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Australia introduced the legislation on December 10, 2025, requiring major social media platforms to prevent users aged under 16 from holding accounts. Companies that fail to take what the law describes as reasonable steps to enforce the ban face fines of up to 49.5 million dollars

ISROs PSLV-C62 mission, carrying 16 satellites including a foreign Earth Observation satellite, failed during the third stage. The rocket deviated from its flight path, resulting in the loss of all satellites. Chairman V Narayanan said a detailed analysis is underway

From long-pending infrastructure issues to a surge in free service announcements, voters across the cities are questioning the credibility, intent, and financial feasibility of the pledges being made in the last leg of campaigning

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Mahatma Gandhis teachings are more needed today than ever during his visit to Sabarmati Ashram with PM Modi. After the inauguration, both the leaders took a ride on the ground in an open vehicle and also tried their hands at flying kites

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India-Germany cooperation in defence and security reflects mutual trust, announcing new initiatives to deepen strategic ties. He mentioned that India and Germany share common priorities in the renewable energy sector

Raj Thackeray had taken a sharp jibe at the BJP leader whom he mockingly referred to as `rasmalai` and asked whether Annamalai has any standing to speak on Mumbai`s issue, after the latter allegedly suggested that Mumbai is an international city

US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington as activists reported at least 544 deaths in nationwide protests and tensions escalated. Iran had no immediate reaction to the news, which came after the foreign minister of Oman long an interlocutor between Washington and Tehran travelled toIran this weekend

Congress leaders across the country extended birthday greetings to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, praising her courage, compassion and commitment to peoples issues. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said, Wishing the dynamic and charismatic leader, AICC GS & Wayanad MP Smt

TVK chief and actor Vijay appeared before the CBI for questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case that claimed 41 lives during a rally last year. The Tamil superstar reached the CBI headquarters here and was taken to the team investigating the stampede, which occurred during a rally he addressed on September 27 last year in Karur, TN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Gandhinagar, focusing on boosting cooperation across key sectors as the India-Germany partnership marks 25 years. Chancellor Merz arrived in India early on Monday on a visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Germany

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz participated in the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, celebrating Uttarayan and India-Germany ties. The festival attracts participants and visitors from across India and around the world

At least 544 people have been killed and over 10,600 arrested as anti-government protests across Iran enter their 15th day, according to a human rights group. According to the latest data released by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Sunday, protests erupted at 585 locations across the country, spanning 186 cities in all 31 province

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Director, BR Guruprasad, said on Sunday, On January 12, 2026, India will conduct its first launch of the year. The PSLV is one of the most reliable launch vehicles globally and has successfully deployed spacecraft such as Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1, and more

According to officials, security forces have launched a search operation on the ground after noticing the movement of suspected drones in the forward areas

Referring to repeated assurances about eliminating gangs like the Koyta gang, Fadnavis said supporting or nominating criminals was absolutely wrong and asserted that even if such candidates win elections, they would ultimately face jail, not positions in the municipal corporation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a maximum temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius in the city, with the minimum expected to fall to 7 degrees Celsius as the cold wave intensifies

The deceased has been identified as Raghuveer Dhakar, and the incident occurred between Khajrana Chowk and Bengali Chowk; the police said they received information that a bike rider has died after his throat was slit by a kite string

The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship, but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces

Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians` internationally recognised representative, have not announced the names of the technocrats, who are not supposed to be politically affiliated, and it remains unclear if they will be cleared by Israel and the US

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are `business as usual` rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland

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It makes sense for legendary athletes and footballers to spend time in India given our respect for their skills

The UN chief`s remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA)

The accused have been identified as Fahim alias Sanu and Shehzad. With their arrest, the total number of people held in connection with the case has risen to 18

Calling the situation madness, Zelenskyy urged the United States, Europe, and international partners to unite in stopping Russia, stressing that the ongoing conflict highlights the world`s failure to protect itself from aggressive regimes

Around 3500 pieces of content have been blocked, and over 600 accounts deleted, according to sources. X has accepted its mistake, and said it will comply with Indian laws, sources said, adding that in future, the platform will not allow obscene imagery

Tamangs close friend, singer Mahesh Sewa, said that the singer-actor died at his residence in Janak Puri; the family is yet to decide whether to perform the funeral in Delhi or Darjeeling

Iran`s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who called for protests Thursday and Friday, asked in his latest message for demonstrators to take to the streets Saturday and Sunday

Chief Minister promises pothole-free roads for the next 50 years, also announces plans for high-speed rail corridor between Nashik and Pune

Addressing an election rally ahead of the January 15 municipal corporation polls, Eknath Shinde alleged that Uddhav Thackerays limited public outreach has left party cadres demoralised

The comments from Masoud Pezeshkian represent a hardening tone from the reformist leader, who so far has been unable to assuage the public, as anger over the country`s ailing economy exploded into a direct challenge to the nation`s theocracy

Despite the BJP`s move to corner him following remarks on the irrigation scam, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is currently executing a high-stakes checkmate strategy against the BJP in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporations

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule asserted that the welfare scheme, launched in 2024, does not violate the model code of conduct, which is currently in force for the January 15 municipal corporation elections

Confirming the development on Sunday, Amravati BJP district president Nitin Dhande said the party had withdrawn its support from the six seats earlier allotted to the Yuva Swabhiman Party

Nationwide protests in Iran neared two weeks as authorities tightened a crackdown, shut down the internet and detained thousands. US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of consequences as unrest spread across cities

Growing US seizures of Venezuela-linked oil tankers have raised alarm in Cuba, where experts warn that a halt in oil supplies could trigger deeper economic collapse, social unrest and a fresh wave of mass migration

Bihar Police uncovered a cyber fraud gang in Nawada that duped men with fake offers of up to Rs 10 lakh for impregnating childless women, collecting small registration fees before vanishing

Greenlands party leaders and Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejected President Donald Trumps renewed push for US control of the island, saying Greenlands future must be decided solely by its people

Following the alert, the Nashik Forest Divisions wildlife rescue team rushed to the spot and shifted the injured animal away from the tracks, after which train movement was restored

A Los Angeles-based nonprofit is using virtual reality headsets in California prisons to expose inmates to real-world scenarios, job interviews and virtual travel, helping them prepare for reentry and offering hope

Myanmar resumed voting in the second phase of its first general election in five years, with polling expanded to conflict-hit areas as critics and the UN warned the military-run polls lack credibility

Thousands of devotees thronged the Somnath temple till late night as PM Narendra Modi attended the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, featuring Omkar chanting, grand decorations, fireworks and a spectacular 3,000-drone show

Nationwide protests in Iran entered a third week with at least 116 people killed and over 2,600 arrested, activists said, as authorities warned demonstrators could face severe punishment amid fears of a crackdown

Taiwans defence ministry said it detected PLA aircraft and Chinese naval ships near its territory, with sorties crossing the median line and entering ADIZ, as President Lai reaffirmed his resolve to safeguard Taiwan

Venezuelan detainee Diogenes Angulo reunites with family after over a year in prison as the government pledges releases. Families continue protests while hundreds remain jailed amid political turmoil and US intervention

Worried parents in China flood social media with AI-generated videos of people regretting not getting married, face backlash by young people

Speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister took aim at the BJP following a remark by its leader Raosaheb Danve, who had said that every political party has eaten out of our plate, implying that all parties had received help from the BJP at some point

Syrian security forces entered Aleppos Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood on Saturday after five days of clashes with Kurdish fighters that killed at least 22 people and displaced over 1.4 lakh residents. Gunfire was reported as clearing operations continued

An adult male sambar deer was rescued from a 40-foot-deep water-filled well in Alame village, Maharashtra, in a joint operation by Wildlife SOS and the forest department. The deer was unharmed and released back into a safe habitat

NASA is set to roll out the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B for final integration and testing ahead of Artemis II, the first crewed Moon mission. The 10-day test flight will see astronauts orbit the Moon, marking a major step in NASAs Artemis programme