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'You people did Pahalgam attack': Shopkeeper held for attacking Kashmiri brothers in Dehradun

INDIA

'You people did Pahalgam attack': Shopkeeper held for attacking Kashmiri brothers in Dehradun

The argument turned violent and Yadav attacked the brothers, with the younger one being injured on the head.

Accidental death report registered in Baramati plane crash that killed Maha Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, 4 others

INDIA

Accidental death report registered in Baramati plane crash that killed Maha Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, 4 others

"We have registered an accidental death report (ADR) with the Baramati taluka police station," confirmed a senior police officer from the Pune rural police.

UP: NEET aspirant chops off foot to avail disability quota for MBBS admission

INDIA

UP: NEET aspirant chops off foot to avail disability quota for MBBS admission

During the investigation, police also recovered a diary belonging to Suraj in which he had written, “I will become an MBBS doctor in 2026”.

Supreme Court says EC can't behave like 'unruly horse' amid SIR row

INDIA

Supreme Court says EC can't behave like 'unruly horse' amid SIR row

The legal battle centres on Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, which grants the ECI the power to direct a special revision of electoral rolls in “such manner as it may think fit".

Davos Summit 2026 Updates: 'World is facing a rupture, not transition, allies will diversify to hedge against uncertainty', says Canadian PM Carney

BUSINESS

Davos Summit 2026 Updates: 'World is facing a rupture, not transition, allies will diversify to hedge against uncertainty', says Canadian PM Carney

News Updates: 'Assam among fastest developing states, its progress part of country's growth story,' says PM Modi in Guwahati

INDIA

News Updates: 'Assam among fastest developing states, its progress part of country's growth story,' says PM Modi in Guwahati

Trump repeats claim of stopping India-Pakistan conflict: 'Pakistan PM said I saved at least 10 million people'

WORLD

Trump repeats claim of stopping India-Pakistan conflict: 'Pakistan PM said I saved at least 10 million people'

The US president has made similar claims many times since May 10 last year, stating that it was his pressure that led to peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours as he made his pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize.

BMC polls 2026: From share market to schools, what's open and what's closed in Mumbai today

INDIA

BMC polls 2026: From share market to schools, what's open and what's closed in Mumbai today

To ensure maximum voter participation and smooth conduct of the civic polls, the Maharashtra Election Commission has declared a public holiday on January 15.

'No permanent enemies in politics': Ajit Pawar rules out merger talks with uncle but keeps options open

POLITICS

'No permanent enemies in politics': Ajit Pawar rules out merger talks with uncle but keeps options open

When asked whether this alliance would extend beyond the civic polls, Ajit Pawar said no decision had been taken but acknowledged its immediate impact.

Chandigarh: Speeding BMW car rams into bike, Swiggy delivery executive dies on spot

CITY

Chandigarh: Speeding BMW car rams into bike, Swiggy delivery executive dies on spot

When the police reached the address linked to the car, they found that it had already been sold to another person.

'High command pleasing': BJP slams Karnataka Congress for ‘prioritising’ Rahul Gandhi over German Chancellor's visit

INDIA

'High command pleasing': BJP slams Karnataka Congress for ‘prioritising’ Rahul Gandhi over German Chancellor's visit

Questioning Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for missing Merz's visit, the BJP leader alleged that they prioritised "high command pleasing" over the state's global standing.

Bengaluru: Drunk driver rams speeding car into Barbeque Nation's wall, pedestrians narrowly escape | Video

CITY

Bengaluru: Drunk driver rams speeding car into Barbeque Nation's wall, pedestrians narrowly escape | Video

The driver, who was supposed to take a left turn, instead jumped the divider and hit the wall of the restaurant Barbeque Nation, causing severe damage to the restaurant wall.

NASA to evacuate 4 astronauts from ISS before scheduled return due to 'serious medical condition'

WORLD

NASA to evacuate 4 astronauts from ISS before scheduled return due to 'serious medical condition'

The sick crew member was now stable but there was a “lingering risk”, said Nasa’s chief health and medical officer, Dr James Polk, adding that the issue has not been properly diagnosed.

Owaisi's 'a woman in hijab will become India's PM one day' gets a 'go to Karachi' retort from BJP's Nitish Rane

POLITICS

Owaisi's 'a woman in hijab will become India's PM one day' gets a 'go to Karachi' retort from BJP's Nitish Rane

Asaduddin Owaisi made these remarks while addressing an election meeting in Maharashtra's Solapur.

New Minneapolis shooting video emerges, shows ICE officer's perspective: 'Get out of f***ing car'

WORLD

New Minneapolis shooting video emerges, shows ICE officer's perspective: 'Get out of f***ing car'

Vice President JD Vance and Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in posts on X that the new video backs their contention that the officer fired in self-defense.

Denmark's stern warning to US if Greenland is invaded: 'We'll shoot first, ask questions later'

WORLD

Denmark's stern warning to US if Greenland is invaded: 'We'll shoot first, ask questions later'

This is in accordance with the army's rule of engagement from 1952 that requires soldiers to attack invaders without waiting for orders from higher-ups.

Trump once again defends ICE officer who shot dead woman in Minneapolis: 'She behaved horribly'

WORLD

Trump once again defends ICE officer who shot dead woman in Minneapolis: 'She behaved horribly'

Trump blamed the victim, Renee Nicole Good, asserting that she had attempted to run over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

BJP hits out at Mamata govt over Jadavpur University hijab row: 'Appeasement at its lowest’

INDIA

BJP hits out at Mamata govt over Jadavpur University hijab row: 'Appeasement at its lowest’

Reacting to the development, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said an English professor had been penalised for performing her duty, calling it a standard procedure followed in examination halls.

Haryana man welcomes baby boy, struggles to remember 10 daughters’ names: 'Sometimes I forget'

INDIA

Haryana man welcomes baby boy, struggles to remember 10 daughters’ names: 'Sometimes I forget'

While the family was ecstatic, the news quickly sparked debate on the internet, with many calling the situation a stark example of patriarchy.

BJP-Congress alliance in Ambernath intact despite Maharashtra CM's objection

INDIA

BJP-Congress alliance in Ambernath intact despite Maharashtra CM's objection

This unexpected political move was widely seen as a calculated strategy to keep the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) out of the ruling setup.

Jaishankar hits back at West’s 'unsolicited' advice on India’s Op Sindoor: ‘Look at your own region’

INDIA

Jaishankar hits back at West’s 'unsolicited' advice on India’s Op Sindoor: ‘Look at your own region’

Speaking about reactions during Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said Western nations expressed worry about tensions, but he questioned their stance.

'Can't read a dog's mind when it is in a mood to bite': Supreme Court on stray menace

INDIA

'Can't read a dog's mind when it is in a mood to bite': Supreme Court on stray menace

The Supreme Court clarified that its modified order was restricted to institutional areas and not public roads.

BJP woman worker stripped, assaulted during SIR protest in Karnataka; police deny allegation

INDIA

BJP woman worker stripped, assaulted during SIR protest in Karnataka; police deny allegation

It is alleged that during the detention, the woman resisted and raised objections, following which she was allegedly assaulted and her clothes torn by the police.

JNU warns of expulsion over slogans against PM Modi, Amit Shah; FIR filed against students

INDIA

JNU warns of expulsion over slogans against PM Modi, Amit Shah; FIR filed against students

Emphasising that although freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right, the university said that “any form of violence, unlawful conduct or anti-national activity will not be tolerated under any circumstances."

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