Union home minister Amit Shah has launched the Bharatpol portal, which will revolutionize how Indian authorities manage extradition and deportation of fugitives. This initiative connects Indian law enforcement with Interpol's databases, aiding in faster and more efficient capture of criminals. The portal supports seamless interagency communication, ensuring comprehensive crime control and international cooperation.
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Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its successful box office run, amassing a total net collection of Rs 1213 crore. This makes it the highest-grossing Indian film ever. The release of the extended cut has been postponed to January 17 due to technical issues.
Harvard University is facing a $2.2 billion funding freeze after rejecting White House mandates to combat campus anti-Semitism. President Alan Garber refused to compromise Harvard's independence, leading to the grant suspension. This follows increased campus tensions and investigations into anti-Semitic incidents.
Displaced by the cheetah reintroduction project, leopards in the Kuno National Park area are increasingly venturing into human settlements, leading to a surge in attacks. Recent incidents include a fatal attack on a 12-year-old boy and critical injuries to a woman, creating widespread fear among villagers.
The Jharkhand High Court has scrapped the 50% reservation for para teachers in the appointment of government school assistant teachers, deeming it unfair. The decision impacts 26,000 candidates and nullifies grace marks for para teachers, affecting the ongoing recruitment process.
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A Boeing 737 Max 8, carrying 151 passengers and six crew members from Dubai, executed an emergency landing in Lucknow due to low fuel after circling over Nepal airspace awaiting clearance to land in Kathmandu. Following refueling, the flight resumed its journey and successfully reached Kathmandu.
Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, expressed disappointment in the government for overlooking his daughter for the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Regretting encouraging her sports career, he advised parents to steer their children towards education and prestigious government roles like IAS or IPS instead, highlighting the limited recognition for Olympic athletes in India.
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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal criticizes employees for poor attendance in a stern email, threatening stricter measures. This follows recent job cuts and a focus on cost efficiency as the company aims to boost profitability and expand its store network significantly.