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A controversy erupted during the BMC elections in Mumbai after voters reported that the marker ink applied to their fingers could be easily wiped off. MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused the Maharashtra government and Election Commission of manipulating the process to secure victory, calling it a “sign of a dying democracy.”
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Adilabad police arrested two men for the murder of pension beneficiary Imrana Zabeer. The woman, initially reported missing, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in November. Investigations revealed that Farooq killed her after she demanded repayment of a loan.
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A 53-year-old man from Nennal mandal, died of cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mancherial. His family alleged negligence by hospital doctors, prompting his son to file a police complaint.
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A minor commotion broke out at the Bahujan Samaj Party headquarters in Lucknow during Mayawati’s 70th birthday press conference after smoke filled the room due to a short circuit. Mayawati and all attendees remained safe, as the day was observed across Uttar Pradesh as ‘Jan Kalyankari Diwas’.
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The Indian senior women’s football team has left for a training camp in Türkiye as part of their preparations for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia. Key players Soumya Guguloth and Karthika Angamuthu are sidelined with injuries.
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The Government of Assam, through its Directorate of Sports & Youth Welfare, has partnered with the Inspire Institute of Sport to establish a High-Performance Satellite Sports Centre in Guwahati. The centre is expected to elevate Assam’s sporting identity and strengthen India’s Olympic pipeline.
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Sunil Gavaskar expressed surprise at New Zealand’s ease in chasing nearly 300 against India in the second ODI at Rajkot, crediting the 150-plus partnership between Will Young and Daryl Mitchell. Gavaskar praised Mitchell’s fitness and commitment, while Simon Doull highlighted his confidence against spin and aggressive stroke play.
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Elon Musk-led X has disabled Grok’s controversial image generation feature after global criticism and regulatory pressure. The AI chatbot’s “Spicy Mode” had enabled sexualised deepfakes of women and children, sparking investigations in India and California.
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On Army Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt tributes to the Indian Army, praising its courage, professionalism and supreme sacrifice. The Prime Minister lauded soldiers’ selfless service and remembered those who laid down their lives in duty.
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Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet rerouted or cancelled international flights after Iran closed its airspace amid rising US tensions. Several global carriers were also affected, while India advised its citizens to avoid travel to Iran
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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In another match Srikanth found his way back after an indifferent opening game to defeat compatriot M. Tharun 15-21, 21-6, 21-19
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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
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In the other men's semi-final, defending champions Railways defeated Odisha with a score of 25-17 to enter the final
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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
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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
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US State Department to suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries from January 21, citing concerns that applicants may rely on public welfare. The move follows stricter ‘public charge’ rules under the Trump administration
