During a St. Patrick's Day meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump was distracted by Vice President JD Vance's holiday-themed socks. Trump complimented Vance's festive socks, which were a diplomatic nod to the Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin's visit.
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Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, hailed by BJP as a diplomatic success for PM Modi, brings justice for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The Supreme Court of the USA denied Rana's review petition, enabling his transfer to Indian authorities. Union minister Piyush Goyal and BJP members celebrated this as a win against terrorism.
Sunita Williams, Nasa astronaut, returned to Earth after a nine-month stay on the International Space Station. She arrived with fellow astronauts Butch Wilmore and Nick Hague, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. Williams' mission was extended due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule. She set a record for the most spacewalking time for a female astronaut.
Sir Vivian Richards has voiced his support for Babar Azam amidst his current struggles, assuring fans of his imminent return to form. Despite recent poor performances and being dropped from the T20I squad, Richards remains confident in Babar's resilience. Salman Iqbal predicts Babar will surpass even Virat Kohli upon his resurgence, comparing him to legends like Garry Sobers.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump support H-1B visas, which are crucial for skilled foreign workers in the US. A Macquarie Research report outlines potential impacts on Indian IT firms. Proposed changes like non-employer-specific permits could present new opportunities despite challenges. The current top H-1B sponsors include Amazon, Infosys, and Google.
The Indian home ministry has revised its model prisons law and manual to comply with the Supreme Court's ruling against caste-based discrimination and manual scavenging in jails. It also redefined 'habitual offenders'. States and Union Territories are directed to implement these changes, ensuring no caste-based discrimination in prisoner duties or living conditions.
Diabetes affects millions globally, and the TOI Medithon Part-5 promotes health and fitness with expert talks on diabetes care, nutrition, and fitness. Scheduled for January 8 at 11 am, it features four sessions covering risk factors, management, and the association between diabetes and obesity. The event aims to raise awareness and inspire community health improvements.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for increased international pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing invasion. Amid US-Ukrainian ceasefire discussions in Saudi Arabia, Zelenskyy emphasised that without global pressure, Russia would continue to prolong the conflict and ignore diplomacy. Negotiations are focused on a potential ceasefire in the Black Sea, but Putin has only agreed to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.
Abhinav Shukla, an actor, got a death threat online. The threat came from someone claiming to be a fan of Asim Riaz. The person also claimed affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The message threatened violence against Abhinav and his family. Abhinav shared the threat publicly. Tensions between Rubina Dilaik and Asim Riaz on a reality show are also mentioned.
Indian Railways successfully operated 364 outward trains from Prayagraj to accommodate around 12 lakh pilgrims, complemented by 77 inward trains. Amid the Maha Kumbh event, over 1,900 special trains have been deployed, with top railway officials ensuring smooth operations and coordination with state authorities.