Sister Inah Canabarro from Brazil becomes the world's oldest living person at nearly 117 years old, as confirmed by LongeviQuest. Her remarkable longevity is attributed to her Catholic faith. The former teacher and soccer fan has been celebrated by Pope Francis and remains a beloved figure in her community and at her local soccer club, Inter.
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An SUV plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd in New Orleans, causing at least 10 deaths and injuring 30 others. The driver later exited the vehicle and opened fire, leading to a shootout with police, who killed the suspect. The incident is under FBI investigation, with authorities terming it a deliberate attack but not a terrorist event.
Authorities at a private university in Meerut have registered an FIR against some of its officials after students were seen offering ‘namaz’ on campus without permission. A student and three security guards have been suspended. The university has requested legal action, and police have initiated a probe into the incident.
A five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh is critically injured after allegedly being raped by a 17-year-old neighbor. Medical team stabilized her condition with emergency surgery. Severe bite marks and internal trauma required extensive medical intervention. The accused has been apprehended, and protests demand the death penalty.
A senior faculty member at Burdwan Medical College reported students demanding to cheat in exams, with a suspended junior doctor threatening staff to allow mobile phones in the exam hall. The ongoing unrest stems from previous incidents at RG Kar Medical College, exposing cheating and irregularities in medical education. The health department is taking strict measures to prevent unfair practices.
Amidst the ongoing conflict, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian embassy in India. The embassy criticized Russia's actions as a deliberate attack on Indian businesses, destroying medicines intended for children and the elderly, despite claiming a special friendship with India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday, aiming to foster industry growth and inclusivity. Key focuses include support for women-led enterprises, infrastructure development, tax relief, MSME sector support, and advancements in digitalization, green technology, and healthcare funding.
A man in Gwalior district killed his wife and staged her death as a road accident. Initial suspicions of foul play were confirmed by forensic and postmortem reports, which led to the husband's arrest. He and his family had been harassing the wife for dowry before her murder.
​At 78 years old, Trump is now the oldest person ever inaugurated as president, overtaking Joe Biden’s record. But age hasn’t dulled his flair for dramatics. Taking the oath on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Trump’s second inauguration adds another layer of symbolism, juxtaposing the legacy of civil rights with a polarizing political figure who thrives on division.
Sikhs For Justice claims a US court identified an Indian agent involved in a plot to kill chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The agent allegedly paid $15,000 for the assassination. Nikhil Gupta, facing charges of murder-for-hire, was arrested and extradited to the US. Gupta is set for trial later this year.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Delhi-NCR early Monday morning, causing tremors in the region. The quake's epicenter was near Durgabai Deshmukh College in Dhaula Kuan, striking at a depth of five kilometers. Residents in high-rises reported strong tremors and rushed outside. The Delhi Police advised citizens to call emergency helpline 112 if needed.