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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the arrest occurred after a report of concern involving an airline crew member.

Taiwan`s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected four sorties of Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday. The MND said they responded according to the situation.

The discoveries were made at the ancient Bhir Mound, where experts unearthed decorative stones dating to the 6th century BC and coins from the 2nd century AD.Dawn reported that officials hailed the discovery as the most significant at the site in a decade.

With six of the offspring thriving, the mission confirms that short-term space travel does not negatively impact mammalian reproduction.

The cyanobacteria-based crust, which can withstand winds of 36 kmph, is slated to reclaim up to 6667 hectares in Ningxia over the next five years. This could serve as a blueprint for global desert restoration and climate change mitigation

Hardeep Singh Toor, a Calgary taxi driver, answered a late-night dispatch call last Saturday for what he was told was an urgent ride to a hospital.

The 345-page Indonesian Penal Code, known as the KUHP, was passed in 2022. It criminalises sex outside marriage, applies to citizens and foreign visitors, and reintroduces penalties for insulting the president and state institutions.

US President warns of intervention if protesters are targeted; says locked and loaded, ready to go

A video and photos of the cricketer, Furqan Ul Haq, were circulated online after he was seen displaying the flag on his helmet during the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League here on Thursday.

32 patients are currently undergoing treatment in intensive care units

These demands reflect the collective aspirations of citizens for a transparent, accountable and people-centric civic administration, built on dignity, safety, and sustainability.

Money, muscle, and manpower appear to be the new deciding factors when it comes to distributing tickets among party workers, reducing politics to a raw contest for power and eroding democracy

The development came amid claims circulating on social media by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Punjab Sovereignty Alliance (PSA), which alleged responsibility for the blast and described it as an IED attack

Railways remains committed to keeping Mumbais complex local train network safe, reliable, and capable of handling rising demand, writes western and central railway`s general manager, Vivek Kumar Gupta

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) served the notice to the Chief Compliance Officer for India operations of X for failing to meet statutory obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021

He had earlier announced that his party would tie up with the NCP (SP), led by his uncle and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar. The deputy CM alleged that the BJP was attempting to corner him by granting candidature to criminal elements in the city

The 51-year-old accused was posted at Saza Chafe Village, the ACB said in a statement. According to the complainant, he had purchased a plot of non-agricultural land in Agarnaral and submitted an application to the talathi office on October 9 to update the 7/12 extract, which reflects the land title

At a public event, Beed MP Bajrang Sonawane from the NCP (SP) and MLA Sandeep Kshirsagar shared the stage with Ajit Pawar. Kshirsagar was also seen seeking the deputy chief ministers blessings, a gesture that drew attention amid the ongoing political divide

In a letter, the Rajya Sabha MP flagged an emerging trend on social media, especially on X, where men operating fake accounts are allegedly misusing the AI feature Grok by uploading womens photographs and prompting the chatbot to reduce their clothing and sexualise them

A group of US lawmakers has written to Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in accordance with international law

Of the total cancellations, 32 were arrival flights, while 34 were departures, affecting hundreds of passengers travelling to and from Delhi, officials said

The Congress chief said PM Modi keeps trumpeting the Jal Jeevan Mission but has not spoken about the deaths linked to contaminated drinking water in Indore. He also alleged that for the past 11 years, the country has been fed long speeches, lies and deceit, empty promises, and boasts about the so-called double-engine government

Rejecting the allegations, Chavan told reporters on Thursday, I have not asked for money from anyone. I have a long-standing career of 50 years in social life. I have never done anything like this

The US President`s remarks come amid widespread protests in Iran over rising prices and worsening economic conditions, with demonstrations spreading across multiple provinces and, in some cases, escalating into deadly confrontations with security forces

The tunnel excavation, carried out from both ends over 18 months, employed a cutting-edge drill-and-blast method, allowing real-time monitoring of ground behaviour and enabling the installation of support systems such as shotcrete, rock bolts, and lattice girders based on site conditions

At least 200 parrots were found dead along the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradeshs Khargone district due to food poisoning, officials said. Some parrots were alive during rescue operations, but the toxicity of the food was so severe that they died shortly thereafter, District wildlife warden Tony Sharma said

Marking a shift from its earlier approach, the BJP has nominated four Muslim candidates in the city. Political observers link this change in strategy partly to the influence of former Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal, who recently joined the BJP and has been actively working to consolidate Muslim support

Chadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Years Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms

Farmer body FAIFA has criticised the governments decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government`s assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform

A severe cold wave and dense fog disrupted daily life and transport across large parts of India, while heavy snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uttarakhand, the holy city of Haridwar woke up to a thick layer of fog amid intensifying cold conditions

According to the police, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Adarsh Nagar police station. A child in conflict with law (CCL) allegedly stabbed Bihari Lal during a verbal dispute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspirational New Year message, urging people to move forward with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence. PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit shloka: Success is certain, make a strong resolve and rid your mind of remorse, with an alert mind move ahead on the path to prosperity.

Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical response with doctors. He added that senior minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has been stationed in Indore for the past three days to oversee relief operations and coordinate administrative efforts

The Canadian aviation authority has asked Air India to take corrective steps.

The fatalities, two on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in four cities, largely home to Iran`s Lur ethnic group

In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Adviser`s office said Yunus was deeply moved by the respect shown by SAARC member states for the three-time prime minister and the world`s second female Muslim head of government

In opening remarks, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Mamdani would be a mayor dedicated to the working class

Hammad said the agency has sent assessment teams to the worst-affected areas, with surveys ongoing to determine further needs

The initiatives aims are multi-pronged according to the MSRTC

Wont it be awesome if who we are online is exactly who we are offline? Maybe in 2026, we can create, and consume, more authentic content on social media

The list exchange took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It was done simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad

A health and national security cess and excise duty on pan masala and tobacco products respectively will be over and above 40 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate, while in case of biris it would be on top of the 18 per cent GST rate effective February 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed 168 Ukrainian UAVs over the regions during the New Year night, and many airports in south and central Russia were closed for hours due to the threat of drone strikes

Cash machines in the capital, Sofia, dispensed brand new euro banknotes, replacing the lev, which will still be in use for cash payments in January. However, people will receive only euros in change

It was given its festive nickname because it was discovered on December 31, 2020, and its galaxies and superheated gas form a bubbly pattern that resembles rising champagne

The accident occurred at Vasantrao Naik Chowk on Wednesday night. Angered by the incident, the woman`s kin brought her body in an ambulance onto the highway and staged a rasta roko, burning tyres, and raising slogans against the authorities

The victims wife had recently lodged a police complaint against the accused who was charged with allegedly molesting a neighbour, the police said, adding that he was out on bail when the incident took place

The protesters held demonstrations outside the BJP office at Nashik Road, shouting slogans against MLA Rahul Dhikle. When city party president Sunil Kedar attempted to pacify the activists, they gheraoed him, demanding explanations for being denied candidature

Buy a Bullet Train ticket on Independence Day in 2027. The country will get its first Bullet Train on that day, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday

Several visitors took leisurely car rides along Kartavya Path before stopping near India Gate, while others walked along the boulevard, clicked photographs and relaxed on the lawns, soaking in the festive atmosphere