As cities across India witnessed stunning sunrises on Tuesday, the skies boasted vibrant hues of orange, pink, and gold. Meanwhile, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) cautioned that 2025 is likely to be among the three warmest years on record, continuing the trend of increasing greenhouse gas levels and rising temperatures observed in previous years.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Department of Homeland Security's broad power to revoke visas, even for alleged fraud, barring judicial review. This reinforces agency discretion in immigration matters, potentially leaving petitioners vulnerable while deterring fraud. While critics raise concerns, the ruling allows petitioners to reapply or challenge future decisions if circumstances change.
A Bengaluru court convicted three Bhatkal youths for plotting nationwide blasts during President Obama's 2015 India visit. The plot, involving explosives and links to Pakistan, was uncovered during the Church Street blast investigation. Two other suspects were acquitted.
Astronauts age slightly slower in space due to microgravity and time dilation, as observed with Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore. NASA studies indicate potential health impacts upon their return, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and cognitive changes. Williams and Wilmore are expected to return to Earth in late March 2025.
BJP candidate Navya Haridas challenged Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Wayanad by-election win. Congress called the challenge a publicity stunt. They expect the petition's rejection and a penalty against Haridas. Haridas alleges misleading nomination papers and hidden assets. BJP and communist parties questioned Gandhi's victory. The by-election happened after Rahul Gandhi vacated the seat.
Mohammed Shami's return to Team India for the T20I series against England was delayed as he was not included in the playing eleven for the first match of the series in Kolkata. However, he continued to train vigorously in Chennai under coach Morne Morkel's supervision, preparing himself for a possible comeback in the 2nd T2oI on Saturday.
Travis Head's dominant century in the World Test Championship final against India has left the Indian team searching for answers. His aggressive batting style, coupled with India's inability to execute their plans, allowed Head to control the game. India's bowling coach admitted to planning failures, particularly with the softer ball.
Police acknowledged the robust construction of the Tesla Cybertruck that limited damages in an explosion outside Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas. Sheriff Kevin McMahill praised Elon Musk for aiding in tracking the suspect. The incident, which saw significant support from vehicle telemetry, involved large fireworks or a bomb, raising concerns about possible connections to other recent attacks.
Bill Gates, former Microsoft CEO, discussed India's healthcare advancements with Union minister JP Nadda. Key areas included maternal health, immunisation, and sanitation. Gates praised India's efforts in medical cost reduction and accessible healthcare solutions globally, highlighting AI's role in future collaboration with the India AI Mission.
South Africa triumphed over Afghanistan with a 107-run victory in their ICC Champions Trophy opener, powered by Ryan Rickelton’s century. An imposing total of 315/6 set up the win, bolstered by strong contributions from Temba Bavuma and disciplined bowling by Kagiso Rabada and others. Rahmat Shah’s valiant effort wasn't enough as Afghanistan fell short at 208.
The Union government is working on guidelines for investigating agencies to handle and seize documents while excluding personal, unrelated data to protect privacy. The guidelines came into focus following cases involving lottery king Santiago Martin and Amazon, where claims of unrelated personal data being at risk were raised.