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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

Addressing a packed hall during a special address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Trump said the US had intervened to prevent conflict between India and Pakistan, as it had done in several other global disputes

The committee has been set up to ensure that all urban design and beautification works in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar are planned in a structured, sensitive and expert-led manner, ahead of the large influx of pilgrims expected during the Kumbh Mela

A day after assuming charge, BJP national president Nitin Nabin held a day-long meeting with party office bearers in New Delhi to review preparations for upcoming assembly elections in five states, including West Bengal

Telangana Police have registered a case against the gram panchayat authorities of Yacharam village in Rangareddy district over the alleged killing of around 100 stray dogs. The case was filed following a complaint by the Stray Animal Foundation, naming the sarpanch, ward members and panchayat secretary

Sanjay Jadhav referred to the alliance between Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and his uncle, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar, during the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections

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