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New Delhi: A Bangladeshi Hindu student who had been missing for nearly a week was found dead in a river in Bangladesh’s Naogaon district. The deceased student has been identified as Abhi, a fourth-year student of the Management Department at Naogaon Government College. According to reports, police recovered an unidentified body from a river on Saturday afternoon. The information came to light after images and videos of the body began circulating on social media. Abhi’s family later identified the body and rushed to the riverbank. The family confirmed the identity by checking the victim’s belongings and the clothes he was wearing on the day he went missing. What led to the tragic end? Family members and friends described Abhi as a hardworking and ambitious student who aspired to complete his studies and secure a stable job. His examinations were scheduled to take place in the coming days. According to relatives, Abhi went missing on January 11 following an altercation at home....
New Delhi: Elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be held in five municipal corporations by June 30, the Karnataka State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Monday. The draft electoral roll for 369 wards was published on Monday. Authorities have urged voters to cross-check their names in the draft list and submit claims or objections, if any. The SEC also confirmed that the civic polls will be conducted using ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs). Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said the move is significant as ballot papers will be used in Bengaluru civic elections after a gap of 25 years. The commission ruled out the use of EVMs for the upcoming polls. Draft voters’ list released for 369 GBA wards Civic elections to the GBA will cover 369 wards across five municipal corporations— Bengaluru Central, North, South, East and West. According to Special Commissioner R Ramachandran, a total of 88,91,411 voters figure in the...
New Delhi: In a video circulated on social media, a Thar owner is seen vandalising a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) plaque in Leh, Ladakh. The video shows the man pasting a sticker reading “Gujjar” (in Hindi) and appearing delighted after damaging the roadside plaque. After the video surfaced, police traced the vehicle and discovered that at least 18 challans were pending against the owner. The incident has sparked widespread controversy on social media. Netizens react The post drew sharp criticism from netizens. Some remarked that Thar owners often tend to indulge in reckless or irresponsible behaviour, while others urged the BRO authorities to take strict action against the man. One viewer commented, “This is a criminal offence—tampering with the signboards of the Border Roads Organisation. Requesting @SpokespersonMoD to kindly take action.” Another wrote, “The moment you step into a Thar, you seem to lose your senses and start acting stupid. When someone from Delhi or...
New Delhi: A Swiggy delivery executive was severely injured after being hit by a Scorpio driver in Gurugram’s Manesar on Monday. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras and mobile phones of other delivery executives present at the scene. The driver later allegedly admitted that he had crashed into the rider’s motorcycle. The footage shows five to six delivery executives waiting at a roadside pickup point in Sector 93 when a black Scorpio suddenly rammed into a parked motorcycle belonging to the victim, identified as Tinku, and fled the scene. Moments later, the SUV returned and turned towards the group, attempting to hit them. The vehicle then ran over the same motorcycle before fleeing again. Was it a deliberate move? Enraged by the incident, Tinku shouted at the driver, asking, “What are you doing, brother?” Angered by the confrontation, the driver—identified as Naveen Yadav—turned the vehicle around, accelerated, and ran over Tinku, who was standing near the eatery...
Breaking News Live Updates, January 19, 2026: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit India today at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be his third visit to India since becoming the President of UAE and fifth in last ten years. Stay tuned for this and other updates. **live[23:12,2026-01-19,breaking_news]** Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93 Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said on Monday. He was 93. "Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones," the foundation said on Instagram. **live[21:58,2026-01-19,breaking_news]** IMF raises India’s growth forecast to 7.3 per cent for FY26; BJP slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘negative propaganda’ On the IMF revising its India GDP growth estimate, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "Rahul Gandhi is the leader of propaganda. He says India 's economy is dead, goes abroad and spreads negative...
New Delhi: Tensions escalated in Maharashtra 's Thane on Saturday after police removed devotees accompanying Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, leaving the religious leader alone in his palanquin amid tight security across the area. The dispute between the administration and the Shankaracharya intensified after police allegedly dragged away his disciples and detained several of them. According to eyewitnesses, the Shankaracharya’s palanquin was forcibly pushed back towards the camp without him taking the customary ritual bath. The canopy of the palanquin was reportedly damaged during the commotion. Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati alleged that he was being taken back against his will, stating, “I am being forcibly taken back.” Devotees detained.. The cops then dispersed all the devotees, while security forces remained deployed in large numbers to control the situation. Several disciples were detained as authorities attempted to restore order. Police is conducting a...
New Delhi : Hyderabad continued to experience unusually cold weather conditions as winter chill persisted across the city and neighbouring districts, with minimum temperatures dipping to around 10 °C or lower in many localities. Early morning readings showed Moula Ali and the HCU‑Serlingampally area both recording lows of 10.2 degree Celsius, while Gachibowli registered 11.2 degree Celsius, Rajendranagar 11.3 degree Celsius, and Alwal 11.8 degree Celsius. Other parts of the city such as Qutbullapur, Jeedimetla, Kishanbagh, Neredmet and Bahadurpura also reported chilly conditions, with values ranging from around 12–13.4 degree Celsius. Despite the cold start to the day, daytime temperatures were forecast to warm significantly, with highs expected to reach near 30 degree Celsius or slightly above as milder weather begins to settle in across the region. Northerly winds ease across Telangana The latest weather patterns follow a prolonged period of winter...
New Delhi: Tensions have intensified over deliberations on who will become the next mayor of India’s financial capital, with political leaders trading fresh barbs following the conclusion of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 16. The polls ended with a clear victory for the BJP–Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance. While there is no written rule stating that a member of the single largest party must be elected mayor, past elections have followed this precedent in similar situations. In the latest results, the BJP won 89 seats, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena secured 18, while Shiv Sena (UBT) emerged as the single largest party with 65 seats. 'BJP won 't be able to buy loyalty ' Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, alleging that he is apprehensive about the prospects of his faction aligning with the BJP. Speaking to party workers at Matoshree, Uddhav claimed that the BJP’s strength exists...
New Delhi: The Mumbai police arrested five accused for allegedly running a fake-flat racket, cheating buyers by taking huge sums of money and disappearing. The Malad police said the main accused is still absconding and the investigation is ongoing. The accused reportedly ran a well-planned racket, luring buyers with offers to purchase expensive flats at cheaper prices. The arrested accused are: Hitesh Ravindra Kedari (30, delivery boy), Rajesh Bisul Prasad (37, delivery boy), Nimesh Anil Mavani (49), Mohammed Rafique Rashid Khan (38), Deepak Kirit Shah (47, broker), and Rajan Harshad Kakkad (45). Clean paperwork, digital discrepancies.. The victims would fall into the trap and make payments to the conmen. Once the money was deposited into their accounts, the fraudsters would vanish, leaving no trace. The accused usually posted random pictures of under-construction flats and published advertisements on apps like Housing.com, NoBroker, and others to grab viewers’ attention. They would...
New Delhi: Railway Protection Force (RPF) Inspector Chandana Sinha was conferred the Ati Vishisht Rail Sewa Puraskar for rescuing at least 1,500 children across Uttar Pradesh’s railway network. Her remarkable work has drawn widespread praise, as her team intercepted around 494 children in 2024 alone. Of these, 41 minors were rescued by her team, while Sinha personally intercepted 152 missing children who were victims of trafficking or trapped due to various circumstances. Sinha received the prestigious honour on January 9 in Delhi. Her contribution has not been confined to a single station or region but has brought about a significant change across the rail network. The award recognises not a single act, but her relentless efforts in building a robust system to rescue vulnerable children. How did it start? Sinha spearheads operations at the Lucknow Charbagh railway station. On a routine day, she intercepted an isolated passenger travelling with a child. Later, during a seemingly...
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