Indian students in Canada face a wave of requests from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to resubmit key documents, sparking anxiety. The move follows stricter financial requirements and potential enrollment caps, impacting students even with valid long-term visas. Some students have been summoned for in-person verification, raising concerns about Canada's changing stance on international students.
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The United States and Qatar have facilitated a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending a 15-month conflict. The deal includes a hostage exchange and aims for a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal, and the reconstruction of Gaza. US President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and former President Barack Obama have all expressed their support for the agreement.
Police plan to recreate the sequence of events in Saif Ali Khan's knife attack while ensuring the actor's family is not retraumatized. The suspect, Shariful Fakir, was tracked down in Thane. He had prior criminal records in Bangladesh and planned to escape. Political criticism arose over the Bangladeshi immigrant issue, blaming the central government for not curbing illegal immigration.
As Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli approach the end of their careers, former cricketers predict that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill will rise to fill their roles in white-ball cricket. Both Jaiswal and Gill have had impactful starts to their international careers and are seen as the new generation leaders for Team India.
India lodged a strong protest with Bangladesh over a Facebook post by Mahfuz Alam, an adviser to the interim government, suggesting annexation of Indian territories. Alam's post, made on Bangladesh's Victory Day, accused India of containing Bangladesh's growth and linked past events to efforts to reduce Bangladesh's dependence on India. The post has since been deleted.
January 2025 was the third warmest January in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 18.98°C. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that February will be warmer and drier than normal across most parts of the country, with below-normal rainfall expected except in some areas.
European leaders are grappling with the fallout from Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine, highlighting Europe's reliance on US military support against Russia. European countries lack the military capabilities to deter Russia without US assistance, urging nations like India to self-rely for defense.
Violence erupted in Bengal over the new waqf law, with Bhangar witnessing intense clashes where mobs attacked police, leaving 16 officers injured. The unrest, triggered by police preventing an ISF rally, contrasted with a crackdown in Murshidabad, resulting in numerous arrests and internet suspensions.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green in trade on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex moved up over 200 points, Nifty50 went above 23,300.
Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperatures and heavy fog on Wednesday morning, resulting in poor visibility. The Air Quality Index was recorded at a 'very poor' level of 326. Authorities have increased the number of shelters for the homeless to cope with the harsh conditions. Dense fog and chilly winds are expected to continue for several days.
The BJP has launched its fourth campaign song, 'Dil valo ki Delhi ko ab BJP Sarkar chahiye', for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. BJP leaders praised the Union Budget as a 'golden budget'. MP Manoj Tiwari highlighted the exemption of income tax on earnings up to Rs 12 lakh, benefiting the middle class.