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Trump’s executive order doesn’t tiptoe around the issue; it delivers a decisive end to DEI’s federal footprint. Within 60 days, all DEI offices, such as Chief Diversity Officer roles, are to be shuttered. "Equity Action Plans" and DEI-related grants and contracts must be terminated. Federal hiring and performance evaluations will shift focus to individual merit and hard work, removing DEI considerations entirely. Even "environmental justice" programs—policies aimed at addressing environmental inequities in underserved communities—are not spared from the chopping block.

Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, where he announced the recognition of only two genders, male and female, sparked controversy, especially among the LGBT+ community. During the event, protests escalated with the setting up of a 'guillotine.' Former MLB star John Rocker criticized the protesters, expressing his disgust over the non-peaceful demonstration.

Elon Musk dismisses claims equating his hand gestures to a Nazi salute during a post-inauguration speech for Donald Trump, labeling them 'dirty tricks.' Musk, sharing a user’s post, reiterated his shift to Republican support due to perceived division and hatred from Democrats. He emphasized the significance of Trump’s victory, expressing gratitude with heartfelt gestures.

Ian Healy warns cricketing nations to maintain team discipline, following BCCI's strict new 10-point code of conduct for players after India's 1-3 loss to Australia. The measures mandate full attendance at practice sessions and restrict family time during tours. Healy emphasises vigilance to prevent lapses in discipline, crucial for maintaining performance standards.

The complainant claimed that he received a shock upon hearing Mr. Gandhi's "fight against the Indian state" remark last week

The Western Railway's chief PRO said there was a technical failure on Vaitarna railway station's UP line around 7.30 am, but operations were restored by 8 am, and the services have returned to normalcy

All heavy vehicles will be banned from entering the city on January 21 morning until the end of the rally

In a joint operation between Chhattisgarh and Odisha security forces, 14 Maoists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Gariaband district. Security forces recovered arms and ammunition from the site. The operation was launched based on specific intel about a large group of Maoists in the area.

Those killed include a senior member of the central committee, the highest decision making body of the Maoists, Gariaband Superintendent of Police said.

Suryakumar Yadav, who started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders, will lead India in a five-match T20I series against England, starting at Eden Gardens. He reflects on his journey with KKR, his learnings from Gautam Gambhir, and expresses joy at captaining the national side.

Street vendor unions welcome scheme, but say EV pushcarts should not be seen as an alternative to assigning enough vending zones in the city

Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed in a robbery attempt at his home on January 16, is recovering after surgery. He will be discharged from Lilavati hospital today. The actor's doctor will guide on the number of days he needs to rest before he recovers completely.

Harry Brook has been named England's new white-ball vice-captain ahead of their series against India. The 25-year-old has quickly become a key player since his T20I debut in 2022. With impressive performances across formats, he joins England's squad led by Jos Buttler for upcoming matches before the ICC Champions Trophy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Manipur's Statehood Day, which Congress criticized as hollow. They highlighted his failure to visit the violence-affected state since May 2023, accusing him of neglect and hypocrisy, and demanded an immediate visit to show concern.

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy match for Delhi since 2012, against Railways on January 30. Kohli’s return to domestic cricket is part of his preparation for upcoming national duties. Several other Indian internationals like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja are also participating in the domestic competition.

Both buses were speeding, say police

An inspector from the Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police suffered multiple gunshots in the exchange of fire that took place in the Jhinjhina area of Shamli district early Tuesday.

Income Tax authorities conducted extensive raids on properties linked to Dil Raju and the producers of 'Pushpa 2'. Over 55 teams inspected locations including Dil Raju's residences and offices, as well as properties of his relatives. The IT department also raided offices and properties of ‘Pushpa 2’ producers, Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar. These raids have sparked speculation about financial irregularities in the Tollywood industry. Dil Raju is a prominent figure in Telugu cinema with multiple blockbuster productions.