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New Delhi: Iran 's weakened, free-falling economy has triggered massive protests all over the country. The demonstrations have spread to rural provinces, and at least seven people have been killed so far. Why are the protests getting bigger? The protests are spreading like wildfire in Iran, with fatalities reported in four cities, largely home to Iran 's Lur ethnic group. Azna, a city in Iran 's Lorestan province, has witnessed the most intense protests so far over the economic issue. Student News Network, an Iranian news agency, directly blamed demonstrators for the reported death of a Revolutionary Guard member. It cited Saeed Pourali, a deputy governor in Lorestan province, who has reportedly said, “The protests that have occurred are due to economic pressures, inflation, and currency fluctuations, and are an expression of livelihood concerns. The voices of citizens must be heard carefully and tactfully, but people must not allow their demands to be strained by...
New Delhi: Zohran Mamdani, the New York City 's first Muslim and Asian American Mayor of New York City, is known to hit the headlines more often than not. He has done so once again, this time with a reportedly controversial act. Some clips from his inaugural event have become viral on social media, in which the 34-year-old can be allegedly seen briefly extending his right arm and waving to the crowd. He can be seen smiling and apparently expressing gratitude to the crowd, placing his right hand on his chest before waving. Was that a Nazi salute? Some supporters of MAGA (Make America Great Again) have claimed that the gesture that Mamdani showed looked like a Nazi salute. Some people even compared it with billionaire Elon Musk 's gesture during an inauguration rally for President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. While the New York Mayor 's office has not reportedly commented on the issue, many online users have defended Mamdani. They have refuted claims that he showed...
New Delhi: There has been a massive development in Uttar Pradesh 's Meerut regarding social media star Shadab Jakati. The YouTuber, who became famous on social media with his line, "How much is a ten-rupee biscuit?", has once again hit the headlines. Husband and wife at bitter dispute This time, the reason was a dispute between the woman who filmed the video and her husband. Her husband, Khurshid, also known as Sonu, went to the Incholi police station and created a ruckus. He made serious allegations against his wife of plotting to kill him. He also leveled several allegations against YouTuber Shadab Jakati. He requested protection at the police station. This matter has now become a topic of considerable discussion. On Wednesday, Khurshid reached the Incholi police station and emotionally shared his plight with the police. He alleged that his wife leaves the house without informing him and claimed his wife is plotting to kill him. He wept at the police station, pleading for...
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has time and again accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of 'vote theft '. But now, in a development which has put him in an awkward position, the Congress government in Karnataka has fact-checked him. The Siddaramaiah-led administration has released a statewide survey in which it has found that most of the citizens believe elections in India are free and fair, and they trust the electronic voting machines (EVMs). What does the survey say? According to a report by the Deccan Herald, Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar commissioned the survey that had 5,100 respondents across 102 Assembly constituencies in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, and Mysuru. The Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority published the report that states that 84.55% of the respondents believed elections here are free and fair, and 83.61% citizens found EVMs trustworthy. Increase in faith in EVMs More people are having trust in the EVMs, as 77.9%...
New Delhi: The new year brought the schizophrenic daughter of a former officer of the Indian Army much-needed relief from harassment by land mafia elements after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath came to her rescue. CM Adityanath 's prompt help After the death of her father and siblings, the victim Anjana has been battling schizophrenia and moved to a rehabilitation centre in Lucknow. In the meantime, her vacant house, A-418 in A block of Indiranagar, was allegedly grabbed by Balwant Kumar Yadav of Chandauli and his aide Manoj Kumar Yadav, using forged documents. Her father, late Bipin Chandra Bhatt, was a Major in the Indian Army, and he passed away in 1994. He had three children, and only Anjana survives today. In 2016, she was admitted to the Nirvan Rehabilitation Centre, and she has been treated there since then. The accused installed their own nameplate after taking over the house and transferred it to their names. Police act without any delay In a bid to regain...
New Delhi: Around five days ago, a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel was murdered in Uttar Pradesh. Now, the police have claimed to have cracked the mystery, with the man 's sons allegedly orchestrating the murder by hiring contract killers. How did the murder take place? The person killed was 58-year-old Yogesh, who was a retired IAF personnel. Hailing from the Baghpat district, Yogesh was shot dead by two assailants on December 26. They shot him from a bike while he was coming back to his home in Ashok Vihar Colony in the Loni area. Motive behind the alleged murder According to the police, Yogesh 's son allegedly planned his murder over his property after he tried to get them to vacate his house. The sons allegedly hired a neighbour to carry out the job, and that person joined hands with his brother-in-law, a constable, to murder Yogesh. The police have claimed that the neighbour confessed to the crime during interrogation. The police have arrested the neighbour,...
New Delhi: Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, attacked the chief of the country 's interim government, Muhammad Yunus and his administration on Thursday. While Hasina blamed the interim government for taking Bangladesh towards darkness, her party, Awami League, said extremist groups in the country are "emboldened" despite decades of peaceful coexistence in the country and minority communities are being put in danger. What has Hasina said about the Yunus govt? Hasina said in her New Year message, "The masks and vile faces of the conspirators engaged in plots to destroy the country have already been exposed before you. You have seen how illegal usurpers, holding you hostage, have pushed the country towards darkness through limitless corruption, falsehood, and the intoxication of serving personal interests." She added that fear has gripped Bangladesh, and it is not respected by any country today. 'We must save the country from darkness ' Her message...
New Delhi: A car was found parked outside Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut 's Mumbai residence on Wednesday afternoon with a bomb threat message on its window. Note found on car window Personnel from the bomb detection squad searched his residence in the Bhandup area, and nothing suspicious was found. A note was reportedly found written on a WagonR car 's window: "Aaj Hoga Hungama 12 Baje bomb blast" (There will be chaos today, bomb blast at 12 am). Residence searched, threat baseless The police were informed, and personnel from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad reached the spot. They checked Raut 's bungalow, but nothing suspicious was reportedly found. The police have seized the car, and a further probe is underway. Repeated bomb threats in Mumbai Earlier in December, multiple courts and banks in the city received bomb threat emails. Security was increased on December 18, and all judicial premises in the city were thoroughly checked. At least five courts, including...
New Delhi: Congress leader and Maharashtra MLA, Nana Patole, is not new to stoking controversies. He has done so once again by comparing Rahul Gandhi with Lord Ram. The BJP has seized the moment to train its guns at Congress, and it called the comparison "sycophancy pro max". Patole makes controversial comment Patole was asked about Gandhi not visiting the Ayodhya Ram Temple so far, to which he said that the latter is "doing Lord Ram 's work". He said, "Because Lord Ram 's work was to ensure justice for harassed and deprived, Rahul Gandhi is doing the same. He likes to do this service instead of doing a photo session at the Ram Temple." He added that Rajiv Gandhi had a crucial role to play behind the opening of the Ram Temple 's lock in 1986, that reportedly allowed Hindu devotees to enter and worship. BJP attacks Congress over Lord Ram remark The BJP, which has already criticised Gandhi for not visiting the Ram Temple, has now attacked Patole and Congress. BJP leader...
New Delhi: Hyderabad, like other places in India, welcomed the new year 2026 with much pomp and splendour. While parties on New Year 's Eve are generally associated with drunk driving, the city witnessed something spectacular this year. Zero major accidents due to drunk driving In Hyderabad, this year 's New Year celebrations were free of major incidents. Most importantly, there were zero major accidents reported due to drunk driving on the occasion. It became possible due to tough enforcement measures and increased public awareness campaigns carried out in the city. City police chief lauds the effort The information on zero major incidents of drunk driving in Hyderabad was shared by city police chief V.C. Sajjanar. He praised the effort that the police put into pulling off the success. He also lauded stakeholders and citizens for keeping the roads in the city safe on the occasion. He said that mishaps were avoided due to strong enforcement drives against drunk driving and...
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