language by social media influencers on the show India’s Got Latent, leading to public outrage. Influencers, including Ranveer Allahbadia, apologized and assured the Commission they would be more mindful in the future. The Supreme Court granted temporary protection to Allahbadia amidst increasing social accountability.
Isro successfully demonstrated the restart capability of its Vikas liquid engine, crucial for future reusable rocket stages, by firing it for 60 seconds, shutting it off for 120 seconds, and restarting for 7 seconds. This test, conducted at the Isro Propulsion Complex, is part of ongoing efforts to reduce space mission costs.