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Indian court orders release of two arrested Vivo employees
On Saturday, an Indian court mandated the release of two senior employees from the Indian unit of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo. The Enforcement Directorate, India’s financial crime-fighting agency, had apprehended two executives, Hong Xuquan (a Chinese national) and Harinder Dahiya, earlier this month in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving Vivo’s Indian operations.
Govt releases draft guidelines to make railways more user-friendly for people with disabilities
Draft guidelines on the accessibility of railway stations, facilities, and trains for individuals with disabilities have been released by the government. The guidelines emphasize the incorporation of technology-enabled features, including text-to-speech and user-friendly pictograms. The Department of the People with Disabilities (PwDs) has invited feedback, comments, objections, and suggestions from stakeholders and the public until January 29 to enhance the user-friendliness of these facilities. Additionally, the proposed guidelines underscore the importance of dedicated website features for “divyangjans,” ensuring a flexible and accessible interface design.
Stones pelted at RSS office in MP’s Sehore
According to the police, stones were reportedly thrown at the office of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Sehore city, Madhya Pradesh, during the night between Friday and Saturday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident, which occurred around midnight on Friday. An investigation is currently in progress, and the Kotwali police station in-charge, Vikas Khichi, stated that further legal measures will be taken. The RSS office falls within the jurisdiction of the police station, and the authorities were alerted to the alleged stone pelting around midnight.
Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi
Savita Punia, an experienced goalkeeper, will retain her role as the captain, with Vandana Katariya serving as her deputy, as Hockey India announced the 18-member Indian women’s team for the Olympic Qualifiers. The qualifiers are set to take place in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. The team’s objective in Ranchi is to secure a spot among the top three teams, earning qualification for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
McDonald’s Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 mln in damages
McDonald’s Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for “false and defamatory statements” that it says hurt its business, seeking damages amounting to 6 million ringgit ($1.31 million). Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. (REUTERS)
Two dead, 55 injured as bus overturns in Maharashtra’s Raigad
In a tragic incident in Maharashtra’s Raigad, two people died and 55 were injured after a bus overturned in the Tamhani Ghat area of Raigad at around 7.30 am today, said Police. The injured have been taken to the nearest hospital, said Raigad SP, Somnath Gharge.
Ayodhya Airport completed in record time of 20 months: Airport Authority Chairman
As the temple town of Ayodhya preps up to expand air connectivity with its first airport ahead of the grand consecration ceremony of Ram Mandhir, the Airport Authority of India(AAI) chairman Sanjeev Kumar affirmed that the construction was completed in a record time of 20 months. (ANI)