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Addressing a rally at Ramlila Maidan, Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission (EC), naming Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, alleging that they were working in favour of the BJP

Leaders from across opposition parties, including Shiv Sena (UBT)s Bhaskar Jadhav, Congress leaders Vijay Wadettiwar and Satej Patil, and NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil, expressed disappointment, claiming the government failed to address key regional and policy issues

Two gunmen opened fire during a Jewish event called Chanukah by the Sea, celebrating the start of the Hanukkah festival. One gunman was fatally shot by police, while the second was arrested and remained in critical condition. At least 29 others were wounded, including two police officers

Cold wave conditions prevailed across Jharkhand with nine districts recording minimum temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, Ranchi being the coldest at 6.1C, the IMD said. Ranchi recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 6.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Gumla (7.1) and Khunti (7.5), the IMD`s weather bulletin stated

Over the past week, more than two dozen people on both sides have been reported killed, while over half a million have been displaced. The dispute centres on longstanding claims over frontier land, some containing centuries-old temple ruins

During the seven-day winter session in Nagpur, the Vidhan Sabha functioned for 72 hours and 35 minutes, recording a daily average of 10.22 hours. Only 10 minutes were lost during the proceedings, Speaker Rahul Narwekar said. Of the 18 bills tabled in the assembly, 16 were passed, he added

Another 12 people were wounded and the other gunman was arrested, ABC reported, citing a police spokesperson on the scene

A Congress protest in Delhi over alleged vote chori turned controversial after some workers raised derogatory slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as party leaders claimed the rally was aimed at protecting democracy

According to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhis average Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 461 at 7 am on Sunday, up from 431 recorded a day earlier

PM Modi shared an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighting Nagalands Hornbill Festival as a vibrant blend of tradition, culture and development. Underscoring the regions significance, the PMO added that the Northeast represents the face of a new and confident India, noting that Nagaland does not merely celebrate festivals

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met counterparts from Europe, the UK and Egypt on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE. Jaishankar also met UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy on the sidelines of the summit

Members of an inquiry committee formed by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reached Salt Lake stadium to inspect arrangements following chaos during Lionel Messis event. Chief Secretary Manoj Pant and Home Secretary Nandini Chakravorty are also members of the inquiry team

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve at Nauradehi will be developed as the states third cheetah habitat before the next monsoon, following Kuno and Gandhi Sagar reserves

Several union ministers are also expected to attend the five-day annual meeting from January 19-23, 2026, which will host a record number of nearly 3,000 global leaders from close to 130 countries, including around 60 heads of state

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for allegedly running a transnational cyber fraud racket that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore through shell firms and digital scams

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh said the move reflected a larger pattern. The Indian government is changing the entire history, he remarked, expressing concern over what he described as a systematic attempt to alter established symbols and narratives

The incident triggered panic and fear among residents of the area. Security forces cordoned off the locality and launched an investigation to ascertain the nature of the drone and the circumstances leading to the crash

This was an ISIS attack on us and Syria, he told reporters. We mourn the lost and we pray for them and their parents and their loved ones.

In an update issued, the university located in the Providence region in the state of Rhode Island confirmed the fatalities and said eight additional victims were hospitalised and are in critical but stable condition

The win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 assembly polls, especially in the state capital. Of the 101 wards in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two by independent candidates

According to the complaint, the woman went in for an ultrasound on Thursday. The accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required

Cafe CO2 Goa, a prominent nightclub located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed on Saturday. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations

The H-1B programme, a cornerstone of the US skilled-immigration system and heavily used by Indian professionals, allows employers to hire highly trained workers in specialised fields

Micro-artist David Lindon from England created a tiny sculpture called The Yellow Smiley Face, breaking his own world record for the smallest sculpture. The record was previously held after he made a piece called Red Lego Brick

Dikuna men, Im not Rehman Dakait, as you may have thought, I am Raymond Dacosta my screen name, my alter ego hello.

Satadru Datta, the main organiser of the Lionel Messi`s Kolkata event was taken into custody by Bidhannagar Police at Kolkata airport, where he had gone to see off Messi and his entourage on their way to Hyderabad

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos during Lionel Messis visit to Kolkata, calling it a dark day for sports lovers. He blamed poor planning and policing, ordered action against organisers, refunds to fans and sought a judicial enquiry

Police used mild force to disperse angry fans at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata after chaos erupted during Lionel Messis GOAT Tour event over alleged mismanagement. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee later apologised and ordered a judicial enquiry

What was billed as the biggest sports show of the year turned chaotic in Kolkata as fans protested poor management during Lionel Messis appearance, accusing organisers and VIPs of hogging the football legends time and demanding ticket refunds

Lionel Messis Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour India 2025 turned chaotic after the football legend left early, triggering angry protests by fans at Salt Lake Stadium over poor event management, high ticket prices and unfulfilled promises

According to the police, the event saw serious crowd management issues, which led to inconvenience and disappointment among spectators. Police intervened after complaints were received regarding poor arrangements and lack of proper control at the venue

The police said that the practice test was conducted at the Gadchiroli Police Headquarters and at 74 public libraries set up under the One Village, One Library initiative across police stations, sub-posts and outposts

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a high-level enquiry and apologised to Lionel Messi and fans after chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata over alleged mismanagement during the football icons brief appearance

Several areas were categorised as having Severe air quality. Anand Vihar recorded the highest AQI at 436, shrouded in thick toxic smog. Other locations, including Ashok Vihar (435), ITO (425), DTU (426), and Nehru Nagar (427), also reported critically poor air quality in the Severe category

In the coastal regions, Dahanu recorded a minimum of 15.3 degrees Celsius with 71 per cent humidity, while Ratnagiri reported 17.1 degrees Celsius and 41 per cent humidity. Harnai experienced warmer conditions, with a low of 21.4 degrees Celsius and dry weather

Notably, this is the first time since 2011 that Messi has visited India. Back then, the legendary footballer visited Kolkata and played a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium, where Argentina defeated Venezuela 1-0

The Barcelona legend`s 2.26 am touchdown in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy

The Sagara Pran Talamalala marks 116 years since Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar composed this iconic poem, with the waves of the sea as witness, said Ameya Hete, a Mumbai-based businessman who conceptualised and organised the commemorative event and commissioned the statue

Football legend Lionel Messi virtually unveiled a massive 70-foot statue at Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata, during his GOAT Tour India 2025, drawing huge crowds and sparking celebrations among fans across the city

Maurya asserted that the BJP remains committed to a transparent electoral process within the organisation, contrasting it with the Samajwadi Party

The Trust had previously called for a pause in construction in letters to the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service, and the Commission of Fine Arts.

We are now committed to the next national goal: training the first Israeli female astronaut.

The exercise was designed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation between the navies, expand and improve the response to maritime threat scenarios and conduct mutual operational learning, said the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)

The pilot and 16 other parachutists on board the Cessna Caravan that day were not hurt

California-based Reddit Incs suit filed in the High Court follows a case filed last month by Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Project

The consent decree has been in the spotlight amid the Trump administrations Chicago-area immigration crackdown thats led to more than 4000 arrests

Russias central bank calls move illegal; threatens to file lawsuits in arbitration court to recover damages

Murder charge slapped on four despite Singapore cops no foul play line

Fuel and light inflation for November was 2.32 per cent against 1.98 per cent in October 2025

India gets Ozempic as Novo Nordisk rolls out weekly diabetes jab known worldwide for slimming effects