First leg of Budget session ends with IT Bill and Waqf bill reports tabled
A new Bill to reform the income tax laws was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday (February 13, 2025) before Speaker Om Birla adjourned the session on the last day of the first part of the Budget session. The report of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was also tabled amidst protests by Opposition parties in both Houses.
Car drives into crowd in Germany’s Munich; at least 28 injured
A driver drove a vehicle into a group of people in Munich on Thursday (February 13, 2025), injuring at least 28 people, authorities said. Meanwhile, Bavarian Governor Markus Söder said the incident was “suspected to be an attack”. Police said at least 28 people were injured and the suspect is believed to be a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker.
Adani Green withdraws from controversial renewable energy project in Sri Lanka
Adani Green on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) withdrew from a controversial $ 442-million renewable energy project in northern Sri Lanka, amid fierce opposition from locals and a legal battle over its approval and potential environmental impact.
Only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove High Court Judge: RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday (February 13, 2025) asserted that only Parliament has the jurisdiction to constitutionally remove a high court judge, saying a notice for removal of Justice Shekhar Yadav of Allahabad High Court is pending with him. The Supreme Court last month had sought a report from the chief justice of the Allahabad High Court on the communally charged remarks made by Justice Yadav and had later asked him to appear before senior judges of the court.
JPMorgan Chase begins planned layoffs for 2025, source says
JPMorgan Chase started informing some employees of job cuts last week, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday (February 12, 2025), as it begins one of several planned reductions this year. Fewer than 1,000 employees are going to be laid off in February, according to Barron’s, which first reported the news.
Champions Trophy 2025: Families not to travel with Team India
Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI’s new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament.
Paytm Money pays ₹45.5 lakh to settle market norms violation case with Sebi
Paytm Money, an arm of fintech firm One97 Communications, on Thursday (February 13, 2025) settled with markets regulator Sebi a case about an alleged violation of norms after paying ₹45.50 lakh in settlement amount. The case stemmed from alleged violations of Sebi’s technical glitch framework outlined in its circular dated November 25, 2022.
Turkiye’s Erdogan urges India, Pakistan to resolve Kashmir issue through dialogue
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday (February 13, 2025) said that the Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue between India and Pakistan, with due consideration for the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. President Erdogan, who is in Pakistan on a two-day visit, made the comments after holding one-on-one and delegation talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Hamas says it will release hostages as planned, apparently resolving ceasefire dispute
Hamas said Thursday (February 13, 2025) it would release the next group of Israeli hostages as planned, apparently resolving a major dispute that threatened the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The militant group said Egyptian and Qatari mediators have affirmed that they will work to “remove all hurdles,” and that it would implement the ceasefire deal.
Gurdwaras, churches to be targeted next: Opposition MPs on parliamentary panel report on Waqf bill
Opposition MPs on Thursday (February 13, 2025) claimed the report of the joint committee of Parliament on the Waqf bill sought to open the floodgates for targeting land belonging to other religious groups. They also questioned redacting certain portions of the dissent notes submitted by Opposition members of the panel.
Ceasefire on LoC intact in J&K as per understanding between India, Pakistan: Indian Army
The Indian Army on Thursday (February 13, 2025) downplayed the recent skirmishes on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K and underscored that the ceasefire was “intact as per the understanding between both the armies” of India and Pakistan.
Protests in Jamia: More than 10 students detained, security stepped up
Over 10 Jamia Millia Islamia University students were detained by Delhi Police for protesting against the university’s disciplinary action against two PhD scholars, who were served show-cause notices for allegedly organising a demonstration last year, an official said on Thursday (February 13, 2025).
Published – February 13, 2025 06:30 pm IST