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PIO woman arrested in US for killing two young sons in New Jersey

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

16 Jan 2026 7:50 am
European troops arrive in Greenland amid rift with Trump administration

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

16 Jan 2026 7:46 am
Father-son duo sets new drone speed record at 656.6 kmph

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

16 Jan 2026 7:42 am
For winners of the election, start dialling D for Deliver

Thanking the electorate does not mean posing for photos with people

16 Jan 2026 7:38 am
Thailand: Crane collapse near Bangkok kills two 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

16 Jan 2026 7:38 am
To share your joy, or not?

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

16 Jan 2026 7:35 am
Trump administration moves US carrier strike group to Middle East

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

16 Jan 2026 7:34 am
Army showcases advanced weapon systems at 78th Army Day Parade

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

16 Jan 2026 7:30 am
Two teenage trainees found dead at SAI hostel, police order probe

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

16 Jan 2026 7:25 am
Maharashtra polls: Sena leader`s house attacked; BJP candidate assaulted

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

15 Jan 2026 11:00 pm
Maharashtra polls: 155 govt employees booked for failing to report for poll duty

The employees belong to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in the Marathwada region and nearby areas under Phulambri and Gangapur Panchayat Samiti. They were assigned election-related duties but did not collect polling materials or report for work, officials said

15 Jan 2026 10:32 pm
Clashes, EVM issues and cash-distribution allegations overshadow civic polls

Officials, however, maintained that there were no major incidents in Mumbai, the largest corporation and the most closely contested. EVMs reportedly developed faults in wards across Nagpur, Amravati, Shirgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Kanya Vidyalaya), Akola (Pink Polling Center), and Dhule

15 Jan 2026 8:21 pm
Air India A350 suffers engine damage after baggage container incident

The incident occurred as Flight AI101 was taxiing in dense fog after returning to the national capital shortly after take-off, following the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace. No injuries were reported.

15 Jan 2026 7:52 pm
Iran protester not sentenced to death, won`t face death penalty: judiciary

Erfan Soltani is imprisoned in Karaj outside Tehran after his arrest and is facing charges of propaganda against Iran`s Islamic system and acting against national security, the judiciary said in a statement carried by state TV

15 Jan 2026 7:04 pm
Uttarayan turns deadly as kite strings and electrocution kill 4 in Gujarat

At least four people, including children, died in kite-related incidents in Gujarat during Uttarayan, while emergency cases surged by 33 percent due to kite strings, electrocution, falls, and two wheeler travel

15 Jan 2026 5:15 pm
Maharashtra civic polls | Voters made to wipe ink after voting: Supriya Sule

The Lok Sabha MP claimed that in several polling centres across the state, voters were allegedly made to wipe off the ink on their fingers after casting their votes, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the elections

15 Jan 2026 5:10 pm
Pune polls: Pimpri-Chinchwad records 40.5 per cent at 3.30 pm after slow start

According to election officials, several residents chose to travel during the holiday, which affected voter participation. Heavy traffic congestion was reported in areas such as Somatane Phata, Bhosari and parts of Pune, making it difficult for some voters to reach polling centres

15 Jan 2026 5:01 pm
EVM glitches reported in Pune, machines replaced: Officials

NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar claimed in a post on X that incidents of EVMs shutting down were reported at the start of voting in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad municipal areas

15 Jan 2026 4:50 pm
`Polling booths placed far apart to stop people from voting against BJP`

As voting began across 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleged polling booth misplacement, EVM discrepancies, and poll code violations to favour the BJP. Early trends in the BMC elections showed low turnout, with male voters outnumbering women

15 Jan 2026 4:35 pm
Kerala achieves first-ever organ transport with the help of a commercial airline

Kerala used a commercial airline for organ transport for the first time, flying a donor kidney from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram on an IndiGo flight for a transplant, coordinated by K-SOTTO

15 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Civic polls: Tension at Pune polling booth over alleged EVM malfunction

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader Ankush Kakade claimed the EVM malfunctioned while he was casting his vote and demanded that a formal complaint be registered with election officials

15 Jan 2026 2:19 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: BJP candidates husband under probe for recording video

During the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections, Nilesh Doke, husband of BJP candidate Aparna Doke, allegedly recorded a voting video inside a polling booth, violating the Model Code of Conduct. PCMC authorities have begun an investigation and filing of an FIR

15 Jan 2026 2:05 pm
Civic polls: Webcasting facility set up at polling centres in Pimpri-Chichwad

A total of 2,067 polling centres have been designated across the city. To monitor the voting process, PCMC has installed 4,528 CCTV cameras covering every polling location. Each polling centre has been equipped with cameras inside the voting room, outside the polling centre, and at the building entrance

15 Jan 2026 1:50 pm
Iran protests: Trump says killings have stopped, Tehran signals executions

The US president`s claims, which were made with few details, come as he`s told protesting Iranians in recent days that `help is on the way` and that his administration would `act accordingly` to respond to the Iranian government

15 Jan 2026 11:27 am
Trump says US needs Greenland for security, flags Russia and China threat

Denmark`s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland`s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt hold talks at the White House with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

15 Jan 2026 11:22 am
California AG probes Elon Musks Grok over AI deepfake abuse

The probe follows reports that Grok has been used to create deepfake images portraying women and girls in sexually explicit scenarios without their consent, content that has allegedly been used to harass individuals across the internet, including on the social media platform X

15 Jan 2026 10:18 am
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

Officials refused to identify the astronaut who needed care last week and would not divulge the health concerns

15 Jan 2026 10:12 am
Costa Rican activist denies plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves

Costa Rica`s national security chief Jorge Torres had told prosecutors Tuesday that a hitman allegedly received a payment to assassinate the president, but details of the case were not publicly revealed at the time

15 Jan 2026 9:52 am
Efficient waste management is not only about aesthetics

With no proper system in place, some residents dump waste at common points and later burn it once it accumulates, adding to air pollution

15 Jan 2026 7:19 am
Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world

15 Jan 2026 7:17 am
SMG and the art of gifting

The Indian batting legends reputation of touching peoples lives and lifting spirits just got bigger, with him organising a cricket bat-shaped guitar for star womens cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues last week

15 Jan 2026 7:16 am
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela released, says US

Head of Venezuelas national assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said last week that a significant number of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the country would be released as a gesture to seek peace following the military operation that deposed Maduro

15 Jan 2026 7:14 am
Prosecutor seeks death penalty for South Koreas ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

Independent counsel Cho Eun-suks team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, describing his decree as anti-state activities and a self-coup

15 Jan 2026 7:10 am
India advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid worsening unrest

In a previous advisory issued on January 5, the MEA had urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. It had also asked Indian citizens and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) residing in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid visiting areas of protests

15 Jan 2026 7:06 am
Uttar Pradesh: DNA report turns closed investigation into murder probe

The remains were recovered on the morning of December 20, 2020, from a shop in the Roza area where a fire had broken out the previous night

15 Jan 2026 7:02 am
Audit links 15 deaths to diarrhoea outbreak in Indores Bhagirathpura

Five new cases of diarrhoea, linked to drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, the country`s cleanest city, were found on Tuesday, a Madhya Pradesh health department official said

15 Jan 2026 6:55 am
Maharashtra: Over 5000 farmer suicides reported in Marathwada region in 5 years

More than 5000 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtras Marathwada region over the past five years, with 1,129 cases recorded in 2025 alone, the highest so far. Beed district reported the maximum deaths, with unseasonal rainfall and floods cited as key factors

14 Jan 2026 8:42 pm
Iran to execute protester amid crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations

Human rights activists has also appealed for international support to stop Erfan Soltanis execution. He has been unable to seek legal counsel to defend himself. The 26-year-old has been charged with waging war against God, an offence punishable by death in Iran

14 Jan 2026 7:39 pm
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, says UN

Meanwhile, an official at Gazas Health Ministry, which maintains casualty records, reported a higher toll of 165 children killed during the ceasefire, out of a total of 442 fatalities. In November, authorities in Gaza said more than 70,000 people had been killed since 2023

14 Jan 2026 6:48 pm
Trump warns Iran of very strong action if protesters are executed

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of very strong action if authorities execute protesters amid ongoing anti-government unrest. He stressed that mass killings would not be tolerated and compared the situation to past US actions overseas

14 Jan 2026 4:57 pm
Maharashtra civic polls: Congress candidates husband attacked in Nanded

The victim, Shivaji Bhalerao, whose wife Sarika Bhalerao is contesting the January 15 civic election on a Congress ticket, was seated outside his home in Ward No. 1 when six assailants arrived on motorcycles and assaulted him, a police official said

14 Jan 2026 4:56 pm
Iran`s judiciary signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters

The comments from Iran`s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei come as activists had warned hangings of those detained could come soon. Already, a bloody security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,571, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported

14 Jan 2026 3:42 pm
West Bengal: Two Nipah-infected nurses critical and in a coma

Two nurses from Barasat, North 24 Parganas, who tested positive for the Nipah virus are in a coma and in extremely critical condition. Authorities have intensified contact tracing, screening, and containment measures, with central and state health teams deployed to prevent further spread

14 Jan 2026 1:29 pm
Magh Mela: Over nine lakh devotees take a dip in Sangam

Over nine lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday ahead of Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh Mela. Authorities expect the turnout to rise to 11.5 crore by evening, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place

14 Jan 2026 12:48 pm
Tamil Nadu: Bhogi smoke distrupts flight cancellation, delays at Chennai airport

Eight flights were cancelled and ten delayed at Chennai Airport on Wednesday due to precautionary measures taken ahead of possible smoke haze and fog during Bhogi celebrations. Airlines had informed passengers in advance, preventing major inconvenience

14 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Commonwealth Speakers Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi on January 15. The event will bring together parliamentary leaders from across Commonwealth nations to discuss key democratic and legislative issues

14 Jan 2026 12:14 pm
US courts rule against ICE for illegal detention of Indian nationals

US federal courts in multiple states have ruled that ICE unlawfully detained several Indian nationals without bond hearings or due process. Judges ordered their release or bond hearings, rejecting the use of mandatory detention for immigrants already living in the United States and reaffirming constitutional protections for asylum seekers

14 Jan 2026 12:13 pm
Pongal reflects richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi in letter to Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, describing the harvest festival as a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions. In a special letter, he highlighted Pongals deep connection with nature, agriculture, farmers, and the dignity of labour, while praising its role in strengthening family bonds

14 Jan 2026 11:40 am
Cyberattack at Kyowon exposes over 9 million user accounts to possible breach

A cyberattack on South Koreas Kyowon Group may have exposed up to 9.6 million user accounts, authorities said, after signs of a ransomware attack were detected. Investigations are ongoing, and the company has not yet confirmed whether personal data was leaked

14 Jan 2026 11:40 am
PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, highlighting their shared message of hope, gratitude and the importance of farmers, while celebrating Indias cultural diversity and traditions linked to the harvest season

14 Jan 2026 11:14 am