Maha Kumbh 2025: Police department goes high-tech with AI lost-and-found system
The Maha Kumbh is being celebrated after 12 years and a huge turnout of devotees is expected in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.
Delhi NCR: GRAP 3 measures revoked in national capital as AQI improves, restrictions eased
In a recent statement, CAQM said that the air quality levels in the region have been consistent with improvement. Delhi’s Air Quality Index was recorded at 339 and 335 at 4 PM and 5 PM, respectively.
Who is Giorgia Meloni? Trump hosts Italian PM at Mar-a-Lago
President-elect Trump is playing host to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Mar-a-Lago this weekend, suggesting he plans to develop a warmer relationship with one of his closest ideological allies in Europe. Trump praised Meloni, 47, for having “taken Europe by storm” during a dinner Saturday night. Meloni was elected in 2022 after running on a conservative pro-family and anti-immigration agenda, panned as “far-right” by many in the media. Meloni is the first female Italian prime minister, and she has served as leader of the Brothers of Italy party since 2014. Both she and her party surged in popularity thanks to backlash against how the Italian government handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Meloni’s coalition government is likely the closest ideological ally Trump has within the European Union. Meloni has also developed a close relationship with top Trump ally Elon Musk, who has frequented Mar-a-Lago since Election Day. CONGO BEGINS EXPORTING LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS UNDER ITALIAN FIRM’S INITIATIVE Similar to the U.S., Italy faces a major illegal immigration problem with migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea to their shores. Meloni’s “return hubs” policy ensures that migrants are not released into Italy during their asylum process, a program she says has become a “model” for Europe. “It is a new, courageous, unprecedented path, but one that perfectly reflects the European spirit,” she said of the program in October. Meloni has also proven to go against the grain on social issues, moving last year to limit parental rights for same-sex couples. The policy ensures that only the biological parent of a child within a same-sex marriage enjoys full parental rights. FRENCH FAR RIGHT SEEKS ALLIANCE WITH CONSERVATIVES AFTER STUNNING EU PARLIAMENT WINS Meloni’s coalition government has also proven uncommonly stable compared to Italy’s recent history. She has avoided in-fighting within her party and opposition leaders have failed to coalesce around any candidate to effectively challenge her. ITALIAN PM MELONI ALLY FIRES BACK AGAINST CRITICISM SAYS POLICIES THE SAME BUT ‘EUROPE HAS CHANGED’ All this places Meloni in a natural position to serve as a go-between for the Trump administration and the European Union over the next four years. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, was also in attendance when Meloni visited Trump’s Florida residence this weekend. President Biden is set to travel later this week to Rome to meet with Meloni and then Pope Francis. The White House said Biden’s meeting with Meloni will “highlight the strength of the U.S.-Italy relationship” and will include the president thanking the prime minister “for her strong leadership of the G7 over the past year.”
‘Spoke for 30 minutes and kept abusing…’: Arvind Kejriwal hits back at PM Modi over his ‘AAP-DA’ jibe
Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal came out heavily against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, over his ‘AAP-DA’ jibe at the Delhi government and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of not fulfilling the promises made to the people of ‘Delhi Dehat’.
‘I take my words back’: BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri expresses regret over remarks on Priyanka Gandhi after outrage
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA candidate from Delhi’s Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, apologized over his controversial remarks about Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi following the outrage by the grand old party.
‘She was neither mine nor her children’s’: Another husband dies by suicide, alleges ‘mental torture’ against wife
After Atul Subhash and Puneet Khurana, another tragic incident unfolded in Gujarat’s Rajkot as a husband died by suicide, alleging ‘mental torture’ against his wife, Times of India has reported.
NJ Dem slams New York as controversial NYC congestion pricing takes effect
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., called out New York as it prepares to implement a controversial new congestion pricing tax for commuters on Saturday. The congestion pricing program takes effect on Sunday, but Sherrill argues the tax is little more than an attempt to “fund the [Metro Transportation Authority] on the backs of New Jersey commuters.” “This new tax will raise costs for New Jerseyans, while also worsening traffic and increasing pollution in New Jersey as commuters go out of their way to seek more affordable routes into New York,” Sherrill wrote. “I refuse to sit back as New York uses New Jersey’s workforce as a meal ticket for the MTA,” she added. “And I will continue to fight to move businesses to the Garden State, to expand office sharing sites, and to make it easier for New Jerseyans to work remotely.” FEDERAL JUDGE RULES ON NYC CONGESTION PRICING; INTERPRETATION DIFFERS BETWEEN PARTIES Sherrill is among a long list of Democratic candidates vying in the New Jersey gubernatorial race this year. The congestion tax took effect Sunday despite efforts by New Jersey officials, who filed a lawsuit seeking to block the implementation on the grounds that New York had not sufficiently investigated environmental impacts. NYPD MAKES ARREST IN FATAL STABBING OF ON-DUTY POSTAL WORKER Gordon ruled on Friday that there was no basis to delay the toll. MTA Chair Janno Lieber praised the ruling, noting the potential benefits of congestion pricing. “We’ve been studying this issue for five years, but it only takes about five minutes if you’re in midtown Manhattan to see that New York has a real traffic problem,” Lieber said at a news conference. “I recognize there’s been a lot of controversy about this program and there are a lot of people who are concerned about the impact of congestion pricing. To them, I want to say the point is to make the city better for everybody.” Congestion pricing is expected to generate billions in revenue to modernize New York’s transit infrastructure, but it has faced criticism from New Jersey officials and commuters who say it places an unfair burden on people driving in from outside of New York. Some commuters could face daily charges of up to $22, which would include existing tolls for Port Authority crossings. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to block the plan after he takes office later this month. Fox News’ Landon Mion contributed to this report.
Here’s how the commissioning of INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, INS Vagsheer marks a watershed moment for Indian shipbuilding
On January 15, 2025, India will reach a significant milestone in its maritime history as the Indian Navy commissions three advanced combat platforms-INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vagsheer-on a single day.
‘Roads like Priyanka Gandhi’s cheeks’: BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri defends remarks, Congress demands apology
The Congress on Sunday, i.e., January 5, came down heavily upon Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) MLA candidate Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks about Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi during a rally in the national capital.
Melania Trump, Amazon partner to release new film about her life in theaters worldwide
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Prime has exclusively licensed a documentary film for global theatrical and streaming release that will give viewers an “unprecedented behind-the-scenes look” at First Lady Melania Trump’s life, Fox News Digital has learned. Fox News Digital has learned that the project is expected to be released globally in theaters and for streaming use in the second half of 2025. Filming for the upcoming documentary began in December 2024. The documentary will be executive produced by First Lady Melania Trump and Fernando Sulichin of New Element Media, with Brett Ratner of RatPac Entertainment serving as director. Prime Video is expected to share more details on the project as filming progresses, and will release plans when finalized, Fox News Digital has learned. MELANIA TRUMP TO RELEASE ‘COLLECTOR’S EDITION’ OF MEMOIR FEATURING IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHED BY FORMER FIRST LADY “We are excited to share this truly unique story with our millions of customers around the world,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. The announcement comes just weeks before Mrs. Trump will return to the White House as first lady of the United States of America. It also comes months after the release of her first-ever book, “Melania.” The memoir presents an intimate portrait of Melania Trump and includes personal stories and family photos she had not previously shared with the public. “Melania” has been at the top of the New York Times’ best-selling list since its release to the public. MELANIA TRUMP LAUNCHES ‘ON THE MOVE’ DIGITAL PHOTO SERIES HIGHLIGHTING HER ‘FAST-MOVING LIFE’ In November, just days after President-elect Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States, Mrs. Trump also rolled out a digital photography series to highlight her life on the 2024 campaign trail and at home. Trump told Fox News Digital in an interview last year that if she had the privilege to serve as first lady again — which she will, beginning on Jan. 20, 2025 — she would continue to prioritize initiatives focused on the well-being and development of children to ensure they have the “support and resources they need to reach their full potential.” “My focus would continue to be creating a safe and nurturing space for children to learn, grow and thrive,” she said. During the first Trump administration, Mrs. Trump hosted virtual roundtables on foster care as part of her “Be Best” initiative and focused on strengthening the child welfare system. She worked with members of Congress on legislation that secured funding for grants awarded to youth and young adults currently or formerly in foster care to help pay for college, career school or training. The bill ultimately was signed by then-President Donald Trump in December 2020. GET TO KNOW DONALD TRUMP’S CABINET: WHO HAS THE PRESIDENT-ELECT PICKED SO FAR? Since leaving the White House, the former first lady has also created special edition Non-Fungible Tokens. A portion of those proceeds also went toward her initiative “Fostering the Future” to secure educational opportunities and scholarships for children in the foster care community. “Fostering the Future” students are currently enrolled in multiple colleges and universities across the country, with areas of focus primarily on technology and computer sciences. “Writing my memoir has been an amazing journey filled with emotional highs and lows,” Mrs. Trump told Fox News Digital last year. “Each story shaped me into who I am today.” She said that “although daunting at times, the process has been incredibly rewarding, reminding me of my strength, and the beauty of sharing my truth.”