Month: January 2025

10 Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lanka, MK Stalin Urges S Jaishankar To Intervene

January 10, 2025 admin

Out of the 10 fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy, six belong to Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin said. Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday apprised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that 10 fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy and sought steps for their early release. Mr Stalin,…

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Venezuelan Opposition leader arrested after anti-government protest

January 10, 2025 admin

Venezuela Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday when her motorcycle convoy was fired upon by security forces as it departed an anti-government protest in Caracas, according to aides. Also Read | Tensions mount in Venezuela ahead of Maduro’s presidential swearing-in Ms. Machado emerged from months of hiding earlier Thursday to reappear in public…

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Akasa Air Pilots Seek Probe Into Airline’s Hiring Practices, Other Lapses

January 10, 2025 admin

Mumbai: A section of Akasa Air has written to the civil aviation ministry seeking a probe into the airline’s hiring practices, alleging rostering issues and other lapses. Among others, these pilots have claimed that some operating crew do not report to work on time and claimed that there are issues with reporting of On Time…

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US Supreme Court Denies Trump Bid To Halt Sentencing In Hush Money Case

January 10, 2025 admin

Washington: The US Supreme Court on Thursday denied a last-minute bid by President-elect Donald Trump to halt sentencing in his hush money case. The top court rejected Trump’s emergency application seeking to block Friday’s sentencing by a 5-4 vote. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published…

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Railway Introduces Special Trains Ahead Of Maha Kumbh 2025. Details Here

January 10, 2025 admin

Prayagraj, UP: In anticipation of the massive influx of devotees for the Mahakumbh 2025, Western Railway has launched special trains to ensure smooth and safe travel. Ajay Solanki, PRO of Ahmedabad Division Railway, announced that 98 special trains have been introduced, with a focus on passenger convenience, hygiene, and the proper functioning of electric appliances….

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10,000 human genomes database launched

January 9, 2025 admin

India has completed and made available a year-long compilation of 10,000 human genomes from India, representing 83 population groups, or about 2% of the country’s 4,600 population groups as a database. This collection will serve a template of future investigations into disease and drug therapy. This ‘Genome India’ database, as it is known, will now…

Science

Andhra Announces Rs 25 Lakh Compensation, Jobs For Families Of Victims

January 9, 2025 admin

Tirupati: Following the tragic stampede at the Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased, along with providing contract jobs. The injured will also be granted special darshan at the temple on Friday. The announcement came after CM Naidu…

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Hundreds Of Panamanians March Amid Trump’s Threats

January 9, 2025 admin

Panama City: Hundreds of Panamanians marched on Thursday to mark the anniversary of a deadly uprising against U.S. control of the Panama Canal in 1964, with some protesters burning an effigy of President-elect Donald Trump who has threatened to retake the vital global waterway. More than 20 Panamanians, many of them students, died during violent…

World

As Trump Plans Buyout, Question Is

January 9, 2025 admin

Washington DC: Trump has made his views crystal clear – he wants to buy Greenland, a strategically located island in the arctic region between North America and Russia, northwest of Europe. But who does Greenland really belong to? And who does Trump negotiate with? Here are 10 fascinating facts about Greenland and its significance: Historically,…

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South Africa’s Sports Minister Urges Proteas To Boycott Champions Trophy Match Against Afghanistan

January 9, 2025 admin

South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie has urged the Proteas to boycott their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan due to the Taliban government’s ban on women’s sports and disbanding the women’s cricket team since it came back to power in 2021. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will begin their 2025 Champions Trophy…

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