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BMC Election Results 2026: Polling ended at 5:30 PM on January 15, 2026, results will be declared tomorrow, January 16, starting at 10 AM. BMC Election Results 2026: Mumbai voters turned out in large numbers today for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections across 227 wards

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The US warship USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group are reportedly leaving the South China Sea to head toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. The United States is gearing up for military action against Iran amid ongoing anti-government protests and tensions between the

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From former chief ministers Surjit Singh Barnala and Parkash Singh Badal to ex-president of India Zail Singh and former Union minister Buta Singh, the list of leaders who appeared before the Takht for atonement comprises several important names. Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

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The BJP is reviving Singur ahead of the 2026 Bengal elections to portray Mamata Banerjee's anti-land acquisition movement as a blow to industrial growth and investment. The TMC counters by citing farmers' rights and a Supreme Court verdict, turning Singur once again into a key political

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Pakistan signed an MoU with a firm linked to Trump-family-backed World Liberty Financial to explore using its USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments, marking an early sovereign partnership. Pakistan on Wednesday announced that it has signed an agreement with a firm linked to World Liberty

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Political instability in Iran threatens India's strategic access to Central Asia, weakens its regional influence, and puts key investments like Chabahar Port at risk. The same turmoil could strengthen Pakistan's position and deepen China's footprint in West Asia

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Fifty-two Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. Forty-nine of them carried a collective bounty exceeding Rs 1.41 crore. The surrendered cadres included 21 women. They joined the mainstream under a rehabilitation initiative. This follows similar surrenders in Sukma and Dantewada districts

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A severe cold wave has tightened its grip on large parts of northern India, with temperatures hovering near zero in several states. On Thursday, the capital Delhi recorded its coldest morning so far this winter, with the temperature dropping to 2.9C. In neighbouring Haryana state

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Germany's economy saw modest growth in 2025 after two years of decline. Official figures show a 0.2% expansion. Stronger consumer and government spending drove this. Exports faced challenges due to US trade policy. Hopes are rising for continued growth as the government plans infrastructure and

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Tesla's India debut has faced significant hurdles, with roughly a third of imported Model Y SUVs remaining unsold. High import duties inflate prices, making the premium EVs uncompetitive against locally assembled rivals and feature-rich alternatives. Despite strong brand appeal

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The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the first information reports registered by the West Bengal Police against Enforcement Directorate officials in connection with the searches at the premises of political consultancy I-PAC on January 8, Bar and Bench reported

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A junior doctor and a nurse have been admitted to Kolkata's Infectious Diseases and Beliaghata General Hospital after developing early symptoms of the Nipah virus infection, the Hindustan Times quoted a state health department official as saying on Wednesday

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Efforts are intensifying to restore popular government in Manipur. President's rule is set to complete one year next month. Kuki Zo groups are seeking written assurances for a negotiated political settlement. Meetings are being held with various groups and leaders

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Singapore's Leader of the Opposition in parliament, Pritam Singh, has been stripped of his title by the prime minister following a vote by lawmakers. The vote took place on Wednesday in parliament, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP)

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Two teenage athletes were found dead in the hostel room of a Sports Authority of India facility in Kerala's Kollam on Thursday, PTI quoted the police as saying. The girls were identified as Sandra, 17, from Kozhikode district, and Vyshnavi, 15, from Thiruvananthapuram, reported Mathrubhumi

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A National Investigation Agency court in Delhi on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi and two of her associates under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, PTI reported. Andrabi, alleged to be the founder and chief of the banned all-women separatist group

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New H-1B visa rules, including a $100,000 fee and wage-based selection, have sparked online hostility towards Indian professionals and businesses in the US. A coordinated harassment campaign has started portraying Indians as "job stealers," with threats and slurs against South Asians significantly

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A tense exchange unfolded between Republican US Senator Josh Hawley and Indian-American obstetrics-gynaecology (OB-GYN) Dr Nisha Verma during a HELP Committee hearing titled “Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs," at the Dirksen Senate Office Building

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Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights early Thursday morning amid threats of an imminent attack from the United States. An Indian passenger aircraft was the last non-Iran-registered airline to exit the country's airspace, according to a post by Flight Rada24 early Thursday morning

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Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of working as an undeclared spy. Moscow has warned Britain against escalating the situation. The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's charge d'affaires to issue a formal protest. Russia stated it will not tolerate such espionage activities

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PM Narendra Modi said that India has shown that democratic institutions and democratic processes give democracy with stability, speed, and scale. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has turned its diversity into the strength of its democracy and Indian women are now leading the

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Telecoms equipment giant Ericsson is set to reduce its workforce by 1,600 employees in Sweden. This move is part of broader global efforts to enhance cost efficiency. The company has been undertaking staff reductions over the past three years

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In the closing chapter of a storied royal legacy, Maharani Kamasundari Devi, last ruler of the Darbhanga Raj, passed away at 96, marking the end of an era. Patna: Maharani Kamasundari Devi, the third and only surviving wife of Maharaj Kameshwar Singh and the last ruler of the Darbhanga Raj

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Donald Trump announced that the US is going to impose a 25 percent tariff on all their business dealings with the country. Washington DC: Amid the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) took stringent action against the Middle East

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A portion of a school being constructed in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district was bulldozed by the authorities on Tuesday following rumours that it was an unauthorised madrasa, The Indian Express reported. A resident, Abdul Naeem, had invested nearly Rs 20 lakh in borrowed money and from family

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Two journalists associated with Telugu news channel NTV were arrested by the Telangana Police on Wednesday for broadcasting allegedly false and defamatory content about a woman Indian Administrative Service officer and a state minister in a television programme, The Hindu reported

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Minneapolis shooting: Federal officers faced aggression in Minneapolis. One officer shot a Venezuelan man after an attack with a shovel and broom handle. This incident follows another shooting involving an immigration agent. Legal battles are underway as Minnesota challenges federal immigration

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