Sat Jan 25 12:56:19 UTC 2025: ## International and National News Roundup: January 25, 2025
**Gaza Prisoner Exchange & Australian Open Victory:** A fragile ceasefire in Gaza saw Hamas release four female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross, followed by Israel’s release of 70 Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, American Madison Keys clinched her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
**Legal and Political Developments:** The U.S. Supreme Court approved the extradition of Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana to India. In India, the BJP released the final part of its election manifesto, while President Murmu is set to address the nation on Republic Day eve and announce Padma awards. A total of 942 police and emergency service personnel received gallantry medals.
**India-Specific News:** The owner of FIITJEE coaching institute and several others were booked following the closure of several centers. The Wrestling Federation of India admitted to operating temporarily from Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s residence. BJP leader Parvesh Verma symbolically immersed a cutout of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Yamuna River. Shivam Dube will replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Indian T20 cricket squad. Arshdeep Singh was named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024.
**International News:** Pakistan reported its first Mpox case of 2025. Yemen’s Houthi rebels released 153 war detainees, but also detained seven UN workers. Rescuers are working to reach people trapped under a collapsed building in Turkiye. ICICI Bank reported a 15% rise in quarterly net profit.
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