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Five members of a family, including a couple and their two sons, were found dead with gunshot wounds in their Sarsawa home. Three pistols were recovered, and police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident
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Former CM Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over reports that a Rajasthan team at the National School Games in Manipur was allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed. He demanded a thorough investigation and stronger security for traveling students
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Nitin Nabin was formally declared BJP national president, succeeding J P Nadda. At 45, he is the youngest-ever leader of the party. The transition, witnessed by top leaders including PM Modi, marks a new chapter for BJP politics
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A 19-year-old woman in Muthaipally village committed suicide after her mother reprimanded her for excessive smartphone use. Following a confrontation over her gaming addiction, Sirisha consumed rodenticide while alone
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An auto bandh called by the Informal Labourers and Workers Federation (ILWF) Drivers Bandh Association disrupted life across Hyderabad, with groups of auto-rickshaw drivers stopping vehicles and forcing passengers to alight.
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Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of rising fake traffic challan scams where phishing links redirect motorists to fraudulent sites. Citizens are urged to verify challans on official portals, avoid SMS links, and report suspicious messages to prevent financial loss
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Tension prevailed at the Jubilee Hills ACP office after police denied entry to advocates accompanying former minister T Harish Rao. BRS leaders and lawyers protested the decision, arguing with police, but were barred from entering during his appearance
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Several Congress leaders led by former Sangareddy councillor Ponna Rajendar Reddy joined the BRS ahead of municipal elections. Welcomed by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, the switch is seen as a setback for Congress and boost for BRS
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Former minister T Harish Rao demanded a CBI probe into Singareni Collieries’ post-2024 tenders, alleging policy manipulation, inflated contracts, cancellation of competitively bid projects, financial losses, and questioned board members’ silence amid the absence of a regular CMD leadership
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Security forces detained several suspects as a massive anti-terror search entered day three in Kishtwar after an encounter killed one paratrooper. Troops busted a fortified hideout, intensified searches with drones, and paid tributes to the slain soldier
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The Army’s Eastern Command sought Governor CV Ananda Bose’s intervention after CM Mamata Banerjee alleged a senior officer at Fort William aided BJP activities during electoral roll revision, prompting political backlash and the Governor alerting central authorities
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A man’s suicide after viral Instagram harassment allegations sparked outrage in Kerala, raising concerns over social media vigilantism, police lapses and due process. Police booked abetment to suicide as probes, human rights inquiry and political criticism intensified
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Gulmarg recorded minus 5.5°C as the MeT Department forecast moderate to heavy rain and snowfall from January 22 due to two Western Disturbances, warning of transport disruption, landslides, strong winds and advising caution to travellers and residents
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Former minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of diversion and vendetta politics, alleging SIT notices were timed to municipal polls. He claimed Congress was shielding scams, misusing probes, and intimidating BRS leaders, but vowed to remain fearless
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Bengaluru Karnataka government suspended DGP K Ramachandra Rao after alleged obscene videos from his office went viral. Citing conduct rule violations, he faces inquiry, travel restrictions, amid denials, prior gold smuggling allegations, and assurances that no officer is above law
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NASA prepares for Artemis II, a historic crewed lunar flyby on February 6, 2026. Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen will test Orion spacecraft and life-support systems, orbiting the Moon before returning to Earth
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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
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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
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The Telugu film 'Aakasamlo Oka Tara,' starring Dulquer Salmaan, introduced Satvika Veeravalli as the protagonist, portraying a rural girl aspiring to become an astronaut. Produced by Light Box Media, the film features music by GV Prakash Kumar and releases this summer
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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
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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
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China’s population declined for a fourth straight year in 2025 despite incentives to boost births, including cash subsidies and policy shifts after ending the one-child rule. New data show falling birth rates as high living costs, economic pressures and low fertility continue to challenge authorities
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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
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