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A 16-year-old girl from Geeta Colony was declared dead at LNJP Hospital days after her condition worsened. Police have conducted an autopsy and are awaiting further details
An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck Bangladesh at 4.50 am IST. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 45 km amid warnings of high seismic vulnerability in the region
Japans ruling LDP won a historic two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, giving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a strong mandate to push constitutional reforms, fiscal changes, and defence expansion
Former CPI leader Kedar Pandeys son Pushkar Anand joined Janata Dal (United) in Patna, praising CM Nitish Kumars education reforms and urging youth to support the governments development vision
With board exams just around the corner, Pune IPS officer Manoj Patil recounts how poor early marks didnt stop him from excelling later, warning parents and students against the myth of perfect score
India and Malaysia agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors during Prime Minister Narendra Modis two-day visit. The two sides signed 11 agreements, including a framework pact on semiconductor cooperation, and India announced it will open a Consulate General in Malaysia
Delhi Police arrested two men in connection with a large-scale digital arrest scam involving over 190 cyber fraud complaints and suspected proceeds exceeding Rs 100 crore. The accused allegedly kept a woman under digital arrest for nearly two months and siphoned off Rs 40 lakh, with investigations revealing a complex web of shell accounts and layer
Pakistan has delayed granting a licence to Elon Musk-owned Starlink over data security concerns, geopolitical factors and competition from Chinese firms, local media reported. Officials fear the satellite internet service could transmit data beyond Pakistans monitoring and regulatory framework
Vote counting is underway in Thailand following an early general election dominated by a close three-way race. With 53 million voters and concerns over economic slowdown and nationalism, the Peoples Party, Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai remain the key contenders
A new study has found that newborn babies are capable of recognising and anticipating rhythmic patterns in music within just 48 hours of birth. Researchers in Hungary observed that the brains of sleeping newborns responded predictably to rhythm when played piano pieces by Bach, revealing an advanced level of early cognitive development
UDF convenor and Congress MP Adoor Prakash on Sunday alleged that officials in the SIT investigating the Sabarimala gold loss case were leaking information to the media at the LDF governments behest. His remarks came after he was questioned by the SIT over alleged links with prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty
Additionally, students will be allowed to board buses through the front door throughout the examination period to ensure easier access
One of the nicest things about choosing people to represent us is how we never really know much about the process itself
An inquiry revealed that the machines were reserve EVMs and had not been used for voting on Saturday. Both devices were found in sealed condition, officials said
During the 16th Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-level coordination meeting between Nepals Armed Police Force (APF) and Indias Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), held in Biratnagar in Morang district on Friday, both sides agreed to tighten border controls to prevent the infiltration of unwanted elements that could disrupt the elections
The tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung and include visits to Varanasi, Kolkata, Gangasagar, Puri, Bhubaneswar, Konark, Chilika and Baidyanath Dham. The trip will conclude back in Delhi on March 18, 2026, an official statement said
The incident took place on Saturday at the Pachod polling booth. In the video, which later went viral on social media, both Shiv Sena MLA Vilas Bhumre and his son can be seen with ink marks on their fingers
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel said the party had won 12 seats in the civic body elections and had taken a clear decision to remain neutral during the mayor and deputy mayor polls held on Friday
The incident occurred at the mela venue in Faridabad on Saturday when a giant swing malfunctioned and collapsed mid-operation, killing a police inspector and injuring several others. Authorities have halted ride operations and ordered an inquiry
According to CNN, both sides agreed in principle to continue discussions after consulting their respective capitals.
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She said the facility, which was initially built to be a mall, would be turned into a cultural, social and sports centre for police forces and adjacent neighbourhoods
CM Sarma said that the SIT probe has reached a point where it cannot proceed further without central assistance.
The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive never missed a Super Bowl club.
Police officials arrest three alleged facilitators and mastermind of the attack late on Friday
Attorneys for the federal government have until Thursday to reach a deal with lawyers on legal representation for detainees
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Call detail records showed that he was informed about the incident at around 12.22 am.
High Court rules in favour of actor Vivek Oberoi in lawsuit about his likeness being used to generate deepfakes, sell t-shirts
A Frenchman was brought in after experiencing intense pain, after which a live, eight-inch bomb shell from 1918 was found inside his anus
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He also introduced the Thiruvalluvar Scholarships, aimed at enabling Malaysian students to pursue studies in India. During his visit, PM Modi toured a special Person of Indian Origin (PIO) History and Heritage Exhibition, organised to celebrate the rich legacy, resilience, and contributions of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia
The tigress was captured on Thursday around 5 pm from the Nagalwadi forest range of Pench Tiger Reserve in central India, following which she was transported to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. After the road journey, the wild cat was taken by boat into the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
According to officers, the operation began late on Tuesday after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of Company No 10 cadres and other Maoist members from Chhattisgarh in the border forests, allegedly planning violent activities
In Thane, the crime branch arrested an autorickshaw driver allegedly in possession of heroin worth Rs 6.68 crore. In Palghars Talasari area, police intercepted a tempo on the MumbaiAhmedabad Highway and found a large quantity of liquor concealed among medicines
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the IndiaUS trade deal framework will benefit farmers, MSMEs and exporters, with zero-duty access for Indian farm products to the US and reduced tariffs on key goods. He called it a Golden Letter Day
The Bihar Legislative Assembly on Saturday celebrated its 105th Foundation Day in Patna, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in attendance. The occasion marked the Assemblys historic first sitting on February 7, 1921
PM Modi said the interim trade agreement with the US will strengthen Make in India, create jobs for women and youth, and open new opportunities for farmers, MSMEs and startups, while deepening India-US economic ties
Security forces in Manipur carried out coordinated operations against illegal poppy cultivation, militant activity and drug trafficking across several districts. Three acres of poppy fields were destroyed in Senapati and 80 acres in Ukhrul, with huts burnt at the sites
The US and India have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement under which Washington will reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, while New Delhi will cut or eliminate duties on several US industrial and agricultural products
Sonia Gandhi has opposed a revision petition in the Rouse Avenue Court, calling it baseless and politically motivated. She denied allegations about her electoral roll inclusion before citizenship and argued the matter falls under the Central Government and Election Commission, not criminal courts. She has sought dismissal of the petition
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) at the Bihar Assembly to enable paperless legislative work, while Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav were absent. NeVA provides lawmakers digital access to bills, notices, questions, and committee reports
Maharashtra local body elections, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Saturday exercised her right to vote in the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Baramati
Delhi Police apprehended over 500 people under Operation Cyber Hawk 3.0 as part of an ongoing crackdown on organised cybercrime networks. The drive builds on earlier phases that led to large-scale arrests, major seizures and the exposure of cyber fraud transactions worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore
The US will remove the additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods from February 7, 2026, after India committed to stopping direct or indirect imports of Russian oil. The White House said India also agreed to purchase US energy products and expand defence cooperation with the US over the next decade
US researchers have developed a disposable wearable sensor that can protect cancer patients and military personnel from harmful radiation exposure. Designed to be worn on the skin or clothing, the patch combines light-sensing polymers with microelectronic grids to measure radiation dose in real time
In a rare blend of science and public participation, researchers have named a newly identified deep-sea chiton Ferreiraella populi after an online naming campaign. The initiative, led by the Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance along with Pensoft Publishers and science YouTuber Ze Frank, drew over 8,000 name suggestions from the public via social
US researchers have developed a synthetic smart skin that can dynamically change its shape, texture, and appearance in response to heat, liquids, or mechanical stress. Created using a novel 4D-printing technique, the material is based on a hydrogel a soft, water-rich polymer embedded with digitally encoded instructions that control how it reacts
A delegation of transport and delivery gig workers met Rahul Gandhi, seeking central legislation and faster implementation in Congress-ruled states. The meeting comes ahead of a nationwide strike protesting falling incomes and lack of minimum fares
A 25-year-old motorcyclist, Kamal Bhayani, died after falling into a 15-foot-deep pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board for construction work in west Delhis Janakpuri area. The incident came to light on Friday morning when police found his body and motorcycle inside the pit

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