A total of 205 Indian nationals who had illegally entered the United States were deported aboard a US military C-17 aircraft, which took off from Texas. Each deportee’s nationality was verified, signaling New Delhi’s involvement in the process. This is likely the first of many such deportations as part of a broader effort to address illegal immigration. The aircraft, typically equipped for larger transports, can accommodate up to 205 passengers, though it only has one toilet unles

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has made a bold prediction for the Delhi Assembly Election scheduled for February 5. Kejriwal forecasted that his party could win up to 55 seats out of the 70, with a possibility of securing more than 60 seats if women voters participate in full force and convince the men in their households to vote for AAP. During a roadshow in Kalkaji, Kejriwal made a direct appeal to women, emphasizing that the election w

OpenAI has launched its latest AI agent, Deep Research, following the introduction of its Operator last week. Deep Research is specifically designed for intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering, where comprehensive and reliable research is crucial. The AI agent leverages OpenAI’s GPT-3 and web browsing capabilities to perform intelligent, reasoning-based research across various formats, such as text, images, and PDFs.  

Summary: Indian stock market saw a sharp decline: Sensex fell over 700 points, Nifty down nearly 300 points. Decline triggered by global factors, including new US tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Foreign investor selling pressure continues, with FPIs pulling out significant funds from Indian markets. Rupee hits a record low of Rs 87.07 against the US dollar. Despite post-Budget relief for some sectors, overall

Ahead of the Delhi elections on February 5, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched a scathing attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, accusing his "half-engine sarkar" of ruining Delhi. Naidu criticized Kejriwal's handling of the pollution crisis, particularly the Yamuna River, which remains heavily polluted. He stated that a "double-engine government," led by the BJP, would be the only solution to address the city’s governance issues, including po

On Monday, the Indian rupee plunged by 67 paise to hit a record low of 87.29 against the US dollar. This sharp depreciation came in the wake of US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking fears of a global trade war. Trump’s tariffs—25% on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China—sent shockwaves through the financial markets. As the US dollar gained strength amid risk aversion, the rupee faced mounting pressure due to sustaine

DeepSeek's Dataset Exposed in Public Database: A cybersecurity research firm, Wiz Research, has discovered that DeepSeek's sensitive dataset might have been publicly exposed. The dataset was found through an unauthenticated ClickHouse database, which allowed full control over database operations. This data breach potentially risks sensitive information, including chat history, secret keys, log details, and backend data. Discovery of the Unauth

Seven AAP MLAs Resign Just Days Before Delhi Election: In a significant political development, seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs have resigned ahead of the upcoming Delhi elections, scheduled for February 5. These MLAs, who include Naresh Yadav (Mehrauli), Rohit Kumar (Trilokpuri), Rajesh Rishi (Janakpuri), Madan Lal (Kasturba Nagar), Pawan Sharma (Adarsh Nagar), Bhawna Goud (Palam), and BS Joon (Bijwasan), were not given tickets to contest in the election again. Their

Special Arrangements for Ratha Saptami: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is all set for the grand celebration of Ratha Saptami on February 4. TTD Chairman BR Naidu confirmed that the Trust Board has made extensive arrangements for the occasion. Notably, all arjita sevas (special services) will be performed in Ekantham (isolated worship), which will ensure the sanctity of

The Telangana government has initiated the construction of a new Osmania Hospital, aimed at addressing both the current and future healthcare needs of the state. The foundation stone ceremony for the hospital is scheduled for today at Gosha Mahal, with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy presiding over the event. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and several other ministers and MLAs will also attend the groundbreaking ceremony. This project is a priority for the Congress government, which has committed to

The captains' meet ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, which was to bring together the leading figures of all participating teams, has been called off. According to reports from Cricket Pakistan, the cancellation came after the delayed arrival of several teams, including England and Australia, who are now expected to reach Pakistan later than originally planned. England is due to arrive in Lahore on February 18, and Australia will follow a day later, making the captains' meet logistic

On the 77th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, along with Congress leaders, paid floral tributes to the freedom fighter at the Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore. The CM was joined by Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, MLAs, and other dignitaries. Reflecting on the significance of the day, Siddaramaiah recalled Gandhi’s teachings on tolerance, unity,

Union Minister of Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that India will soon host the popular DeepSeek AI model, developed by a Chinese startup, on Indian servers to address privacy issues. This move is part of India's broader strategy to bolster its AI capabilities, with Vaishnaw also announcing plans to develop the country's own foundational AI model in the coming months. In addition to this, Vaishnaw highlighted the creation of a common computing facility wit

Microsoft has officially added the newly released DeepSeek-R1 AI model to both Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, offering developers a powerful tool to enhance their AI applications. This reasoning-focused model can now be accessed through these platforms, giving developers the ability to experiment, iterate, and integrate AI into their workflows quickly and efficiently. Azure AI Foundry, an enterprise-focused platform, allows for the building, evaluation, and development of generative AI applicat

Overview of China’s Technological Progress and India’s Struggles In the first paragraph, Nithin Kamath highlights the significant technological progress made by China, particularly in AI with startups like DeepSeek. Kamath draws a historical comparison between China and India’s development, noting that both countries had similar per-capita GDP in the 1960s and 7

In response to the government's request, IndiGo has decided to reduce airfares for flights to Prayagraj by 30-50%, a move aimed at making travel more affordable during the ongoing Kumbh Mela. This decision follows consultations between airlines and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which urged the carriers to adjust their pricing and increase their flight capacities to accommodate the massive influx of devotees. The Kumbh Mela, which began on January 13, is expected to attract aro

Chandrababu Naidu's Role in NDA's Delhi Campaign Chandrababu Naidu has become a significant figure within the NDA alliance, with top leaders such as Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda valuing his political acumen. Recognizing his influence, the NDA has invited Naidu to campaign for the party in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. He is expected to play a key role i

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will campaign for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5, joining forces with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. Yadav will participate in a roadshow in Rithala on January 30, and other SP MPs, including Iqra Hasan from Kairana, will also lend their support to AAP’s candidates in the Delhi poll race. The collaboration between SP and AAP comes as part of the INDIA bloc, which also includes Congress

Chinese startup DeepSeek has made waves in the global AI sector with its innovative models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, which it claims rival or surpass the performance of leading U.S. models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, at a fraction of the cost. These models have already gained significant traction, with DeepSeek-V3 powering the company's AI Assistant, which recently overtook ChatGPT as the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the U.S. The models have drawn prai

The newly appointed Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, under the leadership of Chairman BR Naidu, held its first meeting on Monday at the Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala. During this meeting, the board passed several resolutions, one of which was a strong request to the Andhra Pradesh government to cancel the allotment of 20 acres of land near Alipiri for the proposed Mumtaz Hotel. The decision comes after growing concerns that the hotel project could hurt the religious sentiments of de