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Tod♒ay's rundown includes updates on West Asia updates, tunnel collapses in Telangana, Indian origin Kash Pa⛎tel appointed as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
West Asia: Hamas To Release 6 Israeli Hostages In Exchange For 602 Palestinian Prisoners Today
Hamas is all set to release the last six living Israeli hostages from a group of 33 to be freed in the first stage of the ceasefire deal today in exchange for several Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The hostage exchange on Saturday is taking place amid the ongoing controversy over the return of a misidentified body this week that threatened to derail a fragile truce. Read Full Story Here
US: Indian-Origin Kash Patel Sworn In At White House As New FBI Director, Calls It 'Greatest Honour'
Indian-origin Kashyap Pramod Vinod Patel, better known as Kash Patel🍒, was sworn in as the F⭕ederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director on Friday after being confirmed by the Senate on Thursday by a 51-49 margin.
"I think he'll go down as the best ever at that position," President Donald Trump told reporters Friday ahead of the White House swearing-in on Friday, which was conducted by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Read Full Story Here
At Least 6 Workers Feared Trapped After SLBC Tunnel Collapses In Telangana; Rescue Mission Underway
At least six workers are trapped inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunne✃l after its roof collapsed on Saturday in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district. Reportedly, a 19-member team from state-owned coal mining firm Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. has left for Nagarkurnool to join rescue operations.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed the authorities concerned to carry out the rescue operation immediately. Read Full Story Here
Purnima Devi Barman Is The Only Indian Woman In Time's Women Of The Year 2025 List | Know Who She Is
Renowned Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi has been named among Time Magazine's Women of the Year 2025. 45-year-old Barman became the only Indian woman featured on the prestigious list with 12 other honourees. She has been featured for her work as a conservationist for saving one of the world's most endangered storks. Read Full Story Here
