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Army soldier Matthew Livelsberger committed suicide and set off an explosion near Trump hotel in Las Vegas to highlight societal issues. His notes revealed grievances about the country's direction. The explosion injured seven people but caused no major damage. Livelsberger, a Green Beret, was struggling with PTSD and recent health issues.

A New Year's party in Rohini turned fatal as 40-year-old Dharmender was murdered by neighbors after requesting them to lower the music volume for his children's sleep. The tragedy has highlighted neighborhood safety and noise pollution issues. The family is devastated, with three young children left fatherless. Local authorities are urged to enforce stricter noise regulations.

On Thursday, Mr. Shah made a statement in J&K where he said it was Article 370 that sowed the seeds of separatism in the minds of Kashmir’s youth

Mr. Sullivan, 48, the youngest national security advisor when President Joe Bident appointed him on January 20, 2021, would also deliver a major India-centric foreign policy speech at IIT, New Delhi

Agriculture Minister Atchnnaidu promises 70% subsidy on engines and fishing boats, says a compensation of ₹20,000 will be given to fisherfolk during the annual fishing ban in Bay of Bengal

A zilla parishad school in Hiwali village, Maharashtra, stands out with its innovative approach, integrating academic lessons with practical skills like welding and organic farming. The transformation, led by Keshav Gavit since 2009, has greatly improved student engagement and academic achievements, garnering the attention of state education minister Dada Bhuse.

Mr. Brahmanandam said diversity among teachers was an excellent avenue “for teaching the immensity of the world we live in”

Punjab govt has urged Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's intervention in resolving the farmers' protest at the Punjab-Haryana border. In a letter, Punjab's agriculture minister highlighted the ongoing hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and sought actions aligned with the Supreme Court's directions.

India and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation during a meeting between foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel. Both sides signed a MoU to implement High Impact Community Development Projects in the Maldives with Indian grant assistance, emphasizing India’s 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Congress accuses the BJP government of violating the Places of Worship Act, 1991, and plans to join the Supreme Court case demanding adherence to the law. The party will file an application, highlighting the political stance regarding the recent developments and accusations of BJP's role in court applications.

Official sources have questioned the valuation of a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jill Biden. They suggest the actual market value is between Rs 1.1 lakh and Rs 1.9 lakh, much lower than the US state department's assessment of $20,000, pointing out recent price drops in lab-grown diamonds.

Australian opener Sam Konstas drew criticism for his aggressive confrontation with India's Jasprit Bumrah during the SCG Test. His heated interactions, particularly in the tense final over, led to Usman Khawaja's dismissal and celebrations by the Indian team. Luminaries like Adam Gilchrist reflected negatively on Konstas' approach.

India's coastline has significantly expanded from 7,516km in 1970 to 11,098km in 2023-24, driven by new measurement methodologies. Gujarat and Bengal saw the most growth, while Puducherry's coastline shrank. The recalculations reflect advances in accurately measuring coastline features, boosting economic prospects in coastal states like AP with new ports and infrastructure projects.

Mr. Vaishnaw said these services are expected to bolster regional connectivity and improve travel options for passengers across Assam and neighbouring areas

The draft rules for the DPDP Act released by the IT ministry in India state that children under 18 can join social media platforms only with parental consent. Restrictions are imposed on transferring certain personal data outside India, affecting companies like Meta and Google. Stakeholder comments on these rules will be accepted until February 18.

Students, a majority of them from rural backgrounds, participate in poster presentation, project-expo, technical quiz competitions and other activities

India has lodged a strong protest with China over the creation of two counties in Hotan prefecture, which include areas in Ladakh. India has also raised concerns about China's hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, emphasizing transparency and consultation with downstream states.

A CBI court sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment and four others, including ex-CPM MLA KV Kunhiraman, to five years for the 2019 murder of two Youth Congress workers in Kerala. The court imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on each of the life-term convicts.