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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asserted on Thursday that he and his Prime Minister Narendra Modi had emphasised the importance of the upcoming Brazil-India Business Forum over a phone conversation. The forum is scheduled to take place amid Lula's state visit to India, coinciding with the inauguration of the Apex-Brasil office in New Delhi.

Karnataka: 4 killed as bus collides with tourist vehicle

Four people were killed following a head-on collision between a bus and a tourist vehicle in the district on Friday, police said. The impact of the collision that took place on the Karkala Bajagoli National Highway near Miyar was so severe that the bus was extensively damaged, they said.

Congress holds meeting with Bihar leaders

The Congress on Friday held a brainstorming session with its Bihar leaders and brushed aside reports that its newly-elected legislators are deserting the party. The Congress had won six seats in the recently concluded Bihar assembly elections, where it had contested in around 60 seats.

JeM terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Kathua

Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit was killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a senior police officer said. Inspector General of Police, Jammu range, Bhim Sen Tuti said the terrorist was gunned down during a joint operation in the general area of Billawar.

3 killed as bus collides with tourist vehicle in Karnataka

Three people were killed following a head-on collision between a bus and a tourist vehicle in the district on Friday, police said. The impact of the collision that took place on the Karkala–Bajagoli National Highway near Miyar was so severe that the bus was extensively damaged, they said.

Himachal Pradesh receives season's first snowfall

Himachal Pradesh received its first snowfall of the winter on Friday, ending a nearly three-month-long dry spell and bringing cheer to tourists. Many tourists shared videos of the picturesque snowfall online, calling it a "winter wonderland". Some were seen enjoying the snow at famous tourist spots.

PM Modi arrives in Chennai to kickstart NDA rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Friday to address the first political rally of the NDA at nearby Maduranthakam, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections due in another 2-3 months.

PM Modi sees ‘new energy, new hope’ in Kerala at BJP rally in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: At a BJP rally, PM Modi says, "...I see a new energy, a new hope here today. Your energy gives us the confidence that now there will indeed be a change in Kerala...Before 1987, BJP was a party at the periphery in Gujarat. In 1987, for the first time, the BJP won Amdavad Municipal Corporation - just like you won in Thiruvananthapuram today. From there, the series, which began in Gujarat - people saw our work, assessed our conduct and as a result, people there have been giving us opportunities for the past several decades. It all began with one city. In Kerala, too, it has begun with one city. Now, Kerala has trusted us and connected with us."

Hindu organisations take out procession to Bhojshala as prayers held on Basant Panchami in MP's Dhar

A procession organised by Hindu groups reached the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex, where prayers are being offered on the occasion of Basant Panchami. The prayers are being held in accordance with the Supreme Court order permitting both Hindus and Muslims to offer worship at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex.

‘Tamil Nadu is with NDA’: Leaders to rally in Madhuranthakam against DMK government

Sharing a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Tamil Nadu stands firmly with the NDA. I will be joining NDA leaders at a rally in Madhuranthakam later today, as the people of the state signal that it is time to bid farewell to the corrupt DMK government.

The NDA’s strong governance record and its commitment to regional aspirations are clearly resonating with the people of Tamil Nadu.

Mathura police bust cyber fraud gang; Rs 2.04 crore scam uncovered, Rs 46 lakh frozen

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: SP Crime Avnish Mishra says, "The Cyber Crime Police Station has busted a gang of cyber fraudsters consisting of 4 men and 1 woman. From their possession, 9 ATM cards, 12 bank passbooks, SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, and PAN cards have been recovered. In the month of December, they had transferred Rs 2.04 crore to accounts by digitally arresting an elderly woman... We have managed to hold Rs 46 lakh of the fraud amount in the account related to the woman. One accused is still absconding, whom we will arrest as soon as possible. We will try to get all the woman's money back." 

Punjab’s Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana to cover 65 lakh families with Rs 10 lakh cashless treatment: Health Minister

On Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh says, "It is a very good scheme... 65 lakh families will receive cards through which they can avail cashless treatment up to 10 lakh... The card will reach home within 3 weeks of registration..." 

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Trump says working with UN, Board of Peace could extend beyond Gaza

US President Donald Trump says, "...I'm not sure I want that, but it's going to do great work with Gaza, and maybe other things, you know, it could be beyond Gaza. And we'll work with the United Nations... I've always said the United Nations has great potential, but they have not lived up to it. I say eight wars, and I never spoke to them. You'd think I would have spoken to them a lot. But the United Nations has great potential. I think working with the Board of Peace is going to be a good thing for the United Nations."