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Ajeet Kumar

Ajeet Kumar is a journalist who has been associated with India TV since 2022 as a senior sub-editor. Based in New Delhi and an IIMC alumnus, he holds an experience of more than five years. He covers international news and events, especially related to geopolitics and conflict which has a direct or indirect impact on India. Off the field, his fingers groove most pleasing on musical instruments and electronic gadgets. You can e-mail him at ajeetkumar@indiatvnews.com

Los Angeles wildfires updates: 2 lakh residents under evacuation, Hollywood Hills under threat
World | Jan 09, 2025, 11:58 PM IST
The latest flames broke out on Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills, striking closer to the heart of the city and the roots of its entertainment industry and putting densely populated neighbourhoods on edge during exceptionally windy and dry conditions.
Sheikh Hasina’s extradition 'unrelated' to reported extension of her Indian visa: Bangladesh
World | Jan 09, 2025, 11:25 PM IST
"We have requested India to return Sheikh Hasina as a Bangladeshi citizen. Her status in India is irrelevant to this request and not a matter of our consideration," a foreign office spokesperson stated during a weekly media briefing.
El Salvador earthquake: Strong tremors of 5.8-magnitude shakes capital, no initial reports of damage
World | Jan 09, 2025, 11:16 PM IST
Videos posted on social media show items falling from shelves in a supermarket and throngs of people gathered in the street, but no immediate signs of major damage.

Canada court grants bail to Indians accused in Nijjar murder, BJP says Trudeau has paid huge price
World | Jan 09, 2025, 10:22 PM IST
According to documents filed by the Department of Justice in Canada, the four individuals accused of murdering NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Nijjar on June 18 last year are no longer in custody.
Big blow to Trump before inauguration: Court declines to block his sentencing in hush money case
World | Jan 09, 2025, 11:06 PM IST
Trump has asked the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing in the hush money case. His lawyers turned to the nation’s highest court on Wednesday after New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing by Judge Juan M. Merchan.
Bangladesh calls Mamata's allegations of mistreatment of Indian fishermen 'false and fabricated'
World | Jan 09, 2025, 08:26 PM IST
Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry termed Mamata Banerjee's allegations "baseless and fabricated" and urged “all parties” to avoid making such unfounded accusations that undermine the spirit of bilateral cooperation and mutual respect.

Chad Presidential Palace attacked by gunmen when Deby Itno was inside, 19 killed
World | Jan 09, 2025, 08:02 PM IST
"The situation is fully under control. There is no cause for fear," said Foreign Affairs Minister Abderaman Koulamallah, surrounded by soldiers during a live Facebook broadcast filmed inside what appeared to be a calm presidential palace late on Wednesday.
Lebanon's parliament elects army commander Aoun as President, ending a 2-year deadlock
World | Jan 09, 2025, 07:05 PM IST
Aoun was widely seen as the preferred candidate of the United States and Saudi Arabia, whose assistance Lebanon will need to ensure that Israel withdraws its forces from southern Lebanon as stipulated in the agreement and to fund the post-war rebuilding.
Henley Index: India ranks 85th in world's most powerful passports | Check which country ranked last
World | Jan 09, 2025, 07:55 PM IST
Singapore remained in the fifth position, which means visitors can travel to an impressive 195 of the 227 global destinations incorporated in the index. Japan ranked second this year.

Israel-Hamas War update: Over 46,000 Palestinians killed in 15 months of brutal conflict
World | Jan 09, 2025, 05:02 PM IST
The Israeli military claims to have killed over 17,000 militants, though it has not provided evidence to support this figure. It states that it aims to avoid civilian harm and attributes civilian casualties to Hamas, accusing the group of operating within residential areas.
Pakistan: Dacoits kidnap 3 Hindu youths, make bizarre demand for release | Details
World | Jan 09, 2025, 04:44 PM IST
Outlaws' ringleader Ashiq Korai released a video message directed at Ahmedpur Lama police station officer Rana Ramzan, threatening to kill the kidnapped Hindu youths and launch an attack on the police if his 10 family members are not released.
Pakistan mass abduction: 16 labourers en route to atomic site kidnapped in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
World | Jan 09, 2025, 04:46 PM IST
The labourers were abducted from a vehicle while travelling to the Atomic Energy Mine Project site in Lakki Marwat district. The gunmen transported them to an unknown location.

Canadian man arrested for carrying crocodile skull wrapped in cloth at Delhi airport
India | Jan 09, 2025, 03:57 PM IST
Upon examination, a skull with sharp teeth, resembling the jaw of a baby crocodile, weighing approximately 777 grams, was discovered wrapped in a cream-coloured cloth.
Elon Musk brutally trolls Trudeau over Trump's Canada merger idea: 'Girl, you're not governor...'
World | Jan 08, 2025, 06:42 PM IST
Earlier on Tuesday, outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected a suggestion by Trump that he might use "economic force" to make Canada the 51st US state.
Raging wildfires force mass evacuations in Los Angeles | Horrific pictures
World | Jan 08, 2025, 06:08 PM IST
California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as the fires burned uncontained early on Wednesday.

How did US soldier use ChatGPT to explode Tesla Cybertruck in first AI-linked blast case? READ
World | Jan 08, 2025, 04:24 PM IST
An investigation into Livelsberger's ChatGPT searches revealed he sought information on explosive targets, the velocity of specific ammunition rounds, and the legality of fireworks in Arizona.
JetBlue plane shocker: 2 bodies found in landing gear of flight at Florida airport, probe on
World | Jan 08, 2025, 03:49 PM IST
The fact that people were able to reach the wheel well of a commercial jetliner is the latest incident raising concerns about security within the nation’s aviation system.
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv amid speculations of peace negotiations
World | Jan 08, 2025, 03:27 PM IST
A planned visit to Kyiv by Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been cancelled but will be rescheduled, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Tuesday.
Israeli TV reporter lost ability to speak clearly, AI helping him get back on air | Video
World | Jan 08, 2025, 02:41 PM IST
It was a significant setback for the career of a veteran reporter known for his no-nonsense approach. For over 40 years, he had reported from the front lines of Israel's most critical events, including suicide bombings, wars in Gaza and Lebanon, parliamentary scandals, and high-profile court cases.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Jaishankar says India transformed from 'chalta hai' to 'hoga kaise nahin?'
India | Jan 08, 2025, 02:22 PM IST
Jaishankar emphasised that the younger generations are shaping significant global changes, including innovations in AI, electric vehicles (EVs), startups, and even sports like cricket and chess.