Top news of the day: Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as protesters storm home; Twitter workers brace for more ‘circus’ after Elon Musk torpedoes deal, and more
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Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees as protesters storm home
Huge crowds had surrounded Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s home to demand his resignation, blaming government mismanagement for the painful economic crisis. As protesters surged at the gates of the President’s Palace, troops guarding the compound fired in the air to hold back the tide until Mr. Rajapaksa was safely removed, a top defence source said.
Twitter workers brace for more ‘circus’ after Elon Musk torpedoes deal
Twitter Inc employees expressed disbelief and exhaustion on Friday after billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said he was terminating a deal to buy the social media company in what could be the start of months of legal wrangling. Employees have expressed widespread concern about billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk taking over Twitter because of his preferences for cutting headcount and other costs, decreasing content moderation and limiting remote work. But Musk's now-reneged offer also marks a 36% premium for the company's shares and could mean a big payday for employees and other shareholders.
Amarnath floods | 15 bodies recovered; 35 injured airlifted for treatment
At least 15 people, mainly Amarnath pilgrims, have died and dozens went missing after flash floods caused landslips near the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area. So far, 15 bodies have been retrieved and 35 injured have been airlifted for medical attention and are stable, Inspector General of Kashmir Police Vijay Kumar said. Efforts were on to clear the debris and retrieve the bodies, if any by evening, he added.
Mulayam Singh Yadav’s wife Sadhna Gupta passes away after prolonged illness
MGNREGA workers discover a corroded artillery shell in Arakkonam, prompting police and army investigation for safety.
Justice Annoussamy, renowned jurist, laid to rest with State honours, honored by dignitaries and livestreamed requiem mass.
Vellore Corporation installs bins for PET bottle collection in congested areas to reduce plastic waste in Nicholson Canal.
Invasive red-eared slider turtles threaten Coimbatore's wetlands, competing with native species and disrupting local ecosystems.
M. K. Faizy or K. Moideen Kutty was re-elected as the national president of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) at the party’s two-day sixth national representative council meeting which ended here on Wednesday.
KEONICS will replace 17 non-compliant computers supplied to the Karnataka Information Commission following specification issues.
Amit Shah praises Gita Press for preserving Sanatan consciousness and shaping generations through literature and culture.
Madras High Court approves Chennai Corporation's plan for 300 shops at Marina Beach, appointing a retired judge to oversee allocations.
Hical Technologies rolls out ‘Corporate Commute’ to encourage employees to shift to public transport
Hical Technologies launches 'Corporate Commute' to promote public transport use among employees, enhancing sustainable commuting in Bengaluru.
Opposition condemns transfer of magistrate who ordered FIR against police in Sambhal violence, calling it politically motivated and undermining judicial independence.
Northern Railway extends Delhi-Katra special train services with four additional trips due to high passenger demand until January 27.
Lancet experts advocate for citizen-centric healthcare reforms in India, emphasizing its potential leadership role in the Global South.
Trump reiterates his claim of stopping the India-Pakistan war, despite India's denials of third-party intervention.