The Supreme Court, facing criticism for setting a time limit for the President on bills, appeared hesitant regarding a PIL seeking President's rule in West Bengal due to alleged attacks on Hindus. Justice Gavai expressed concern about the court being accused of overreach.
Related news
BJP and the opposition clashed over the Waqf bill finalization, with the Joint Parliamentary Committee scheduling meetings on Jan 24-25. The opposition demanded a postponement to Jan 30-31, claiming insufficient time for evidence collection. Despite protest, BJP intends to proceed, emphasizing extensive consultations and the necessity to submit the report in the budget session.
A stampede in Tirupati's temple town led to six deaths and over 30 injuries during the issuance of Vaikunthadwara Sarvadarshan tokens. Overcrowding at distribution centers caused chaos and surging crowds, overwhelming the process. Authorities are concerned about rising fatalities as several injured devotees are in critical condition. TTD has revised distribution locations for subsequent days.
The Madras high court has set up an all-women Special Investigation Team to investigate the Anna University sexual assault case. The court also ordered Rs 25 lakh compensation for the victim. Anna University must provide free education and boarding to the victim. The Tamil Nadu government might take action against the Chennai Commissioner of Police.
Indian cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh have been selected in the ICC Women's T20I Team of 2024, highlighting their remarkable performances over the year. The star-studded team also features players from South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, Australia, Ireland, and Pakistan, underscoring the global nature of the competition.
Former cricketer Greg Chappell praises Travis Head for his aggressive batting against Jasprit Bumrah in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Head's performance has disrupted Bumrah’s rhythm, standing out in a series where others struggled. Chappell lauds his technical skills and views him as a strong contender for future Australian captaincy, aligning with Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy’s admiration.
US immigration authorities have detained Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri from Georgetown University for alleged pro-Hamas activism, purportedly violating visa terms. Suri, with critical views on Israeli actions in Gaza, faces deportation. Georgetown University maintains Suri’s innocence and supports open inquiry. Suri’s lawyer decries the detention, emphasizing Suri's focus on peace-building.
Supreme Court granted Punjab government three more days to hospitalise fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, with no consideration for involving the Centre. The state's plea was based on ongoing negotiations with the farmers, and security measures have been intensified around the protest site.
The Dallas Cowboys face the longest NFC championship drought after their rival Washington Commanders reached the title game. Cowboys' fans criticized owner Jerry Jones on social media for his management over the years. The Cowboys, underperforming this season with a 7-10 record, will seek a new head coach as Mike McCarthy's contract expires.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appreciates Taylor Swift's influence on young fans, including his daughter Sterling, through her regular attendance at NFL games. Swift's support for boyfriend Travis Kelce has heightened interest in football, enhancing viewership, ticket sales, and merchandise for the Chiefs.
Elon Musk’s Tesla cars in India: The US government is urging India to lower import tariffs on automobiles, which currently reach up to 110%. This reduction is crucial for Tesla's market entry in India.