A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate numerous dismissed probationary workers, asserting that the terminations were executed without proper authority. The administration plans to appeal the ruling, while multiple lawsuits against these dismissals are ongoing.
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US Rep. Chuck Edwards faced a confrontational crowd in Asheville, North Carolina, with attendees protesting Trump administration policies and initiatives. Despite interruptions, Edwards discussed hurricane recovery efforts, government reductions, and support for Ukraine, while maintaining support for Trump and addressing concerns about Elon Musk's role in government security.
Ravindra Jadeja shined with a 12-wicket haul for Saurashtra, overshadowing the underwhelming performances of Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant in the Ranji Trophy. Jadeja's exceptional bowling led Saurashtra to a 10-wicket victory over Delhi. Meanwhile, Rohit and other notable players struggled to make significant contributions, with Shardul Thakur being a standout performer for Mumbai.
Foreigners from the US and UK are crossing into Myanmar via Mizoram to provide arms training to local insurgents, according to Mizoram's chief minister. The Center has heightened surveillance in border areas following involvement from China and the US in the Myanmar conflict. The re-imposition of the protected area regime in Mizoram aims to monitor foreigner movements more closely.
The Trump administration has empowered ICE officials to swiftly deport migrants who were permitted to enter the US temporarily under key Biden-era programmes. The decision impacts over a million individuals granted entry through the CBP One app and initiatives for migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti.
A 400-year-old Shiva and Hanuman temple, rediscovered during an electricity theft inspection in Sambhal district, has reopened after 46 years. Authorities cleaned the premises, installed electricity and CCTV cameras, and performed a prayer ceremony. The SDM plans to restore the original structure and appoint a caretaker. An ancient well was also uncovered during the operation.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasized the importance of cow conservation in India and praised PM Narendra Modi for tackling political corruption. Speaking at the foundation of Tulsi Gaushala, he highlighted the historical reverence for cows and called for renewed efforts and research in cow welfare.
An Indian startup's space surveillance satellite, SCOT, was commissioned last Saturday after capturing images over South America. Bengaluru-based Digantara launched SCOT on January 14 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rocket. The satellite tracks objects as small as 5cm in Earth's orbit and captured a stunning image featuring the city of Buenos Aires.
Malala Yousafzai condemned the Taliban for their oppressive treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan, describing it as 'gender apartheid.' Speaking at an education summit in Islamabad, she urged Muslim leaders to oppose the Taliban's policies, which she stated have no basis in Islamic teachings. She also criticized Israel for decimating Gaza's education system.
Uttarakhand High Court has ordered an immediate stop to mining operations in Bageshwar district after illegal activities led to cracks in houses and hills. The court demands the appearance of key officials on January 9 to address the severe environmental and social impacts highlighted in a court-appointed commissioner's report.