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According to Maharashtra government officials, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister were briefed on the circumstances of the accident and the latest developments related to the crash

The reading showed a slight recovery from Tuesday, when the citys AQI was recorded at 294. Despite the dip in pollution levels, large swathes of the capital continued to remain under a haze of smog, with air quality conditions still far from healthy

UGCs new anti-caste discrimination rules have triggered political debate and student concerns. Congress leaders Manoj Kumar and Udit Raj sought clarification from the Centre, linked the issue to long-standing caste discrimination and renewed the demand for a caste census, while the government assured the rules would not be misused

Critics argue that it has become a pipeline for overseas workers willing to work for lower pay and is taking job opportunities from Americans. But supporters say the program is crucial to attract top global talent, fill specialised roles and drive innovation.

Referring to the pending legal challenge, Trump criticised judicial decisions blocking his tariffs and portrayed them as being favourable to China

The Korean Central News Agency said North Korea performed a live-fire drill of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system in the presence of Kim on Tuesday

Following the interview, a senior US official briefed reporters that the United States remains prepared to enter talks if Iran reaches out under clear conditions

The Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026 on February 1; the session is scheduled for 30 sittings spread over 65 days and will conclude on April 2

The shocking incident happened over a relatively minor dispute while alighting from a moving local train.

An ode to the indefatigable bathroom singer; wrote this, as usual, while crappily humming an ear-worm in my head, under my breath!

After video clips of the incident went viral, the district administration has ordered action, officials said on Tuesday. The video shows students sitting on the floor and eating halwa-puri served to them on torn pages from old notebooks and books

In a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply

Developed by Bombardier, the Global 8000 business jet is the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95 (1173.06 kmph)

The storm across the southern US has caused widespread power outages, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity as frigid temperatures linger

The team replicated the US inventors carbon-filament bulb design and applied electrical conditions similar to those used in the 19th century

It was developed by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co Ltd (GSI), a state-owned shipbuilder and a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the India-EU trade deal a strategic breakthrough, saying it will boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat, safeguard key sectors, and provide unprecedented market access for 99 per cent of Indian exports, creating jobs and new growth opportunities

The Nagpur BJP Mahila Aghadi demanded registration of an FIR against singer and YouTuber Anjali Bharti for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Amruta Fadnavis. Political reactions emerged from both BJP and Congress leaders

Two loud explosion-like sounds were reported in Maharashtras Beed district, triggering panic among residents. Authorities confirmed no earthquake or seismic activity and urged people not to believe rumours or misinformation circulating on social media

A branch of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will assist with security at the Winter Olympics in Italy, triggering anger from Italian leaders and rights groups. All security operations remain under Italian authority. It`s not known whether the HSI has in the past been involved in the Olympics, or whether this is a first

North Korea on Tuesday fired at least two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to Japan and South Korea. The Japanese coast guard, citing the defence ministry, said it had detected two ballistic missiles fired towards the Sea of Japan

Germany has announced a 1 million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of far-left militants accused of causing a major blackout in Berlin. The electricity outage left roughly 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital

Border Roads Organisation rescued 60 people, including 40 Rashtriya Rifles soldiers, stranded at Chatergala Pass in Jammu and Kashmir Doda district after heavy snowfall. The high-altitude rescue was carried out under Project Sampark with zero casualties

India and the European Union on Tuesday announced a landmark free trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties and reducing strategic dependencies. EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world`s two leading economies, the United States and China

The Reserve Bank of India said India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025-26, citing strong domestic fundamentals, export diversification, stable inflation and resilient banking systems, offering optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026

According to the traffic advisory, Vijay Chowk will be completely closed to general traffic during the restricted hours. Vehicular movement will also not be allowed on several roads leading towards Vijay Chowk.

India is expected to remain a global bright spot as government capital expenditure may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in FY27, marking 10 per cent annual growth, according to an SBI Research report. Fiscal deficit is projected at 4.2 per cent of GDP amid stable macro fundamentals

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre ahead of the Budget 2026 Session, alleging erosion of constitutional institutions, economic distress and growing unemployment. Tiwari stressed that the opposition will collectively raise these concerns with full force

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 on February 1, creating history as the longest-serving finance minister to deliver back-to-back budgets in India. This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai

Indias economic growth has often outperformed Economic Survey projections, with 2025-26 expected at 7.4 percent versus the projected 6.36.8 percent. While growth broadly matched estimates in 2024-25, earlier years saw sharp swings due to COVID, base effects, and recovery, setting the backdrop ahead of the Union Budget on February 1

The warning, issued at 4 pm, covers Nashik, Ahilya Nagar, Pune, Satara and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Separately, Dhule and Jalgaon districts are likely to witness light rain accompanied by the possibility of thunder and lightning in some areas

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju turned down Opposition demands for discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) during the Budget Session, saying the issues were already debated in Parliament and cannot be revisited

A report by State Bank of India (SBI) has highlighted that the upcoming budget 2026 should announce reforms across taxation, insurance and pension sectors to boost household financial savings, reduce compliance challenges and improve social security coverage in the country

A report by SBI highlighted that bank deposits as a share of household financial savings have declined from 38.7 per cent in FY24 to 35.2 per cent in FY25. To encourage savings through the banking system, SBI suggested tax relief measures for depositors

Blinkit has launched the NCMC Bharat Yatra Card, a zero-KYC, RuPay-powered prepaid card priced at Rs 50, enabling unified, cashless access to metro and bus services across multiple Indian cities with instant UPI top-ups

Panda twins Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao were transported by truck out of Ueno Zoological Gardens, their birthplace, to China, disappointing many Japanese fans who have grown attached to the furry four-year-olds. This happened amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese PM Sanae Takaichis remarks on Taiwan, China

Describing it as being discussed as the mother of all deals, PM Modi said the agreement opens up significant opportunities for 140 crore Indians as well as millions of Europeans

PM Narendra Modi said Indias energy sector offers USD 500 billion in investment opportunities, with plans to boost oil and gas investment to USD 100 billion by 2030 and expand refining capacity to 300 MTPA. He also called the India-EU trade deal a major boost for manufacturing and services

Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Wadettiwar said the employment guarantee scheme was introduced during the Congress-led government to support rural workers

Trump threatened this past weekend to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if America`s northern neighbour went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing, something Carney said Canada has no interest in

The blaze in the twin units in the Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits, on the outskirts of Kolkata, was brought under control after a seven-hour firefight. However, pockets of fire in certain parts still raged, a senior police officer said

India hit back at Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of using terrorism as state policy and rejecting its claims on Operation Sindoor and Kashmir. India said the operation was a justified response to the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India

The new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran

In a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply. As per the regulation, importing Russian pipeline gas and LNG into the EU will be prohibited

The death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged at night

Visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed smog lingering over central Delhi. Similar conditions were observed near the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Pandav Nagar, where haze persisted during the early morning hours

Officers discovered a secret false bottom hidden under the lining of the woman`s suitcase. Tucked away inside this hidden space were two packets of a banned drug called Methaqualone which weighed nearly four kg and are estimated to be worth about Rs two crore.

Addressing the Council on Monday, Indias Permanent Representative P Harish said New Delhi would take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of its citizens

A strange spectacle has been created in India by a few people with communal mindsets. Whenever a Hindu festival or fair starts, a signboard is displayed beforehand, indicating that Muslims are not allowed. Recently, at Gangotri Dham, the committee announced that Muslims would not be allowed, the Muslim body chief said

An order issued by South Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza said the five-member team was constituted for the arrest of involved accused person(s) and impartial investigation into the case