National News

Ravichandran Ashwin addressed his retirement from international cricket, stating that a farewell game wasn't necessary. He retired after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feeling his creativity on the field had ended. Ashwin emphasised the importance of ending his career on his terms and expressed his intention to continue playing cricket elsewhere.

Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's 'Game Changer' launched with box office success, hitting Rs. 100 crore in its first week despite a decline from its opening day. The political drama sparked controversy over inflated earnings claims. The film's collections are showing signs of recovery.

The SEC has sued Elon Musk, accusing him of failing to disclose his Twitter stock ownership on time before his acquisition of the platform in 2022. The delay allegedly allowed Musk to buy shares at a lower price, underpaying by at least $150 million.

Joburg Super Kings triumphed over Durban's Super Giants with a 28-run victory in their SA20 clash, thanks to standout performances from spinners Tabraiz Shamsi, Donovan Ferreira, and Imran Tahir. Chasing 169/7, the Super Giants were bowled out for 141, despite Quinton de Kock's 55. Spinners secured JSK's second consecutive win.

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has agreed to appear before investigators, after authorities attempted to arrest him second time this month. The warrant is connected to his martial law declaration, investigated as attempted rebellion. Hundreds of Yoon's supporters and critics held competing protests near the residence—one side vowing to protect him, the other demanding his imprisonment.

Desert Vipers secured their second win in ILT20 Season 3, defeating Gulf Giants by six wickets. Sam Curran's unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 40 off 18 balls guided the Vipers to reach the target of 120 in 17.4 overs. Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir's bowling limited the Giants to 119/9 despite James Vince's valiant 76.

Ahead of this "grand event", Rajnath Singh is also slated to meet some 'Veer Nari' and veterans over tea on the premises of the BEG and Centre on Wednesday evening, a senior official here said.

SEBI proposes issuing only demat shares during share splits, consolidations, and corporate restructuring to eliminate risks tied to physical certificates. A consultation paper highlights demat's advantages like fraud prevention and increased transparency, aiming for mandatory dematerialisation of securities. Public comments are invited until February 4.

In 2024, the internet and e-commerce sector led in pay across all levels, with top executives earning an average of Rs 37 lakh. Professional services, business consulting, and media closely followed. Healthcare topped senior and middle-level pay due to digital integration and job growth. Bengaluru emerged as the top talent hotspot, while Mumbai excelled in senior-level salaries. Tier-2 cities Bhopal, Mysore, and Kanpur showed impressive growth in junior-level roles.

The RBI will continue its currency market intervention strategy to manage excessive volatility and maintain macro-economic stability. The rupee hit a new low of 86.63 against the dollar amid speculation about a more flexible approach. Active interventions have used significant foreign exchange reserves since September to defend the Indian currency.

Delhi Police are probing a potential conspiracy behind recent bomb hoaxes at schools, linked to a student influenced by an NGO associated with a political party. Advanced forensic techniques helped trace the emails to the accused's devices. The investigation aims to uncover broader involvement and motives.

The Congress party released its third list of candidates for the Delhi assembly elections, including Krishna Tirath and former AAP MLA Dharampal Lakra. Ariba Khan, daughter of former MLA Asif Mohammad Khan, will contest from Okhla. The elections on Feb 5 are crucial for Congress to regain influence in Delhi after failing to secure any seats in the last two elections.

A security review for former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been undertaken due to specific intelligence input suggesting a possible assassination attempt by pro-Khalistan operatives. Kejriwal currently has Z-Plus security, with enhanced protection measures following past threats and attacks.

ED has received permission from the home ministry to prosecute former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal under PMLA for alleged money laundering in the liquor scam case. Kejriwal and AAP have been accused of bribery in connection with the 2021-22 excise policy. This permission follows a Supreme Court order requiring specific sanction for PMLA prosecution, prompting ED to seek approvals for other public servants.

Rahul Gandhi criticizes Kejriwal's governance by highlighting poor infrastructure in Delhi, with videos showing open drains and collapsed roads. He also challenges Kejriwal on social justice issues, questioning his stance on reservation policies. This intensifies the rivalry between Congress and AAP ahead of the assembly polls.

The state Cabinet on October 30 deliberated on the pending demand of ENPO, an apex body of the six districts in the eastern region of the state, for creation of the FNT.

Nishikant Dubey, head of the parliamentary committee on communications and IT, demands an apology from Meta for spreading misinformation on India's recent general election results. Mark Zuckerberg's incorrect claim about the incumbent government losing the 2024 election has been criticized, emphasizing the need for factual accuracy.

The BBC is a Government of Karnataka undertaking which is located at the Electronic City in Bengaluru.

India's meteorological advancements under PM Modi, highlighted during the IMD's 150th foundation day, have bolstered disaster management and global aid. IMD's improved weather forecasting now benefits over 50% of farmers. 'Mission Mausam' and 'IMD Vision 2047' aim to make India a leader in weather and climate technology.