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In a letter, the Rajya Sabha MP flagged an emerging trend on social media, especially on X, where men operating fake accounts are allegedly misusing the AI feature Grok by uploading womens photographs and prompting the chatbot to reduce their clothing and sexualise them

A group of US lawmakers has written to Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in accordance with international law

Of the total cancellations, 32 were arrival flights, while 34 were departures, affecting hundreds of passengers travelling to and from Delhi, officials said

The Congress chief said PM Modi keeps trumpeting the Jal Jeevan Mission but has not spoken about the deaths linked to contaminated drinking water in Indore. He also alleged that for the past 11 years, the country has been fed long speeches, lies and deceit, empty promises, and boasts about the so-called double-engine government

Rejecting the allegations, Chavan told reporters on Thursday, I have not asked for money from anyone. I have a long-standing career of 50 years in social life. I have never done anything like this

The US President`s remarks come amid widespread protests in Iran over rising prices and worsening economic conditions, with demonstrations spreading across multiple provinces and, in some cases, escalating into deadly confrontations with security forces

The tunnel excavation, carried out from both ends over 18 months, employed a cutting-edge drill-and-blast method, allowing real-time monitoring of ground behaviour and enabling the installation of support systems such as shotcrete, rock bolts, and lattice girders based on site conditions

At least 200 parrots were found dead along the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradeshs Khargone district due to food poisoning, officials said. Some parrots were alive during rescue operations, but the toxicity of the food was so severe that they died shortly thereafter, District wildlife warden Tony Sharma said

Marking a shift from its earlier approach, the BJP has nominated four Muslim candidates in the city. Political observers link this change in strategy partly to the influence of former Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal, who recently joined the BJP and has been actively working to consolidate Muslim support

Chadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Years Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms

Farmer body FAIFA has criticised the governments decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government`s assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform

A severe cold wave and dense fog disrupted daily life and transport across large parts of India, while heavy snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uttarakhand, the holy city of Haridwar woke up to a thick layer of fog amid intensifying cold conditions

According to the police, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Adarsh Nagar police station. A child in conflict with law (CCL) allegedly stabbed Bihari Lal during a verbal dispute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspirational New Year message, urging people to move forward with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence. PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit shloka: Success is certain, make a strong resolve and rid your mind of remorse, with an alert mind move ahead on the path to prosperity.

Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical response with doctors. He added that senior minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has been stationed in Indore for the past three days to oversee relief operations and coordinate administrative efforts

The Canadian aviation authority has asked Air India to take corrective steps.

The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran`s Lur ethnic group

In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser`s office said Yunus was deeply moved by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the three-time prime minister and the world`s second female Muslim head of government

In opening remarks, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Mamdani would be a mayor dedicated to the working class

Hammad said the agency has sent assessment teams to the worst-affected areas, with surveys ongoing to determine further needs

The initiatives aims are multi-pronged according to the MSRTC

Wont it be awesome if who we are online is exactly who we are offline? Maybe in 2026, we can create, and consume, more authentic content on social media

The list exchange took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It was done simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad

A health and national security cess and excise duty on pan masala and tobacco products respectively will be over and above 40 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate, while in case of biris it would be on top of the 18 per cent GST rate effective February 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the New Year night, and many airports in south and central Russia were closed for hours due to the threat of drone strikes

Cash machines in the capital, Sofia, dispensed brand new euro banknotes, replacing the lev, which will still be in use for cash payments in January. However, people will receive only euros in change

It was given its festive nickname because it was discovered on December 31, 2020, and its galaxies and superheated gas form a bubbly pattern that resembles rising champagne

The accident occurred at Vasantrao Naik Chowk on Wednesday night. Angered by the incident, the woman`s kin brought her body in an ambulance onto the highway and staged a rasta roko, burning tyres, and raising slogans against the authorities

The victims wife had recently lodged a police complaint against the accused who was charged with allegedly molesting a neighbour, the police said, adding that he was out on bail when the incident took place

The protesters held demonstrations outside the BJP office at Nashik Road, shouting slogans against MLA Rahul Dhikle. When city party president Sunil Kedar attempted to pacify the activists, they gheraoed him, demanding explanations for being denied candidature

Buy a Bullet Train ticket on Independence Day in 2027. The country will get its first Bullet Train on that day, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday

Several visitors took leisurely car rides along Kartavya Path before stopping near India Gate, while others walked along the boulevard, clicked photographs and relaxed on the lawns, soaking in the festive atmosphere

On Wednesday, Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Yadav visited hospitals in the district where people are undergoing treatment after falling ill due to allegedly contaminated water. He announced Rs 2-lakh financial assistance to the families of the victims and free treatment for all the affected people

Bunty Jahagirdar, who was in his mid-50s, was travelling on a two-wheeler with another person when two bike-borne assailants opened fire on him. The attack happened around 2 pm on Wednesday near Borawake College Road while he was returning from a burial ground

Public transport has been a cornerstone of Mamdanis agenda. Along with proposals to make buses free, he has said his administration would expand bicycle lanes and redesign streets to better serve pedestrians

Indias aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Air Indias cockpit crew for operating multiple DelhiTokyo flights despite safety and compliance lapses. The notice cites incompatible minimum equipment lists and recurring technical issues, seeking an explanation within two weeks`

Intelligence agencies have warned that Bangladesh-based terror groups HuJI and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen are increasingly using proxy outfits and planning home-grown modules in India to evade detection. Officials say the strategy mirrors tactics used by LeT and JeM, with threats spanning both north and south India

Flight operations at Bhubaneswars Biju Patnaik International Airport were disrupted on Thursday morning due to dense fog, leading to diversions and delays of several flights. Out of the diverted flights, three flights from New Delhi, one from Bangalore and another from Chennai, he said

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and signed the condolence book to express grief over the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia

Gold and silver prices witnessed a marginal decline across major Indian cities on January 1, 2026, after recent record highs and profit booking. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 1,35,020 per 10 grams, while silver futures fell over 4 per cent on MCX

Students from the northeast held a candlelight march in Dehradun to protest the killing of 24-year-old Tripura student Anjel Chakma. Under the UTSA banner, protesters demanded justice and raised slogans against alleged racial discrimination, while police denied racial motives so far

The Goa government has dismissed Arpora Village Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar and Panchayat Secretary Raghuvir Bagkar for persistent negligence in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire case, which claimed 25 lives. The action followed a magisterial inquiry that found serious approval lapses

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board temporarily suspended registrations in Katra as thousands of devotees arrived for New Year 2026. The move aims to ensure crowd safety and smooth management. Registrations are expected to resume after a review of crowd density

The death toll in Indores contaminated water incident has risen to seven, with over 149 people hospitalised due to diarrhoea and vomiting. The state administration has launched door-to-door surveys, suspended civic officials, and assured free treatment and compensation for affected families

Seven people have died in Indore after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water, triggering a diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak in Bhagirathpura. While officials confirmed four deaths, the mayor claimed three more fatalities. A probe has been ordered and action taken against civic staff

At least 88 people were injured after two loco trains collided inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The accident occurred during a night shift at the TBM site, officials said

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings on DRDOs 67th Foundation Day, praising scientists for their commitment and scientific excellence. He highlighted DRDOs role in strengthening Indias defence preparedness and advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat

The horrific Bhandup bus accident has shown us that we need an urgent clean up near railway stations and bus depots

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, that is enveloped in the recent Ashes Test controversy, is no stranger to wicket-related issues as experienced in 1954-55, 1980-81, 2003-04, and 2017-18

Shortly after landing in Dhaka, Jaishankar met Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP and Zias eldest son, and conveyed Indias deepest condolences over the death of the iconic leader who dominated Bangladeshs politics for over three decades. The external affairs minister is representing India at Zias funeral