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MakeMyTrip CEO Seeks 'Industry' Status and Infrastructure Focus in Budget
Rajesh Magow, the Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, has shared his expectations for the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing the long-standing demand of the hospitality sector for "industry" status. Speaking ahead of the budget presentation on February 1, Magow stressed the importance of addressing this demand to unlock the full potential of the hospitality and tourism sectors. In an interview with PTI, Magow highlighted the government's commendable efforts
MakeMyTrip CEO Seeks 'Industry' Status and Infrastructure Focus in Budget
Rajesh Magow, the Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, has shared his expectations for the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing the long-standing demand of the hospitality sector for "industry" status. Speaking ahead of the budget presentation on February 1, Magow stressed the importance of addressing this demand to unlock the full potential of the hospitality and tourism sectors. In an interview with PTI, Magow highlighted the government's commendable efforts

India and China Agree to Resume Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra and Direct Flights
India and China recently concluded a two-day foreign secretary-level meeting where several important decisions were made, marking a step toward stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral relations. The most significant outcome was the agreement to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra during the summer, which has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of this sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake in Tibet is expected to ease tensions and foster people-
India and China Agree to Resume Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra and Direct Flights
India and China recently concluded a two-day foreign secretary-level meeting where several important decisions were made, marking a step toward stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral relations. The most significant outcome was the agreement to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra during the summer, which has been suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of this sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar lake in Tibet is expected to ease tensions and foster people-

Sridhar Vembu Steps Down as CEO of Zoho, Takes Role as Chief Scientist
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corp., announced on Monday that he is stepping down as the company's CEO. Moving forward, he will take on the role of Chief Scientist, focusing primarily on deep research and development (R&D) initiatives. This decision comes as Zoho faces various challenges and opportunities, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which Vembu believes will shape the future of the company. In a post on the social media platform X, Vembu
Sridhar Vembu Steps Down as CEO of Zoho, Takes Role as Chief Scientist
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corp., announced on Monday that he is stepping down as the company's CEO. Moving forward, he will take on the role of Chief Scientist, focusing primarily on deep research and development (R&D) initiatives. This decision comes as Zoho faces various challenges and opportunities, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), which Vembu believes will shape the future of the company. In a post on the social media platform X, Vembu

West Bengal Explores Underground Coal Gasification at Deocha-Pachami Block
The West Bengal government is making significant strides in exploring underground coal gasification as a method of coal extraction at the Deocha-Pachami block in Birbhum district. This coal block, which is considered India's largest and the world’s second-largest reserve, poses challenges for traditional mining due to basalt rock in the area. In response, the government has decided to use a combination of open-cast mining, underground mining, and gasification to tap into the coal de
West Bengal Explores Underground Coal Gasification at Deocha-Pachami Block
The West Bengal government is making significant strides in exploring underground coal gasification as a method of coal extraction at the Deocha-Pachami block in Birbhum district. This coal block, which is considered India's largest and the world’s second-largest reserve, poses challenges for traditional mining due to basalt rock in the area. In response, the government has decided to use a combination of open-cast mining, underground mining, and gasification to tap into the coal de

JD Vance Departs Swearing-In as Kristi Noem Arrives Late
Kristi Noem's Swearing-In Ceremony Delay Causes JD Vance to Leave Early Kristi Noem, the newly confirmed Secretary of Homeland Security, faced an unexpected delay during her swearing-in ceremony, leading Vice President JD Vance to leave before she arrived. The ceremony, originally scheduled to take place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, was delayed due to a sentimental reason tied to No
JD Vance Departs Swearing-In as Kristi Noem Arrives Late
Kristi Noem's Swearing-In Ceremony Delay Causes JD Vance to Leave Early Kristi Noem, the newly confirmed Secretary of Homeland Security, faced an unexpected delay during her swearing-in ceremony, leading Vice President JD Vance to leave before she arrived. The ceremony, originally scheduled to take place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, was delayed due to a sentimental reason tied to No

Trump Administration Fires 17 Inspectors General, Citing "Changing Priorities"
Trump Administration Fires 17 Inspectors General, Citing "Changing Priorities" Late Friday night, the Trump administration fired at least 17 federal inspectors general (IGs) across various government agencies, citing "changing priorities" as the reason for their removal. The firings have sparked concern within the inspector general community and raised questions about the inde
Trump Administration Fires 17 Inspectors General, Citing "Changing Priorities"
Trump Administration Fires 17 Inspectors General, Citing "Changing Priorities" Late Friday night, the Trump administration fired at least 17 federal inspectors general (IGs) across various government agencies, citing "changing priorities" as the reason for their removal. The firings have sparked concern within the inspector general community and raised questions about the inde

Gunfire Erupts After Snowball Hits Car, Leaving 12-Year-Old Injured in Hartford
12-Year-Old Shot After Throwing Snowball at Car in Hartford, Connecticut A 12-year-old child was shot after throwing a snowball at a passing car in Hartford, Connecticut, on the evening of January 24, 2025. According to Hartford Police, the child and an 11-year-old friend were engaged in a snowball fight when one of the snowballs hit a vehicle. The driver of the car then reportedly looped around
Gunfire Erupts After Snowball Hits Car, Leaving 12-Year-Old Injured in Hartford
12-Year-Old Shot After Throwing Snowball at Car in Hartford, Connecticut A 12-year-old child was shot after throwing a snowball at a passing car in Hartford, Connecticut, on the evening of January 24, 2025. According to Hartford Police, the child and an 11-year-old friend were engaged in a snowball fight when one of the snowballs hit a vehicle. The driver of the car then reportedly looped around

Declassifying History: Trump Orders Release of JFK, RFK, and MLK Files
On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to declassify thousands of government documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK), Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The decision was presented as an effort to promote transparency and address decades of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding these historic events.
Declassifying History: Trump Orders Release of JFK, RFK, and MLK Files
On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to declassify thousands of government documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK), Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The decision was presented as an effort to promote transparency and address decades of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding these historic events.

Trump's First Day, Second Term: Pardons Ignite Nationwide Backlash
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump, on his first day of his second term, issued a sweeping clemency proclamation pardoning approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The proclamation granted full pardons to most and commutations to 14 individuals, including prominent members of far-right groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Among those granted clemency were Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys,
Trump's First Day, Second Term: Pardons Ignite Nationwide Backlash
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump, on his first day of his second term, issued a sweeping clemency proclamation pardoning approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The proclamation granted full pardons to most and commutations to 14 individuals, including prominent members of far-right groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Among those granted clemency were Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys,