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Bank customers may face inconvenience as most bank branches remain closed for 4 days from today due to weekend holidays, Republic Day, and a proposed nationwide strike on January 27 by bank unions. Services at public sector banks may be disrupted. Unions are pressing for a 5-day work week, citing earlier agreements and ongoing deadlock […]
The Uttar Pradesh government will honour five distinguished personalities, including Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, with the ‘Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman’ during Uttar Pradesh Day 2026 in Lucknow. The three-day event begins today at Rashtra Prerna Sthal and will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to an official statement.
Delhi’s weather cooled again yesterday after rain in the city and NCR, with temperatures dropping below 10°C. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts further decline over the next two days, with rain today. Maximum temperatures may reach 20°C, minimum 6°C. Clear skies and cool winds have reduced pollution and improved visibility significantly.
Delhi’s weather cooled again yesterday after rain in the city and NCR, with temperatures dropping below 10°C. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts further decline over the next two days, with rain today. Maximum temperatures may reach 20°C, minimum 6°C. Clear skies and cool winds have reduced pollution and improved visibility significantly.
A 24-year-old man, Faizan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at a cafe in northeast Delhi’s Maujpur area Friday night. Police registered a murder case under the Arms Act. The victim was declared dead at GTB Hospital. Investigators are examining CCTV footage, questioning staff, and conducting raids, while the motive remains unclear.
A suicide blast at a wedding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killed five and injured ten, police confirmed. The attack, at peace committee chief Noor Alam Mehsud’s residence, caused the roof to collapse, trapping guests. Rescue teams rushed to the scene. Authorities launched an investigation, while the KP Chief Minister condemned the attack.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Donald Trump’s claim that NATO troops avoided front-line duty in Afghanistan as “insulting” and “appalling.” Trump’s remarks ignored that 457 British soldiers died in the conflict. Starmer paid tribute to the fallen, highlighting the hurt caused to families, and said he would have apologized if he misspoke similarly.
US President Donald Trump slammed Canada for rejecting his “Golden Dome” missile defence over Greenland, warning Beijing could “eat them up” within a year. On Truth Social, he criticized PM Mark Carney for favoring China over US-backed security, calling Canada ungrateful and emphasizing America’s strategic role in protecting its northern neighbour.
A massive fire erupted Friday afternoon at a gaming zone under Sukher police in Udaipur, causing severe property damage, though no casualties were reported. SHO Ravindra Charan said the blaze was reported around 4 PM, but details emerged only now. Firefighting teams, with reinforcements from nearby areas, are still struggling to bring the fire under […]
The US military said it killed two alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, while the Coast Guard searched for a third survivor. Southern Command said the vessel was on a known narco‑trafficking route. It was the first strike since US forces seized Venezuela’s Maduro, and critics call the […]
A survey in 7 EU countries shows 51% of Europeans view US President Donald Trump as an “enemy of Europe,” while only 8% see him as a friend. Many describe him as authoritarian or dictatorial. Concerns rise over threats to Greenland, European sovereignty, and strained transatlantic ties, despite Trump recently backing down from his Greenland […]
The United States imposed sanctions on Iran’s “shadow fleet,” targeting nine vessels accused of secretly exporting oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Washington says the revenue funds repression, weapons programs and regional proxies. The move follows reports of over 5,000 deaths during recent protests and an ongoing internet blackout.
An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Tibet today, the National Center for Seismology said. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, increasing the risk of stronger ground shaking. The Tibetan Plateau is seismically active due to collisions between the Indian and Eurasian plates, with frequent tectonic uplift affecting the Himalayan region.
A Pakistan-linked Jaish-e-Mohammed militant, identified as commander Usman, was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kathua’s Billawar area, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation involved J&K Police, Army, and CRPF. Authorities recovered a significant cache of weapons, including an M4 automatic rifle, from the slain terrorist during the joint operation.
Tensions erupted in Tarana, Ujjain, after Bajrang Dal member Sohel Thakur was attacked. A mob torched a bus, vandalised shops, and blocked roads. Police increased security, launched a probe, and reviewed CCTV footage. Thakur claimed the attackers were involved in illegal activities, including cow smuggling, and targeted him due to past cases and events.