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In a bizarre incident in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura district, a 39-year-old e-rickshaw driver walked into a government hospital carrying a 1.5-foot-long snake in his pocket after it allegedly bit him. A video of the incident has since gone viral, prompting officials to call the police

Civil unrest in Iran has disrupted Indias basmati rice exports, causing payment delays, shipment uncertainty and a sharp drop in domestic prices. Exporters have been urged to adopt secure payments and diversify markets, as Iran remains Indias top basmati destination and the biggest near-term risk to the trade

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his two-day India visit after high-level talks with PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, technology, trade and climate action

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and any future misadventure by the adversary will be effectively countered. He noted that the operation reset strategic assumptions by targeting terror infrastructure deep across the border, while adding that the situation along the LAC with China

Jharkhand has issued a health alert after two suspected Nipah virus cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. The state health department has led surveillance, rapid reporting and public awareness measures across all districts to prevent a possible outbreak. The Centre has assured full support to West Bengal

Delhi experienced its coldest January morning in three years on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 3 degree C, significantly below normal. The IMD warned that cold wave conditions are likely to persist, while the citys air quality worsened to the very poor category, with Anand Vihar recording severe AQI levels

Erfan Soltani was arrested on January 8 for allegedly participating in protests against Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What initially began as demonstrations driven by economic hardship has since escalated into widespread unrest, openly challenging the Iranian leadership

Some Iranians in Tehran were able to call abroad even as the internet remains cut off following nationwide protests that have left at least 646 dead. Several people in Tehran were able to call The Associated Press and speak to a journalist there. The AP bureau in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was unable to call those numbers back

A 27-year-old hindu auto-rickshaw driver, Samir Das, was stabbed to death in Bangladeshs Feni district, reportedly during an attempted vehicle theft. His killing is the ninth such incident against Hindus in 24 days, underscoring rising violence against minorities in the country

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham praised the Trump decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs, saying that the US President`s decision in isolating the Khamenei regime economically is most impressive

Answering queries during a press conference today on Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the union budget will be presented at 11 am on February 1 in the House

The toll comes from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate throughout multiple years of demonstrations. It relies on a network of activists inside Iran that confirms all reported fatalities

We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe, the State Department said in a social media post on Monday

Gor, 39, arrived in New Delhi on January 9 to take up his new role as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia

Europe`s leaders condemned the attack using the Oreshnik as `escalatory and unacceptable,` and US envoy Bruce was equally tough on Monday

The police attributed the incident to a conflict between criminal groups. Drug-trafficking networks with links to transnational cartels are active in the area and have used fishermen and their small boats for their illicit activities, according to authorities

The post consisted solely of an image that had acting president of Venezuela written beneath his photo where he has a grim face

Five of were found in short-finned pilot whales, while two came from orcas. The viruses represent new species, which the team named shofin circovirus and orcin circovirus

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), a powerful array of 66 radio antennas located in northern Chile, the team discovered the first signs of planet formation in the dense gas layers of a system known as Gomezs Hamburger (GoHam)

The Grok chatbot, which is accessed through Musks social media platform X, has been criticised for generating manipulated images, including depictions of women in bikinis or sexually explicit poses, as well as images involving children

At least 544 people have been killed, and more than 10,681 individuals arrested and transferred to prisons amid protests in Iran during the unrest, according to the Human Rights News Agency

The deceased boy was identified as Bihar resident Priyansh. An enquiry has been ordered into the fire that sparked around 2.45 am on Sunday, Solan Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma said

With the BMC elections scheduled for Thursday, our sutradhaars share their well-researched wishlist, hoping that elected corporators will finally walk the talk, and offer respite to troubled Bombaywallahs

The initiative was conducted by the municipal corporations SVEEP (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation) team. A large number of senior citizens, including elderly women, took part enthusiastically in the drive

Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the cardiology department of AIIMS Delhi on Monday. Sources said his condition is stable. Dhankhar had resigned from the post in July 2025 citing health reasons

Air India marked a key milestone as its first line-fit, made-for-Air India Boeing 787-9 aircraft landed at IGI Airport, Delhi. The widebody jet features custom-configured cabins and signals the airlines push for a world-class flying experience

With only two days left before the official end of campaigning on Tuesday, January 13, candidates and party leaders intensified their outreach through rallies, roadshows, bike rallies, and door-to-door meetings

Australia introduced the legislation on December 10, 2025, requiring major social media platforms to prevent users aged under 16 from holding accounts. Companies that fail to take what the law describes as reasonable steps to enforce the ban face fines of up to 49.5 million dollars

ISROs PSLV-C62 mission, carrying 16 satellites including a foreign Earth Observation satellite, failed during the third stage. The rocket deviated from its flight path, resulting in the loss of all satellites. Chairman V Narayanan said a detailed analysis is underway

From long-pending infrastructure issues to a surge in free service announcements, voters across the cities are questioning the credibility, intent, and financial feasibility of the pledges being made in the last leg of campaigning

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Mahatma Gandhis teachings are more needed today than ever during his visit to Sabarmati Ashram with PM Modi. After the inauguration, both the leaders took a ride on the ground in an open vehicle and also tried their hands at flying kites

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India-Germany cooperation in defence and security reflects mutual trust, announcing new initiatives to deepen strategic ties. He mentioned that India and Germany share common priorities in the renewable energy sector

Raj Thackeray had taken a sharp jibe at the BJP leader whom he mockingly referred to as `rasmalai` and asked whether Annamalai has any standing to speak on Mumbai`s issue, after the latter allegedly suggested that Mumbai is an international city

US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington as activists reported at least 544 deaths in nationwide protests and tensions escalated. Iran had no immediate reaction to the news, which came after the foreign minister of Oman long an interlocutor between Washington and Tehran travelled toIran this weekend

Congress leaders across the country extended birthday greetings to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, praising her courage, compassion and commitment to peoples issues. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said, Wishing the dynamic and charismatic leader, AICC GS & Wayanad MP Smt

TVK chief and actor Vijay appeared before the CBI for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case that claimed 41 lives during a rally last year. The Tamil superstar reached the CBI headquarters here and was taken to the team investigating the stampede, which occurred during a rally he addressed on September 27 last year in Karur, TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Gandhinagar, focusing on boosting cooperation across key sectors as the India-Germany partnership marks 25 years. Chancellor Merz arrived in India early on Monday on a visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Germany

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz participated in the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, celebrating Uttarayan and India-Germany ties. The festival attracts participants and visitors from across India and around the world

At least 544 people have been killed and over 10,600 arrested as anti-government protests across Iran enter their 15th day, according to a human rights group. According to the latest data released by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Sunday, protests erupted at 585 locations across the country, spanning 186 cities in all 31 province

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Director, BR Guruprasad, said on Sunday, On January 12, 2026, India will conduct its first launch of the year. The PSLV is one of the most reliable launch vehicles globally and has successfully deployed spacecraft such as Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1, and more

According to officials, security forces have launched a search operation on the ground after noticing the movement of suspected drones in the forward areas

Referring to repeated assurances about eliminating gangs like the Koyta gang, Fadnavis said supporting or nominating criminals was absolutely wrong and asserted that even if such candidates win elections, they would ultimately face jail, not positions in the municipal corporation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius in the city, with the minimum expected to fall to 7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensifies

The deceased has been identified as Raghuveer Dhakar, and the incident occurred between Khajrana Chowk and Bengali Chowk; the police said they received information that a bike rider has died after his throat was slit by a kite string

The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship, but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces

Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians` internationally recognised representative, have not announced the names of the technocrats, who are not supposed to be politically affiliated, and it remains unclear if they will be cleared by Israel and the US

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are `business as usual` rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland

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The UN chief`s remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA)