US President Donald Trump held his first cabinet meeting, featuring Elon Musk discussing his Department of Government Efficiency plan. Musk warned that America risks bankruptcy without government job cuts, receiving strong support from Trump. Trump signed an executive order to eliminate unnecessary contracts and dispose of surplus properties, showing approval of Musk's initiatives.
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Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries, crediting his current form and fitness. Jaffer and former South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs both emphasize Kohli's remaining years in cricket and laud Shubman Gill as a rising star in Indian cricket.
Upinder Singh, daughter of former PM Manmohan Singh, lit his pyre following Sikh traditions, challenging patriarchal norms. Sikh community emphasizes gender equality in rituals. Singh’s family, including his wife and children, were present during the cremation, conducted with Sikh hymns. Singh's daughters are historian Upinder, writer Daman, and human rights lawyer Amrit.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's upcoming resignation has sparked a race within the Liberal Party to succeed him. Notable frontrunners include Transport Minister Anita Anand and MP Chandra Arya, both of Indian origin. While Anand is a high-ranking minister, Arya has raised his voice against Trudeau's policies. Indian Canadians are proud and optimistic about their representation.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Monday. While BSE Sensex was near 78,600, Nifty50 was above 23,750.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to have his first bilateral meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington. The meeting will occur after the QUAD ministerial at the State Department headquarters. This is part of Jaishankar's visit for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
The Calcutta High Court advised the parents of the RG Kar rape-and-murder victim to seek clarification regarding their plea for a further probe. The parents' counsel expressed distrust in the current CBI investigation and requested a fresh probe, alleging evidence had disappeared. The case will be heard again on January 15.
External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasized India's strategic position in global affairs while addressing students at IIT (BHU) Varanasi. He highlighted the need for balancing international relationships and maintaining national independence. Jaishankar also underscored India's advancements in technology and the importance of cultural ties to strengthen national identity.