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Republican lawmakers support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to buy Greenland, introducing a bill to initiate negotiations with Denmark. The "Make Greenland Great Again Act" faces mixed reactions, with some criticizing it as a distraction. Trump's proposal, viewed by many as impractical, has caused concerns over global instability, with analysts warning of potential repercussions.

Congress has fielded former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar, Ariba Khan from Okhla, Harbani Kaur from Janakpuri and Jitender Solanki from Vikaspuri

An elderly passenger lost his life when a private bus carrying 50 pilgrims from Telangana to Prayagraj caught fire at a tourist center in Vrindavan. The blaze, speculated to be caused by a lit beedi, engulfed the bus before emergency services arrived.

A passenger train bound for Puducherry with about 500 passengers had a derailment incident at Villupuram, where one wheel of the MEMU train derailed during shunting. No passengers were injured, and affected passengers were transferred to another train. The derailment briefly affected movement toward Puducherry, but normal services resumed by 8:40am.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the commissioning of two warships, INS Surat and INS Nilgiri, along with the submarine INS Vaghsheer, on January 15. This move aims to enhance India’s naval capabilities and self-reliance in defense. The vessels, featuring advanced technology, are set to strengthen India's strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region.

Glogowek, a small town in Poland, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to buy its 13th-century castle and make it his European headquarters. Mayor Piotr Bujak hopes the historical castle’s appeal and the town’s perfect climate will catch Musk’s attention. The property offers space for business and residential use but requires significant renovation. So far, no response from Musk.

Police also recovered a gun and five live cartridges from the possession of Asrar, who was arrested from Kashganj in Uttar Pradesh

According to the police, 1,916 investors have complained about being cheated so far in Ponzi schemes operated by a private firm owning the 'Torres' jewellery brand

In a release on Tuesday (January 14, 2025), Air India said it will operate the flights on the route from January 25 to February 28.

A drone called Drishti-10, made by Adani Defence and Aerospace under an Israeli license, crashed into the sea during trials off Porbandar. The Navy, which had not yet received the drone, faces no financial loss. The drone is designed for long-range intelligence missions. The armed forces require around 150 new drones of this type.

An assistant block development officer in Nainital, Bhupendra Singh, was apprehended for allegedly killing one girl and critically injuring two others while driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred when the victims, returning from a local fair, were hit by his speeding vehicle. Singh was caught after crashing into a nearby hill.

DIG S. Ajeetha Begum, who is overseeing the investigation, said that 30 FIRs have been registered in connection with the alleged sexual assault of the girl and out of the 59 accused mentioned in the cases, 44 have been arrested.

Justice Vibhu Bakhru is currently serving as acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court after Justice Manohan was elevated to the Supreme Court

As many as 75 of the 620 bull tamers who participated were injured during 11 rounds of the jallikkattu event. Of the 75, 30 suffered multiple injuries and 45 sustained minor injuries.

Chinese researchers have developed an AI-powered strategy to disrupt Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network in wartime. Using simulations inspired by whales' hunting techniques, the approach aims to neutralize Starlink's military advantages. The strategy highlights the growing importance of space superiority in geopolitical conflicts, including Taiwan, and underscores the evolving nature of modern warfare.

This is the second incident of a Trinamool Congress activist being killed in a month publicly in Malda district

A federal court ruling has struck down the Biden administration's 2022 Title IX regulations, which extended protections to LGBTQ+ students, including transgender individuals. Judge Danny C. Reeves of Kentucky ruled that the expansion was an overreach, aligning Title IX with its original 1972 framework. This decision significantly impacts transgender students’ rights, educators, and school policies, with widespread implications for LGBTQ+ advocacy and U.S. education.

AAP staged a unique wedding procession without a groom, targeting BJP's delay in announcing its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections. AAP leaders participated, with Sanjay Singh and Arvind Kejriwal highlighting the lack of leadership within BJP. This event followed Kejriwal's earlier claim that Ramesh Bidhuri was BJP's top contender, which Bidhuri denied.

The entire pilgrimage zone, including surrounding hills, had been packed with crowds for days, all eagerly awaiting the twilight spectacle.

The bypoll is scheduled for February 5 and votes will be counted on February 8.