Top news of the day: House panel to summon Meta for Zuckerberg’s claim on Lok Sabha elections; Delhi Police link student behind school bomb threats with politically-affiliated NGO, and more
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House panel to summon Meta for Zuckerberg’s claim on Lok Sabha elections; Delhi Police link student behind school bomb threats with politically-affiliated NGO, and more on Top news of the day January 14, 2025
Seeking an apology from social media giant Meta for “tarnishing” India’s image, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who heads the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, said on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) that the panel will summon the firm following its chairman’s comments that India’s ruling dispensation lost the Lok Sabha election last year.
The Delhi Police claimed on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) that a Class 12 student, who was recently apprehended for allegedly sending bomb threats to more than 400 city schools, is linked to an NGO that supports a political party .A police officer further said that during the investigation, they also got to know that the NGO had voiced support for Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.
Insurers are seeking tax benefits for buyers and incentives for selling policies in their wishlist for the upcoming Union Budget as the country is projected to emerge as the G20’s fastest-growing insurance market. In 2023-24, the country’s insurance penetration was at 3.7% compared to 4% in 2022-23, according to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024 after his sensational performance during the recent tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Leading India’s attack single-handedly, Bumrah relentlessly kept Australian batsmen under intense pressure, claiming 22 wickets in three Tests in December last year at an outstanding average of 14.22.
Wholesale price inflation rose to 2.37% in December 2024, due to a spike in prices of non-food articles, manufactured items as well as fuel and power, even though food items saw marginal easing, government data released on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation was 1.89% in November 2024. It was 0.86% in December 2023.
At least six Army personnel were on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) injured in a landmine explosion in a forward village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The troops were on patrol duty when one of the soldiers accidentally stepped over the landmine near Khamba Fort in Nowshera sector around 10.45 am, triggering the explosion, the officials said.
The BJP on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) accused Delhi Chief Minister Atishi of violating the model code of conduct (MCC) by using a government vehicle for campaign-related work. It demanded she withdraw her nomination from the Kalkaji seat on moral grounds. Ms. Atishi filed her nomination from the Kalkaji assembly constituency on Tuesday (January 14, 2025) for the upcoming Delhi polls to be held on February 5. The counting of votes will be undertaken on February 8.
The Phalguni Nadi Ulisi Horata Samithi will hold a massive protest in front of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s Regional Office, protesting unbridled pollution of Phalguni River by industrial and municipal waste in Mangaluru on Friday.
All India Radio retains its credibility and distinct identity even in the digital era, while steadily expanding its presence on social media, says D-G Rajeev Kumar Jain.
Over 500 kg of plastic covers collected from pilgrims at Maruthamalai temple, promoting sustainability with cloth bag distribution.
Andhra Pradesh is modernising 150 AYUSH centres to enhance traditional medicine access, with significant investments and new constructions underway.
Niranjanaradhya highlights Gandhi's vision of life skills-based education and critiques the neglect of government schools in India.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok on Tuesday alleged in the Legislative Assembly that the ruling Congress government is planning to shut down Bengaluru’s only Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur to develop an exclusive club for MPs, legislators, and senior bureaucrats.
The highlight of every edition of the Whitefield Art Collective is the Kala Car, an exhibit that showcases the creative and artistic prowess of art students. Over the years, this clever play on words has titled vehicles that have either been rescued from the scrap yard or sponsored or auctioned or all of the above.
Devotees flock to Sri Kanaka Durga Temple for serene Pushparchana celebrations during Vasantha Navaratri, adorned with fragrant floral decorations.
CAG audit reveals Arvind Kejriwal's bungalow renovation exceeded budget by 342%, costing ₹33.66 crore instead of ₹7.91 crore.
Unexpected hailstorm and evening showers in Hyderabad catch commuters off guard on March 24, 2026 evening, providing relief from the intense afternoon heat.
EVMs and VVPAT units dispatched to Erode's eight Assembly constituencies ahead of polling on April 23, 2026.
Indigo Airlines may halt Bengaluru–Shivamogga flights; MP Raghavendra seeks to persuade the airline to continue services.
181 offenders held in month-long crackdown on harassment