The Supreme Court addressed the escalating stray dog issue, criticizing civic authorities for neglecting existing regulations. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted the severity of dog bite incidents and rabies deaths, emphasizing the need for a solution balancing animal welfare and public safety. Senior advocates argued against the order to catch stray dogs, questioning the availability of shelter homes and sterilization efforts, as the court reserves its decision.
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed concerns regarding the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, assuring that it integrates all amendments proposed by the select committee and accepted by the government. Rijiju emphasized that social media apprehensions are unfounded, as the bill reflects six months of diligent work and incorporates suggested changes, maintaining the original bill's essence.
Five Lebanese soldiers tragically died in an explosion at a Hezbollah military facility near Majdal Zoun, Tyre district, while clearing munitions left over from the recent conflict with Israel. The facility was being dismantled by the Lebanese army under a November truce agreement.
Magic Johnson congratulated Stephen Curry on his award. His tweet about hanging out with Sonya Curry, Stephen's mother, stirred controversy. Many found the comment unnecessary. Sonya Curry did not respond to the tweet. However, she made Johnson emotional on her show, 'Raising Fame'. Johnson cried during a video call with his mother on the show.
Jerdaine Foster, 32, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Harsimrat Randhawa, a 21-year-old Indian student in Niagara Falls. Randhawa, an innocent bystander, was struck by a stray bullet while returning from the gym. The shooting, involving multiple individuals and vehicles, is connected to another similar case, offering some relief to the affected communities.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the company's hiring practices, addressing concerns about nepotism by stating that parents wouldn't recommend their children if they weren't capable. His comments come as his own children, Madison and Spencer, have risen to prominent positions in emerging business divisions, despite initial career paths outside of technology. Both siblings have reportedly exceeded targets in their roles.
Following the successful launch of the NISAR satellite, ISRO is preparing to launch the US-built Block-2 BlueBird communication satellite. This satellite, weighing 6,500 kg, boasts advanced communication arrays for direct-to-smartphone broadband connectivity, eliminating the need for specialized terminals.
In Varanasi, a man named Faizan was arrested for murdering his lover's 10-year-old son, who he saw as an obstacle to their relationship. While being taken to recover the body, Faizan attempted to escape by snatching a policeman's pistol. During the ensuing exchange of fire, he was shot in the leg and is now hospitalized under police custody.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra,' an indigenous air and missile defense shield, to provide complete security cover to strategic and civilian locations by 2035. This initiative, spurred by the recent cross-border tensions and threats, aims to develop a multi-layered defense system integrated with potent counter-offensive weapons.
Following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump mentioned potentially imposing tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil in the coming weeks. While no agreements were signed during the three-hour closed-door meeting, both leaders expressed cautious optimism regarding US-Russia relations and the conflict in Ukraine.