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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

4 Army personnel were killed and 9 injured when their vehicle skidded off the road into a 200-foot gorge at Khanni Top in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir

3 people were killed while 1 remained injured amid shooting in Ausstralia. The shooter(s) remain at large, and police have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the area.

Seven transgender inmates lodged in Pratapgarh district jail have tested HIV positive in preliminary screening, prompting jail authorities to issue an alert and isolate them in a separate barrack. Confirmatory test reports are awaited

Addressing the National MGNREGA Workers` Convention organised by the Rachnatmak Congress, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said the concept of MGNREGA was to give rights to the poor

The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday continued its probe into the matter on the third day

IAS officer Sanjeev Khirwar, who was at the centre of the 2022 Thyagraj Stadium controversy, has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. He will succeed Ashwani Kumar, as per a Central Government notification

Putin said Russia will decide on joining the US-led Gaza Peace Board after consulting partners, emphasized Palestinian needs, and pledged USD 1 billion in aid, with talks planned with President Abbas

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the upcoming India-EU trade deal will be a game-changer, citing strong trust and growing cooperation. Speaking at Davos, he said the pact will give Indian companies better access to global markets

US President Donald Trump said India and the US will secure a strong Bilateral Trade Agreement, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as officials indicated the first phase of the deal is close and aims to boost trade to USD 500 billion by 2030

At least three people were killed and several injured after a private bus travelling from Nellore to Hyderabad lost control due to a tyre burst, collided head-on with a container truck and caught fire in Andhra Pradeshs Nandyal district early Thursday

Although the AQI showed a marginal improvement compared to Wednesday morning, when it stood at 341, pollution levels across the national capital remained firmly in the `very poor` category

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday received a life threat ahead of Republic Day, with an email warning of a suicide bomb attack during the national flag-hoisting ceremony, officials said, here is more on it

Taiwans Ministry of National Defense said it detected two PLA aircraft sorties, five PLAN vessels and five Chinese balloons operating around Taiwan on Thursday. The military said the situation was closely monitored amid repeated incursions this week

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a state-of-the-art innovation city near Mumbai airport with a USD 11-billion Tata Group investment. At Davos 2026, MMRDA also secured USD 96 billion in MoUs, boosting jobs, startups and sustainable urban growth

Pakistan has announced it will join US President Donald Trumps Board of Peace to support implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan under UNSC Resolution 2803, expressing hope for a permanent ceasefire, increased humanitarian aid and Gazas reconstruction

US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on European countries, citing a new NATO framework on Greenland and Arctic security. The move eased market fears and drew relief across Europe amid ongoing tensions over sovereignty

At the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an incredible man with amazing achievements and reaffirmed strong ties with Xi and Vladimir Putin. Trump also confirmed plans to visit China in April 2026

EU Council President Antonio Costa said US President Donald Trumps threats to annex Greenland and impose tariffs challenge Europes security, principles and prosperity. EU leaders met in Brussels amid rising tensions over sovereignty and Arctic security

Rebuilt Bellasis bridge still fails to account for pedestrian connectivity; the bridge has been rebuilt in a record time of 15 months and six days, well ahead of the scheduled deadline

South Korean court ruled that former President Yoon Suk Yeols 2024 martial law amounted to rebellion, sentencing ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison. The verdict may influence upcoming cases against Yoon and other aides

Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life imprisonment for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The case also exposed long-standing ties between Japans ruling party and a controversial South Korean church

After missing line-fit certification disrupted hundreds of operations, WR completes critical crossover work; however, speed restrictions to keep some trains off schedule for a week

A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Hemant Gaikwad, died in Indore after a prolonged illness, with his family blaming contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura. Residents claim 25 deaths, while the state government reports seven fatalities so far

Civic body likely to present annual budget to elected corporators for the first time in four years, in the second half of February; the five-year term of the BMC house that was elected in 2017 ended at midnight on March 7, 2022

Agriculture dept inspection finds dimefluthrin, a substance used in mosquito repellents, shuts unit, bans sale of products; The complaint was filed by Bhagwan Pathare, an agricultural officer, after tests confirmed the presence of the chemical in the incense sticks seized from the company

Cracks in the alliance appeared after reports suggested that the MNS would be supporting Eknath Shindes Shiv Sena, the Sena UBTs biggest rival, in the Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to help it claim the mayors post

Post Bihar Bhavan announcement, fishing community ups ante on meaningful development; Bihar Government has planned a modern, multi-storey Bihar Bhavan at Sandhurst Road on Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) land

JJ Marg cops find Parbhani resident begging in Byculla on January 13, say she got separated from her family during their visit to Mumbai more than a decade ago

Winter semester papers rescheduled for Feb 17, 18, and 20; as many as 10,000-11,000 students to appear for exam; this clashing of election and examination dates has left several students in a limbo, affecting internship schedules.

Marathoners raise concern over huge discrepancies between official readings and data recorded on personal devices; according to multiple runners, portable air quality monitors sensors used during the run showed AQI levels ranging between 200 and 350 at different stretches of the route

Traffic woes from Western Express Highway to BKC and vice versa could reduce from March; the much-awaited connector will provide a direct link from WEH to Mumbai University and BKC, significantly easing traffic congestion in the area

State police welfare organisation chief livid over police personnel paid a pittance for BMC polls duty, unlike staff from other depts; the decision has triggered anger among police families across Maharashtra

NZs ODI captain Michael has made his famous Bracewell family proud with a series win on Indian soil, an achievement which puts him on a stage that includes the likes of Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, and Imran Khan

The court posted the petition for hearing on January 28. The petitioner had sought permission to organise a peaceful protest on January 21 for the Dhangar reservation, but the court, refusing an urgent hearing, said a protest can be held on any day

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump said America will not use force to take Greenland but insisted only the US can protect the strategic island. He also criticised Europe, NATO allies and called for talks to acquire Greenland

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday launched and inaugurated development projects and schemes worth Rs 538 crore in Saran district during his Samridhi Yatra. The initiatives include infrastructure works, skill development facilities and women empowerment centres, aimed at boosting overall regional development

Gujarat Police arrested eight people for opening 82 bank accounts in the names of fake companies and supplying them to cybercriminals. The arrests are linked to a nationwide cyber fraud worth over Rs 826 crore

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Union Minister said that India is on track to become the worlds third-largest economy, driven by strong growth, infrastructure investment, manufacturing push, and structural reforms

Assam Rifles seized 56,000 kg of illegal betel nuts, worth Rs 1.7 crore, during an operation on a state highway in Manipurs Noney district. The consignment was handed over to forest officials as authorities continued their crackdown on illegal trafficking

Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, announced that founder Deepinder Goyal will step down as Group CEO and Managing Director from February 1. Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa will take over as the new Group CEO, while Goyal will transition to the role of Vice Chairman to pursue new ventures outside the companys core business

In the viral video, Farakka MLA Manirul Islam can be seen addressing a rally and allegedly warning the EC not to test the patience of the TMC. He said that if the poll panel wants to play with fire, the TMC can do the same