US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for allegedly sharing sensitive military information about Yemen operations in a private Signal group, his second such incident. The group included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer. This follows an earlier leak involving National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, prompting a Pentagon investigation.
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced that Jan 17 will be a holiday for government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions. This declaration creates a six-day holiday stretch starting from Pongal on Jan 14 to Jan 19. Institutions will make up for this by functioning on Jan 25.
The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench ordered a retrial in a rape case, citing non-compliance with Section 309 CrPC, which mandates day-to-day trials. Noting delays and lapses, the court emphasized the need for speedy trials and issued guidelines for lower courts. The conviction of two accused was overturned due to procedural delays and significant lapses.
During Sunday's IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, Karun Nair's impressive 89 off 40 balls was overshadowed by a heated argument with Jasprit Bumrah following an on-field spat. Despite Nair's efforts, Mumbai Indians secured a 12-run victory, powered by Tilak Varma's 59 and contributions from other batters.
Amid criticism from various quarters, Kerala government announced it has no plans to proceed with the Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024. CM Pinarayi Vijayan emphasized that the government does not want to enact laws that go against public interest, highlighting challenges in managing wild animal attacks due to central regulations.
The parliamentary panel's first meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' will occur on January 8, with the panel now comprising 39 members to ensure broad representation. Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the resolutions, and the committee is to submit its report by the first day of the last week of the next session.
A builder with alleged political ties halted demolition of the 17th-century Mubarak Manzil heritage site after orders from the District Magistrate to maintain status quo. Revenue officials are probing land records. Locals plan a PIL in high court, claiming illegal ownership papers.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, known as the architect of India's economic reforms and for his interest in Urdu poetry, passed away after prolonged illness. He often engaged in poetic exchanges during parliamentary debates, notably with Sushma Swaraj, illustrating his unique approach to political discourse.
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 13 companies, including leading alcohol, tobacco, and paan masala manufacturers, for surrogate advertising. The companies have responded, denying the allegations. Guidelines to regulate surrogate advertising will be released next month. Additionally, norms to address unsolicited commercial communications are set to be introduced in January.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes India's gritty final day stand in the Brisbane Test, particularly the last-wicket resistance, has instilled crucial psychological momentum heading into the Boxing Day Test. He compared it to similar rearguard actions, like Bumrah and Shami's partnership at Lord's and the Ashwin-Vihari stand in Sydney, highlighting how such resilience elevates the team's morale.
A study led by the University of Birmingham found that vancomycin, a commonly used antibiotic for diarrhea, could effectively treat a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) linked to autoimmune liver disease. After four weeks, 80% of patients achieved clinical remission, and all demonstrated mucosal healing. Further trials are being planned to explore this treatment’s potential.