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Pro-China Maldivian president is likely to face impeachment proceedings as the main opposition party has gathered enough signatures to move the motion. The move comes a day after chaos erupted in Maldives parliament during crucial vote on the president's cabinet. The president's anti-India stance is being heavily criticised, labeled as detrimental to the country's development.

Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is set to reach a record high as bullish factors, including the Red Sea crisis, propel the stock out of a two-year trading range. The ongoing tensions in the Red Sea are expected to boost refining margins for Reliance's energy business, and the potential merger with Walt Disney Inc.

Biometrics-based immigration checks at Indian airports soon! The Indian government is set to implement a faster biometrics-based process for international passengers to expedite immigration checks. The airports in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru will introduce automated immigration clearances, allowing international entries and departures without physical passport verification. The DigiYatra app, currently used by domestic passengers, will be expanded for international visitors.

Boris Nadezhdin, a local legislator and academic, is challenging President Putin in the upcoming election. Running for the Civic Initiative Party, his platform advocates for ending the conflict in Ukraine, demilitarization, and dialogue with the West. The Kremlin's response to his candidacy remains uncertain. “You can call it God or fate, but there’s a tangible force driving my campaign,” Nadezhdin said.

Realme launches Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ smartphones in India. The smartphones feature FHD+ displays, Qualcomm processors, and run on Android 14. They come in multiple variants with different storage capacities. The devices have high-resolution cameras and a large battery with fast charging support. Realme offers attractive launch offers and promises years of OS and security updates.

China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted real estate company, was ordered by a Hong Kong court to undergo liquidation. Hui Ka Yan, the company's former chairman, has lost control. The liquidation process will involve the sale of assets to repay debts, with creditors expected to have a low recovery rate. A Bloomberg index tracking Chinese developers has plummeted by 59% over the previous year.

Former India captain Anil Kumble believes that Shubman Gill has been given more leniency than Cheteshwar Pujara. Gill, who has struggled in his recent Test innings, needs to perform well in the second Test against England to alleviate the pressure. Kumble emphasizes the importance of Gill improving his mentality and making technical adjustments, especially in facing spin.

Reliance Jio and another major telecom provider agree that the government should shut down 2G and 3G networks in India. Reliance Jio suggests a policy and glidepath to migrate customers to 4G and 5G, which will boost the development of 5G use cases. Vodafone-Idea (Vi) also supports the migration effort, citing the digital divide and the need for government intervention.

The 7th edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' kicked off on January 29, 2024, in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared some practical tips with students, teachers and parents. He talked about the value of good sleep, his own sleep routine, and the importance of a balanced diet. Modi also emphasised the benefits of regular writing practice, suggested calming deep-breathing exercises before exams, and highlighted the positive influence of having ambitious friends. He advised against comparing children, promoted healthy competition, and cautioned parents against stressing too much about their child's grades, urging a focus on overall well-being.

Reliance Industries share price today: Reliance Industries (RIL), India's most valued company, witnessed a surge of over 5% in its shares, reaching a 52-week high of Rs 2,826. The company's market capitalisation also crossed Rs 19 lakh crore. RIL's performance in the December quarter was largely in-line with expectations, with its O2C segment's EBITDA dropping by 14% QoQ. However, Jio's EBITDA increased by 1.4% QoQ, and Retail EBITDA rose by 8% QoQ.

Bernard Arnault surpasses Elon Musk as the world's wealthiest person with a fortune of $207.8 billion, as LVMH's stock rises by 13%. Musk's fortune dipped by $18 billion due to Tesla's declining stock value. Arnault initially outpaced Musk in December 2022 but lost the title briefly.

A Volvo C40 Recharge electric SUV caught fire in Chhattisgarh, India, raising concerns about EV safety. The cause of the fire is unknown, but investigations are expected. EV fires, although rare, pose challenges due to high-voltage lithium-ion batteries. This incident highlights the need for better battery and safety systems. Volvo Cars India is expected to release an official statement soon.

RJD leader and former Bihar CM Lalu Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Patna in connection with alleged Land for Job scam on Monday. The alleged scam took place during Lalu Yadav's tenure as Railway Minister from 2004 to 2009. RJD MP and daughter of Lalu, Dr Misa Bharti said, "The people of the country are watching everything."

A drone strike at Tower 22, a military outpost in Jordan, resulted in the death of three US servicemembers. The attack raises questions about the base's security measures and defensive capabilities.