CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord face tough questions on combating online child exploitation at Senate hearing.

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The international court of justice delivered a much-anticipated judgment in the genocide case levelled by South Africa against Israel. The court ruled that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in the besieged strip but stopped short of ordering an immediate ceasefire.

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Speaking in an interview with CNN, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said that Donald Trump's re-election would not jeopradise US' membership in NATO.

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India's Central Bank has dropped the hammer on Paytm Payments Bank. In a move prompted by supervisory concerns, the central bank has imposed stringent restrictions on the digital banking giant. This means Paytm can no longer accept new deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups in any accounts after February 29th.

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As part of initiatives to eradicate corruption in China's armed forces, a senior commander of the People's Liberation Army has demanded stricter rules and improved supervision of influential figures.

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In the latest,&nbsp;Champai Soren is poised to assume the role of Chief Minister in the Indian state of Jharkhand, following the resignation of Hemant Soren, who subsequently faced arrest by officials from the enforcement directorate. In other news, close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the border between India and China, Ladakh shepherds demonstrated exceptional bravery by confronting Chinese soldiers who were trying to prevent them from grazing sheep, according to media reports referencing video footage.

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In a significant US&nbsp;Senate hearing, top executives from leading social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Discord, faced rigorous questioning about their efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation.

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Amidst the political drama, Champai Soren is set to become the new Chief Minister of the Indian state of Jharkhand, after Hemant Soren resigned from his position and was arrested by economic law enforcement agency officials.&nbsp;

Soren had been caught in controversy as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had been actively investigating him in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.

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Near Line of Actual Control (LAC), the&nbsp;India-China border, a group of Ladakh shepherds displayed remarkable courage as they confronted Chinese soldiers attempting to obstruct them from grazing sheep, media reports said citing video footage. The viral video capturing the confrontation has garnered widespread admiration for the shepherds on social media.

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife&nbsp;Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years with 'rigorous punishment' in the Toshakhana case, Pakistan's Geo News reported. The latest prison sentence against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader came just eight days ahead of scheduled national elections in Pakistan and a day after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets.

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Before the beginning of the Budget Session in the Indian Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 31), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the 'unruly MPs' and asked them to introspect.

Speaking against democratic disruptions in the Parliament, PM Modi said that no one will remember those who created a ruckus in the Parliament.

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Kremlin challenger Boris Nadezhdin has claimed to have collected enough signatures to stand as a candidate in Russia's upcoming presidential election. The former local councillor, known for his outspoken criticism of Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stated that he submitted more than the required 100,000 signatures to the electoral authorities. The electoral commission must now review his application.

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A 43-year-old Indian national&nbsp;Yogesh K Pancholi, residing in Northville, Michigan, has been sentenced to nine years in prison on Tuesday (Jan 30) for orchestrating a nearly $2.8 million health care fraud. The case&nbsp;involved aggravated identity theft, money laundering, and witness tampering, as per US State Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A pioneering scientific initiative, SPAI, has reported a population of 718 snow leopards in India. This comes the Indian Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, unveiled the outcomes of the inaugural Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program during the National Board for Wildlife meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday (Jan 30).

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The tensions in West Asia continue to run high after three US troops were killed in Jordan, marking the first American fatalities since the region went into turmoil following the October 7 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas and the consequent Israeli bombardment of Gaza.&nbsp;

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The Tippecanoe County Coroner, in its press release, said that no foul play was suspected in&nbsp;Purdue University student Neel Acharya's death.&nbsp;

In an autopsy, which was conducted on Monday (Jan 29), it was revealed that the body had no signs of trauma, said coroner Carrie Costello. The manner and cause of the death have been under investigation.&nbsp;

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In the latest, Champai Soren is poised to assume the role of Chief Minister in the Indian state of Jharkhand, following the resignation of Hemant Soren, who subsequently faced arrest by officials from the enforcement directorate.

In the latest, Champai Soren is poised to assume the role of Chief Minister in the Indian state of Jharkhand, following the resignation of Hemant Soren, who subsequently faced arrest by officials from the enforcement directorate. In other news, close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the border between India and China, Ladakh shepherds demonstrated exceptional bravery by confronting Chinese soldiers who were trying to prevent them from grazing sheep, according to media reports referencing video footage. Click on the headlines to read more. Meta, TikTok, X CEOs grilled at US Senate hearing on combating online child exploitation In a significant US Senate hearing, top executives from leading social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Discord, faced rigorous questioning about their efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation. India: Jharkhand to get new CM as Hemant Soren resigns, gets arrested by ED Amidst the political drama, Champai Soren is set to become the new Chief Minister of the Indian state of Jharkhand, after Hemant Soren resigned from his position and was arrested by economic law enforcement agency officials. Soren had been caught in controversy as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had been actively investigating him in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. Ladakh shepherds stand firm against Chinese troops, draw applause from Indian netizens Near Line of Actual Control (LAC), the India-China border, a group of Ladakh shepherds displayed remarkable courage as they confronted Chinese soldiers attempting to obstruct them from grazing sheep, media reports said citing video footage. The viral video capturing the confrontation has garnered widespread admiration for the shepherds on social media. Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra sentenced to 14 years in Toshakhana case Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years with 'rigorous punishment' in the Toshakhana case, Pakistan's Geo News reported. The latest prison sentence against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader came just eight days ahead of scheduled national elections in Pakistan and a day after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets. Budget 2024: PM Modi hails 'Naari Shakti', calls out Opposition's 'unruly' behaviour Before the beginning of the Budget Session in the Indian Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 31), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the 'unruly MPs' and asked them to introspect. Speaking against democratic disruptions in the Parliament, PM Modi said that no one will remember those who created a ruckus in the Parliament. Who is Putin challenger Boris Nadezhdin, who has submitted presidential bid in Russia? Kremlin challenger Boris Nadezhdin has claimed to have collected enough signatures to stand as a candidate in Russia's upcoming presidential election. The former local councillor, known for his outspoken criticism of Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stated that he submitted more than the required 100,000 signatures to the electoral authorities. The electoral commission must now review his application. US: Indian national jailed for 9 years for $2.8 mn healthcare fraud, witness tampering A 43-year-old Indian national Yogesh K Pancholi, residing in Northville, Michigan, has been sentenced to nine years in prison on Tuesday (Jan 30) for orchestrating a nearly $2.8 million health care fraud. The case involved aggravated identity theft, money laundering, and witness tampering, as per US State Department. India's Snow Leopard population stands at 718, reveals first-ever scientific survey A pioneering scientific initiative, SPAI, has reported a population of 718 snow leopards in India. This comes the Indian Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, unveiled the outcomes of the inaugural Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program during the National Board for Wildlife meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday (Jan 30). Iran remains on high alert even as Kataib Hezbollah suspends military operations The tensions in West Asia continue to run high after three US troops were killed in Jordan, marking the first American fatalities since the region went into turmoil following the October 7 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas and the consequent Israeli bombardment of Gaza. No signs of trauma on Indian student Neel Acharya's dead body, says coroner The Tippecanoe County Coroner, in its press release, said that no foul play was suspected in Purdue University student Neel Acharya's death. In an autopsy, which was conducted on Monday (Jan 29), it was revealed that the body had no signs of trauma, said coroner Carrie Costello. The manner and cause of the death have been under investigation.

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The confederation of Indian industry urges a 20% increase in infrastructure spending. This, coupled with a call for extended manufacturing incentives and import duty adjustments, sets the tone for an economic blueprint aiming to propel growth in the face of political transition.

Industry expectations from India's budget

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday kicked off their inaugural joint military exercise Sada Tanseeq at Mahajan in Rajasthan to deepen military cooperation, the Indian Army said in a statement.

India, Saudi Arabia conduct inaugural joint military exercise underway in Rajasthan

The US’ response to the drone attack in Jordan that killed and wounded US service members on Sunday is likely to be more powerful than previous American retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, though the Pentagon and White House are being careful not to telegraph the administration’s plans.

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A series of one protest have now erupted in the island and this has bought the commercial capital Colombo to a standstill. Thousands of protestors were demanding step back from massive increase of taxes and electricity tariffs.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its prediction for global growth this year. But it also issued a warning about the risks of inflation and wars. The global body cited china's fiscal stimulus and the united states' stronger-than-expected expansion as the reasons for the growth upgrade.

IMF cites geopolitical shocks & supply disruptions as risks

China crackdown on corruption: Disciplinary action against CCP members

At least 23 countries have fallen to the lowest-ever level in the 2023 Global Corruption Index. Global watchdog - Transperancy International - has said that the efforts to fight corruption are faltering worldwide.

Global Corruption Index 2023 report: Corruption social injustice

The Indian Navy has rescued Pakistanis from Somali Pirates in the Arabian Sea. The Pakistanis were sailing in an Iranian fishing vessel that was hijacked by the pirates. Why did China not come to the rescue of the Pakistanis? Watch to know more!

Indian Navy mission: INS Sharda rescues Sri Lankan vessel, INS Sumitra on anti-piracy deployment

The European Union are meeting again to finalise a $50 billion aid package for Ukraine. But Hungary is apprehensive, having vetoed the move once. Will it block the aid again?

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Israeli Special Forces dressed as civilians and medical staff, infilitrated a hospital in the occupied West Bank. The forces killed three people, they claimed as 'Hamas terrorists'.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli troops, disguised as doctors, raid West Bank hospital

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: EU to grant more financial aid to Ukraine?, Another Israel-Hamas truce in works, EU to continue essential aid to UNRWA, Russian onslaught continues.

EU to grant more financial aid to Ukraine? | Another Israel-Hamas truce in works

The Mosfilm, is a state-owned joint of Soviet and Russian cinema, it has produced classic films like Battleship Pumpkin. The cinema studios has now turned 100.

Russia's historic studio Mosfilm celebrates centenary amid war with Ukraine

US General Joel Vowell has warned that the terror group ISIS's operations across West Asia are being strengthened by the fall out from the war between Israel and the Hamas militants. Watch in the report for more details!

Terror group ISIS attempts a comeback, US General says 'ISIS getting stronger'

China has accepted the credentials of the Taliban Envoy to Beijing, President Xi Jinping has formally accepted Bilal Karimi as the Ambassador and special representative.

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What is Toshakhana? Established in 1974, Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of the Cabinet Division and stores precious gifts given to rulers, parliamentarians, bureaucrats and officials by heads of other governments and states and foreign dignitaries as a goodwill gesture. It has valuables ranging from bulletproof cars, gold-plated souvenirs and expensive paintings to watches, ornaments, rugs and swords. What is the case?

Pakistan | Toshakhana case: Imran Khan, wife handed over 14-year sentence

An American F-16 fighter jet experienced an in-flight emergency over the West Coast of South Korea and crashed early on Wednesday. The pilot was rescued, said the United States Air Force unit stationed in the country.

Another F-16 Fighting Falcon crashes off South Korea's west coast, third F-16 crash since May 2023

Elon Musk's company Neuralink has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human for the first time. Musk has said that the initial results detecting nerve impulses.

Elon Musk's Neuralink aims to connect brains to computers, introduces 1st wireless chip implant

Wait time visitor visa appointment for the United States down by 75%. The wait time reduced from 1000 days to 250 days. US visa records increase staffing, innovations and efficiency. The student visas recorded for the highest for 3rd time in a row. Watch to know more!

US issues record 1.4 million visas to Indians in 2023; wait time reduced from 1000 days to 250 days

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