US President-elect Donald Trump proposed the idea of Canada becoming the 51st US state on social media, citing benefits like tax savings and military protection. The comment follows political unrest in Canada, including the resignation of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland. BulletsIn Trump posted on Truth Social that “many Canadians” support becoming the 51st US state.
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US President-elect Donald Trump proposed the idea of Canada becoming the 51st US state on social media, citing benefits like tax savings and military protection. The comment follows political unrest in Canada, including the resignation of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland. BulletsIn Trump posted on Truth Social that “many Canadians” support becoming the 51st US state.
Astronomers from the University of Cologne, Germany, have discovered the first-ever binary star system orbiting the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at the center of the Milky Way, shedding light on the extreme environment surrounding the black hole. BulletsIn Discovery led by Florian Peißker, using the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory. Binary
Astronomers from the University of Cologne, Germany, have discovered the first-ever binary star system orbiting the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at the center of the Milky Way, shedding light on the extreme environment surrounding the black hole. BulletsIn Discovery led by Florian Peißker, using the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory. Binary
264Delhi’s air quality reached a near ‘severe-plus’ level with an AQI of 448 on Thursday morning, prompting strict measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Simultaneously, a yellow alert for coldwave conditions has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). BulletsIn Delhi’s AQI recorded at 448, nearing ‘severe-plus’ levels. Many pockets in Delhi
Delhi’s air quality reached a near ‘severe-plus’ level with an AQI of 448 on Thursday morning, prompting strict measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Simultaneously, a yellow alert for coldwave conditions has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). BulletsIn Delhi’s AQI recorded at 448, nearing ‘severe-plus’ levels. Many pockets in Delhi
The government has introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha to facilitate simultaneous elections, amid debates over its impact on federalism and the Constitution. BulletsIn Bills approved by the Cabinet aim to align Lok Sabha and state/UT assembly elections. Constitution amendment requires a
The government has introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha to facilitate simultaneous elections, amid debates over its impact on federalism and the Constitution. BulletsIn Bills approved by the Cabinet aim to align Lok Sabha and state/UT assembly elections. Constitution amendment requires a
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s 0.25% rate cut led to a broad sell-off in financial markets globally, reflecting uncertainty over the Fed’s future monetary policy trajectory and rising inflation projections. BulletsIn Dow fell 1,123.03 points (-2.6%), Nasdaq dropped 716.37 points (-3.6%), S&P 500 slid 178.45 points (-3%). Fed reduced interest rates to 4.25–4.50%; inflation forecast revised
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s 0.25% rate cut led to a broad sell-off in financial markets globally, reflecting uncertainty over the Fed’s future monetary policy trajectory and rising inflation projections. BulletsIn Dow fell 1,123.03 points (-2.6%), Nasdaq dropped 716.37 points (-3.6%), S&P 500 slid 178.45 points (-3%). Fed reduced interest rates to 4.25–4.50%; inflation forecast revised
A meeting chaired by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on NREGA implementation was held in New Delhi, addressing critical issues like delayed payments, deletion of job cards, and fund stoppages. The brainstorming session included input from civil society, workers, and government officials. BulletsIn Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized better coordination to curb fraud and improve implementation.
A meeting chaired by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on NREGA implementation was held in New Delhi, addressing critical issues like delayed payments, deletion of job cards, and fund stoppages. The brainstorming session included input from civil society, workers, and government officials. BulletsIn Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized better coordination to curb fraud and improve implementation.
253Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s legendary off-spinner, announced his retirement from international cricket after India’s draw against Australia in the 3rd Gabba Test. Ashwin ends his 13-year career as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 537 wickets, behind Anil Kumble’s 619. BulletsIn Ashwin retires at age 38, with 537 Test wickets. Ends career as India’s second-highest wicket-taker
Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s legendary off-spinner, announced his retirement from international cricket after India’s draw against Australia in the 3rd Gabba Test. Ashwin ends his 13-year career as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 537 wickets, behind Anil Kumble’s 619. BulletsIn Ashwin retires at age 38, with 537 Test wickets. Ends career as India’s second-highest wicket-taker
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan in New Delhi, discussing steps to boost bilateral trade, connectivity, and deeper partnerships. The Armenian delegation also met President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, underscoring India’s growing engagement with Armenia. BulletsIn Vice President Dhankhar held talks with Armenian delegation at Parliament
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan in New Delhi, discussing steps to boost bilateral trade, connectivity, and deeper partnerships. The Armenian delegation also met President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, underscoring India’s growing engagement with Armenia. BulletsIn Vice President Dhankhar held talks with Armenian delegation at Parliament
China has built 22 villages in Bhutan over the past eight years, with eight strategically located near the Doklam plateau since 2020, raising concerns about territorial encroachment and regional security implications for Bhutan and India. BulletsIn China constructed 22 villages in Bhutan since 2015; eight near Doklam since 2020. Villages located in Bhutan’s western sector
China has built 22 villages in Bhutan over the past eight years, with eight strategically located near the Doklam plateau since 2020, raising concerns about territorial encroachment and regional security implications for Bhutan and India. BulletsIn China constructed 22 villages in Bhutan since 2015; eight near Doklam since 2020. Villages located in Bhutan’s western sector
376The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released its Nexus Assessment report, emphasizing the interdependence of biodiversity loss, climate change, and human health crises. The report, based on inputs from 165 experts, was approved in Windhoek, Namibia, and stresses that these issues must be tackled together. BulletsIn Biodiversity loss, climate change, and
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released its Nexus Assessment report, emphasizing the interdependence of biodiversity loss, climate change, and human health crises. The report, based on inputs from 165 experts, was approved in Windhoek, Namibia, and stresses that these issues must be tackled together. BulletsIn Biodiversity loss, climate change, and
