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Congress convenes to certify Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the proceedings. This event marks a significant moment as it comes four years after the Capitol riot aimed at overturning the results of the previous election. The joint session will officially tally the electoral votes, confirming […]

With millions watching what was to be the most significant speech of Justin Trudeau’s political career, gusts of wind swept away the notes on his podium. As he stepped out of Rideau Cottage in Ottawa to announce his resignation as Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal party leader, the breeze blew away pages of his speech, as […]

In another tragedy due to the dreaded glass-coated kite string, a 22-year-old man died in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut after the string slit his throat while he was riding a bike. The victim, Suhail, and his friend Nawajish, were returning after shopping when the incident occurred. Nawajish, who was riding pillion, suffered serious injuries. Ironically, the […]

A 25-year-old junior doctor has allegedly been raped by her colleague at an abandoned hostel in a government-run medical college in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior city, police said. The alleged incident took place on Sunday and the accused, also aged 25, was later arrested, the police said on Monday. The victim was to appear for an […]

Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that these feelings are widespread. About […]

Justin Trudeau resigned as the Canadian Prime Minister and the leader of the Liberal Party on Monday, January 6. With that, all eyes are now on Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party, tipped to be the next Canadian Prime Minister. Pierre Poilievre’s Background Pierre Poilievre, 45, is the leader of Canada’s Conservative Party. […]

Ishan Sharma, a 23-year-old YouTuber and entrepreneur, is looking for a Chief of Staff to join his team in Bengaluru. In a post on X, Mr Sharma said that the ideal candidate should have expertise in data analysis, trend prediction, content marketing, and effective writing skills. To apply for the Chief of Staff position, interested candidates […]

Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said those who cover up or fail to report child sexual abuse could face professional or criminal sanctions under a new offence to be introduced this year. The proposal was one of 20 recommendations made by Professor Alexis Jay following her […]

China earthquake: Dozens dead as tremor strikes Tibet The region, which lies on a major fault line, is home to frequent seismic activity At least 32 people have been confirmed dead and 38 are injured after a major earthquake struck China’s mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake that hit […]

Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice Major incidents have been declared and dozens of people rescued in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire as heavy rains caused severe flooding in the Midlands on Monday. Firefighters in Leicestershire received hundreds of calls on Monday, and rescued 59 people, while in Lincolnshire 50 children were […]

The first two cases of HMPV in India were reported from Karnataka’s Bengaluru on Monday. This includes a three-month-old baby, who has been discharged, and an eight-month-old, who is recovering at a hospital. An eight-month-old baby boy tested positive for HMPV on January 3, after being admitted to Baptist Hospital with a history of bronchopneumonia. […]

Asserting that over one crore pilgrims visit Gangasagar Mela each year, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded that the Centre declare the religious congregation as a national fair. She also accused the central government of not keeping its promise of building a bridge over a river connecting Sagar Island with the mainland. […]