Soumnedra Padhi

Democrats are criticizing Elon Musk's unprecedented control over federal agencies through the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His influence includes significant power over the Treasury, USAID, and potentially the Education Department. Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused Musk of seizing power and impacting critical national functions. Republicans, however, support Musk's efforts to reduce government waste.

AAP and Congress - who were allies in May 2024 LS elections, became bitter rivals in Delhi assembly elections leaving no stone unturned to attack, expose and discredit each other. Their open bitter spats made headlines giving enough ammunition to the BJP to mock and take swipes against INDIA bloc and opposition unity.

New Delhi is desperate to convince the new US administration that it’s not a ‘tariff king’. But it might get hit anyway as Trump sparks a global trade war

India condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's residence in Dhaka, regrettable as it symbolizes Bangladesh's resistance against oppression. Demonstrators damaged the residence and nearby Awami League offices, set ablaze Wajed Mian's house, and destroyed properties of Sheikh Hasina’s relatives. Hasina urged for justice, emphasizing history's resilience despite the vandalism.

Two exit polls for Delhi assembly elections predict a strong win for BJP, placing AAP far behind. AAP dismissed these projections, citing historical underestimations. The actual election results will be announced on February 8th.

Haryana minister Anil Vij defended US President Donald Trump's decision to deport illegal immigrants, stating every country has the right to expel those who enter illegally. His comments followed the deportation of 104 Indian immigrants to Amritsar. Vij suggested India should also address its own illegal immigration issue. Punjab's NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal urged PM Modi to discuss the matter with Trump to address the deportation concerns.

Both legal and illegal out-migration from India is dominated by people who are materially well-off at home. They emigrate seeking a better life, not necessarily more money. Government of India and states need to acknowledge this

Zomato will be renamed Eternal Ltd. following board approval. CEO Deepinder Goyal announced the change, stating it reflects the company's mission and future direction with businesses like Zomato, Blinkit, District, and Hyperpure.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have maintained a stunning 6-0 record in the SA20 playoffs over three seasons. They won the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the final, defeating Paarl Royals by 8 wickets. Tony de Zorzi and Jordan Hermann played crucial roles in this victory, achieving a significant second-wicket partnership.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Parliament about the deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants from the US, clarifying that this process has been ongoing since 2009 with a total of 15,668 deportations. He addressed opposition concerns about the use of restraints, stating it’s standard ICE procedure and clarified that women and children weren't restrained.