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Hyderabad police registered cases after violence erupted during a protest over alleged vandalism at the Puranapul temple. Ten people, including police personnel, were injured in stone pelting, while vehicles and religious symbols were damaged

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat cast his vote in Nagpur during Maharashtra local body polls, stressing that voting is a fundamental democratic duty. He urged citizens to participate responsibly as polling began across 29 municipal corporations after a six-year gap

Delhi-NCR continues to face a severe cold wave with dense fog and hazardous air quality, as AQI levels cross severe thresholds across the region. The IMD has issued a yellow alert while flight operations remain affected by low visibility.

Five people were killed and 10 others injured after a pickup van collided head-on with a tractor trolley carrying pilgrims returning from a Makar Sankranti holy dip in the Berasia area of Bhopal late Wednesday night.

A 35-year-old farmer was trampled to death by an elephant while guarding his maize crop at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Forest officials recovered the body, and police have launched an investigation into the incident

The Indian Army marked a historic shift by holding its Army Day Parade on a public route in Jaipur for the first time. The event drew massive crowds, showcased modern military capabilities, and highlighted digital transformation

Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Old City after mobs pelted stones at police protesting alleged desecration of a religious place. Police used force, deployed reinforcements, and intensified patrolling, bringing the situation under control

Rakesh Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IPS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his tenure till August 31, 2028.

In another match Srikanth found his way back after an indifferent opening game to defeat compatriot M. Tharun 15-21, 21-6, 21-19

India began on the front foot, pressing high and moving the ball quickly across the court, but Bangladesh survived the initial pressure through disciplined defending and sharp counter-attacks

In the other men's semi-final, defending champions Railways defeated Odisha with a score of 25-17 to enter the final

Lee, who smashed 86 in the previous game, did bulk of the work in the run chase for Delhi Capitals with 67 off 44 balls

New Zealand not only adapted but also executed better than India on a sluggish wicket here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium; Rahul's 112 not out goes invain

Foxconn and HCL Group have named their semiconductor joint venture India Chip Private Limited, with Foxconn infusing Rs 312 crore for a 40 per cent stake. The JV will set up an OSAT facility in Uttar Pradesh

Quick commerce platforms Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Flipkart Minutes have removed their 10-minute delivery branding following government intervention and gig worker protests, amid growing concerns over rider safety, labour rights and aggressive delivery timelines

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s India visit underscored deepening strategic convergence as both nations navigate global geopolitical and economic uncertainties

India’s banking system enters 2026 stronger than ever—lower NPAs, higher capital buffers, and RBI-backed liquidity. But tougher norms will test resilience

A Singapore coroner’s court heard that Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazarus Island in September 2025 after entering the water intoxicated and without a life jacket. Witnesses testified that Garg consumed alcohol during a yacht party and later went limp while swimming.

A physiotherapist in Jaunpur died after his throat was slit by a stray Chinese manja while riding his motorcycle near Pachhatiya village. Police said the banned kite string continues to pose a deadly threat despite enforcement efforts and court orders

India asked its nationals to leave Iran by available means as anti-government protests intensified and the security situation deteriorated. New Delhi has also strongly advised Indians to avoid travelling to the country until further notice

Senior Congress MLA Ashok Pattan said Rahul Gandhi has asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to come to Delhi soon to resolve the leadership confusion in Karnataka, amid renewed speculation over the party’s internal tussle

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Rahul Gandhi conveyed no political message during their brief interaction and only asked the state government to continue its work. He dismissed speculation linking the meeting to the ongoing power tussle in the state

Despite a ban and repeated warnings, cockfights were organised across several districts of Andhra Pradesh on the first day of Sankranti. Politicians and prominent personalities attended the events even as police warned of strict action against organisers and participants

Two nurses who tested positive for Nipah virus have been admitted to Beliaghata ID Hospital in Kolkata and remain in critical condition. A resident medical officer who came in contact with them has been isolated, though his test results were negative