Latest news today (February 2): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.
President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the unifying power of art and crafts, breaking barriers and fostering understanding by inaugurating the 37th Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Haryana's Faridabad district. She highlighted the significance of Tanzania's participation, showcasing India's engagement with the African union. The fair, featuring nearly 50 countries and states, aims to exhibit diverse regional and international crafts and traditions and runs from February 2 to 18.
A total of 403 incidents of death of Indian students abroad have been reported since 2018 due to various reasons including natural causes, accidents and medical conditions with Canada topping the list with 91 cases followed by 48 in the UK, the government informed Lok Sabha Friday. (PTI)
Tesla is recalling most U.S. vehicles due to small warning lights on the instrument panel. Safety regulators revealed this on Friday, stating an online software update would fix the issue. The recall affects various models from 2012 to 2024, with font size on brake and warning lights below federal standards.
Tata Motors Ltd on Friday posted a 133.32 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 7,100 crore in the December quarter. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,043 crore in the year-ago period, which was its first profit in two years. The consolidated revenue for the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal was up 25 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,10,600 crore, the company said in a statement. (Read More)
On Friday, Interglobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, disclosed a profit increase of over two-fold in the third quarter, attributed to heightened air travel demand and increased fares during a seasonally robust period. Anticipating a 12% surge in capacity measured by available seats per kilometre for the ongoing quarter, India's leading airline in market share highlighted its position with a fleet of 358 aircraft, making it the country's largest low-cost carrier with a market share exceeding 62%. (Read More)
Tesla is recalling almost all of its electric vehicles in the United States, totaling 2.2 million, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday. The recall is attributed to an issue with the font size on warning lights, posing an increased risk of potential crashes. This surpasses the 2.03 million vehicles recalled just two months ago, marking Tesla's largest recall to date. The previous recall aimed to implement additional safeguards in its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system. (Read More)
France is now backing landmark European Union rules governing artificial intelligence subject to strict conditions, an EU diplomatic source said on Friday, after sources had previously said it was the last holdout in the bloc to support the plan. Such conditions include balancing transparency and protecting business secrecy as well as implementing obligations for high risk AI systems without administrative overload, the official said. (Reuters)
The Allahabad High Court on Friday refused to allow the Gyanvapi mosque committee’s plea seeking an interim stay on puja inside the ‘Vyas Tehkhana’. The High Court directed the state government to maintain law and order in the area, reports Live Law. (Read More)
Poonam Pandey, the controversial model and actress, died of cervical cancer. Her manager has confirmed the news to financialexpress.com. According to her manager, Pandey breathed her last on Thursday night. The news of the internet sensation came to light after an Instagram post on her account announced the news on Friday morning. (Read More)
In a setback for former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Supreme Court on Friday said that it is not “inclined to entertain” the petition filed by him and asked him to move the concerned High Court for relief, reports ANI. (Read More)
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislative party leader Champai Soren is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand today at 12.15 PM in the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. Champai Soren got nominated for the post after the approval from Governor C P Radhakrishnan. (Read More)
For the second consecutive day on Friday, the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, a crucial arterial route, remained shut due to landslides at multiple locations, as per officials. Efforts are underway to clear the debris and resume traffic on this vital road that links Kashmir to the rest of the country. Over 400 vehicles are stranded at various points along the highway. The 270-kilometer route was closed on Thursday after landslides occurred at several spots, including Sherbibi, Magerkote, Mehad Cafeteria, and Dalwas, along the highway, according to officials.
Isabelle, the spouse of Bradley Thomas, the producer of 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' ended her life by suicide at a hotel in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ. She was 39-years-old. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office online records indicate that Isabelle's cause of death was suicide, with 'multiple traumatic injuries' noted.
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), will not appear before ED and skip the fifth summon in the Delhi Excise Policy case. In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticised his decision. (Read More)