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Former Bangladesh PM and BNP chief Khaleda Zia died Tuesday in Dhaka at age 80 while receiving treatment. Party officials said her condition worsened overnight. Zia, widow of ex-president Ziaur Rahman, served three terms as prime minister and led the BNP for decades. Leaders across parties expressed condolences. Funeral details will be announced later.
Delhi remained shrouded in dense fog on Monday, prompting a red alert from the IMD until this afternoon. Extremely low visibility threatens air, road, and rail travel. Airlines including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India warned of delays and cancellations across northern airports, urging passengers to monitor flight status and allow extra travel time.
Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin told him Ukraine attempted to attack his residence in northern Russia, a claim denied by Kyiv. Trump said he was “very angry,” calling it inappropriate during a delicate phase of peace efforts. He said evidence was unclear, described his call with Putin as positive, and noted talks to end the […]
India successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the 120-km range Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at Chandipur, Odisha. The rocket met all mission objectives with high precision. Developed by DRDO, the test coincided with project clearance for the Army, boosting indigenous firepower. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed it as a game-changer.
PM Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi from Feb 15-20, 2026, bringing together global leaders and top CEOs from firms including Google DeepMind, Anthropic, Adobe, Salesforce, Qualcomm and FedEx. India hopes the summit will yield a consensus declaration focused on inclusion, democratisation of AI resources and forward-looking AI impact.
The government has extended the OALP-X oil and gas auction bid deadline for a third time to February 18, 2026, giving investors six more weeks, DGH said. Launched during IEW 2025, the round offers 25 blocks across about 1.92 lakh sq km, the largest acreage so far. Deadlines for DSF-IV and CBM bid rounds were […]
Boeing has secured an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract for Israel’s F-15IA programme following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The deal covers design, testing, production and delivery of 25 jets, with an option for 25 more. Work will be done in St. Louis through 2035. The sale is part of military assistance
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the BJP has resolved to remove “Congress-encouraged infiltrators” from poll-bound Assam. He added that the party aims to extend this action across the country. Shah emphasized that this move is part of BJP’s broader strategy to strengthen national security and public safety.
Punjab youth Jagleep Kumar, who went to Russia searching for his brother, revealed harsh truths about the war situation. He stated that 10 Indians have already died, while three more are missing. He expressed anguish over agents deceitfully sending Indians to Russia, where they are being forcibly recruited into the army.
Punjab-born doctor Rafiq joined Maoists, leaving city life for forests with revolutionary ideals. He could remove bullets near the heart using torchlight, treating hundreds of fighters and tribal villagers in Abujhmad. Under surveillance since 2013, his medical skills made him crucial to Maoists, yet he remains elusive to security forces even today.
Traffic in Hyderabad is getting worse due to the rapid rise in private vehicles, according to a study by Lee Associates. As part of the 2050 Master Plan, HMDA has begun preparing an integrated transport plan. Lee Associates conducted a detailed survey and submitted a comprehensive report to HMDA. The findings highlight urgent mobility challenges.
Cybercriminals are using New Year greetings to trick people online. Clicking links in WhatsApp or SMS messages can hack smartphones and steal money from bank accounts. They use mule accounts to steal personal information while pretending to send festive wishes. Officials warn the public to avoid clicking unknown or suspicious links this New Year.
Usually, lava appears red when it flows from volcanoes. However, at Kawah Ijen volcano on Java Island, Indonesia, lava glows blue, creating a stunning sight. In the Devil’s Gold area, sulfuric gases mix with oxygen, and at night, the lava appears as beautiful blue flames, attracting tourists and photographers alike.
INSV Kaundinya has begun a special voyage from India to Oman, sailing entirely on wind and sails. The naval vessel follows ancient Indian maritime routes and was built using fifth-century shipbuilding methods. Traditional artisans from Kerala handcrafted wooden planks, making the ship a unique showcase of India’s seafaring heritage.
Tezpur University has been gripped by prolonged unrest as all stakeholders launched a 24-hour hunger strike after 100 days of failed protests over alleged corruption by Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh. The Assam campus has remained disrupted since September, with demonstrations intensifying as demands grew for his removal and a formal probe.