President-elect Donald Trump connected the New Orleans attack, involving a pickup truck mowing down revelers, to his warnings about crime and border security. The act, confirmed as terrorism, killed ten and injured over thirty. The suspect, identified as a recent Mexican entrant, died in a shootout. Trump promised full support for investigations and recovery efforts.
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Hamas released three more hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Scheduled talks aim to secure the freedom of remaining captives and potentially extend the truce. The Rafah crossing with Egypt reopened, allowing crucial medical aid. This marks the fourth prisoner exchange since the truce began on January 19.
Two individuals were arrested for attacking a senior officer at an NCC camp in Kerala after 86 cadets fell ill from suspected food poisoning. Investigations revealed unhygienic kitchen conditions and two workers without health cards. The camp was paused and will resume after safety measures are ensured. Probes have been launched to investigate the incident.
Isabella Strahan, Michael Strahan's daughter, faced a challenging period after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023. During her treatment, she admitted to feeling jealous of her twin sister, Sophia, who was enjoying typical college experiences. Now recovered and back in college, Isabella is sharing her story and raising awareness about the disease alongside her family.
Stargazers can witness a rare planetary parade on January 21 and 25, with Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye after sunset. Uranus and Neptune need a telescope for clear viewing. Mercury will join this alignment by the end of February.
Ahead of PM Modi's US visit, India's budget lowered import duties on Harley-Davidson bikes, signaling improved trade relations. Meanwhile, President Trump plans to impose hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to curb fentanyl flow and illegal immigration. His move might increase consumer costs and provoke retaliatory actions from these countries.
The IPL 2025 showdown between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants features exciting cricket action with new captains and revamped squads. Delhi, led by Axar Patel with KL Rahul, will face off against Rishabh Pant's Lucknow side. Fans can catch the live match on JioCinema, Hotstar, Star Sports, and Sports 18.
Chaos erupted in Islamabad's Sector F-11 after a raid by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency on a fake call center run by Chinese nationals led to looting. Despite the detention of over two dozen individuals, locals looted the premises, seizing valuables such as electronic equipment.
A car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, left five dead and over 60 injured, including nearly seven Indian nationals. Three of the injured Indians have been discharged. A 50-year-old Saudi doctor is under investigation. Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Germany and condemned the violence.
Rinku Singh, a renowned T20 cricketer, is set to marry Priya Saroj, the youngest woman MP in the current Lok Sabha. Their families are finalising the engagement and wedding plans after the parliamentary session and England T20I series. This rare pairing of a cricketer with an active politician has generated excitement on social media.