Azad Khan, 54, freed from Bareilly central jail after 24 years despite acquittal. Uttar Pradesh authorities acted following media report, highlighting systemic delays in prisoner release procedures.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification stating that drivers committing five or more traffic offences within one year may face driving licence suspension under amended Motor Vehicles Act rules.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reveals upcoming US-Greenland negotiations will prioritize preventing Russian and Chinese military and economic access to the Arctic territory, following constructive talks with President Trump.
A Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, sparking anguish among victims' families who vowed to continue their decades-long legal battle for justice.
Democrats face internal debate as Michelle Obama cites sexism in election losses while Gretchen Whitmer emphasizes strategic shortcomings, forcing party to confront failures.
India's power distribution companies achieved a combined profit of over Rs 2,700 crore in 2024-25, reversing losses of Rs 25,553 crore. Key factors include subsidy releases and recovery of government dues.
Andhra Pradesh government establishes Group of Ministers to review social media laws, consider Australia-style ban for under-16s, and combat misinformation and abusive content targeting women and children.
Ten Indian Army soldiers lost their lives and eleven others were injured when their bullet-proof vehicle plunged into a 200-foot gorge in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. Rescue operations and tributes pour in.
Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot walked out after reading just two lines of his address, triggering a political storm. The Congress government accused him of violating constitutional norms by skipping criticism of the Centre.
The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged phone tapping case has served a notice to BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao for questioning, following the recent interrogation of senior MLA T. Harish Rao.
India did not participate in US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' unveiling at Davos despite receiving an invitation. Pakistan's PM attended the ceremony, highlighting geopolitical dynamics.
French President Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses at Davos sparked global memes and debates, overshadowing serious discussions on Greenland and US-Europe relations.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasizes Arctic security as a NATO-wide issue, highlighting sovereignty concerns amid US interest in Greenland. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte discusses keeping Russia and China out of the region.
The Trump administration has withdrawn its legal appeal against a federal court ruling that blocked its efforts to tie federal education funding to restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in schools and colleges.
India strongly condemns the trespassing and vandalism incident at its embassy in Zagreb, Croatia. The MEA has raised the matter with Croatian authorities, invoking the Vienna Convention.
The Centre has tightened rules for National Highway toll payments. Unpaid toll charges will now prevent vehicle sales, state transfers, and fitness certificate issuance, requiring clearance before documentation processes.
In a significant political shift, five MNS corporators have extended support to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena in Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, bolstering the Mahayuti alliance's majority and creating embarrassment for Uddhav Thackeray's faction.
Maharashtra Urban Development Department conducted annual lottery for mayoral reservations across 29 municipal corporations. Opposition criticizes BJP as BMC polls approach.
Sanjeev Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, becomes Delhi's new municipal commissioner following his transfer back from Ladakh, where he was posted after a 2022 controversy involving walking his dog at Thyagraj Stadium.
West Bengal's TMC accuses BJP-led Centre of imposing food habits after Vande Bharat sleeper train between Kolkata and Kamakhya offers only vegetarian options, sparking political controversy.
US President Donald Trump unveils controversial Board of Peace at Davos with $1B fee, criticizes Spain on NATO spending and Nigeria on Christian killings while claiming global conflict de-escalation.
Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections saw record 66.91% voter turnout with women leading at 71.6%, yet only 12% MLAs are women. Despite Nari Shakti Vandan Act, structural barriers continue to limit women's political power in India and globally.
Bodies of a 24-year-old man and 18-year-old woman discovered in Moradabad district. Police suspect honour killing; woman's brothers arrested after confessing to murder.
US President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses at Davos, sparking online memes and reviving the 2024 'shove-gate' controversy involving Brigitte Macron.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss criticizes Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin for claiming 99% of DMK's 2021 election promises to employees and teachers were fulfilled, calling it misleading.
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Ten Indian Army personnel were killed and several injured after a military vehicle plunged into a 200-foot gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. The accident occurred on the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.
US President Donald Trump suggests possible dialogue with Iran during Davos speech, days after threatening military action over violent protests. Iranian Revolutionary Guards warn against miscalculations.
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US President Donald Trump formally launched his 'Board of Peace' initiative in Davos, signing its charter with founding members. The board aims to resolve international conflicts globally, with Trump as chairman and executive powers outlined in its charte