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Police said an unidentified vehicle brushed past the motorcycle carrying the two on a bridge near Mirajgaon on the Jamkhed-Shrigonda Road in Ahilyanagar district

The Indian Air Force in a statement said the incident occurred at around 12.15 pm on Wednesday following which the aircraft was safely force-landed in an uninhabited area, ensuring that there was no damage to civilian life or property

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif landed in controversy after inaugurating what appeared to be a Pizza Hut outlet in Sialkot Cantonment. Hours later, the US-based brand clarified the store was unauthorised, triggering memes and widespread social media mockery

The District and Sessions Court convicted Shriram Gawande, Ranjit Gawande, Vikram Gawande, Suraj Gawande, Dheeraj Gawande, Vishal Tayade, Satish Tayade, Pratik Tonde, Mayur Ahir and Dinesh Rajput, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi directed Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, acting as amicus curiae, to suggest the names of environmentalists and scientists with expertise in mining within four weeks

Trump resumed his Davos trip after Air Force One returned to base due to a minor electrical issue. He switched planes and departed, amid ongoing concerns over presidential jets and a donated Boeing 747 from Qatar

Japans Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the worlds largest by capacity, is restarting one reactor for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The move sparks protests over safety, earthquake risks, and TEPCOs past scandals, as Japan seeks to expand nuclear energy to cut fossil fuel use and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

With the arrival of nearly 100 delegates from about 70 countries, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday commenced the IIICDEM-2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital

Union minister and Bangalore North MP Shobha Karandlaje has been made the co-incharge for the Kerala assembly elections, likely to be held in April

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura on their Statehood Day. He praised the state for its blend of tradition and modernity, noting that its people are contributing to India`s growth trajectory

The unexpected turnaround came roughly an hour after departure, raising questions about the safety and condition of the aircraft used to ferry the American president across the globe

Tension between the US and Iran has been high since a violent crackdown by authorities on protests that began over Iran`s ailing economy on Dec. 28. Trump has drawn two red lines for the Islamic Republic - the killing of peaceful protesters and Tehran conducting mass executions in the wake of the demonstrations

Enraged after an argument with her husband, the woman allegedly picked up a sharp knife from the house and stabbed her daughter on her face, abdomen, chest, waist, head and private parts. The toddler died on the spot, a police official said on Tuesday

While the AQI showed a slight improvement from Tuesday mornings reading of 397, pollution levels stayed firmly in the very poor category, raising persistent health concernsespecially for children, senior citizens, and people with respiratory conditions

Emergency workers Tuesday were still searching for more victims in the wreckage from Sunday`s deadly train accident that took place some 800 km away as the nation began three days of mourning

The document also lists Trump`s repeated claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan as one of his key successes under the Reasserting American Leadership on the World Stage section.

Iran on Tuesday warned Trump not to take any action against the country`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the US president called for an end to Khamenei`s nearly 40-year reign

Earlier, Macron at the World Economic Forum sharply criticised the United States` trade practice, saying Washington`s tariff threats openly aim to weaken and subordinate Europe and are being used as leverage against territorial sovereignty

Trump has also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Gaza Board of Peace, describing him as one of several world leaders considered for the initiative

The pair was launched to the space station in 2024, the first people to fly Boeing`s new Starliner crew capsule. Their mission should have lasted just a week, but stretched to more than nine months because of Starliner trouble. In the end, they caught a ride home last March with SpaceX

The upgraded signalling room now resembles a modern mission control centre, capable of handling dense train movements with greater speed, precision, and safety

Figuring out how Neeraj Pandeys thriller about smugglers feels like such an airport bestseller, and yet so brilliantly researched

A vehicle with three Bodos on board had hit two Adivasi persons under Karigaon outpost under Kokrajhar police station, a home department official said

The relic was displayed to allow monks, scholars, and devotees from across the country a rare and deeply reverential opportunity to have a glimpse of it

The 27-year-old engineer was killed after his car fell into a waterlogged pit of an under-construction commercial complex in Greater Noidas Sector 150

The ship is powered by over 5000 batteries with a capacity of 40 MWh. To put that in perspective, it carries four times the battery power of any maritime vessel built before it

In trials, Veronika consistently selected the brush end suited for body regions, using the bristled end for firm areas and the smooth handle for sensitive parts

This is the central headquarters from which all of the organisations activities in Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem are managed, and within which UNRWAs main logistical infrastructure is concentrated

The vulture was spotted in a weak condition while moving from the Pench Tiger Reserve near Nagpur towards Anjaneri in Nashik district. Forest officials said that the bird was severely fatigued and undernourished at the time of rescue

The Delhi government has approved a six-lane double-decker flyover along the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road in South Delhi to reduce traffic congestion. The Rs 1,471.14-crore project, to be built by DMRC and completed by December 2027, will feature a metro corridor on the upper deck and an elevated road below

A Delhi court granted bail to Ubedullah, one of the accused in the stone-pelting incident during a demolition drive near Turkman Gate earlier this month. The court noted that CCTV footage did not show any overt act by him, that he is a local resident with no criminal record, and the sole breadwinner caring for his paralysed father

The UK government has approved Chinas proposed mega embassy near the Tower of London, overriding security concerns raised by MPs and campaigners. Ministers said all material considerations were assessed, with intelligence agencies involved throughout the process

Newly elected BJP president Nitin Nabin will chair his first office bearers meeting in New Delhi, with state presidents and key leaders attending. The meeting will review organisational strength and strategies for upcoming elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement with India, calling it the mother of all deals. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said the pact could create a market of nearly 2 billion people and boost trade ties

According to police, the accused killed his family over financial stress and domestic discord ahead of his daughter`s wedding next month in Etah district. The man was taken into custody after the family members were found dead inside their two-storey house

The revised rules are aimed at strengthening electronic toll collection, curbing toll fee evasion and facilitating the smooth rollout of barrier-less tolling systems across National Highways

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) successfully conducted a three-day Basic Ornithology Course at the Nandur-Madhmeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. The course was held from January 16 to 18.It aimed to educate participants on the importance of birds, bird-counting techniques, and bird ringing

The Shimla Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh from January 22 onwards, issuing an orange alert for Kullu, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti on January 23. Yellow alerts have been issued for the remaining districts as temperatures are expected to drop sharply over the next few days

Philippine authorities rescued one crew member and continued searching for 12 others after a motorboat carrying passengers and crew went missing in southern waters. The vessel failed to reach its destination in Davao Oriental after leaving Davao City, prompting a multi-agency search operation

Yuvraj Mehta (27), who worked in Gurugram, was returning to his home in Noida Sector 150 when his car fell into a deep, water-filled pit near an under-construction site on the night of January 16. He died after frantically pleading for help for around two hours

Trumps posts come amid heightened focus on Greenland, which he has repeatedly described as critical for US national and global security. Earlier on Tuesday, the US President held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and said he would meet various parties on the issue in Davos

Two male one-horned rhinos, rescued during floods and rehabilitated at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), were translocated to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Tuesday. The rhinos will be kept in pre-release enclosures to help them adapt to wild conditions before their final release

Four people were killed and 16 others injured after a bus returning from a pilgrimage collided head-on with a trailer truck on the JodhpurJaisalmer highway in Rajasthan on Tuesday. The victims were residents of Gujarats Aravalli district returning from the Baba Ramdev shrine in Ramdeora. The injured were admitted to MDM Hospital in Jodhpur

BJP leaders staged a protest march in Thiruvananthapuram over the alleged gold theft at Sabarimala temple, demanding a fair and transparent probe. Senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused the SIT of being selective in its investigation and claimed original gold parts of the sanctum were replaced

Congress leader Nana Patole on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the demolition drive at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, calling it an insult to Hindus. He announced a protest visit to the ghat, alleging destruction of heritage and damage to its religious significance

Hyderabad Police have arrested 11 people for unlawful assembly and communal disturbance following the desecration of a temple in the Puranapul area. The main suspect involved in damaging a temple idol was arrested within 24 hours, while the others were held for violence at another nearby shrine

China has urged the Taliban interim government in Afghanistan to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions following a deadly explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul that killed 20 people, including one Chinese citizen. Beijing strongly condemned the terror attack, claimed by the Islamic State, and advised its nationals

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi received the long-lost driving licence of his grandfather, Feroze Gandhi, during his visit to Rae Bareli. The document, preserved for decades by a local family, was handed over as a mark of trust and respect. Gandhi shared the moment with his mother Sonia Gandhi, calling it a meaningful personal connection

A Gujarat fisherman died in a Karachi jail on January 16, nearly three years after completing his sentence, highlighting ongoing delays in repatriating Indian fishermen held in Pakistan

PM Modi warned that urban Naxalism is gaining international influence and working against India while addressing BJP workers after Nitin Nabin was sworn-in as the new party chief. He also flagged infiltrators as a major national security challenge