Top news updates of the day
1. Former US President Donald Trump began his second term as the 47th president on Monday with a flurry of executive orders. The orders focused on reversing key Biden-era policies, reshaping federal operations, and reaffirming his agenda. Measures addressed workforce management, climate policy, and regulatory changes.

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2. Actor Saif Ali Khan was discharged from Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday, five days after he was repeatedly stabbed by an intruder at his house in upscale Bandra. The 54-year-old actor, who suffered multiple stab injuries in the attack in the early hours of January 16 underwent emergency surgery at the hospital.

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3. At least 12 Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, police said on Tuesday. Earlier on Monday, two women Naxalites were killed and one CoBRA jawan was injured in an encounter during the same operation, they said.

4. Israel's far-right finance minister has threatened to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition if he doesn't resume the war in Gaza after the first phase of the ceasefire expires in six weeks.

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5. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday defended the alleged "assault and kidnap" of CPM's Koothattukulam councillor Kala Raju. He termed her decision to switch sides and the UDF’s move to "encourage" her to shift loyalties as "anti-democratic."

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