The Hindu Morning Digest, February 21, 2025

Indians deported from the US being escorted by the police as they depart the airport after their arrival, in Amritsar, early Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
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Deportations from U.S. put highlight on human trafficking syndicates

Massive-scale deportation of unlawful immigrants from america to India has put the highlight on human trafficking syndicates. Whereas police forces of many States are trying into the circumstances, consultants recommend that Central companies just like the Nationwide Investigation Company, Central Bureau of Investigation, and the Enforcement Directorate, can step in for a complete probe as such companies have worldwide tie-ups.

Full listing of Delhi Ministers

Rekha Gupta, the BJP’s debutante MLA from Shalimar Bagh, took oath because the fourth girl Chief Minister of Delhi on Thursday (February 20, 2025). Delhi’s Lieutenant-Governor Vinay Saxena administered the oath of workplace to her throughout a ceremony on the Ramlila Maidan, attended by a number of BJP and NDA leaders.

Nepalese scholar loss of life: Odisha authorities panel summons KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta over scholar unrest 

Achyuta Samanta, the founding father of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Know-how (KIIT), a deemed to be college, has been summoned to look earlier than a high-level committee on Friday (February 21, 2025) following allegations of ill-treatment of Nepalese college students on campus.

Delhi Cupboard decides to implement Ayushman Bharat, desk CAG stories

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday (February 20, 2025) mentioned the Cupboard had determined in its first assembly to implement the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, and likewise to desk 14 pending Comptroller and Auditor Normal (CAG) stories within the Delhi Meeting.

Amit Shah appeals to Northeast insurgents to hitch mainstream

Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the final of the remaining rebel teams energetic within the Northeast to put down arms and be part of the mainstream. He mentioned by 2027, all of the Northeastern States will likely be related by air and rail.

NGOs aligned with Congress tried to affect polls in nation, says BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) on Thursday alleged that NGOs aligned with the Congress and towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi have tried to affect elections in India, citing the remarks of U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the earlier Biden administration’s resolution to allocate $21 million to fund “voter turnout” in India.

Infiltration has ‘gone down considerably’ after change of Bangladesh regime, says BSF chief

Infiltration alongside the Bangladesh border had “gone down considerably” after the political developments within the neighbouring nation in August 2024, Border Safety Power (BSF) chief Daljit Singh Chawdhary mentioned on Thursday (February 20, 2025). He additional mentioned the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) stood shoulder to shoulder with the BSF to take care of peace and tranquillity all through the “disaster” interval.  

Kharge slams authorities over stories that China has constructed 90 villages close to Arunachal Pradesh

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday (February 20, 2025) slammed the Narendra Modi authorities over information stories that China was settling 90 new villages alongside the Arunachal Pradesh border.

Israel grieves as Hamas turns over the our bodies of 4 Gaza hostages

Hamas on Thursday (February 20, 2025) launched the our bodies of 4 Israeli hostages, mentioned to incorporate a mom and her two kids who’ve lengthy been feared useless and had come to embody the nation’s agony following the October 7, 2023, assault.

Explosions involving a number of buses in central Israel in ‘suspected terror assault’: police

Israeli police mentioned that explosions rocked a number of buses within the central metropolis of Bat Yam on Thursday night in what they described as a “suspected terror assault”, with an official saying that there have been no accidents.

Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate regardless of deep Democratic doubts

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to substantiate Kash Patel as director of the FBI, transferring to position him atop the nation’s premier federal legislation enforcement company regardless of doubts from Democrats about his {qualifications} and considerations he’ll do Donald Trump’s bidding and go after the Republican president’s adversaries.

Sri Lanka not looking for to renegotiate Adani energy deal, says high official from Vitality Ministry

Colombo shouldn’t be looking for to renegotiate the contentious renewable power mission with Adani Inexperienced, a high Sri Lankan official mentioned, per week after the corporate abruptly pulled out of a wind farm initiative within the island’s Northern Province. 

Shami, Gill do the star flip as India trumps Bangladesh with ease

Shubman Gill’s earlier three scores coming into the Champions Trophy learn: 87, 60 and 112 (all towards England). On Thursday, the 25-year-old continued his purple patch as he smashed his eighth ODI hundred (101 n.o, 129b, 9×4, 2×6) to assist India kickstart its Champions Trophy marketing campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium.

Rohit Sharma turns into second quickest to finish 11,000 runs in ODI cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday turned the second quickest batter after compatriot Virat Kohli to finish 11,000 runs in One-day Internationals throughout their Champions Trophy conflict towards Bangladesh right here.