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A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday.

The use of banned Chinese kite strings, synthetic threads known for their razor-sharp metallic coating, has caused a series of horrific injuries and at least one death across the state, raising urgent concerns over public safety.

Former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore, who is already facing several cases in connection with the murder of Ankita Bhandari, has now found himself in one more FIR after a contractor complained against him for not returning his car, Uttarakhand Police said.

National Youth Day 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026.

The incident highlights the risks faced by gig workers, particularly those delivering food on trains.

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, the wife of former CBI Joint Director and retired IPS officer VV Lakshmi Narayana was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.58 crore by online scammers.

Several leaders shared their vision for Maharashtra's future including its politics at NDTV's Power Play on Sunday.

The Indian Army fired at a Pakistani drone in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector near the Line of Control (LoC) this evening, sources said. They said several more drones were spotted.

India has undergone a fundamental transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, not only in terms of economic scale but also in its national mindset, Adani Ports and SEZ Limited Managing Director Karan Adani said on Sunday.

Aiming to spread the values of brotherhood and national integration, a group of scholars called on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and shared their plans to popularise the Sufi culture, calling it the best antidote against radical thoughts.

Hashim has visited Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Malaysia, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.

US President Donald Trump has once again turned his focus towards Cuba, suggesting the island should strike a deal with Washington or face severe economic consequences.

For nearly two decades, the name of Abid Ali alias Raju alias Rahman Dakait - the alleged mastermind of a multi-state crime syndicate operating from Bhopal's infamous Irani Dera - was whispered in police files and feared across state borders.

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija says eating a high-protein breakfast can help you sleep better.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday warned that Kerala's law and order situation may look calm now, but several threats are slowly emerging that could become dangerous in the future.

The Adani Group will invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore in Gujarat's Kutch region over the next five years, underlining its long-term commitment to the state, Adani Ports and SEZ Limited Managing Director Karan Adani said on Sunday.

Tehran threatened to retaliate against Israel and US military bases in the event of U.S. strikes on Iran, issuing the warning as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention.

The National Testing Agency advises candidates to complete CUET PG 2026 registrations by January 14 as exam cities drop to 292; exam pattern and subjects remain unchanged.

In a new role, Letby will be responsible for handing out books and DVDs to fellow inmates.

Nepal's former king Gyanendra Shah has expressed concern over the state of the country four months after a youth-led uprising toppled the previous government.

An audio recording allegedly featuring Masood Azhar, the chief of the banned terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), has surfaced, where he claims that a large number of suicide attackers are prepared to strike at any moment.

A new study says that getting good sleep can help to increase longevity and poor sleep can shorten your lifespan. The study was conducted by Oregon Health & Science University and published in the SLEEP Advances.

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra on Sunday released its manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

Aeronautical Development Agency is recruiting 43 project-based professionals with salaries up to Rs 59,276. Apply online by January 29, 2026.

A strong immune system can act as a first line of defence against winter illnesses. It helps quickly recognise invading pathogens to prevent an infection from taking hold.

Noida School Holidays: The IMD has also forecast dense fog conditions on January 16 and 17, 2026. In view of this, students and parents may expect a further extension of school closures.

We want to pledge Rs 17,000 crore towards climate action, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at NDTV's Power Play.

Comparing his experience of working with Uddhav Thackeray and his lieutenant-turned-rival Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis has said it is easy to handle Shinde, but quite difficult to work with Thackeray.

Accountability remains the single biggest concern for ordinary Mumbaikars, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora said on Sunday, underscoring that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) must be answerable to the people it serves.

Hospitals across Iran are struggling to cope with a surge of patients as large-scale anti-government protests continue to spread nationwide.

When Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Thiruvananthapuram to launch the BJPs Mission 2026, We Want a Developed Kerala, the message was clear and unusually ambitious for a party that has long struggled for space in the state.

Non-Marathi Speakers Are 100% Safe In Mumbai: Devendra Fadnavis To NDTV

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad as members of the BJP and several pro-Hindu organisations staged a massive protest at the Katta Maisamma Temple, following the arrest of a 26-year-old man for unlawful entry and indecent behaviour.

Students and educators can register on Swayam for free MOOCs offering video lectures and assessments till March 6, 2026.

Many pointed out that such methods are common in older European buildings, where staircases are too narrow for stretchers and elevators were not part of the original design.

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija has sparked a fresh conversation around protein choices for vegetarians.

Reza Pahlavi, the US-based son of Iran's deposed Shah, has appealed to protesters not to leave the streets and said he would soon be by their side.

NIOS Class 10, 12 Result: The October-November 2025 examination result has been released by the NIOS. Students can download their scorecards directly here or on the official website.

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray's ideologies are different, but they have united because they have prioritised the nation, UBT Sena's Sanjay Raut has said, reflecting on the high-voltage reunion of the estranged cousins after a gap of 20 years.

Feeling cold during winter is normal. But there are certain hacks that can make you feel less cold, and here are simple ways to implement them.

Piyush Goyal urged for trust in India, a day after the Ministry of External Affairs firmly rejected speculation that the India-US trade agreement failed to materialise because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not place a phone call to Trump.

NCERT launches a four-day interactive AI programme to enhance students' mathematical skills from January 12-15, 2026.

Nobody An Outsider For Us In Mumbai: Piyush Goyal To NDTV On BMC Polls

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as their war of words, that began over the former's remark that a woman wearing a hijab would become the prime minister of India, intensified.

BJP leader and former MP Poonam Mahajan took a swipe at the coming together of the Thackeray brothers, describing their alliance as one driven by political compulsion, while asserting that voters are aware of its real intent.

After the arrest of Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a fresh sexual assault case, the woman who had first lodged a complaint against him posted an emotional message on her social media account on Sunday.

Back in 2005, he started his career with an annual salary of around 3 lakh and no investments.

A case of major medical irresponsibility has emerged from Madhya Pradesh's Indore, where a one-and-a-half-month-old infant admitted to a hospital suffered a serious injury after a nurse accidentally severed the baby's thumb.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States is eady to help as protesters in Iran faced an intensifying crackdown by authorities of the Islamic republic.

As conversations around womens health expand in 2026, science offers clarity and it is time outdated beliefs make way for evidence-based understanding.