After a 40-year career, Captain Devi Sharan, famed for his role in the 1999 IC 814 hijacking, retired from Air India. His final flight was on January 4, 2025, and he is lauded for his bravery and dedication to passenger safety.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake devastated Tibet's Shigatse region, causing over 126 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway, hampered by terrain and aftershocks, with significant cultural heritage sites potentially damaged.
Eminent Indian nuclear physicist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram passed away at 88. His career spanned BARC directorship, chairmanship of the Atomic Energy Commission, and service as Principal Scientific Advisor, leaving a legacy of technological self-reliance and national security contributions.
A surge in respiratory illnesses, including HMPV, influenza, and COVID-19, overwhelms Chinese hospitals. India reports no similar increase and advises standard precautions. China downplays the severity, while the WHO maintains close monitoring.
China unveiled the CR450, a high-speed train prototype, exceeding current speeds and boasting enhanced comfort and safety. This expands China's already extensive high-speed rail network, solidifying its global leadership in rail technology.
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, died at 100. His presidency included the Camp David Accords and Iran hostage crisis. Post-presidency, he focused on humanitarian work, earning a Nobel Peace Prize. A national day of mourning was declared.
Koneru Humpy won the 2024 Women's World Rapid Chess Championship, defeating Irene Kharisma Sukandar in the final round. This is her second world rapid title, adding to her 2019 victory and continuing India's strong performance in international chess.
