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Enforcement agencies in Nanded seized 441.24 liters of liquor, 2.2 kg of ganja, and weapons, including a pistol, one live round, four daggers, and seven swords ahead of Maharashtra’s civic polls on January 15. Between December 15, 2025, and January 11, 2026, raids led to five cases and 929 people being booked or externed under […]
Influential US lawmakers said PM Modi is central to India’s rising global role and the durability of the US-India partnership. Praising his nationalist, development-focused leadership, they acknowledged differences like Russian oil purchases but stressed strategic alignment, Indo-Pacific importance, and India’s growing economic and geopolitical confidence.
The Sankranti Kite Festival starts today at Secunderabad Parade Grounds and continues until January 18. The event will host 40 international kite flyers from 19 countries and 55 participants from 15 Indian states. Alongside kite competitions, visitors can enjoy cultural performances, making the festival a colorful celebration of tradition and fun.
2 family members were killed and another injured after a motorcycle rammed into a tree in the district, police said today. The accident occurred Sunday night as cousins Suraj Gaud, Anuj Gaud, and Prince Gaud were travelling to a nearby village. Suraj and Anuj died at Deoria Medical College, while Prince remains under treatment. Bodies […]
The IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting cold wave conditions at a few places today. It said cold wave conditions are likely today, January 13, and at isolated places on January 14, 2026. The department also predicted cloudy skies later this week, while forecaster SkyMet said the cold wave is expected to continue […]
Senior Kerala Congress leader Thomas Kuthiravattam has died at 80 after a period of age-related illness. A native of Kallissery, Chengannur, he served as a Rajya Sabha member from 1985 to 1991, representing Kerala’s interests. Leaders including CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Kerala Congress (M) chief Jose K Mani expressed condolences.
A large fire broke out at a plastic recycling unit in Budwel, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad on Tuesday morning. Thick smoke caused panic in nearby areas. Firefighters rushed to the site and are working to control the blaze. No casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire and the damage extent are still unknown.
The Supreme Court will hear key cases today, including Gitanjali J Angmo’s plea against Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention, suo motu cases on cyber fraud, street dog menace, and missing CCTV cameras, pleas on women lawyers’ representation, Abbas Ansari’s criminal case, hate speeches, Shabbir Shah’s bail, Jagtar Singh Hawara’s transfer, and retired judges’ w...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned the US to stop “deceitful actions” and reliance on “traitorous hirelings” after President Trump threatened intervention and imposed a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran. Amid protests killing over 646 people, Khamenei asserted Iran’s strength, awareness of its enemies, and continued resilience.
The US State Department revoked over 100,000 visas, including 8,000 student and 2,500 specialized visas, for individuals involved in criminal activity. The move strengthens national security and enforces immigration laws. The US Embassy in India warned that breaking US laws can lead to visa revocation, deportation, and ineligibility for future visas.
A violent crackdown on Iran protests has killed at least 648 people, including 9 minors, with thousands injured and 10,000 arrested, rights group Iran Human Rights said. An ongoing internet blackout hampers verification. The protests, sparked by economic grievances, have grown into a major challenge to the regime, prompting government-backed nationwide rallies.
India and Germany, under PM Modi and Chancellor Merz, agreed to deepen ties in defence, trade, critical minerals, semiconductors, education, and telecom. They signed 19 pacts, backed the Indo-Pacific, IMEC, and green hydrogen projects, promoted talent mobility, condemned terrorism, and pushed for resilient supply chains and global institution reforms.
Greenland’s government said it cannot accept a US takeover of the Arctic island under any circumstance, responding to repeated remarks by President Donald Trump. The autonomous Danish territory said the governing coalition firmly rejects such moves, while stressing it will continue efforts to strengthen Greenland’s defence in cooperation with NATO allies.
US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the order was “final.” China, Turkey, the UAE and Iraq are key partners. The move comes amid military options, though diplomatic talks continue through special envoy channels.
Actor and TVK chief Vijay told CBI neither he nor his party caused the deadly Karur stampede. He claimed leaving the rally prevented chaos, while party officials echoed his statement. Investigators continue analyzing police claims of delayed action and crowd mismanagement during the September 27, 2025, incident that killed 41 people.