The Ministry of External Affairs is addressing the case of Indian student Neelam Shinde, hospitalized after an accident in the US. The US authorities are expediting visa formalities for her father, Tanaji Shinde, to visit her urgently. Nationalist Congress Party's Supriya Sule has requested the external affairs minister to assist in this matter.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced his intention to vote against PM Justin Trudeau's Liberal government in an upcoming no-confidence motion. Singh criticised Trudeau's leadership, citing broken promises and a failure to prioritize the needs of Canadians. The motion could trigger an election when Parliament resumes on January 27, 2025. Meanwhile, Trudeau is reportedly planning a cabinet reshuffle.
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Harbhajan Singh criticized Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed for fat-shaming Rohit Sharma and questioning his leadership after India’s win over New Zealand. Harbhajan defended Rohit, calling the remarks “unfortunate†and emphasizing his contributions to Indian cricket. Despite the controversy, Rohit and Team India beat New Zealand to secure a semifinal spot against Australia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi, discussing enhancing India-US defense and security ties. PM Modi gifted Gangajal, while Gabbard presented tulsi beads. Gabbard also held talks with Rajnath Singh and Ajit Doval on intelligence sharing and security collaboration, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
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A tremor measuring 4 magnitude hit southwest Delhi's Dhaula Kuan on Monday. This highlighted Delhi's earthquake risks due to multiple fault lines and its dense population close to the high-risk Himalayan seismic zone. Experts emphasized that while Delhi's risk is lower than the Himalayas, vigilance is needed, especially concerning structural readiness and evacuation procedures for vulnerable groups.