The United States has sanctioned four Indian companies for their involvement in Iran's petroleum industry, as part of its efforts to pressure Tehran. This move, announced by the US treasury department, highlights Washington's continued crackdown on Iran's oil trade, potentially complicating India's energy trade.
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US Rep. Chuck Edwards faced a confrontational crowd in Asheville, North Carolina, with attendees protesting Trump administration policies and initiatives. Despite interruptions, Edwards discussed hurricane recovery efforts, government reductions, and support for Ukraine, while maintaining support for Trump and addressing concerns about Elon Musk's role in government security.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that simply liking a social media post doesn't violate Section 67 of the IT Act, which addresses obscene content. Justice Saurabh Srivastava quashed a case against Imran Khan, clarifying that liking a post isn't the same as publishing or transmitting it.
Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76. Remembered for his epic bouts with Muhammad Ali and his later business success with the George Foreman Grill, Foreman also made a remarkable comeback to regain the heavyweight title at age 45, securing his place in boxing history.
Elon Musk has claimed his title as the world's richest person again, with his net worth reaching $420 billion due to an 82% increase primarily from Tesla's stock surge. However, his wealth decreased by $100 billion post-January 2025 due to competition and investor concerns.
Drawing on his experience as chief prosecutor, Starmer highlighted his proactive role in reopening cases previously deemed closed. He recounted the first major prosecution of an Asian grooming gang in Rochdale during his tenure, setting a precedent for subsequent cases. “We changed, or I changed, the whole prosecution approach because I wanted to challenge and did challenge the myths and stereotypes that were stopping those victims being heard,†he stated.
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to reform its intermediate education system, including canceling first-year public exams. Instead, colleges will conduct internal exams, mirroring the CBSE model, while the Intermediate Board will focus on second-year public exams. New NCERT textbooks will be introduced in 2025–26, aligning the state with national standards. The reforms aim to modernize the curriculum, improve exam transparency, and better prepare students for competitive exams.... Expand
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a dominant seven-wicket victory against Punjab Kings and amplified their win with a series of social media jabs. RCB cleverly referenced an old tweet from Salman Khan and trolled Punjab Kings by highlighting Virat Kohli's originality after Punjab mimicked his dance moves in a previous match. Kohli and Padikkal's stellar partnership ensured a comfortable chase.
The Supreme Court acknowledged potential misuse of dowry harassment laws (Section 498A IPC/Section 85 BNS) against men and their families, but refused to alter the legislation designed to protect women from cruelty in matrimonial settings. The court emphasized that isolated instances of misuse do not negate the widespread harassment faced by women, and each case must be evaluated individually.
January 2025 was the third warmest January in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 18.98°C. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that February will be warmer and drier than normal across most parts of the country, with below-normal rainfall expected except in some areas.