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Donald Trump unexpectedly praised Iran for cancelling over 800 scheduled executions, hinting at easing tensions as nationwide protests subside. Speaking on the White House South Lawn before leaving for Mar-a-Lago, he expressed “great respect” for the move, calling it impactful. This follows his warnings of potential US military action if repression escalated.
US aviation authorities warned airlines to “exercise caution” over Mexico, Central America, Panama, and parts of South America due to military activities and potential GPS interference, issuing 60-day Notices to Airmen. The advisory follows a US raid capturing Venezuela’s Maduro, while Trump suggested possible land strikes against Mexican drug cartels.
IndiGo has processed refunds for passengers affected by flight cancellations between December 3 and 5, the DGCA said. The airline also offered two ₹5,000 travel vouchers as a goodwill gesture. However, passengers continue to flag refund delays on social media. The DGCA has reviewed the disruptions and submitted a report, with action under consideration.
West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari filed a ₹100-crore defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of falsely linking him to a coal scam. He moved Alipore court after she failed to reply to his legal notice. Adhikari said Banerjee offered no evidence and warned any damages awarded would be donated to charity.
The BJP and Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena are set to capture the BMC with 117 of 227 seats, ending the Thackerays’ decades-long control. BJP leads in 88 wards but needs Shinde’s 29 to govern, giving him kingmaker leverage. Shinde may demand the mayor’s post, citing Sena legacy, possibly through a 2.5-year power-sharing deal with the […]
PM Modi will visit West Bengal and Assam today and on Jan 18 to launch major rail and road projects. He will flag off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train and new Amrit Bharat Express services. He will also attend a Bodo cultural event in Assam and lay the foundation for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor […]
Security forces launched a heliborne counter-insurgency operation in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, deploying Para Special Forces and Assam Rifles into dense jungle areas. The operation targeted suspected Kuki insurgent hideouts, including the non-SoO United Kuki National Army. The action follows continued violence since May 2023, which has killed over 260 people.
Chinese manja is made by coating nylon or polyester threads with a mixture of glue or resin and fine particles of glass, aluminum, steel, or tungsten carbide. This process makes the thread extremely sharp. During kite-flying contests, its use has caused serious injuries, including cut fingers and fatal neck accidents for people and animals alike.
AP’s Bhimavaram town in West Godavari district is witnessing a lively cockfighting spectacle as part of Kanuma. Crowds have gathered since morning to watch the traditional fights, leading to long queues at betting booths and heavy traffic visible in drone footage. Locals estimate that while ₹300 crores were exchanged during Bhogi and Sankranti.
In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is leading in 83 wards, as per trends. Across Maharashtra’s civic body polls, the BJP is ahead in 741 wards, with ally Shiv Sena leading in 190 wards. Meanwhile, the Thackeray brothers, contesting together in Mumbai, are ahead in 58 wards. The results reflect […]
An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 struck the North Pacific Ocean today, January 16, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, increasing the possibility of aftershocks. In a post on “X,” NCS shared the coordinates as latitude 43.79°N and longitude 127.98°W, confirming the offshore location.
A fake ticket scam caused a big disruption at Hyderabad’s Shamshabad Airport today, as authorities intercepted and detained eight individuals attempting unauthorized entry. The suspects were handed over to Shamshabad Airport Police, who have launched an investigation into it.. Airport officials are reviewing security protocols to prevent similar incidents.
PM Modi urged everyone to read the “Tirukkural,” praising Thiruvalluvar’s wisdom and ideals on Thiruvalluvar Day. In a post on X, he highlighted the poet’s vision of a harmonious, compassionate society and his embodiment of Tamil culture. Thiruvalluvar Day, celebrated alongside Pongal, honors the timeless contributions of the great Tamil philosopher-poet.
Amid Bangladesh’s request to shift the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 from India citing security concerns, a contrasting scenario has emerged on the field. Bangladeshi umpire Shahid Saikat is officiating in India during the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. He served as third umpire in the first match and handled TV umpire duties in […]
Counting of votes for Maharashtra’s civic polls is underway after elections on Jan 15 across 29 municipal corporations. Navi Mumbai’s 9.48 lakh voters elected 111 corporators from 499 candidates across 28 wards. A total of 1,148 polling stations were set at 185 locations, part of 39,000 stations statewide covering 2,869 seats, including major political parties.