US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard clarified that President Trump's 'America First' policy does not equate to 'America alone' at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi. She expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of the India-US relationship under the leadership of PM Modi and President Trump.
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The iconic BAPS Hindu Temple in Chino Hills, California, faced vandalism with discriminatory messages, urging the Hindu community to stay united against hatred. The Coalition of Hindus of North America highlighted previous similar incidents and emphasized ongoing concerns about anti-Hindu sentiments.
Researchers at IISER, Bhopal, have revealed that India's green cover has absorbed more carbon annually in the past decade. However, carbon sequestration rates decline during climate extremes like droughts, emphasizing the importance of vegetation in climate change mitigation. The study highlights the need for effective climate policies and ecosystem management.
Tension escalated at INS Kadamba Naval Base after a clash between naval personnel and residents, sparked by a minor accident involving a local fisherman and a navy employee. The incident led to a brawl and subsequent protests, resulting in the police involvement and the arrest of four naval personnel.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah omitted the Socio-Economic Survey from the 2025-26 budget, sparking speculation that the caste census could be shelved. The report, facing opposition from dominant caste leaders within Congress, might be withheld or revised once updated population data is available. Some Congress leaders, like BK Hariprasad, affirm the report's eventual release.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make his podcast debut on 'People By WTF,' hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. The podcast will focus on discussions bridging politics and entrepreneurship, covering topics like global conflicts, youth participation in politics, and PM Modi's tenure.
The Bandra police detained three individuals resembling Shariful Fakir on January 17-18 and interrogated them for over five hours before releasing them. The suspects included a drug addict from South Mumbai, a carpenter from Virar, and a petty thief from Thane.
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.
BJP leader Parvesh Verma celebrated the party's significant victory in Delhi after 27 years, likening it to their 1993 assembly win. Verma defeated former CM Arvind Kejriwal, and BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats. The party promises to fulfill their commitments under PM Modi's leadership.
The National Commission for Women has summoned YouTubers Ranveer Allahabadia and Samay Raina over 'vulgur' comments on the show India’s Got Latent. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has also filed a case against 30 to 40 individuals related to the show. The controversy arose after a viral clip led to public backlash and demands for action against the offensive content.