The Republican-backed candidate lost a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat to Democrat Susan Crawford, despite significant financial support from Elon Musk. Meanwhile, in Florida, Republicans retained two critical US House seats, marking the first major elections since Trump took office in January.
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Indians abroad transferred a record $129.4 billion in 2024. Despite inflation in source regions, remittances continued rising, bolstered by recovery in OECD job markets post-pandemic. India's leading position in global remittances remains, with projections to reach $160 billion by 2029.
India and the UK have resumed discussions on a free trade agreement, including social security and investment. India is open to reducing tariffs to foster competitive business relations. Both sides aim for a balanced and mutually beneficial deal, prioritizing quality over speed, with a focus on business visas for students.
The NHRC has directed the removal of a social media post by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi CM Atishi featuring children in political campaigns, citing ECI guideline violations. This comes amidst escalating political tension over alleged voter deletions and registrations in Delhi ahead of the 2025 elections.
Elon Musk has criticised Wikipedia after it described a gesture he made as a 'Nazi salute' during an event. Musk denied the accusations, calling them 'dirty tricks.' He urged his followers to stop donating to Wikipedia over concerns about its ideological balance and funding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, branding it 'Wokepedia.'
Aligarh Muslim University has introduced guidelines for students from Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan, preventing them from commenting on social media about national or international issues. They must seek permission before leaving the city and keep the administration informed of their movements. Disciplinary actions will be taken for violations, following recent protests over objectionable comments by Bangladeshi students.
India and the US have decided to collaborate on boosting agricultural trade by enhancing market access for each other's farm products. Measures include the US increasing exports of Indian mangoes and pomegranates and India allowing greater access for US products such as alfalfa hay and duck meat. This cooperation aims to strengthen and deepen bilateral trade relations.
AP Intermediate Time Table 2025: The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) announced the 2025 Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) schedule. Exams for both 1st and 2nd-year students begin March 1st and conclude March 20th, 2025. Ethics and Environmental Education exams are in early February, followed by practical exams for both general and vocational courses. Check the complete date sheet for both AP Board Inter 1st and 2nd year exams here.
The FBI has apprehended Harpreet Singh in Sacramento, California, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks across Punjab. Singh, linked to Pakistan's ISI and the Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International, illegally entered the US and used burner phones to evade capture. He is accused of masterminding attacks and supplying resources to operatives.
CNN's reputation took a major hit after the network’s dramatic story of freeing a Syrian prisoner unraveled, revealing the man as a notorious Assad-regime torturer. The embarrassing oversight not only sparked ridicule on social media but also intensified growing concerns about mainstream media’s credibility amid accusations of prioritizing spectacle over fact-checking.