External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the new Indian Consulate in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He emphasized its role in enhancing Indian diaspora welfare, and expressed optimism regarding finalizing a free trade agreement with the UK and EU. The consulate aims to improve economic and technological ties.
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On International Women's Day, PM Narendra Modi highlighted the government's commitment to women's safety, citing the benefits of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in delivering quicker justice. He also acknowledged the financial support provided to over 2.5 lakh women in Gujarat and the significant role of women police officers at the event.
Reliance Jio, in collaboration with the Indian Army, has become the first telecom operator to extend 4G and 5G network connectivity to the Siachen glacier. Utilizing pre-configured, indigenous full-stack 5G technology, the deployment at 16,000 feet in extreme conditions at Siachen was made possible with significant logistical support from the Army.
India confirmed that a Kerala man serving in the Russian army died amid the Ukraine conflict, while another was injured and is being treated in Moscow. The Ministry of External Affairs has requested the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals and is working with Russian authorities for the repatriation of the deceased and injured.
Atishi, opposition leader in Delhi assembly, criticized the BJP government for slashing funds in key sectors like education and health in its budget. She claimed the move aimed to weaken public services and accused the government of hiding the Economic Survey to avoid revealing the 'hollow budget.' Atishi called the budget a 'jumla' and demanded the real figures be presented.
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 60th president of the United States on 20 January. The ceremony will be held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to extremely cold weather. Major US news networks and streaming services will broadcast the event live. Here is how and where the audiences in India and the US can watch the inauguration.
US President Donald Trump introduced a new visa program offering a $5 million 'gold card' with a pathway to citizenship. The initiative aims to replace the EB-5 visa and attract wealthy individuals to boost the US economy. Trump expects significant revenue generation from the program.
Shariful Fakir, arrested for allegedly breaking into Saif Ali Khan's residence and stabbing him, faces strong oral, physical, and technical evidence. Authorities rely on CCTV footage, mobile network location, and blood-stained weapons as evidence, alongside his detailed crime reconstruction account.
The Supreme Court is planning to engage with district judges on strategies to reduce the backlog of 4.6 crore cases in the district judiciary. Sessions will focus on streamlining case management, enhancing the use of technology, and improving human resource utilization.
Mohammad Arshad from Agra allegedly killed his mother and four sisters in a Lucknow hotel, confessing in a video and implicating his father. His uncle, Mohammad Zeeshan, recounts receiving Arshad's chilling confession and calls for his execution. Initial investigations suggest domestic disputes motivated the killings.