Author: INF 365

Ashish took a ₹40,000 loan to finance the crime. He hired two accomplices, Shubham and Deepak, to carry out the murder. The woman was gang-raped, strangled, and her body was burned to erase evidence. Ashish confessed to the crime, but his accomplices are still at large. The crime stemmed from Ashish’s fear of blackmail after an illicit relationship. In a disturbing crime in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district, a 21-year-old woman was gang-raped and murdered by her brother-in-law, Ashish, and two accomplices. The horrific incident took place in the Bavana village of Budhana area, sending shockwaves through the local community. Ashish,…

Zambia invites Bangladesh to invest in a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Zambia’s High Commissioner Percy P. Chanda met Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain in Dhaka. The meeting covered trade in pharmaceuticals, jute, copper, and agriculture. Zambia seeks Bangladeshi pharmaceutical and jute products, while Bangladesh considers importing copper. Both nations discussed strengthening bilateral ties and future trade collaboration. Zambia has invited Bangladesh to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in the country, aiming to enhance its access to high-quality and affordable medicines. This proposal was put forward during a meeting between Zambia’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Percy P. Chanda, and Foreign…

American Airlines jet and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collide midair near Washington, D.C. The crash occurred over the Potomac River, causing multiple fatalities. All flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were temporarily halted. Emergency responders launched a large-scale search-and-rescue operation in the river. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and military officials have begun an investigation. On Wednesday night, January 29, 2025, a tragic midair collision happened near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. An American Airlines regional jet with 60 passengers and four crew members crashed into a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The military aircraft had three soldiers…

Over half of Sundance’s 2025 films available for streaming starting Thursday. U.S. audiences can now watch festival films from home, no need to attend in person. A variety of films, including documentaries and feature films, are available for viewing. Some highlights include Twinless, 2000 Meters to Andriivka, and Sorry, Baby. Streaming is limited to U.S. residents due to international rights restrictions. The Sundance Film Festival, renowned for its discovery of cutting-edge talent and unique storytelling, has significantly expanded its accessibility this year with the launch of an online streaming platform. Starting Thursday, U.S. audiences can stream over half of the…

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is adapting The BFG for the stage in 2025. The play will run for 10 weeks at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Directed by Daniel Evans, it will be the first RSC Dahl adaptation since Matilda the Musical. The book’s language changes will not significantly impact the stage adaptation. The BFG remains one of the most popular children’s books, selling over 21 million copies. The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced an exciting new stage adaptation of The BFG, Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s novel. Collaborating with the Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story…

Jeremy Strong earns his first Oscar nomination for ‘The Apprentice’. He plays lawyer Roy Cohn, a controversial figure from Trump’s early years. Strong calls the recognition a “lifelong dream” and shares childhood memories. The film also secures a Best Actor nomination for Sebastian Stan. Strong acknowledges the film’s challenges and its relevance today. Jeremy Strong is embracing nostalgia after receiving his first-ever Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He earned the recognition for his portrayal of Roy Cohn in The Apprentice, a film chronicling Donald Trump’s early years as a businessman in the 1970s and 1980s. In a heartfelt statement,…

37% of Indians expect a decline in their quality of life in the next year. Rising food inflation and stagnant wages are straining household budgets. Nearly two-thirds of respondents say inflation has worsened since 2014. Youth unemployment remains a major challenge despite India’s economic growth. Modi’s upcoming budget is expected to address these issues. A new survey shows a worrying trend among Indian citizens, with over one-third expecting their quality of life to decline this year. Polling agency C-Voter released the findings on January 29, 2025, just before India’s annual budget announcement, adding to growing economic concerns. The survey gathered…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing. His controversial views on vaccines and public health dominate the questioning. Protests disrupt the hearing, reflecting polarized public opinion on his nomination. Kennedy struggles with spasmodic dysphonia, a condition affecting his speech. Senate confirmation remains uncertain due to divided support from both political parties. On January 29, 2025, in Washington, D.C., Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), faced a tough confirmation hearing. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle questioned him intensely. The Senate…

Alibaba launches Qwen 2.5-Max, claiming it surpasses DeepSeek-V3. The release coincides with Lunar New Year, signaling urgency from domestic competitors. DeepSeek’s rapid rise has prompted a race among Chinese tech giants to upgrade AI models. Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5-Max outperforms leading AI systems like GPT-4o and DeepSeek-V3. DeepSeek’s low-cost, open-source models have sparked a price war in China’s AI sector. BEIJING, Jan 29, 2025 – In an unprecedented move, Alibaba’s cloud division has released the Qwen 2.5-Max, claiming it outperforms DeepSeek’s highly-praised DeepSeek-V3 model. The release comes amid fierce competition in the Chinese AI market, which has been disrupted by the…

Pew Research: India ranks third in unauthorized US immigrants, with 725,000 individuals. Trump’s Executive Order: Mass deportations begin to tackle illegal immigration. Record Arrests: 90,000 Indian nationals arrested for illegal immigration in 2023. India’s Response: Over 18,000 illegal Indian immigrants identified for repatriation. Government Cooperation: India and US collaborate on deportation efforts, with verifications. A report from the Pew Research Center reveals that India ranks third among unauthorized immigrants in the United States. The report, which covers the years 2019 to 2022, estimates that 725,000 individuals from India are living in the US illegally. Mexico leads the list with over…