‘Will do everything to make world more peaceful’: Trump, Xi hold phone call​ 

US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call just days before Trump’s inauguration. Although Xi will not attend, vice president Han Zheng will represent China, marking a significant first. The Chinese foreign ministry emphasised the importance of a cooperative relationship between the nations. High-profile international leaders have also confirmed their … Read more

Five reasons Donald Trump supporters believe God is on his side​ 

Here’s the evidence. Both times that he won the presidency, he beat female candidates. The man who beat him last time lost mental cognition halfway through the battle, forcing the Democrats to install a Black-Indian female candidate with six vacillating accents who couldn’t take softball interviews to save her life and struggled whenever she was … Read more

‘Looking for my spy’: Is RedNote the new TikTok for Americans?​ 

Millions of Americans are migrating to the Chinese lifestyle app RedNote as a TikTok ban looms. This platform has become a hub for US-China cultural exchange filled with memes, jokes, and candid conversations. The app’s unique global interface encourages direct interaction between users from both nations, challenging assumptions and fostering digital diplomacy.

Rahul Gandhi in grip of urban Naxal thinking: BJP​ 

BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi for allegedly aligning with Hindenburg Research to destabilize India as the firm announces its closure. Ravi Shankar Prasad questions Gandhi’s intentions and ties Hindenburg’s activities to Congress’s moves, insisting on their attempts to disrupt the Indian state. BJP continues its attacks following these developments.

Lingayat concerns add new twist to caste census row in Karnataka​ 

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, dubbed the ‘caste census,’ will be discussed in the next cabinet meeting. The report has faced delays due to administrative concerns and pressures from various caste groups. State ministers urged inclusivity for Lingayat sub-sects.

SC to study ‘major’ question on age in child marriage law​ 

The Supreme Court is set to examine discrepancies in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act regarding the annulment of underage marriages. The issue arises as males are considered legal adults at 18 but can marry only at 21. A woman challenges an order that annulled her marriage, arguing that her husband’s plea was filed beyond … Read more

Domestic cricket must, limit on family stay: BCCI’s 10-point diktat to players​ 

The BCCI mandated participation in domestic matches for national team selection and imposed restrictions on personal staff and families during tours after India’s poor performance in Australia. Players are also prohibited from personal shoots or endorsements during series, with non-compliance attracting penalties including fee cuts and potential IPL bans.

ITC chairman on 90-hour work week: We would rather like employees to …​ 

ITC Limited’s Chairman, Sanjiv Puri, emphasizes the importance of flexibility and employee empowerment instead of strict hour tracking in contrast to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s remarks about a 90-hour work week. Puri highlights ITC’s commitment to a flexible work environment and focusing on employee potential rather than monitoring work hours.