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Iran`s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who called for protests Thursday and Friday, asked in his latest message for demonstrators to take to the streets Saturday and Sunday

Chief Minister promises pothole-free roads for the next 50 years, also announces plans for high-speed rail corridor between Nashik and Pune

Addressing an election rally ahead of the January 15 municipal corporation polls, Eknath Shinde alleged that Uddhav Thackerays limited public outreach has left party cadres demoralised

The comments from Masoud Pezeshkian represent a hardening tone from the reformist leader, who so far has been unable to assuage the public, as anger over the country`s ailing economy exploded into a direct challenge to the nation`s theocracy

Despite the BJP`s move to corner him following remarks on the irrigation scam, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is currently executing a high-stakes checkmate strategy against the BJP in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched in 2024, does not violate the model code of conduct, which is currently in force for the January 15 municipal corporation elections

Confirming the development on Sunday, Amravati BJP district president Nitin Dhande said the party had withdrawn its support from the six seats earlier allotted to the Yuva Swabhiman Party

Nationwide protests in Iran neared two weeks as authorities tightened a crackdown, shut down the internet and detained thousands. US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of consequences as unrest spread across cities

Growing US seizures of Venezuela-linked oil tankers have raised alarm in Cuba, where experts warn that a halt in oil supplies could trigger deeper economic collapse, social unrest and a fresh wave of mass migration

Bihar Police uncovered a cyber fraud gang in Nawada that duped men with fake offers of up to Rs 10 lakh for impregnating childless women, collecting small registration fees before vanishing

Greenlands party leaders and Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected President Donald Trumps renewed push for US control of the island, saying Greenlands future must be decided solely by its people

Following the alert, the Nashik Forest Divisions wildlife rescue team rushed to the spot and shifted the injured animal away from the tracks, after which train movement was restored

A Los Angeles-based nonprofit is using virtual reality headsets in California prisons to expose inmates to real-world scenarios, job interviews and virtual travel, helping them prepare for reentry and offering hope

Myanmar resumed voting in the second phase of its first general election in five years, with polling expanded to conflict-hit areas as critics and the UN warned the military-run polls lack credibility

Thousands of devotees thronged the Somnath temple till late night as PM Narendra Modi attended the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, featuring Omkar chanting, grand decorations, fireworks and a spectacular 3,000-drone show

Nationwide protests in Iran entered a third week with at least 116 people killed and over 2,600 arrested, activists said, as authorities warned demonstrators could face severe punishment amid fears of a crackdown

Taiwans defence ministry said it detected PLA aircraft and Chinese naval ships near its territory, with sorties crossing the median line and entering ADIZ, as President Lai reaffirmed his resolve to safeguard Taiwan

Venezuelan detainee Diogenes Angulo reunites with family after over a year in prison as the government pledges releases. Families continue protests while hundreds remain jailed amid political turmoil and US intervention

Worried parents in China flood social media with AI-generated videos of people regretting not getting married, face backlash by young people

Speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister took aim at the BJP following a remark by its leader Raosaheb Danve, who had said that every political party has eaten out of our plate, implying that all parties had received help from the BJP at some point

Syrian security forces entered Aleppos Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood on Saturday after five days of clashes with Kurdish fighters that killed at least 22 people and displaced over 1.4 lakh residents. Gunfire was reported as clearing operations continued

An adult male sambar deer was rescued from a 40-foot-deep water-filled well in Alame village, Maharashtra, in a joint operation by Wildlife SOS and the forest department. The deer was unharmed and released back into a safe habitat

NASA is set to roll out the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B for final integration and testing ahead of Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission. The 10-day test flight will see astronauts orbit the Moon, marking a major step in NASAs Artemis programme

Asked about a message for Europe amid pushback to the idea that Greenland could be for sale, JD Vance said the administration would continue to raise the matter through diplomacy. Well well continue to deliver some of these messages in private, some of them in public, he stated

A small private aircraft carrying six people made a crash landing near Rourkela on Saturday, leaving all on board with minor injuries. Rescue teams reached the site immediately, and the passengers, including two crew members, were shifted to a hospital for treatment

US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated that America must take action on Greenland to prevent Russia and China from gaining influence. He said he prefers to reach a deal the easy way but is ready to act the hard way if necessary

Earlier, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a policy research organisation, said the Iranian regime had sustained a nationwide internet shutdown in an attempt to curb the protests, though demonstrations have continued despite the restrictions

In a development that has reshaped the political landscape of Maharashtra, the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) officially signalled a truce for Pune on Saturday

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for stopping a conflict between India and Pakistan and said he is more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than former president Barack Obama

Posting about his tribute on Friday, EAM highlighted how Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar continues to be a guiding light.

At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House,` Trump said Friday in a pre-dawn social media post

Focus Taiwan said that the Taiwanese President said that as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he was pledging to protect the country and safeguard the lives and property of all citizens

In a post on Truth Social, which was shared on X by The White House, Trump criticized credit card companies for charging interest rates ranging from 20 per cent to 30 per cent or higher, arguing that such rates have placed an undue financial burden on Americans

The Department of Homeland Security described the vehicles passenger as a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring who had been involved in a recent shooting in Portland

Health officials and family members said at least one child was among the dead in northern Gaza following several strikes there as well as east of Gaza City

New Delhi also asserted that it remained interested in concluding a mutually beneficial trade deal between the two complementary economies and noted that Modi and Trump held phone conversations on eight occasions in 2025 covering different aspects of ties

The cadres, including 18 women, turned themselves in before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials here under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said

The data is signalling a structural shift in the bilateral trade relationship. The export increase was driven by products such as oil meals, marine products, telecom instruments and spices, the data showed

For parties that once professed to be opposed to concessions, short-term political gain is taking precedence over making Mumbai function better, as revdis will only divert funds from core services

Residents highlighted the problem of debris and overgrowth at both ends, especially the Matunga East side. The bridge, which links Matunga East and West, is divided into two sections

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a CBI probe against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging illegal interference and removal of incriminating documents during raids at I-PAC director Pratik Jains residence

According to an official communication from the Forest Range Officer, Bhosari Division, the leopard was spotted on January 8, 2026, in forested patches around Durg Tekdi and nearby areas of the Pimpri-Chinchwad MIDC

US President Donald Trump has canceled a planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation and the release of political prisoners. He highlighted joint efforts on oil infrastructure and expected USD 100 billion in investments from major US oil companies

According to the police, the first incident took place on the night of December 16, 2025, when an unknown person entered the bank`s Etapalli branch through a window

Eknath Shindes party colleague Pramod Nana Bhangire alleged that stones were thrown at him and fellow candidate Sarika Pawar late on Wednesday evening in Kale Padal area of Hadapsar. Both are contesting from Ward No. 41

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from January 10 to 12, 2026, beginning with Omkar Mantra chanting and a drone show at the Somnath temple. His schedule includes religious events, the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, metro inauguration in Ahmedabad, and bilateral meetings with German Chancellor

The accused passengers were intercepted by customs authorities after they arrived from Bangkok on January 6. Their baggage was subjected to detailed examination following suspicion

Ukrainian officials said four people were killed and at least 22 wounded in the capital overnight. Russia didn`t say where Oreshnik hit, but Russian media and military bloggers said it targeted a huge underground natural gas storage in Ukraine`s western Lviv region

Protests swept across Iran despite an internet and communications shutdown, after exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi called for nationwide demonstrations. State TV acknowledged unrest and warned of casualties, while rights groups reported dozens killed and thousands detained

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pay his first official visit to India from January 12, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit will focus on strengthening the 25-year-old IndiaGermany Strategic Partnership, with discussions on trade, investment, defence, technology, green development and global issues