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Construction crane falls on moving train in Northeastern Thailand, 12 dead

In northeastern Thailand, a construction crane being used for a high-speed railway project toppled onto a moving passenger train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. The impact caused the train to derail and catch fire, resulting in at least 12 fatalities. Rescue teams have brought the fire under control and are searching for passengers

14 Jan 2026 10:59 am
Fire at Ravi Shankar Prasads home in New Delhi Controlled

A fire broke out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasads residence in New Delhi on Wednesday morning. Delhi Fire Department officials brought the blaze under control with three fire engines and a forensics team. No damage has been reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined

14 Jan 2026 10:37 am
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Uttarayani greetings, highlights Baijnath Temple

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended Uttarayani greetings, calling Baijnath Temple a living symbol of Uttarakhands Shiva tradition. He also inaugurated the Uttarayani fair in Khatima, announced new development projects, and stressed protecting Devbhoomis culture while pushing growth

14 Jan 2026 10:31 am
Uttarakhand: Two held for roaming around at Har Ki Pauri in `sheikh` attire

A viral video from Har Ki Pauri showing two men in sheikh attire triggered tensions among priests and renewed calls to restrict access to Ganga ghats. The men, later identified as local youths, told police the act was for a YouTube video and were released after apologising

14 Jan 2026 10:16 am
Iran protest crackdown death toll jumps to at least 2,571, activists say

The activist group said 2,403 of the dead were protesters and 147 were government-affiliated. Twelve children were killed, along with nine civilians it said were not taking part in protests. More than 18,100 people have been detained, the group said

14 Jan 2026 8:22 am
India-US ties: Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade and defence cooperation

The Jaishankar-Rubio phone call came a day after newly-appointed US ambassador Sergio Gor said there will be some contact between the two sides on the trade issue

14 Jan 2026 8:17 am
Jammu and Kashmir: Army opens fire on Pakistan drones along LoC in Rajouri

The fresh drone sightings came as Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army on Tuesday strongly raised with Pakistan`s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) about sightings of Pakistani drones along the border areas in the Jammu Sector in the last three days

14 Jan 2026 8:11 am
Donald Trump says Venezuela oil deal underway, promises lower energy prices

Trump asserted that his administration is working closely with Caracas and claimed that large volumes of Venezuelan oil are already entering the United States as part of the engagement

14 Jan 2026 8:06 am
Turkman Gate stone-pelting case: Arrests rise to 20 as Delhi Police nab two more

Earlier on January 7, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, after the High Court`s order, which was announced at early morning hours of the day

14 Jan 2026 8:01 am
Donald Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US

Trump said in a social media post on Monday he would impose a 25 per cent tax on imports to the United States from countries that do business with Iran

14 Jan 2026 7:57 am
Delivery agents must keep eye on road, not clock

The minister had met with officials from Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato

14 Jan 2026 7:52 am
Donald Trump urges Iran to show humanity as protest death toll rises

Trump said he believes that the killing is `significant` and that his administration would `act accordingly.` He added that he believed the Iranian government was `badly misbehaving`

14 Jan 2026 7:52 am
Just going BTS of the BMC for a bit!

If water, sanitation, roads, potholes, etc matter to you, I dont know a more important vote than for local body elections; no?

14 Jan 2026 7:48 am
Humanoid robot learns new skills by watching online videos

Instead of relying only on pre-programmed behaviors or volumes of human-operated data, NEO can now learn from internet-scale videos and apply that knowledge to the physical world

14 Jan 2026 6:55 am
US scientists move closer to 3D-printed livers, hearts and kidneys

The LIVE team is using FRESH 3D bioprinting, a proprietary technique that enables researchers to print soft, delicate biological materials, such as collagen and human stem cells, into complex structures

14 Jan 2026 6:52 am
Tensions escalate in Minnesota as protesters clash with federal agents

Confrontations between federal agents and protesters stretched throughout the day and across multiple cities on Monday. Agents fired tear gas in Minneapolis as a crowd gathered around immigration officers questioning a man, while hundreds protested in St Cloud

14 Jan 2026 6:49 am
French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament in mass protest

Escorted by police, the tractors tangled rush-hour traffic as they rumbled down the Champs-Elysees and other Paris avenues, and then over the Seine River to reach the National Assembly

14 Jan 2026 6:45 am
Dog bite cases: Supreme Court warns states of heavy compensation

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that even dog lovers and feeders will be held responsible and accountable for dog-bite incidents

14 Jan 2026 6:42 am
Jaipur hospital shifts 14 ICU patients after water leakage floods ward

SMS Hospital Trauma Centre in-charge Dr BL Yadav said the area where the ICU stands earlier housed rooms and toilets, and old water pipelines were buried during the construction

14 Jan 2026 6:38 am
India rejects Chinas territorial claims over Shaksgam Valley

India last Friday criticised Chinas infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley, saying it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests as it is an Indian territory

14 Jan 2026 6:33 am
Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery promise amid labour ministry pressure

Other quick commerce platforms, such as Swiggy and Zepto, may also follow suit after the intervention by the Union Ministry of Labour, which was concerned about the welfare of the delivery workers trying to meet such tight deadlines

14 Jan 2026 6:29 am
Pune: Police visits office of firm handling Ajit Pawars poll campaign

Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said an officer and two policemen were sent to the office after information was received about an alleged possible suspicious activity

13 Jan 2026 10:51 pm
Congress` Digvijaya Singh vacating RS seat; not to seek 3rd term

Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijaya Singh announced he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha as his tenure ends in April 2026, following a request to allow representation from the SC community

13 Jan 2026 10:13 pm
Bengaluru-Paris Air France flight diverted to Turkmenistan; passengers stranded

An Air France flight from Bengaluru to Paris was diverted to Turkmenistan after an engine issue early Tuesday. The Boeing 777 landed safely in Ashgabat, but passengers were stranded for over 15 hours as the airline arranged a special relief flight

13 Jan 2026 9:11 pm
Iran protests death toll rises to nearly 2,000, say rights activists

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has risen to at least 2,000, according to a US-based rights group. Activists say most of those killed were protesters, as internet shutdowns make independent verification difficult

13 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
BJP expels 22 members for anti-party activities in Nanded ahead of civic polls

According to a party statement, several aspirants who were denied BJP tickets switched allegiance to rival parties and filed nominations against official BJP candidates

13 Jan 2026 8:52 pm
Pune polls: High-voltage finale marks end of poll campaigns

Rallies, roadshows, press conferences, and heated exchanges dominated the closing hours of campaigning, highlighting the high stakes in both civic bodies ahead elections on January 15

13 Jan 2026 8:39 pm
SC adjourns hearing on wifes plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention

The apex court had earlier deferred the matter on November 24 last year after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh, sought time to respond to a rejoinder filed by Wangchuk`s wife Angmo

13 Jan 2026 7:55 pm
Snake bites Uttar Pradesh rickshaw driver; he reaches hospital with reptile

In a bizarre incident in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura district, a 39-year-old e-rickshaw driver walked into a government hospital carrying a 1.5-foot-long snake in his pocket after it allegedly bit him. A video of the incident has since gone viral, prompting officials to call the police

13 Jan 2026 5:36 pm
Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports, prices slide sharply at home

Civil unrest in Iran has disrupted Indias basmati rice exports, causing payment delays, shipment uncertainty and a sharp drop in domestic prices. Exporters have been urged to adopt secure payments and diversify markets, as Iran remains Indias top basmati destination and the biggest near-term risk to the trade

13 Jan 2026 4:47 pm
Friedrich Merz concludes Gujarat visit; India-Germany ties set for major boost

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his two-day India visit after high-level talks with PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, technology, trade and climate action

13 Jan 2026 4:03 pm
Operation Sindoor ongoing, warns Army chief

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any future misadventure by the adversary will be effectively countered. He noted that the operation reset strategic assumptions by targeting terror infrastructure deep across the border, while adding that the situation along the LAC with China

13 Jan 2026 3:20 pm
Jharkhand on health alert after suspected Nipah cases in West Bengal

Jharkhand has issued a health alert after two suspected Nipah virus cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. The state health department has led surveillance, rapid reporting and public awareness measures across all districts to prevent a possible outbreak. The Centre has assured full support to West Bengal

13 Jan 2026 2:37 pm
At 3 deg Celsius, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years

Delhi experienced its coldest January morning in three years on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 3 degree C, significantly below normal. The IMD warned that cold wave conditions are likely to persist, while the citys air quality worsened to the very poor category, with Anand Vihar recording severe AQI levels

13 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
Who is Erfan Soltani? Iranian protester to face first reported hanging

Erfan Soltani was arrested on January 8 for allegedly participating in protests against Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What initially began as demonstrations driven by economic hardship has since escalated into widespread unrest, openly challenging the Iranian leadership

13 Jan 2026 12:17 pm
Iran allows some foreign calls as internet remains cut after protests

Some Iranians in Tehran were able to call abroad even as the internet remains cut off following nationwide protests that have left at least 646 dead. Several people in Tehran were able to call The Associated Press and speak to a journalist there. The AP bureau in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was unable to call those numbers back

13 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
Another hindu killed in Bangladesh as violence against minorities escalates

A 27-year-old hindu auto-rickshaw driver, Samir Das, was stabbed to death in Bangladeshs Feni district, reportedly during an attempted vehicle theft. His killing is the ninth such incident against Hindus in 24 days, underscoring rising violence against minorities in the country

13 Jan 2026 9:51 am
Donald Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham praised the Trump decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs, saying that the US President`s decision in isolating the Khamenei regime economically is most impressive

13 Jan 2026 8:58 am
Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1, says Lok Sabha Speaker

Answering queries during a press conference today on Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the union budget will be presented at 11 am on February 1 in the House

13 Jan 2026 8:54 am
Iran protest death toll rises to at least 646, activists say

The toll comes from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate throughout multiple years of demonstrations. It relies on a network of activists inside Iran that confirms all reported fatalities

13 Jan 2026 8:48 am
US revokes over 100,000 visas in 2025, including 8,000 student permits

We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe, the State Department said in a social media post on Monday

13 Jan 2026 8:44 am
Vance and Rubio congratulate Sergio Gor as new US envoy to India

Gor, 39, arrived in New Delhi on January 9 to take up his new role as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia

13 Jan 2026 8:40 am
US accuses Russia of dangerous escalation in Ukraine as Trump pushes peace

Europe`s leaders condemned the attack using the Oreshnik as `escalatory and unacceptable,` and US envoy Bruce was equally tough on Monday

13 Jan 2026 8:36 am
Five severed human heads found hanging on beach in Ecuador

The police attributed the incident to a conflict between criminal groups. Drug-trafficking networks with links to transnational cartels are active in the area and have used fishermen and their small boats for their illicit activities, according to authorities

13 Jan 2026 8:30 am
Donald Trump posts acting president of Venezuela image, sparks online storm

The post consisted solely of an image that had acting president of Venezuela written beneath his photo where he has a grim face

13 Jan 2026 8:26 am
New viruses discovered in orcas and pilot whales in the Atlantic

Five of were found in short-finned pilot whales, while two came from orcas. The viruses represent new species, which the team named shofin circovirus and orcin circovirus

13 Jan 2026 8:23 am
Cosmic hamburger shows signs of planet formation, astronomers find

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a powerful array of 66 radio antennas located in northern Chile, the team discovered the first signs of planet formation in the dense gas layers of a system known as Gomezs Hamburger (GoHam)

13 Jan 2026 8:19 am
Malaysia and Indonesia block Elon Musks Grok AI over fake explicit images

The Grok chatbot, which is accessed through Musks social media platform X, has been criticised for generating manipulated images, including depictions of women in bikinis or sexually explicit poses, as well as images involving children

13 Jan 2026 8:17 am
Pro-government rallies held across Iran amid deadly protests

At least 544 people have been killed, and more than 10,681 individuals arrested and transferred to prisons amid protests in Iran during the unrest, according to the Human Rights News Agency

13 Jan 2026 8:14 am
Himachal Pradesh fire kills 8-year-old boy in Solans Arki area

The deceased boy was identified as Bihar resident Priyansh. An enquiry has been ordered into the fire that sparked around 2.45 am on Sunday, Solan Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma said

13 Jan 2026 8:09 am