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In a speech broadcast by state television, Khamenei said the protests had left several thousand people dead, the first indication from an Iranian leader of the extent of the casualties from the wave of protests that began December 28 and led to a bloody crackdown

An 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death by a group of minors at a park in Delhis Rohini after being lured through social media over a relationship dispute. Five juveniles have been apprehended and the weapon recovered.

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 4.4 degrees celsius, which was 3.2 notches below the season`s average, according to the India Meteorological Department

Hidden deep within the dry caves of northern Saudi Arabia, cheetahs lay undisturbed for centuries their bodies slowly preserved by desert air, time and silence. Now, scientists have uncovered a rare natural phenomenon: the mummified remains of cheetahs that offer a striking glimpse into the Arabian Peninsulas long-lost wildlife

According to sources from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Punjab-based gangsters are acting as foot soldiers for Khalistani and radical handlers operating from abroad, as they continue to establish links with Khalistani terror elements

In 2024, she and her brother, Andres, were convicted in a separate case, this one involving lying to manufacturers to sell wholesale groceries and additional items at big discounts after pledging that they were meant for sale in Mexico or to prisoners or rehabilitation facilities.

Thank you! Trump posted. Those sentiments come after Trump spent days suggesting that the US might strike Iran militarily if its government triggered mass killings during widespread protests that swept that country but now have quieted.

This has nothing to do with a tension or decision between Delcy Rodrguez and myself, she said, before pivoting to vague assertions about her party`s popular mandate and the government`s dismal human rights record.

CEO of Apollo Global Management, Marc Rowan, and US Deputy National Security Adviser, Robert Gabriel, are also on the list.

Trump has made similar claims many times since May 10 last year, stating that it was his pressure that led to peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours as he makes his pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize

Notices were issued to 13 e-commerce entities Chimiya, JioMart, Talk Pro, Meesho, MaskMan Toys, TradeIndia, Antriksh Technologies, Vardaanmart, IndiaMart, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook Marketplace), Flipkart, Krishna Mart, and Amazon, following the identification of over 16,970 non-compliant product listings across platforms

Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl) is now available in the US for healthcare professionals to prescribe for adults with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (mCSCC) or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (llaCSCC) who are not candidates for curative surgery, the Mumbai-based drug major said in a statement.

Speaking at a mega event marking a decade of the flagship programme Startup India, Modi asked the founders and entrepreneurs to work on new ideas and solve problems, all the while keeping a sharp focus on quality products

The court ruled that Yoon obstructed investigators attempting to detain him, violated the rights of Cabinet members who were not consulted on his martial law plan, and drafted and later destroyed a revised martial law proclamation after the decree was lifted

The map will guide future radar surveys and improve computer models of ice flow, helping predict Antarctic contributions to global sea-level rise, though further surveys are needed

Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial cap of 49,000 vehicles on Chinese EV exports to Canada, growing to 70,000 over five years

Samples were taken from people while they watched a scary video and a joyful video, as well as a neutral sample, and later placed on the nostrils of 43 different female horses

Winning the BMC is one thing; running it effectively is another. Only time will tell whether the Mahayuti allies will use their expertise, knowledge, and power to deliver real and lasting change

Runners who come in to race from other cities and overseas, too, have often spoken about one of the best things about the Mumbai marathon the boost they get from those who line the route.

In a rare episode in Pune civic polls, Sonali Andekar secured victory from Ward No. 23 while lodged in prison. Her victory from jail has drawn attention and sparked intense political debate across Pune

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulated CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti heading for a strong win in Maharashtras civic polls, including Mumbai. He said the mandate would boost the state governments development drive under PM Narendra Modis leadership

Shrikant Pangarkar contested from Ward No. 13 and defeated his closest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP. Pangarkar secured 2,661 votes, while Dhoble received 2,477 votes, according to a polling official

According to election officials, the Congress emerged as the largest party with 43 seats. The BJP won 22 seats, the Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi secured four seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) managed to win one seat

NCP`s Rupali Patil Thombre and her supporters raised slogans, alleging that democracy was under threat. She claimed that as many as 17 electronic voting machines (EVMs) used for counting had been replaced, triggering sharp protests at the venue

Early civic poll trends in the Marathwada region show a split verdict, with regional and opposition parties checking BJPs gains. Congress held firm in Latur, while Shiv Sena (UBT) and AIMIM emerged strong in key cities, highlighting a competitive political landscape across Maharashtra rather than a one-sided outcome

In a major highlight of Pune civic polls, BJPs youngest candidate and Symbiosis student Sai Thopte registered a decisive victory from Ward No. 36(C), marking a significant milestone in Punes civic politics

According to party leaders, a verbal altercation between the workers and police personnel escalated, following which the police allegedly resorted to a lathi charge. Several party workers were reportedly injured, triggering chaos at the venue

DCP Vishal Gaikwad said, The counting process is about to begin shortly in the D Ward. We have made all necessary arrangements, including one riot-control police platoon, seven to eight officers, and 100 policemen on duty

The Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varmas plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speakers formation of a three-member inquiry committee against him over the 2025 cash-discovery controversy. The Court held the Speaker acted within his powers, as the Rajya Sabha did not admit the impeachment motion

Polling in the PCMC limits was conducted from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm across 2,067 polling centres. As per provisional figures, 9,89,026 voters cast their ballots by the close of polling. Of these, 5,25,147 were men, 4,63,827 were women, and 52 voters were listed under the other category

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for alleging erosion of trust in the electoral process, calling his remarks a failed toolkit of despair and desperation. The comments came as vote counting was underway for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra hosted 12 US House members at India House to deepen India-US ties, with talks on trade, technology, defence and security cooperation. He highlighted Indias over 7 percent growth outlook and also met Senator Steve Daines to discuss strengthening the bilateral partnership

Rameswaram fishermen seized a Karaikal mechanised boat near Dhanushkodi for fishing close to the coast, threatening local livelihoods. The 14 crew members were handed to authorities, and fishermen urged a permanent solution to illegal and cross-border fishing practices affecting Tamil Nadus coastal communities

US President Trump announced Phase Two of the Gaza peace plan, forming a Board of Peace to shift focus from ceasefire to demilitarisation, technocratic governance and reconstruction. The US will back a Palestinian technocratic body to run Gaza during the transition, while pushing for Hamas full disarmament with Egypt, Turkey and Qatar`s support

Trump had previously threatened to intervene but said on Wednesday that killings of protesters had stopped, and he`d watch and see about military action

The deal is the latest President Donald Trump has struck ` such as those with the European Union and Japan ` since he unveiled a sweeping tariff plan last April to address trade imbalances

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that the US President Donald Trump and his team were closely monitoring the situation in Iran. Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary said, all options remain on the table for the President

Leaving the White House after meeting with Trump, Machado said, We are counting on President Trump for the freedom of Venezuela. She offered her Nobel Peace Prize medal to the United States president

Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing ICE agents conducting arrests in the area

The Ministry of National Defence also added that all sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ

Around 6.45 pm on January 13, the childrens father made a 911 call. He said that after arriving home from work, he found his boys, aged 5 and 7, unconscious and that his wife did something to them

The first French military elements are en route and others will follow, with about 15 French soldiers already in Nuuk for a military exercise

YouTuber Luke Bell and his father, Mike, set the new world speed record in Cape Town, South Africa, on December 11, 2025. The milestone was achieved during a test flight of the Peregreen V4, a fully 3D-printed quadcopter

Thanking the electorate does not mean posing for photos with people

The work on an extension of the Rama 2 Road expressway a major artery from Bangkok has become notorious for construction accidents, some of them fatal

In a time when the world seems to be burning, do we share our daily outfits, that aesthetic coffee and cake picture, or dream vacation clicks? Its a tough spot to be in

The carrier strike group centred on an aircraft carrier and supported by multiple warships, including at least one attack submarine is expected to take around a week

Mounted troops of the 61st Cavalry showcased military heritage while advanced weapon systems and armoured vehicles, including Arjun tanks, K-9 Vajra, Dhanush artillery guns, BMPs, BrahMos missiles, were displayed in the parade

The incident came to light around 5 am when fellow hostel inmates noticed that the duo had not reported for the morning training session. When repeated knocks on the door went unanswered, hostel authorities broke open the door and found both girls hanging from ceiling fans in the room

Polling for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai`s high-stake BMC concluded on Thursday evening and the results to the polls are expected on Friday