BJP minister Majinder Singh Sirsa accused AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal of corruption, attributing Delhi's poor air quality to mismanagement and fraudulent activities. A CAG report revealed mismanagement of DTC buses and widespread issuance of PUC certificates through bribery. Sirsa claims Kejriwal's administration worsened pollution and mishandled millions allocated to the odd-even scheme.
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England captain Jos Buttler disputed India's decision of using Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I. Rana's inclusion proved pivotal as he took three wickets, raising questions about the adherence to the concussion replacement protocol. India previously used similar strategies successfully.
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Jharkhand police killed self-styled don Aman Sahu in a shootout while he was being transported to Ranchi. The incident occurred after Sahu's accomplices hurled bombs at the police van. Sahu, connected to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was suspected in the murder of an NTPC official. A magisterial inquiry and an NHRC report will follow.
A Reddit user shared his son's heartbreak after being rejected by prestigious colleges despite exceptional academic achievements. The boy, valedictorian with a 1580 SAT score, only got accepted to UMass Amherst. The incident sparked a discussion on college admission pressures, self-worth, and the importance of resilience and parental support in facing rejection.
Jeet Adani, son of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is set to marry Diva Shah, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah, in an intimate ceremony in Ahmedabad. The wedding will feature contributions from NGOs, highlighting the event's focus on community support and positive impact.
Veteran South Korean actress and voice artist Jang Mi Ja passed away at the age of 84 after a long-term illness. Her funeral will be held on January 29 at the Seoul City Cemetery. Jang Mi Ja's career spanned decades in both theater and television.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to the India-France partnership by signing crucial agreements and launching the India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence. They emphasized the importance of cooperation in defence, civil nuclear energy, and space and stressed the need for UNSC reforms.