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Bhuvnesh Kumar is a 1993 batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, and will for the moment continue as additional secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Farmer leader’s hunger strike enters 37th day; groups leading the protest say they will not relent unless demands are met; Samyukt Kisan Morcha turns down invitation for discussions

NHRC has been requested to recommend departmental action, lodging of FIR against senior police officers and others responsible for the incident

President-elect Donald Trump connected the New Orleans attack, involving a pickup truck mowing down revelers, to his warnings about crime and border security. The act, confirmed as terrorism, killed ten and injured over thirty. The suspect, identified as a recent Mexican entrant, died in a shootout. Trump promised full support for investigations and recovery efforts.

US President-elect Trump reaffirms support for smart immigrants, diverging from his MAGA base, siding with Elon Musk despite criticism. Trump's stance, emphasizing the need for competent people, aligns with job creation promises. MAGA radicals and figures like Steve Bannon express discontent, criticizing Musk's influence and Trump's immigration policies.

The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), a digital liberties organisation, had criticised the scheme stating that it will lead to a ‘culture of surveillance and constant suspicion in society creating potential social distrust’

Eleven Maoists surrendered before the Maharashtra Chief Minister at the Gadchiroli Police headquarters

Maqbool Bhat was the founder of the JKLF, seeking independence for J&K, and faced death sentence in 1984

A three-year-old girl named Chetna, who fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell in Rajasthan, has passed away despite a 10-day rescue attempt. The NDRF and mining rescue teams were involved, using specialized equipment due to the area's hard stone composition. She showed no signs of movement when rescued.