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Pilgrimage centres and hill stations such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi were covered in a thick blanket of snow. The change in weather drew tourists to several destinations, particularly Mussoorie, where visitors were seen thronging the Mall Road

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Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rain and snowfall, with some areas recording above-normal temperatures. IMD warns that a fresh western disturbance is likely from next week, bringing more rain, snow, and gusty winds in higher reaches

At least 9 people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused 7 confirmed deaths

Vietnams To Lam was re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party. The Congress set goals for 10 percent annual GDP growth by 2030 and high income status by 2045, while electing 19 Politburo members to guide the countrys political and economic direction

President Donald Trump confirms a US naval armada is moving towards the Gulf as Washington watches Iran closely, even as he plays down the likelihood of an immediate military strike and signals openness to talks

The Supreme Court issued fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG on a PIL alleging massive banking and corporate fraud. The court directed the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to submit sealed status reports within 10 days on their ongoing probes.

Donald Trump has filed a USD 5-billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, claiming the bank cut off his accounts for political reasons in 2021. The case has reignited debate in the US over debanking and banks use of reputational risk

PM Modi Modi launched multiple development projects and flagged off new train services in Kerala, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains. He said the initiatives will boost connectivity, urban infrastructure and transform Thiruvananthapuram into a major national hub

Ukraine, US, and Russia will hold trilateral security talks in Abu Dhabi following high-level meetings in Moscow, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue. Key issues remain over territory, security guarantees, and Russias military objectives

Spains final death toll from the Andalusia high-speed train crash rose to 45, with over 120 injured. Subsequent rail accidents in Barcelona and Murcia have raised safety concerns, prompting a train driver strike planned for February 911

Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted air and road transport across Kashmir on Friday. Srinagar airport operations were affected, while traffic was suspended on the Srinagar-Jammu highway, Mughal Road and Srinagar-Leh highway, causing widespread inconvenience

Maharashtra is commemorating Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackerays birth centenary. Saamana highlighted the joint tribute by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray as the best birthday gift, calling his legacy timeless and rooted in Marathi identity, dignity and unity

The Prime Minister said that Balasaheb Thackeray was known for his sharp intellect, powerful oratory and uncompromising convictions, and commanded a unique connect with the people

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi-NCR and parts of neighbouring Punjab and Haryana

Fadnavis said the initiativebeing developed in partnership with the Tata Grouphas progressed from conceptual discussions held last year to advanced planning stages

Devendra Fadnavis said investments have been secured from 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the UAE, Spain, Canada and Belgium

Temperatures remained in line with seasonal averages, with the maximum hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling near 18 degrees Celsius

A ship named Grinch is under United Kingdom (UK) sanctions, while another called Carl with the same registration number is sanctioned by the United States and the European Union

The aircraft, scheduled to arrive at 8:40 pm, landed at 9:24 pm and was parked at Bay No. 3 at 9:27 pm. Subsequently, Air Traffic Control (ATC) communicated the bomb threat information to Apron Control

Zelenskyy listed a litany of grievances and criticisms of Europe that he said have left Ukraine at the mercy of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid an ongoing US push for a peace settlement

The leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism in addressing shared challenges

The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok US joint venture

Higher voltage, combined with a tiny breath of wind, greatly boosts the odds of a jumping worm connecting to a flying insect, said a researcher

In his televised remarks at the meeting of the Russian Security Council late on Wednesday night, Putin also announced to donate USD 1 billion to the Trump-promoted Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza ceasefire plan from the frozen assets

The tan-coloured prints analysed by Indonesian and Australian researchers on the island of Sulawesi were made by blowing pigment over hands placed against the cave walls, leaving an outline

The overall expectations and desire of the people of Tamil Nadu is that our leader should become the Chief Minister. As a first step, this symbol has been given, Kumar told reporters here.

Duo demands Rs 1000 from tanker drivers, threatening to kill them otherwise; cops nab accused from Govandi; The accused demanded parking money from tanker drivers, exploiting congestion outside the IOC facility, said police

Activist and villagers say massive clearing has taken place to make way for bungalows; Nature and wildlife lovers from Kolzar have also alleged that the forests on the other side of the hills have been flattened and cleared for construction

As Vignesh remains in critical condition at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri with no neurological response as financial burden continues to mount, relatives question FIR and demand action against society office bearers; Rudra continues a steady recovery at home

Fadnavis, in Davos, says foreign private investment will help tackle environmental challenges; he said the initiative, to be led by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, will be driven by private investment and aimed at tackling long-pending environmental challenges in Maharashtras metro cities

The court was hearing a pre-arrest bail application of Vikas Gogawale, son of Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale. Vikas has been named as an accused in a case related to a violent clash between rival groups during the Mahad Municipal Council elections

The lottery for mayoral post reservation has come as a setback for the BJP, as the mayors post in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has been reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category

From reservation draw to show-of-hands voting, here is how Mumbai elects its mayor after a landmark BMC election

Reservation draw puts Mumbais top civic post in the open women category as BJP-led Mahayuti prepares to name its candidate

Newborn wrapped in a blanket was spotted after her hand was seen sticking out of dumping spot in Kurla; post-mortem report awaited

With Elphinstone bridge shut, and Tilak bridge narrowed, pedestrians are forced to dash through nonstop traffic at busy Dadar crossing; adding to the chaos is the ongoing construction of additional lanes on Tilak bridge

HR College loops in 60 parents from corporate world to advise on Churchgate institutions curriculum; the advisory group includes approximately five parents for each course

46-year-old Wadala woman gets her face punched and scratched, hair pulled, and verbally abused; assailant, who doesnt spare residents teen son, is removed from platform

General manager tells mid-day 15-car slow trains will be brought all the way till Mumbai Central in phases; in an exclusive interview with mid-day, he spoke about the future of suburban rail operations and his long-term vision for the two networks

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Police personnel who risk their lives to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections are valued at just Rs 500 said a spokesperson, adding that every police officer, employee and home guard deployed for election duty should be paid a minimum allowance of Rs 5000

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The Election Commission of India launched ECINET, a unified digital platform integrating over 40 apps for voter services, election info, e-EPIC, grievance redressal, and polling trends, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and citizen access ahead of elections

Investigators are yet to announce what caused the fire, five days after the blaze gutted the three-storey Gul Plaza. Families have criticised the slow pace of the recovery operation, with more than 50 giving DNA samples in the hope of finding their missing relatives

Japans Kashiwazaki-Kariwa No. 6 reactor, the first TEPCO unit to restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, was shut down hours after resuming operations due to a control rod malfunction. Officials said there was no safety risk, and the cause will be investigated

The newly recruited officials` training covered physical fitness and endurance, drills and discipline, weapon handling and unarmed combat, industrial security and law, human rights and gender sensitisation, soft skills and professional conduct

PM Narendra Modi was among several world leaders invited by Trump to join the board, which was announced during the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. France, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and several other major nations also stayed away from the ceremony

A 14-year-old Delhi boy ran away over parental phone and gaming restrictions to pursue social media fame. He was tracked via phone and train movements and rescued from Bengaluru Railway Station by Delhi Police

Rescue teams rushed to an iron plant in Balodabazar after a kiln explosion caused heavy damage, leaving six workers dead and five injured. Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident