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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

PM Narendra Modi met the family of newly appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in New Delhi after he assumed charge of the post. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and JP Nadda were also present on this occassion

Newly appointed BJP president Nitin Nabin has been granted Z-category armed security by the Centre, with CRPF commandos providing nationwide protection. The move follows his unopposed election as the youngest BJP national president

In Akot, five AIMIM corporators recently attempted to align with the BJP, prompting the party leadership to issue a warning to the elected representatives, Asaduddin Owaisi said

While speaking to the media on Tuesday, the Maharashtra Congress leader congratulated Nabin on becoming BJP`s National President and said that it`s time that the country gets a younger PM. He also criticised the BJP for `practicing colour politics, stating that the tricolor should not be marred`

Medical teams and ambulances stationed along the route reached the accident site immediately. Injured cyclists were given first aid at the scene and later taken to nearby private hospitals for further treatment

Over 40 shops were destroyed in a massive fire that broke out at Unit-1 Market in Bhubaneswar early Tuesday. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour. Speaking to ANI, Rout said, At 1:40 AM, we got a call on the 112 control room of Bhubaneswar that a fire had broken out... 2 teams of the fire station reached the spot

Intelligence inputs say Pakistans ISI has unified ISKP and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under a single commander to launch a major offensive against the TTP, triggering large-scale civilian displacement and raising humanitarian and regional security concerns

Donald Trump threatened 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne after France said it does not intend to join his proposed Board of Peace, a panel initially linked to Gazas rebuilding, while Russias Vladimir Putin has been invited

The Central Administrative Tribunal ruled that disciplinary action against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede is legally untenable, citing violation of court directions and improper reliance on barred preliminary enquiry material

India launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), a global framework assessing nations on responsibility towards citizens, environment, and international community, developed with support from JNU, IIM Mumbai, and the World Intellectual Foundation

Modi welcomed Al Nahyan at the Delhi airport with a hug and then they travelled together in the same vehicle to the prime minister`s residence, where they held talks in the restricted as well as delegation-level formats

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, outgoing party chief JP Nadda as well as several senior leaders, and chief ministers from BJP-ruled states. Nabin, a senior politician, is a five-time MLA from Bihar and a former state minister

Nitin Nabin was elected the BJP National President during the organisational event (Sangathan Parv) at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post

Airport authorities said these curbs are part of heightened security and logistical arrangements being put in place ahead of the January 26 celebrations. Passengers were advised to check the latest status of their flights with the concerned airlines before arriving at the airport

Beaches along New South Wales` northern coast and northern Sydney were closed Tuesday and local authorities said Sydney`s northern beaches would remain closed to swimmers and surfers for 48 hours.

The premises linked to the main accused, Unnikrishnan Potti, in Bengaluru and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar in Kerala apart from jewellers were covered by the federal probe agency as part of the action

The proposed investments are expected to generate over 15 lakh jobs across multiple sectors, underscoring sustained global confidence in Maharashtras consumer markets, infrastructure readiness and long-term growth prospects

NORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to support various long-planned activities. They also said that this action is taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland

Afghan authorities did not officially say what caused the blast, noting it was under investigation. But the president of neighbouring Pakistan issued a statement attributing the explosion to a bomb

Authorities have urged families of missing persons to remain in contact with the DC office helpline for updates, ARY News reported

The agency has been accurate in previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists on the ground to confirm each death. It fears many more may have been killed

Sharing the details in a post on X, it stated that 1 out of 2 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern ADIZ. The MND said it has monitored the situation and responded

The pan-India cyclothon, spanning nearly 6,500 kilometres over 25 days, will pass through nine coastal states and feature 10 mega events along the route. A total of 150 cyclists, with 50 per cent women participants, will take part

Out of the total stations reporting, 23 were still in the `severe` category, 14 in `very poor`, and 1 in `poor`, according to data from the CPCB Sameer app

The footage aired across multiple channels broadcast by satellite from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showed two clips of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, then included footage of security forces and others in what appeared to be Iranian police uniforms

The deceased included Faroqays two brothers along with their wives, as well as his own wife and two-month-old daughter. The motive behind the incident is being described as domestic discord and long-standing family enmity

The seven plaintiffs, including Elton John and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, allege that Associated Newspapers Ltd. hired private investigators to bug their cars, gain access to their private records and eavesdrop on phone calls

On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the case. The trial court had said no leniency could be shown for killing a familys sole bread earner

The chain of events that has become the talk of the city started after a 50-year-old leprosy patient was rescued from Sarafa area based on information from the public, said Women and Child Development Department official Dinesh Mishra

The army had on Sunday launched Operation Trashi-I in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt. A gunfight broke out during the operation between the terrorists and security forces that left eight soldiers injured

At a meeting with Sikorski, Jaishankar also expressed his anguish over the unfair and unjustified selective targeting of India over the Ukraine conflict, in what is seen as a reference to Western nations criticism of New Delhi over its energy ties with Russia

Two distinctly different scenarios featuring young readers in two far-off corners of the city, sprung up pleasant surprises and reiterated how the written word can weave its magic in marvellous ways

A search operation was launched as the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, and the body was recovered later in the morning

Elections in Greater Bengaluru Authority will be held after May 25 using ballot papers, Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said. Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls later this year will also follow the ballot paper system in Karnataka

The Indian Coast Guard carried out a swift medical evacuation from Agatti Island in Lakshadweep after receiving an urgent request to save a critically ill patient. An ICG Dornier aircraft was converted into a mobile ICU and flew the patient safely to Kochi for treatment

Delhi High Court has reserved its order on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadavs petition seeking to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheets in the land-for-jobs case. Yadav has argued that the probe is invalid without prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act

The explosion appeared to have hit a restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw district of the Afghan capital. In the first few minutes after the blast, a police spokesman, Khalid Zadran, had identified the facility affected as a hotel

During early-morning raids in Hingoli, a police team recovered gutkha valued at Rs 14.67 lakh from three vehicles and booked two persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act, an official said

Nitin Nabin is set to take over as the BJP National President after 37 valid nomination papers were filed in his favour. The Bihar MLA, backed by PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders, will succeed JP Nadda and is likely to be sworn in on Tuesday

As the BJP starts the process to elect its new national president, senior leaders have submitted nomination papers for 45-year-old working president Nitin Nabin. Party leaders say the move reflects the BJPs focus on youth leadership and organisational strength

The sales officer has been accused of allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with the handover of an HPCL retail outlet. The Central Bureau of Investigation said that they registered a case on January 16 against the accused following a written complaint

According to the police, two of the schools are located in Ambala Cantt, while the third is in Ambala City. Bomb disposal and police teams conducted detailed searches of the school premises as a precaution

Both leaders also travelled together in the same car from the airport, showcasing their longstanding friendship and the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries. This is the UAE President`s fifth visit to India over the past decade

Addressing a press conference, Takaichi said she intends to seek a fresh mandate from voters and has staked her continuation as PM on the election outcome. According to senior leaders of the ruling parties, the polling is expected to be held on February 8

The IMF estimates India`s economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in 2025, followed by 6.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, significantly outperforming global and advanced economy averages

Chinas birth rate hit a record low of 5.63 per 1000 in 2025, with population declining by 3.39 million for the fourth consecutive year. Despite demographic challenges, the economy grew 5 percent, aided by a record 1.2 trillion dollar trade surplus, though growth slowed to 4.5 percent in Q4

European leaders reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenlands sovereignty after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries to push a Greenland deal, warning that the move risks straining transatlantic relations amid rising Arctic security concerns

The former Jammu and Kashmir CM expressed scepticism about whether the migrated community would want to come back, considering they have built new lives where they currently reside in other parts of the country, with their children engaged in employment and education