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CRPF Assistant Commandant Simran Bala, 26, from Jammu and Kashmir, will lead an all-male CRPF contingent at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path, becoming the first woman officer to command over 140 male personnel at the annual event

An anti-beggary drive in Indore revealed a leprosy-afflicted man who owns multiple houses, vehicles and lends money in the bullion market. Officials are verifying his assets, while an NGO has urged a humanitarian view of his case

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urged Poland to adopt zero tolerance for terrorism and not fuel terror infrastructure in India's neighbourhood, while raising concerns over selective targeting of India on the Ukraine conflict during talks with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski

A study in Brazil's Atlantic Forest has found that biodiversity loss and human expansion may be driving mosquitoes to feed more on humans, raising the risk of disease transmission as animals disappear and insects move closer to human settlements

The CBI questioned TVK chief and actor Vijay for over six hours for the second time in the Karur stampede case. Officials said questions focused on rally planning, crowd management and decision-making, as the agency continues its probe following a Supreme Court order

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government to decide within two weeks on granting sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for alleged objectionable remarks against Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, observing that the SIT probe has been completed

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have opposed the new VB-G RAM G Act, alleging it weakens the right to work under MGNREGA, shifts financial burden to states and undermines wages, local bodies and rural livelihoods

Tamil Nadu has intensified disease surveillance and hospital preparedness following confirmation of two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal. Health authorities have asked hospitals to closely monitor AES cases, strengthen reporting and enforce strict infection control measures across the State

The Gujarat government is preparing a pilot AI project for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to identify stray cattle and their owners using CCTV feeds and biometric analysis. The initiative aims to improve traffic safety and strengthen AI-driven governance

A speeding car hit pedestrians and a biker in Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone district, killing one person and injuring four others. The driver fled the scene after the vehicle crashed into a tree. Police have launched a search

Birders have reported at least two new bird species at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The Wildlife Department is working to identify them, while a year-end census will record the total migratory bird population for 2026

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addressed public grievances during the weekly Janata Darshan in Lucknow, directing officials to resolve complaints, including a woman’s plea for housing and financial support, while emphasizing timely action on citizen issues across the state

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of an ISI-backed plot to infiltrate terrorists into India via Bangladesh ahead of Republic Day, citing links with smuggling syndicates and relaxed controls there, as Pakistan-based groups seek alternative routes amid tighter LoC security

The Election Commission of India clarified that hearing notices sent to celebrities and prominent figures in West Bengal, including Chandra Kumar Bose, Dev, and Mohammed Shami, were routine due to incomplete voter linkage details. Hearings continue until February 7 before Assembly poll dates are announced

Security forces resumed a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district to track terrorists hiding in dense forest terrain after a gunfight injured eight soldiers. Multiple teams, drones and sniffer dogs are maintaining a tight cordon as operations continue ahead of Republic Day

TVK chief and actor Vijay appeared at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi for a second round of questioning in the Karur stampede case. The probe relates to the 2025 incident that killed 41 people, with the agency examining evidence after taking over from an SIT

A 20-year-old villager was killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district after accidentally triggering a pressure IED planted by Naxalites while in a forest. Police launched search operations, warned locals to remain cautious, and cited continued civilian casualties from Maoist violence in the Bastar region

Shares of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd debuted strongly on stock exchanges, listing at nearly 96 per cent premium over the IPO price. The highly subscribed Rs 1,071-crore issue marked the first mainboard IPO of 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence

In Kushinagar, a 22-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife of four months by slitting her throat with a sickle following an argument. He subsequently died by suicide. Police and forensic teams are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident

Washington: India is increasingly hedging rather than aligning firmly with the United States as China deepens its global trade footprint and confidence in US leadership weakens, CNN host Fareed Zakaria said, pointing to data and opinion polls that show a broader global recalibration. Speaking on Fareed Zakaria GPS, Zakaria said the shift was not about […]

Actress Rashmika Mandanna impressed fans in Tokyo by speaking Japanese during Pushpa 2 promotions, thanked admirers for their warmth and gifts, and promised to return for a longer visit with improved language skills

Atharva Taide’s brilliant 128 and disciplined bowling powered Vidarbha to a 38-run win over Saurashtra in Bengaluru, securing their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy. Yash Thakur and Nachiket Bhute starred with the ball as Vidarbha defended 317 successfully

Virat Kohli’s fighting 124 went in vain as India lost their first ever home ODI series to New Zealand, going down by 41 runs in Indore. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips powered the visitors to a historic 2-1 triumph

One of the flaws is that nearly a quarter of faculty end up spending most of their time on administrative tasks that are primarily critical to institutions rather than students