Morning Digest | India-France defence ties take a bigger leap; Trump ordered to pay $83 million to Jean Carroll in defamation trial, and more
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India-France defence ties take a bigger leap
India and France have announced a “defence industrial roadmap” for cooperation on defence production, for future collaboration on “co-design and co-development” of military hardware, as well as key agreements on space cooperation, officials said.
Donald Trump ordered by jury to pay $83 million to Jean Carroll in damages for defamation
A jury in New York ordered former U.S. President and 2024 candidate Donald Trump on Friday to pay $83.3 million to compensate the writer E. Jean Carroll whom he was found to have sexually assaulted and defamed.
Maharashtra government says it has accepted demands of Maratha quota activist, draws up draft Ordinance
The Maharashtra government on Friday night said it has accepted “all demands” from pro-Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil after he threatened to march to the country’s commercial capital to stage an indefinite hunger strike.
Women steal the show at Republic Day parade
U.S. seizes another Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting, intensifying efforts against Maduro's regime.
EU leaders Costa and Von der Leyen visit India as Republic Day guests, aiming to finalize a significant trade deal.
Pakistan urges the U.S. to swiftly resume immigrant visa processing for its citizens amid ongoing tensions and policy reviews.
Commerce Secretary Agrawal announces a near trade deal with the U.S., amid rising India-U.S. merchandise exports.
Four astronauts make historic splashdown after the first medical evacuation from the ISS, ensuring safety and stability on Earth.
Russia expresses serious concern over NATO's military presence in Greenland, citing rising tensions in the Arctic region.
Trump is meeting Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, amid shifting dynamics following Maduro's capture.
A crane collapse in Thailand kills two and injures five, following a recent train accident that claimed 32 lives.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet Donald Trump on February 3 to discuss escalating diplomatic tensions and military threats.
A federal officer shot a man in Minneapolis during an arrest attempt after being attacked, sparking ongoing tensions and protests.
Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's potential support in Iran amidst ongoing protests and government crackdowns.
Iran extends airspace closure for commercial flights amid rising tensions with the U.S. over domestic protests and potential executions.
Elon Musk's Grok AI is restricted from generating undressing images amid global backlash and legal investigations over explicit content.