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Karnataka Police arrested a BBA student in Kodagu for allegedly recording private videos with multiple young women and leaking them on social media. The case has triggered outrage, with investigations probing possible involvement of friends and related violent incidents
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UAE-based social media influencer Khalid Al Ameri shared his Kashmir experience with millions of followers, praising its snow-covered landscapes, rich culture and warmth of people. Officials say such exposure is helping revive tourism after setbacks from terror incidents and harsh weather
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, attending a leadership programme at Harvard University, interacted with Indian students at Harvard Business School, urging them to contribute to India and Telangana’s growth and promote the state’s “TelanganaRising 2047” vision globally
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Beijing, seeking to reset strained ties, expand trade and cooperation, and jointly address global challenges amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic pressures
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India has submitted Meghalaya’s living root bridges nomination to UNESCO for World Heritage status 2026–27. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the move seeks global recognition for the indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities that have preserved this living cultural landscape for centuries
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Hundreds gathered at Katewadi near Baramati to mourn Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a Learjet crash. Villagers, party workers and dignitaries paid tributes as his mortal remains were brought home ahead of last rites with state honours
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Meghalaya Police launched a probe after a poster, purportedly issued by ISIS, threatened Garo community members in West Garo Hills to vacate land by 2027. Authorities termed it an attempt to create fear, registered a case, and stepped up security
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Bengaluru police registered an FIR against actor Ranveer Singh for alleged insult to religious sentiments over a stage performance at IFFI Goa, following a court-referred complaint claiming he mocked the Bhoota Kola tradition and Chavundi Daiva, with videos sparking outrage
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Actor-politician Vijay will launch Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly campaign in February with a state-level conference or multiple regional public meetings, personally addressing events, resolving organisational hurdles, marking the party’s anniversary, and projecting TVK as a challenger
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Experts and journalists in Bangladesh warned that deteriorating law and order and organised mob violence are being fuelled by patronage from the Yunus-led interim government. They flagged shrinking media freedom, attacks on news outlets, regulatory overreach, and growing threats to journalists
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Eyewitnesses said the aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared unstable while landing at Baramati, hit the ground hard, and exploded into flames with multiple blasts. Pawar and four others were killed as investigations into the crash continue
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President Donald Trump said a large US naval “armada,” including the USS Abraham Lincoln and warships, is heading toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. He stressed the move aims to deter escalation and prefers diplomacy over military action
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A man sprayed an unknown substance on US Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall. He was tackled, arrested; Omar was unharmed, continuing her speech
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The Union Health Ministry has eased pharmaceutical regulations, allowing companies to start drug development and low-risk clinical studies via online intimation to CDSCO, cutting approval timelines, reducing regulatory burden, and boosting research and innovation in the Indian pharma sector
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Nepal police arrested two Bihar residents in Rautahat for carrying fake Indian currency worth ₹2,500, including ₹500 and ₹200 notes, during a routine security check
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died when their Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. Poor visibility and runway conditions were cited. Leaders across parties expressed grief; Maharashtra declared three days of state mourning
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Intelligence agencies warn AQIS has shifted its India strategy to target common people through random killings to spread fear. Modules and hit squads are reportedly active in multiple states, with attempts to recruit banned PFI members under close security watch
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Six people, including four children, went missing after a machine-operated boat sank in Assam’s Brahmaputra river in Barpeta. Rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, police, and locals are ongoing. Most passengers were rescued, but no one wore life jackets
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Twenty-six schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails, prompting evacuation and anti-sabotage checks. No explosives were found. Police registered an FIR and launched a cyber investigation, while authorities urged calm and warned against spreading panic among students and parents
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Sunny Deol’s Border 2 crossed ₹200 crore net domestic box office in five days, collecting ₹23.31 crore on day five. The sequel to the 1997 hit stars Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, set against the 1971 war backdrop
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President Droupadi Murmu was welcomed at Parliament by VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, and LS Speaker Om Birla, with the ceremonial ‘Sengol’ procession marking the start of the Budget Session. She received a guard of honour and addressed the joint sitting
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati, joining a tragic list of political leaders and prominent figures in India, including YS Reddy, Sanjay Gandhi, and General Bipin Rawat, who lost their lives in air accidents
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The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal committee until July 31, 2026, to oversee relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for Manipur ethnic violence victims. The panel has submitted 42 reports since its 2023 formation
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Hundreds of tourists were stranded in Kashmir as the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained closed for a second day due to snowfall. While flights resumed, road closure caused distress for many, even as snow clearance operations by authorities continued