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Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th President Of United States

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

DMK has vested interest in Parandur airport project: Actor Vijay

Slamming the ruling DMK of being adept at enacting a drama to hoodwink the people, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president and matinee icon Vijay on Monday demanded that the Parandur airport project be given up and the Union and state governments reassess its viability and feasibility.

Defence Counsel, Netizens Cast Doubts Over Nationality of Saif's Attacker

Sources in the Mumbai Police have claimed here on Monday that the alleged attacker of actor Saif Ali Khan confessed to have attacked the actor even as several netizens, through their X accounts, questioned the police's statement that the attacker is a Bangladeshi.

Life Imprisonment for Sanjay Roy: Court

A penalty of ₹50K has also been imposed on the convict of R G Kar outrage

RBI Introduces Revised Framework for ARC-Borrower Settlements

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for the settlement of dues payable by borrowers to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) on Monday (January 20), and to take immediate effect.

Kejriwal promises to fix Gandhi Nagar residents' civic woes if voted to power again

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, while addressing a public meeting in Gandhi Nagar assembly seat, hit out at the BJP-led Centre, questioning what the Central government's achievements and works in the national capital were as compared to the works done by AAP during the past ten years.

Assam Congress condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'Indian state' remark

The Assam Congress has strongly criticized the police case filed against its leader Rahul Gandhi over his \"Indian state\" remark during the inauguration of the 'Indira Bhavan' in New Delhi.

When Law Enforcers Flout the Law

Following the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) resolution recommending the filing of criminal charges against at least 30 police officers involved in a \"staged\" P6.7-billion \"shabu\" bust in Manila in 2022, the government said it was launching a police investigation into drug seizures dating back to 2016, when then President Rodrigo Duterte launched his brutal anti-illegal drugs campaign.

Speed skater Shruti aims for 2026 Winter Olympics

India's first professional woman speed skater Shruti Kotwal, who will be leading India's charge in the Asian Winter Games (AWG) in Harbin, China from 7-14 February, has her eyes set on qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Congress leader cites Goa's 'biased' UCC to target Centre

Congress leader Rashi Alvi on Monday lashed out at the Centre as well as Uttarakhand government over the proposed roll-out of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and claimed that it was not just 'discriminatory and biased' towards a certain community but will disincentivize the minorities.

Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and charred thousands of homes.

Issue of Nashik, Raigad district guardian ministers to be resolved amicably: Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena chief leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday broke his silence over the Maharashtra government's move to appoint Girish Mahajan (BJP) and Aditi Tatkare (NCP) as the Nashik and Raigad district guardian ministers respectively and later defer the move on Sunday night.

Ahead of Bihar assembly polls, NDA partners flex muscles

Ahead of the assembly elections in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents have started flexing muscles to get a major share in the final seat-sharing arrangement.

MCC violations: Police files 397 cases, over 14,000 held & ₹3 cr cash seized

With the Model Code of Conduct in force across the city in view of February 5 assembly polls, Delhi Police with its continuous actions to ensure free and fair polls have so far registered 397 cases for violations of the MCC.

Uttarakhand cabinet grants final nod to UCC rules; implementation likely on Republic Day

Uttarakhand Cabinet has granted its final nod to the draft rules of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) submitted recently to the state government.

Sachdeva Accuses Kejriwal of Neglecting 50,000 Flats for Poor

In a sharp critique of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, BJP state unit chief Virendra Sachdeva alleged that 50,000 flats constructed for the poor were allowed to fall into disrepair due to Kejriwal's insistence on renaming them after himself and seeking personal credit for the Central Government's housing project.

India's Water Future

The success of the government's current initiative hinges on addressing several critical challenges. Effective water resource management requires robust data on both supply and demand sides, particularly considering various climate change scenarios, which is currently absent. The data management system must function as a two-way process: collecting current water demand and availability data at local levels while simultaneously incorporating forecasted basin and sub-basin data under different climate scenarios

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India to Participate in Mandiri U20 Challenge Series in Indonesia

The India U20 men's team will participate in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series 2025, a four-nation friendly tournament, in Indonesia from 24 to 30 January.

Mahakumbh delays Ram Temple construction work in Ayodhya

The ongoing Mahakumbh at Prayagraj's Sangam has further delayed the construction work of the Ram Temple, said Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Building Construction Committee of the temple here on Monday.

Police Crackdown on Protests Against Mining in Telangana

Farmers and residents of Mylaram village in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana on Monday launched a relay hunger strike to protest against mining activities in the area as police arrested several people to crack down on the ongoing agitation.

First draft of India's history came through colonisers' distorted perspective: Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said the first draft of the country's history came through colonisers' distorted perspective.

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants unveil Rishabh Pant as new captain

Rishabh Pant was on Monday unveiled as the new captain of the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League 2025, that starts on 21 March and runs till 25 May.

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LG Orders Police Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants After Attack on Actor Saif Ali Khan

Following an attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and subsequent findings related to the incident, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has expressed concerns over the involvement of illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators in criminal activities in the national capital.

AAP, BJP playing politics of polarization: Khurshid

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Salman Khurshid on Monday accused the AAP and BJP of playing politics of polarization of communities for political gains in the upcoming Assembly elections in Delhi.

Beant Singh killing: Decide Rajoana's mercy plea by March 18, SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central government to decide by March 18, 2025, on the mercy petition of the death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana who was convicted and awarded a death sentence for killing the late Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh—seeking the commutation of his death sentence.

China Unveils Logos for 3 Space Missions in 2025

The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Monday unveiled logos for three key missions in China's manned space programme this year.

BJP accuses AAP, Congress of joining hands with 'anti-national elements'

Ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP on Monday hit out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of joining hands with \"anti-national elements\" and standing alongside them.

Manipur Security Forces Seize Arms Cache in Kangpokpi

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during search and area domination operations in the Lunkhongjang Ridges, under New Keithelmanbi Police Station in Manipur's Kangpokpi District.

Protesting farmers defer march to Delhi, ask Centre for talks by Feb 14

“It’s not a condition but a request,” Sarwan Singh Pandher, the convener of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha told the media