Times of India

Incoming President Donald Trump is reportedly backing Indian-American Rohit Ramaswamy to succeed JD Vance in the Ohio Senate, as Vance prepares to become Vice President. If Ramaswamy accepts, he will be the first Indian-American male Senator, with Governor Mike DeWine set to appoint a successor for two years.

Sunita Williams, an Indian-origin astronaut, conducted her first spacewalk in seven months alongside Nick Hague at the International Space Station to perform overdue repairs. This mission extended due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, leaving Williams and colleague Butch Wilmore stranded. This spacewalk marks Williams' eighth, signifying her extensive space experience.

PM Narendra Modi celebrates India's 25th position in the first QS World Future Skills Index, noting its efforts to empower the youth with technology and innovation. India excelled in the “Future of Work” category but needs improvement in AI and green technology training. The report highlights the importance of aligning education with industry needs for future growth.

NEET UG 2025 in offline mode: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced NEET-UG 2025 will be conducted in pen-and-paper format on a single day and shift, in contrast to the NTA Expert Committee's recommendation for a computer-based test. The registration is expected to begin in early 2025.

Pope Francis, 88, experienced another fall, injuring his right forearm, although no fractures were sustained. This incident follows a previous fall in December that resulted in a chin injury. Despite ongoing health issues and frequent wheelchair use, Francis has stated he never considered resignation, even after a significant intestinal surgery.

In a shocking incident, an armed intruder broke into Saif Ali Khan's Bandra residence, demanding Rs 1 crore and injuring Khan, his staff, and his son's nanny. The attack happened around 2am, waking the entire household. Police have launched an investigation, describing the suspect as a man in his late 30s with a slim build.

Israeli PM Netanyahu's Cabinet delayed approving a Gaza ceasefire agreement until Hamas resolves a last-minute issue. The deal aims to end over 15 months of conflict, facilitate humanitarian aid, and release hostages and prisoners. Qatar confirmed the agreement set to begin Sunday, with 33 Israeli hostages freed. Key details and exact terms remain undisclosed.

Hindenburg Research has stopped its operations following accusations of economic terrorism and connections to George Soros. Critics claim the move is part of a conspiracy to destabilize global markets, including India's economy. Legal experts suggest the shutdown might be due to pressure from US authorities and ongoing investigations. They call for further investigation into the firm's actions.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to bolster the Indian cricket team's support staff by appointing Sitanshu Kotak as the new batting coach. Kotak, an experienced former cricketer and current India A head coach, will join head coach Gautam Gambhir and other coaching personnel for the home series against England.

Isro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, marking a significant step for future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and India's space station. The manoeuvre involved two satellites uniting at an orbital altitude of around 475km. PM Modi and Union minister Jitendra Singh praised the achievement, highlighting its importance for India's space ambitions. The docking process included various stages and validations.

Balaji’s role as a "Custodian Witness" was brought to light by The New York Times just days before his death. According to his mother, he possessed critical documents implicating OpenAI and other AI companies in wrongdoing. She suggested that her son's testimony might have uncovered far more than copyright violations. "We need the FBI to investigate thoroughly. Was there any criminal activity? Why would they silence him?" she urged.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully completed its maiden test flight, launching a prototype satellite into space. Elon Musk congratulated Jeff Bezos on the achievement.

The video, captioned “ghetto bih till I D-I-E, don’t let the uniform fool you,” gained widespread attention. Despite Diala's assertion that the video was harmless, Alaska Airlines terminated her employment just six months into her contract.

Hindenburg Research, noted for contentious short selling and aggressive practices, has ceased operations. Ajay Bagga, a market expert, highlighted concerns over their model, citing potential financial unviability and regulatory pressure. Known for damaging company reputations for profit, Hindenburg’s 'predatory' approach and lack of transparency have raised ethical and legal debates in the financial world.

Rupali Ganguly secures court relief against stepdaughter Esha Verma’s defamatory allegations, with the case set for hearing on February 15.