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A total of 251 Myanmarese refugees have sought shelter in Mizoram’s Champhai district after recent airstrikes on insurgent camp by armed forces of neighbouring country: Official
Fed’s Powell tests positive for COVID, has ‘mild’ symptoms
Citi sees lower probability of global recession in 2023
Citigroup economists on Wednesday said the probability of a global recession has decreased, and are now predicting a less hard landing, after China abandoned its zero-COVID policy and inflation in the United States showed signs of cooling.The Wall Street bank now sees a 30% chance of a recession this year, down from 50%. It also highlights a less severe winter in Europe, softening the blow from the Russia-Ukraine gas shock.
Crypto exchange Coinbase to halt Japan operations
Delhi court holds that there is no statutory exemption in India to journalists from disclosing their sources to investigating agencies
Sri Lanka hopes for ‘good news’ from Jaishankar’s two-day visit starting Thursday
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s two-day visit here starting Thursday is anticipated with much hope given Sri Lanka’s crucial negotiations with the IMF to secure a USD 2.9 billion bridge loan for a bailout to come out of the economic crisis. His visit comes two days after President Ranil Wickremesinghe Tuesday announced in Parliament a breakthrough in talks with India to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt, saying the discussions have been successful.”We are working to get our economy on the right track. Now we have to get India and China to consent to this debt restructuring. We are continuing discussions… and I am pleased to announce to this House that the discussions are successful,” said Wickremesinghe, who also holds the finance ministry portfolio.
Microsoft cuts about 10,000 jobs, less than 5 per cent of global workforce, reports AP.
Trinamool Congress chief & West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today tried her hands at playing a traditional drum and also danced with tribal artists in Meghalaya’s Mendipathar
#WATCH | Trinamool Congress chief & West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee today tried her hands at playing a traditional d… https://t.co/sRhppN7wkc
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Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence
Wholesale inflation in US slowed further in December to 6.2%
US December retail sales fall 1.1% after slipping in November
DCW chief Swati Maliwal reaches Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers protesting against alleged sexual harassment by WFI chief
Delhi | DCW chief Swati Maliwal reaches Jantar Mantar to support wrestlers protesting against alleged sexual harass… https://t.co/TX1Vd8W91n
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NC vice-president Omar Abdullah says Congress should not allow former minister Chaudhary Lal Singh, who had supported rapists in Kathua rape-and-murder case, to participate in Bharat Jodo Yatra, which is scheduled to enter Jammu and Kashmir on January 19
Former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal who joined BJP today, meets BJP national President JP Nadda in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Delhi
#WATCH | Former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal who joined BJP today, meets BJP national President JP… https://t.co/kAEyMaIAXS
— ANI (@ANI) 1674048138000
Noida Metro Rail Corporation to give smart cards worth Rs 100 each to commuters for free between January 26 and February 4 at stations to mark fourth anniversary of launch of Aqua Line connecting Noida and Greater Noida: Officials
Sonowal launches Bharat Pravah to highlight role of rivers, ports, shipping
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday launched an initiative ‘Bharat Pravah – India along its Shores’ to highlight the role of rivers-ports-shipping in the everyday life of a common man through literature, dialogue and communication, according to an official statement. Sonowal said rivers and seas remain central to our spiritual life.”It is important that people living on the land are also reminded of the significance of rivers and seas,” the statement quoted Sonowal as saying.
Delhi Police Special Cell (SR & Narco Terror) has arrested absconding drug supplier Badakulu Ludu also known as Sushant from Odisha. He was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his arrest.
An industrialist is behind this conspiracy against me. Why Vinesh did not approach police if she received death threats: WFI President
Victory in Ukraine is unavoidable
– Putin
No truth in wrestlers’ allegations against me, I am ready to be hanged even if one sexual harassment case is proved
– WFI chief Brij Bhushan
ndia pledges ‘strong support’ for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring plan – letter to IMF
I will not quit as WFI President but I am ready for investigation by CBI or police
– Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
Vistara Mumbai flight returns to Singapore due to engine snag
A Vistara flight from Singapore to Mumbai on Wednesday returned to the Changi Airport here after a technical snag was detected in one of the engines of the Airbus A321 aircraft, an airlines official said. “As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and landed the aircraft safely at Changi Airport,” The Straits Times newspaper quoted a Vistara spokesman as saying.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrasekhar Rao slams Centre over LIC disinvestment.
Bypolls to Lakshadweep LS, 6 Assembly seats on February 27: Election Commission
Bypoll to the Lakshadweep Lok Sabha seat, which was vacated following the disqualification of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) member Mohammed Faizal after his conviction in a criminal case, will be held on February 27, along with by-elections to six Assembly seats spread over five states. All the bypolls will take place along with the Assembly polls in Meghalaya and Nagaland.The counting of votes will be taken up on March 2, the day the results of the Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland Assembly polls are scheduled to be announced.
Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief and Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao says Centre’s Make in India initiative, a failure
Germany offers to help Ukraine probe helicopter crash: minister
Wrestlers who are sitting on protest have not contested any national tournament after the Olympics
– Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, President, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
Adani to Give 10% Discount in India’s Biggest Follow-On Offer – Bloomberg News
When incident happened Tejasvi Surya himself reported it to pilot & crew. Full protocol was followed as DGCA has investigated. Only after all checks the aircraft took off. Her (Surya) himself apologised for delay caused due to the incident
– Civil Aviation Min Jyotiraditya Scindia
Ind Vs NZ, 1st ODI Score News Updates: India post 349 for 8 against New Zealand
We will sit on dharna until WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is removed
– Wrestlers staging protest
WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and coaches at women’s camp have sexually exploited wrestlers
– Vinesh Phogat
I have received death threats from WFI officials: Vinesh Phogat
Bye-elections to one Assembly constituency each in Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Tamil Nadu, two Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra and one Parliamentary constituency in Lakshadweep will be held on February 27; results will be declared on March 02
Bye-elections to one Assembly constituency each in Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Tamil Nadu, two Asse… https://t.co/Dc6UDXhDf5
— ANI (@ANI) 1674040390000
Shubman Gill becomes fastest Indian to complete 1000 runs in ODIs
This country wants jobs. Youth are jobless, says Punjab CM in Telangana
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat alleges charges against WFI
- Coaches are harassing women, and some coaches who are favourite of the federation misbehave with women coaches as well. They sexually harass girls. The WFI president has sexually harassed so many girls.
- After the Tokyo Olympics defeat, WFI President called me ‘khota sikka’. WFI mentally tortured me. I used to think of ending my life each day. If anything happens to any wrestler, then the responsibility will on WFI president.
It’s important to look at the facts. The door was opened by him by mistake when the flight was on the ground and after all checks, the flight was allowed to take off. He also apologised for the mistake.
– Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Olympian wrestler Bajrang Punia
Wrestlers are being harassed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Those who are a part of WFI know nothing about the sport. We want that the management of the Wrestling Federation of India to be changed. We hope the Prime Minister and Home Minister will support us, said Punia.
BJP has said, there are 400 days for the 2024 LS polls. It will not last a day more in power: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in Telangana
Bengali writer Sujan Dasgupta, the creator of popular detective character ‘Ekenbabu’, found dead at his residence in Kolkata: Family sources
Yesterday, BJP accepted that only 400 days are left for them in power now. Those who start counting their days, can’t remain in power. Now, only 399 days are remaining.
– Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav at Khammam, Telangana
Centre, Jharkhand govt have decided not to convert Jain site Sammed Shikharji into tourism hub, says National Commission for Minorities chief Iqbal Singh Lalpura
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on R-Day celebrations
- The participation of the common people in #RepublicDay events is the key theme of this year’s celebrations. The second most important thing is -Parakram Diwas on January 23- with which we will the beginning of the R-Day celebrations this year.
- Seating plans on Kartavya Path changed with no. of seats reduced to 45,000. 32,000 of these seats to be available for online booking for general public this year, 10% of total seats at The Beating Retreat available for online booking.
- ‘Shramyogis’ who worked to build the Central Vista and the new Parliament building and vegetable and milk booth vendors would be special invitees for the Republic Day parade and will be seated in front of the main dias at R-Day parade.
A youth committed suicide by jumping in front of the metro train at Mandi House metro station today, says Delhi Police
The ruling BJP at the Centre seeks to undo the foundations of democracy: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan at BRS meeting in Telangana
Supreme court says to hear google android antitrust matter on Thursday
Jaishankar on bilateral security partnership
- India always willing to meet requirements of Maldives both for itself and for larger region
- India and the Maldives are good neighbours, strong partners and together have responsibility for regional peace and security
Sensex jumps 390.02 points to settle at 61,045.74; Nifty up 112.05 points to 18,165.35
Rupee gains 44 paise to close at 81.25 (provisional) against US dollar
Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion project to be held today: EAM in Maldives
EAM in Maldives announced that India has jointly reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects and the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion project, which will be held later this evening. “I think without any exaggeration is one of the most anticipated projects,” said EAM.
Dhami reaches the Ministry of Home Affairs to meet Shah
Amid the ongoing situation in Joshimath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the Ministry of Home Affairs to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
TMC on question paper row:
TMC Tapas Roy on question paper row said, BJP is in habit of making allegations, our party in the leadership of Mamata Banerjee is always against separatist movements. It’s BJP who encourages separatism in Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, they shouldn’t talk anything about TMC.