Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi in Lok Sabha demanded a statement from Prime Minister Modi over his discussions with US President Trump on trade and tariffs. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded by accusing the opposition of frequently abusing the PM and demanded an apology.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a sweet victory against Punjab Kings, winning by seven wickets after Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73 and Devdutt Padikkal's 61. This win came shortly after a loss to the same team. RCB's social media team playfully referenced a decade-old tweet from Salman Khan, highlighting the team's current success.
The Supreme Court declined urgent mention of a plea seeking an FIR against Delhi high court judge Yaswat Varma after burnt cash was found at his residence. The court assured the plea would be listed. Justice Varma is transferred to Allahabad HC, with calls for further investigation by the judiciary to maintain trust.
The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show's second season is concluding with a star-studded finale. Varun Dhawan, the Baby John team, including Atlee, Kalees, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Keerthy Suresh, will join Kapil for the last episode. The finale promises entertainment and laughter, featuring Varun Dhawan's unexpected pole dancing and Sunil Grover's return as Shah Rukh Khan from Jawaan.
Donald Trump shares a new video emphasizing America's support for Greenland's security amid his interest in annexing the island. The video highlights historical and contemporary challenges, including threats from Russia and China. Vice President Vance's recent visit to Greenland includes military briefings and strengthens US-Greenland relations, despite Greenland's ongoing ties with Denmark.
The Lucknow NIA court labeled the 2018 Kasganj violence a premeditated conspiracy, sentencing 28 accused to life imprisonment. The judge raised concerns over NGOs aiding individuals accused of anti-national activities and called for an investigation into their funding and objectives, sending a message against such crimes.
A murder suspect, Sajjak Alam, who had escaped after shooting two policemen, was killed in an encounter while attempting to flee to Bangladesh in West Bengal. Intercepted by an eight-member police team, Sajjak fired at officers, prompting retaliatory shots. He succumbed to his injuries during surgery. Four officers involved in the incident have been suspended pending further investigation.
The Telugu film industry rallied behind actor Allu Arjun following his arrest in connection with a fatal theatre stampede. Industry figures like Trivikram Srinivas and Dil Raju offered support, while others like Nani and Balakrishna criticized the arrest, highlighting broader public safety concerns and questioning the focus on Allu Arjun's culpability.
Srinagar's Dal Lake froze over on Monday as a severe cold wave gripped Kashmir, forcing boat operators to break ice to navigate. Temperatures plummeted to -7°C, with the intense cold expected to continue. Despite the frigid conditions, residents await snowfall. Kashmir's harsh winter period, 'Chillai Kalan,' will last until January 31, followed by 'Chillai-Khurd' and 'Chillai-Bachha'.
The Karnataka HC stated that having just one bidder in an auction undermines the goal of obtaining the best competitive price. The court ordered a home finance firm to refund earnest money to a sole bidder who did not complete the deal, emphasizing that such a scenario is unjustifiable and logically impossible.
Indian commercial banks wrote off Rs 12.3 lakh crore in loans between FY15 and FY24. Public sector banks accounted for Rs 6.5 lakh crore of write-offs in the last five years. Write-offs peaked in FY19 at Rs 2.4 lakh crore and fell to Rs 1.7 lakh crore in FY24. Banks continue recovery efforts despite write-offs, which do not waive borrower liabilities.