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National Anthem Controversy in Tamil Nadu Assembly

On January 6, 2025, Tamil Nadu’s Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address. His departure stemmed from the absence of the national anthem...

January 7, 2025

E-commerce Giants Face Legal Challenges in India

The ongoing legal battle involving e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart has escalated . The Supreme Court of India recently transferred all petitions regarding alleged anti-competitive practices by these...

January 7, 2025

Polar Vortex Triggers Winter Storms in US

The United States is currently facing severe winter storms, impacting over 60 million people in the eastern regions. This cold spell is expected to bring temperatures as low...

January 7, 2025

US-China Science Agreement Sparks Global Debate

Recent developments have brought into light the shifting dynamics of international scientific collaboration. On December 13, 2024, the United States and China signed a new bilateral science and...

January 7, 2025

US-China Tensions Rise Over Critical Minerals

The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified, particularly regarding critical minerals essential for advanced technology and defence. Following the US’s stringent export controls...

January 7, 2025

Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Cognizable Offences

In January 2025, the Supreme Court clarified the parameters for police investigations into serious and non-serious crimes. The Court distinguished between cognizable and non-cognizable offences, emphasising the importance...

January 7, 2025

What is Rat-Hole Mining?

On January 6, 2025, several workers became trapped for over 12 hours in a coal “rat-hole” mine in Dima Hasao district, Assam. The mine was flooded, prompting ongoing...

January 7, 2025

NYC Launches Congestion Pricing Initiative

In January 2025, New York City became the first city in the United States to implement congestion pricing. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion in densely populated...

January 7, 2025

Climate Change Disrupts Earth’s Water Cycle

Climate change has been wreaking havoc on the planet’s water cycle, leading to severe consequences for ecosystems and human populations. The 2024 Global Water Monitor Report marks the...

January 7, 2025

US Surgeon General Report on Alcohol and Cancer

Alcohol consumption has been identified as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States. This information comes from a recent report by the US Surgeon...

January 7, 2025

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