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The vulture was spotted in a weak condition while moving from the Pench Tiger Reserve near Nagpur towards Anjaneri in Nashik district. Forest officials said that the bird was severely fatigued and undernourished at the time of rescue
The Delhi government has approved a six-lane double-decker flyover along the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road in South Delhi to reduce traffic congestion. The Rs 1,471.14-crore project, to be built by DMRC and completed by December 2027, will feature a metro corridor on the upper deck and an elevated road below
A Delhi court granted bail to Ubedullah, one of the accused in the stone-pelting incident during a demolition drive near Turkman Gate earlier this month. The court noted that CCTV footage did not show any overt act by him, that he is a local resident with no criminal record, and the sole breadwinner caring for his paralysed father
The UK government has approved Chinas proposed mega embassy near the Tower of London, overriding security concerns raised by MPs and campaigners. Ministers said all material considerations were assessed, with intelligence agencies involved throughout the process
Newly elected BJP president Nitin Nabin will chair his first office bearers meeting in New Delhi, with state presidents and key leaders attending. The meeting will review organisational strength and strategies for upcoming elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement with India, calling it the mother of all deals. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said the pact could create a market of nearly 2 billion people and boost trade ties
According to police, the accused killed his family over financial stress and domestic discord ahead of his daughter`s wedding next month in Etah district. The man was taken into custody after the family members were found dead inside their two-storey house
The revised rules are aimed at strengthening electronic toll collection, curbing toll fee evasion and facilitating the smooth rollout of barrier-less tolling systems across National Highways
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) successfully conducted a three-day Basic Ornithology Course at the Nandur-Madhmeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. The course was held from January 16 to 18.It aimed to educate participants on the importance of birds, bird-counting techniques, and bird ringing
The Shimla Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh from January 22 onwards, issuing an orange alert for Kullu, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti on January 23. Yellow alerts have been issued for the remaining districts as temperatures are expected to drop sharply over the next few days
Philippine authorities rescued one crew member and continued searching for 12 others after a motorboat carrying passengers and crew went missing in southern waters. The vessel failed to reach its destination in Davao Oriental after leaving Davao City, prompting a multi-agency search operation
Yuvraj Mehta (27), who worked in Gurugram, was returning to his home in Noida Sector 150 when his car fell into a deep, water-filled pit near an under-construction site on the night of January 16. He died after frantically pleading for help for around two hours
Trumps posts come amid heightened focus on Greenland, which he has repeatedly described as critical for US national and global security. Earlier on Tuesday, the US President held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and said he would meet various parties on the issue in Davos
Two male one-horned rhinos, rescued during floods and rehabilitated at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), were translocated to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Tuesday. The rhinos will be kept in pre-release enclosures to help them adapt to wild conditions before their final release
Four people were killed and 16 others injured after a bus returning from a pilgrimage collided head-on with a trailer truck on the JodhpurJaisalmer highway in Rajasthan on Tuesday. The victims were residents of Gujarats Aravalli district returning from the Baba Ramdev shrine in Ramdeora. The injured were admitted to MDM Hospital in Jodhpur
BJP leaders staged a protest march in Thiruvananthapuram over the alleged gold theft at Sabarimala temple, demanding a fair and transparent probe. Senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused the SIT of being selective in its investigation and claimed original gold parts of the sanctum were replaced
Congress leader Nana Patole on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the demolition drive at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, calling it an insult to Hindus. He announced a protest visit to the ghat, alleging destruction of heritage and damage to its religious significance
Hyderabad Police have arrested 11 people for unlawful assembly and communal disturbance following the desecration of a temple in the Puranapul area. The main suspect involved in damaging a temple idol was arrested within 24 hours, while the others were held for violence at another nearby shrine
China has urged the Taliban interim government in Afghanistan to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions following a deadly explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul that killed 20 people, including one Chinese citizen. Beijing strongly condemned the terror attack, claimed by the Islamic State, and advised its nationals
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi received the long-lost driving licence of his grandfather, Feroze Gandhi, during his visit to Rae Bareli. The document, preserved for decades by a local family, was handed over as a mark of trust and respect. Gandhi shared the moment with his mother Sonia Gandhi, calling it a meaningful personal connection
A Gujarat fisherman died in a Karachi jail on January 16, nearly three years after completing his sentence, highlighting ongoing delays in repatriating Indian fishermen held in Pakistan
PM Modi warned that urban Naxalism is gaining international influence and working against India while addressing BJP workers after Nitin Nabin was sworn-in as the new party chief. He also flagged infiltrators as a major national security challenge
PM Narendra Modi met the family of newly appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in New Delhi after he assumed charge of the post. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and JP Nadda were also present on this occassion
Newly appointed BJP president Nitin Nabin has been granted Z-category armed security by the Centre, with CRPF commandos providing nationwide protection. The move follows his unopposed election as the youngest BJP national president
In Akot, five AIMIM corporators recently attempted to align with the BJP, prompting the party leadership to issue a warning to the elected representatives, Asaduddin Owaisi said
While speaking to the media on Tuesday, the Maharashtra Congress leader congratulated Nabin on becoming BJP`s National President and said that it`s time that the country gets a younger PM. He also criticised the BJP for `practicing colour politics, stating that the tricolor should not be marred`
Medical teams and ambulances stationed along the route reached the accident site immediately. Injured cyclists were given first aid at the scene and later taken to nearby private hospitals for further treatment
Over 40 shops were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out at Unit-1 Market in Bhubaneswar early Tuesday. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour. Speaking to ANI, Rout said, At 1:40 AM, we got a call on the 112 control room of Bhubaneswar that a fire had broken out... 2 teams of the fire station reached the spot
Intelligence inputs say Pakistans ISI has unified ISKP and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under a single commander to launch a major offensive against the TTP, triggering large-scale civilian displacement and raising humanitarian and regional security concerns
Donald Trump threatened 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne after France said it does not intend to join his proposed Board of Peace, a panel initially linked to Gazas rebuilding, while Russias Vladimir Putin has been invited
The Central Administrative Tribunal ruled that disciplinary action against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede is legally untenable, citing violation of court directions and improper reliance on barred preliminary enquiry material
India launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), a global framework assessing nations on responsibility towards citizens, environment, and international community, developed with support from JNU, IIM Mumbai, and the World Intellectual Foundation
Modi welcomed Al Nahyan at the Delhi airport with a hug and then they travelled together in the same vehicle to the prime minister`s residence, where they held talks in the restricted as well as delegation-level formats
The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, outgoing party chief JP Nadda as well as several senior leaders, and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states. Nabin, a senior politician, is a five-time MLA from Bihar and a former state minister
Nitin Nabin was elected the BJP National President during the organisational event (Sangathan Parv) at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post
Airport authorities said these curbs are part of heightened security and logistical arrangements being put in place ahead of the January 26 celebrations. Passengers were advised to check the latest status of their flights with the concerned airlines before arriving at the airport
Beaches along New South Wales` northern coast and northern Sydney were closed Tuesday and local authorities said Sydney`s northern beaches would remain closed to swimmers and surfers for 48 hours.
The premises linked to the main accused, Unnikrishnan Potti, in Bengaluru and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar in Kerala apart from jewellers were covered by the federal probe agency as part of the action
The proposed investments are expected to generate over 15 lakh jobs across multiple sectors, underscoring sustained global confidence in Maharashtras consumer markets, infrastructure readiness and long-term growth prospects
NORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to support various long-planned activities. They also said that this action is taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland
Afghan authorities did not officially say what caused the blast, noting it was under investigation. But the president of neighbouring Pakistan issued a statement attributing the explosion to a bomb
Authorities have urged families of missing persons to remain in contact with the DC office helpline for updates, ARY News reported
The agency has been accurate in previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists on the ground to confirm each death. It fears many more may have been killed
Sharing the details in a post on X, it stated that 1 out of 2 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern ADIZ. The MND said it has monitored the situation and responded
The pan-India cyclothon, spanning nearly 6,500 kilometres over 25 days, will pass through nine coastal states and feature 10 mega events along the route. A total of 150 cyclists, with 50 per cent women participants, will take part
Out of the total stations reporting, 23 were still in the `severe` category, 14 in `very poor`, and 1 in `poor`, according to data from the CPCB Sameer app
The footage aired across multiple channels broadcast by satellite from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showed two clips of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, then included footage of security forces and others in what appeared to be Iranian police uniforms
The deceased included Faroqays two brothers along with their wives, as well as his own wife and two-month-old daughter. The motive behind the incident is being described as domestic discord and long-standing family enmity
The seven plaintiffs, including Elton John and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, allege that Associated Newspapers Ltd. hired private investigators to bug their cars, gain access to their private records and eavesdrop on phone calls
On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the case. The trial court had said no leniency could be shown for killing a familys sole bread earner

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