On today's episode of 'The Bottom Line', Jackie and Brian follow President Trump's meeting with GOP congressional leaders. Plus, former President Biden pardons five of his family members. ...
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Calcutta High Court to Hear Appeal in RG Kar Hospital Rape-Murder Case
The Calcutta High Court announced on Wednesday that it would hear the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the victim's family, and the convict before making a decision on the admission of an appeal filed by the West Bengal government regarding the inadequacy of the sentence given by a trial court in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. ...
The Rise and Fall of Chalapathi: Top CPI(Maoist) Leader Killed in Odisha-Chhattisgarh Border
Chalapathi was careful in his movements and remained a mystery for decades until a selfie with his wife led security forces to him. One among the top seven in CPI(Maoist) ranks, he was killed along with 13 "comrades" in an operation at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. ...

Indian Army Fires at Pakistani Drone Near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir
MENDHAR, JAN 22: Army troops opened fire at a Pakistani drone that crossed into Indian territory near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, in the early hours of Wednesday. The drone, which had hovered briefly near the border fence in the Mendhar sector, retreated back to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) after coming under fire. ...

Supreme Court Extends Stay on Survey of Shahi Idgah Mosque in Mathura
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court's order that permitted a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura. The complex is located adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, a site of significant religious importance for Hindus. ...

Thane Restaurant Attacker Revealed Shocking Details
The attacker had joined a Thane restaurant as a housekeeper in September 2024. Before that, he worked at a Worli restaurant, and he reportedly earned Rs 13,000 a month. Reportedly, the accused informed cops during interrogation that he would send Rs 12,000 to Bangladesh for his mother’s medical treatment, and he used to keep only Rs 1,000 for himself. ...

Two Arrested in Barabanki for Social Media Comments on Maha Kumbh and Hindu Deities
Barabanki: Two men, including a journalist, have been arrested here for allegedly making objectionable social media comments on the Maha Kumbh and Hindu deities, police said on Wednesday. ...

Delhi Court Orders Seizure of MF Husain Paintings
A Delhi court on Monday ordered the seizure of two paintings by late artist MF Husain that were displayed at an art gallery in the national capital following a complaint that they were allegedly offensive. The paintings featured Hindu deities Hanuman and Ganesha. ...
Indian-American Lawmakers Oppose Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
Indian-American lawmakers have strongly opposed the recent executive order by US President Donald Trump regarding changes in birthright citizenship. This move is expected to impact not only illegal immigrants from various countries but also students and professionals from India. ...

Appeal for Mercy to LGBT Children by Bishop During Trump's Inaugural Prayer Service
During Donald Trump's inaugural prayer service, a Bishop appealed to the 47th US President to have mercy on gay, lesbian, and transgender children. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's plea came as a direct response to Trump's latest policies - ending birthright citizenship and recognizing only two genders in the US. ...

Suspension of IAS Officer Pooja Singhal Revoked After Bail
The suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who was in jail for over two years in a money laundering case, was revoked after she secured bail, an official of the Jharkhand government said on Wednesday. ...
Prime Minister Modi Marks 10 Years of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' Initiative
With the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ initiative completing 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and creating the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams. ...

Trump administration orders federal employees in DEI roles to go on paid leave
The Donald Trump administration has ordered all federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles to be placed on paid leave, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel Management sent to heads of departments and agencies. ...

Bangladeshi national arrested for attacking Saif Ali Khan recreated the crime scene
The Bangladeshi national arrested for attacking Saif Ali Khan gained entry into the actor's building here by scaling its compound wall and went inside the main entrance after finding the security guards asleep, police said. The Mumbai police on Tuesday recreated the crime scene with the accused at the Satguru Sharan building in Bandra area, where the actor resides. ...

Controversy Surrounding the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment
The Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment says that all people “born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof” are U.S. citizens. The provision has since been interpreted to apply to virtually all children born here, regardless of their parents’ status. ...

Trump Pardons Silk Road Creator Ross William Ulbricht
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned the creator of the Silk Road dark web marketplace Ross William Ulbricht and called his sentence "ridiculous." Trump criticised the severity of Ulbricht's sentence and said that "the scum" that worked to convict him were some of the "same lunatics" who were involved in the modern day weaponization of government against him. ...

Historical Properties of Saif Ali Khan's Family in Bhopal Worth Rs. 15000 Crore at Risk of Government Control
It has been reported that historical properties linked to the Saif Ali Khan's family in Bhopal worth Rs. 15000 crore are one step away from being taken under government control. This comes as a result of the Madhya Pradesh High Court lifting a stay order imposed on these properties in 2015. ...

PM Narendra Modi to Inaugurate Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on January 28 to inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha-Make In Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar. The PM's visit to the state will be his second in one month. On January 9, he was in Bhubaneswar to address the Indian diaspora at the 2025 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Sammelan. ...

Breaking News: Political Unrest in the Middle East
The Middle East is currently experiencing widespread political unrest, with protests erupting in several countries following controversial government decisions. The situation is escalating quickly, with reports of violence and clashes between protesters and security forces. ...

Trump Administration Orders Federal DEIA Office Employees on Paid Leave
All federal employees in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) offices will need to be placed on paid administrative leave "effective immediately," according to a memo from the Trump Administration on Tuesday. ...

Trump Administration Considers Changing Birthright Citizenship Policy
There are serious questions about how Mr. Trump’s administration would impose such a dramatic change in policy. Currently, the citizenship of babies born in the United States is documented in a two-step process. ...

President's Response to Plea for Mercy
Engaging and SEO-Friendly News Article “Let me make one final plea, Mr. President: Millions have put their trust in you. And as you told the nation yesterday, you have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. ...

Trump Pardons Libertarian Hero Who Created Dark Web Drug Site
PROMISES KEPT Ross Ulbricht was arrested by the FBI in 2013 for running a darknet drug marketplace. Yasmeen Hamadeh Night News Reporter Published Jan. 21 2025 9:26PM EST , Yasmeen Hamadeh Night News Reporter ...

Trump Warns Putin of Sanctions on Ukraine Issue; Ready to Meet
Washington: Day after assuming the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of imposing sanctions on Russia if it doesn't come to the negotiations table on the Ukraine issue. Trump also said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, "It sounds likely." ...

Trump Administration Rescinds Sensitive Locations Policy for Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration said Jan. 21 it would rescind a long-standing policy preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools, and hospitals. ...