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Russian military intelligence deputy chief Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was shot and wounded in Moscow by an unknown assailant. The attack continues a series of killings of senior Russian officers, which Moscow has blamed on Ukraine. Authorities have called for increased protection of top military figures

The work will be carried out in nine phases between km 300.400 and km 365.800, covering stretches in Buldhana (Lonara, Sindkhed Raja, Deulgaon Raja) and Jalna districts (Jalna taluka). Each phase will involve a complete halt of traffic on the affected carriageway for 45 to 60 minutes

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the girl became pregnant while in a relationship with a neighbourhood boy and had approached the court seeking termination of the pregnancy

A suicide bomber attacked Khadijatul Kubra mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 15 and injuring over 80. The attacker was linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Authorities condemned the attack

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday termed the IndiaEU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a game-changing development in bilateral relations while addressing the inaugural IndiaEU Forum. Highlighting the expanding partnership, he pointed to significant scope for deeper cooperation in security, defence, climate action

A private coaching class teacher in Maharashtras Latur was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old student. Police said the accused sent inappropriate messages, made threats and later touched the minor inappropriately. He was booked under the POCSO Act

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday after repeated disruptions by opposition members over multiple issues, marking the second consecutive day that discussion on the Union Budget could not be taken up. As the House reassembled at noon following an earlier adjournment, opposition MPs again entered the Well, raising slogans

Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday said that, compared with previous years, there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city. In fact, January 2026 saw fewer such cases than in the same period last year

Meanwhile, another C-60 commando also sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter on Thursday night. He was evacuated from the area and airlifted to Bhamragad taluka. Officials said his condition is stable and he will be shifted to Gadchiroli for further treatment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined the importance of board examinations, calling them the foundation for future opportunities, during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha. Interacting with students, teachers and parents from across the country, he urged students to prioritise board exams with disciplined preparation

Rescue and recovery operations are underway after an explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalayas East Jaintia Hills claimed 18 lives. An NDRF team reached the Thangskai area to assist local authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured strict action against those responsible and announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for the victims

Addressing a rally in Telangana`s Bhainsa, Owaisi criticised PM Modi for projecting himself as the biggest backward class leader, while alleging that his government failed to stand by anti-discrimination measures in higher education

According to police, the murder took place on Wednesday at Kethireddypally village when the victim had gone to survey her ancestral land along with her mother. Her elder brother and three others allegedly conspired to eliminate her to grab her share of the disputed four acres, said police

Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Jalandhars Model Town on Friday morning. The attackers, who were on a two-wheeler, opened fire as Oberoi arrived at the gurdwara in his vehicle. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries

Chinese robotics firm MirrorMe Technology has unveiled Bolt, which it says is the worlds fastest full-size humanoid robot. Standing 5.7 feet tall and weighing 75 kg, Bolt achieved a peak speed of 10 metres per second during real-world testing, setting a new benchmark in bipedal robotics

The UKs first battery-only powered passenger train has entered service, with Great Western Railway deploying the Class 230 on the Greenford branch line in West London. The five-mile return route from West Ealing to Greenford replaces a diesel service after a 22-month trial of rapid charging technology

Researchers in Australia have discovered an innovative way to recycle discarded mattress foam using a common fungus, Penicillium chrysogenum. The fungus binds shredded polyurethane foam through its mycelium, creating a lightweight, heat-resistant material that performs nearly as well as commercial insulation, offering a sustainable alternative

Irans top military leadership has said the country has significantly enhanced its deterrence by upgrading domestically produced ballistic missile systems. The remarks come amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US and follow last years US-Israeli military action against Iran, after which Tehran claims it shifted towards an offensive

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday said five Tejas Mk-1A light combat aircraft are fully ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force. While deliveries have been delayed due to GE Aerospace missing engine supply timelines, HAL said it is in discussions with the IAF to hand over the jets at the earliest and remains confident of meeting

US President Donald Trump has rejected Russias proposal to extend the New START treaty as it expired, leaving the US and Russia without legally binding nuclear limits for the first time in over 50 years, raising fears of a renewed arms race

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, Indias first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a successful pilot. Initially rolled out in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the service aims to expand nationwide within two to three years, operating on a zero-commission, surge-free model with profits shared directly

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Even underground water pipelines have been destroyed, resulting in water flowing on the road, making the stretch muddy and difficult to walk on

According to an official statement issued by the Gadhchiroli Police, based on credible intelligence about the presence of remaining Maoist members of Company Number 10 and an unidentified Maoist group from Chhattisgarh, a large-scale search operation was launched

The initiative, called the Transformation Cell, will focus on delivering quick and visible improvements rather than large infrastructure projects that take years to complete, officials said

Traffic on the expressway remained disrupted for more than 30 hours after the accident, which occurred on Tuesday evening. Movement was suspended as a safety measure after the tanker began leaking highly flammable propylene gas

Mallikarjun Kharge said Opposition parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha in protest against the government not allowing Leaders of Opposition to speak during parliamentary proceedings

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that protecting human lives was state governments responsibility and it will create a leopard attacks-free environment

According to East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials, the incident occurred at around 8.51 am while the train was passing through Jakhapura Yard. One AC coach and two general coaches derailed within the yard limits

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House during the Budget Session after receiving information that some Congress MPs could carry out an inappropriate act

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called the states Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget pro-people and fiscally disciplined, prioritising welfare for women, youth, and workers, while criticising the Union Budget as directionless and rudderless

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed recent high-level interactions between India and the US, expressing Washingtons readiness to further elevate bilateral relations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington

The Lower House witnessed dramatic scenes as women Members of Parliament (MPs) from Opposition parties marched towards the treasury benches holding banners ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled reply to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the Presidents address

UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders deaths from Chinese manja to be treated as murder and strict action against offenders, following a fatal incident in Lucknow

India and the US are set to finalise a trade agreement, aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, protect sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy, and benefit MSMEs, farmers, and manufacturers

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sent a letter to the airline on Tuesday, warning that regulatory action could be taken against Air India and its Boeing 787 fleet if a full response is not provided within a week

Three terrorists were killed in separate counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur and Kishtwar districts ahead of Home Minister Amit Shahs visit. While the BJP praised the security forces, the National Conference reiterated its demand for statehood, and the Congress questioned the governments claims of normalcy in the region

The Rajya Sabha saw a stormy start to Thursdays session, with uproar over the denial of permission for Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to speak. Opposition accused the government of gagging the LoP, while Leader of House J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended procedures and blamed the Opposition

The modular Bailey bridges will play a critical role in the rapid restoration of damaged road connectivity, facilitating civilian movement and enabling the smooth conduct of relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas

Three minor sisters died in Ghaziabad early Wednesday after allegedly jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment. Police said preliminary findings point to possible addiction to a Korean online task-based love game, which the sisters had reportedly been playing since the COVID-19 period

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Tuesday in an armed attack at his residence in Zintan, western Libya, according to Xinhua. Reports said masked gunmen disabled surveillance cameras before engaging in a direct confrontation. His political team has called for an international investigation into killing

Australian scientists have developed a novel strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that target a sugar found only on bacterial cells. In laboratory tests, the antibody successfully cleared a normally fatal bacterial infection in mice by binding to pseudaminic acid and triggering the immune system to destroy

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video call on Wednesday, during which Putin praised the expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. The talks come as Xi continues engagements with Western leaders seeking closer ties with China, even as Beijing maintains trade links with Russia despite pressure

Robotics firm DroidUp has unveiled Moya, billed as the worlds first fully biomimetic embodied AI robot, in Shanghai. Standing 5.5 feet tall and weighing 32 kg, the humanoid can walk naturally, maintain eye contact and display subtle facial expressions. Designed to perceive, reason and act in the physical world

A major traffic gridlock hit the Mumbai-Pune Expressway after a tanker carrying highly inflammable propylene gas overturned near the Khandala Ghat section on Tuesday evening. Gas leakage from the damaged tanker forced authorities to shut down the Mumbai-bound carriageway and adopt extreme safety measures to avert a possible explosion

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar met Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons in Baramati, days after his remarks hinted at hurdles in a possible merger between the two NCP factions. Emphasising family solidarity following the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, Sharad said supporting each other was the current priority

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that PM Modi avoided political responsibility during the 2020 India-China conflict, citing claims from former Army chief MM Naravanes unreleased memoir. Gandhi said the book suggests the PM left critical decisions to the Army chief during the Ladakh crisis

BMC has notified new Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2025, imposing fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 25,000 for offences such as spitting, littering, poor waste segregation and illegal dumping of construction debris. With penalties covering 21 violations, the move aims to improve civic hygiene

As India prepares to host the 2026 T20 World Cup, memories of the 1996 ODI World Cup resurface a tournament marked by controversy, solidarity and unforgettable moments. Australia and West Indies forfeited matches in Sri Lanka over security concerns, while Asian nations stood united in support of the hosts

Relatives said the women, rescued on Tuesday, were kept isolated after allegedly disturbing neighbours by throwing stones. The room from which they were rescued was found littered with several hundred empty plastic water bottles and emitted a foul smell