RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav declared that his son Tejashwi would form the government in Bihar, pledging to implement women's welfare schemes. Opposition leaders criticized the statement, with JD(U) and BJP dismissing it as unrealistic and referencing Lalu's tarnished political legacy. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha asserted Lalu himself was the biggest obstacle to Tejashwi's political success.
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The Supreme Court expressed concern over the slow pace of verifying law degrees of advocates, fearing 20% of 1.5 million lawyers in India might have fake credentials. The Bar Council of India must expedite this process, which began in 2015. Recent findings have uncovered numerous fake lawyers in Delhi and Punjab, urging prompt action.
Hyderabad police arrested 29-year-old Kilaru Kirti Teja for the murder of his 86-year-old grandfather Velamati Chandrashekara Janardhan Rao, founder of Veljan Group of Industries. Teja allegedly stabbed Rao over 70 times during a property dispute, also injuring his mother. The murder weapon was recovered from Teja’s possession.
Infosys has terminated 240 trainees. These trainees did not pass internal assessment tests. This follows similar layoffs in February. The company offers upskilling programs and outplacement services. Affected trainees will receive severance benefits. Many trainees waited over two years to be onboarded. The macroeconomic slowdown caused project spending reduction. Results for the next batch are expected next week.
Karni Sena leader Mahipal Makrana warned that the vandalism at MP Ramji Lal Suman’s house in Agra is just a warning, amid outrage over Suman’s controversial remarks on Rajput warrior Rana Sanga. The remarks have stirred protests and legal actions, with Rajput groups demanding action, as political figures, including Dimple Yadav, condemn the violence.
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir expresses his optimism about Pakistan's chances in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting their recent victories in Australia and South Africa. He also shares his disappointment regarding India's refusal to send their cricket team to Pakistan, emphasizing hope for future resolution of such issues.
Team India announced its squad for the ICC Champions Trophy and ODI series against England, excluding right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj despite his recent regular appearances. Captain Rohit Sharma cited the need for bowlers effective across all phases, prioritising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Arshdeep Singh. Uncertainty remains over Bumrah's fitness, with Harshit Rana temporarily replacing him.
The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will meet to pick the T20I squad for the series against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. While Bumrah and Siraj are set for a break, uncertainty surrounds Shami's recall. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy lead the bowling attack with Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
The Uttarakhand High Court has directed Bank of Baroda to explain the rules that permitted its officials to open a customer's locker without consent. This action follows a complaint by Sushila Devi, 86, who alleges that her locker was opened and jewellery was removed in 2022 without her permission.
Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the election commissioner. The decision, made by a selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including key political figures, was confirmed by President Droupadi Murmu. The Congress has requested a delay in the appointment, pending a Supreme Court hearing.