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Iran protests: Trump says killings have stopped, Tehran signals executions

The US president's claims, which were made with few details, come as he's told protesting Iranians in recent days that 'help is on the way' and that his administration would 'act accordingly' to respond to the Iranian government

15 January,2026 11:27 AM IST | AP
World News

Trump says US needs Greenland for security, flags Russia and China threat

Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt hold talks at the White House with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio

15 January,2026 11:22 AM IST | ANI
World News

California AG probes Elon Musk’s Grok over AI deepfake abuse

The probe follows reports that Grok has been used to create deepfake images portraying women and girls in sexually explicit scenarios without their consent, content that has allegedly been used to harass individuals across the internet, including on the social media platform X

15 January,2026 10:18 AM IST | ANI
World News

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

Officials refused to identify the astronaut who needed care last week and would not divulge the health concerns

15 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | AP
World News

Costa Rican activist denies plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves

Costa Rica's national security chief Jorge Torres had told prosecutors Tuesday that a hitman allegedly received a payment to assassinate the president, but details of the case were not publicly revealed at the time

15 January,2026 09:52 AM IST | AP
Opinion

Efficient waste management is not only about aesthetics

With no proper system in place, some residents dump waste at common points and later burn it once it accumulates, adding to air pollution

15 January,2026 07:19 AM IST | The Editorial
World News

Serbians celebrate Orthodox New Year with Julian calendar traditions

Some Eastern Orthodox churches follow the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar used by Catholic and Protestant churches and much of the secular world

15 January,2026 07:17 AM IST | Agencies
Opinion

SMG and the art of gifting

The Indian batting legend’s reputation of touching people’s lives and lifting spirits just got bigger, with him organising a cricket bat-shaped guitar for star women’s cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues last week

15 January,2026 07:16 AM IST | Clayton Murzello
World News

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela released, says US

Head of Venezuela’s national assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, said last week that a “significant number” of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the country would be released as a gesture to “seek peace” following the military operation that deposed Maduro

15 January,2026 07:14 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Prosecutor seeks death penalty for South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team requested the Seoul Central District Court to sentence Yoon to death, describing his decree as “anti-state activities” and “a self-coup”

15 January,2026 07:10 AM IST | Agencies
India News

India advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid worsening unrest

In a previous advisory issued on January 5, the MEA had urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. It had also asked Indian citizens and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) residing in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid visiting areas of protests

15 January,2026 07:06 AM IST | Agencies
India News

Uttar Pradesh: DNA report turns closed investigation into murder probe

The remains were recovered on the morning of December 20, 2020, from a shop in the Roza area where a fire had broken out the previous night

15 January,2026 07:02 AM IST | Agencies
US ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu

US ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Droupadi Murmu

Signalling an intent to rebuild strained ties, Gor said that no country is as essential as India to the United States, and asserted that both sides are actively engaged to firm up a trade deal

15 January,2026 06:58 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Audit links 15 deaths to diarrhoea outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura

Audit links 15 deaths to diarrhoea outbreak in Indore’s Bhagirathpura

Five new cases of diarrhoea, linked to drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, the country's cleanest city, were found on Tuesday, a Madhya Pradesh health department official said

15 January,2026 06:55 AM IST | Indore | Agencies
Maharashtra: Over 5000 farmer suicides reported in Marathwada region in 5 years

Maharashtra: Over 5000 farmer suicides reported in Marathwada region in 5 years

More than 5000 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region over the past five years, with 1,129 cases recorded in 2025 alone, the highest so far. Beed district reported the maximum deaths, with unseasonal rainfall and floods cited as key factors

14 January,2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra civic polls: Congress candidate’s husband attacked in Nanded

Maharashtra civic polls: Congress candidate’s husband attacked in Nanded

The victim, Shivaji Bhalerao, whose wife Sarika Bhalerao is contesting the January 15 civic election on a Congress ticket, was seated outside his home in Ward No. 1 when six assailants arrived on motorcycles and assaulted him, a police official said

14 January,2026 04:56 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent
West Bengal: Two Nipah-infected nurses critical and in a coma

West Bengal: Two Nipah-infected nurses critical and in a coma

Two nurses from Barasat, North 24 Parganas, who tested positive for the Nipah virus are in a coma and in extremely critical condition. Authorities have intensified contact tracing, screening, and containment measures, with central and state health teams deployed to prevent further spread

14 January,2026 01:29 PM IST | Kolkata | IANS
Magh Mela: Over nine lakh devotees take a dip in Sangam

Magh Mela: Over nine lakh devotees take a dip in Sangam

Over nine lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday ahead of Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh Mela. Authorities expect the turnout to rise to 1–1.5 crore by evening, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place

14 January,2026 12:48 PM IST | Prayagraj | PTI
Tamil Nadu: Bhogi smoke distrupts flight cancellation, delays at Chennai airport

Tamil Nadu: Bhogi smoke distrupts flight cancellation, delays at Chennai airport

Eight flights were cancelled and ten delayed at Chennai Airport on Wednesday due to precautionary measures taken ahead of possible smoke haze and fog during Bhogi celebrations. Airlines had informed passengers in advance, preventing major inconvenience

14 January,2026 12:33 PM IST | Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | ANI
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Commonwealth Speakers’ Conference

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Commonwealth Speakers’ Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi on January 15. The event will bring together parliamentary leaders from across Commonwealth nations to discuss key democratic and legislative issues

14 January,2026 12:14 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Pongal reflects richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi in letter to Tamil Nadu

Pongal reflects richness of Tamil traditions: PM Modi in letter to Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, describing the harvest festival as a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions. In a special letter, he highlighted Pongal’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, farmers, and the dignity of labour, while praising its role in strengthening family bonds

14 January,2026 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Pentagon Backlash Explodes as Mark Kelly Challenges Alleged Demotion Threat

    Pentagon Backlash Explodes as Mark Kelly Challenges Alleged Demotion Threat

    A political and legal firestorm has erupted in Washington as Senator Mark Kelly files a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging retaliation by the Pentagon following a video message that criticized the Trump administration and reaffirmed service members’ right to refuse unlawful military orders. The lawsuit claims that Kelly was threatened with formal censure and a downgrade of his retirement rank, a move that could result in reduced pay and benefits, after the video triggered backlash from both the White House and senior Pentagon leadership. Kelly argues the proposed actions violate free speech protections and due process under military law, and were initiated outside established military procedures. WATCH 

    15 January,2026 01:25 AM IST
    Iran to execute protester amid crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations

    Iran to execute protester amid crackdown on anti-regime demonstrations

    Human rights activists has also appealed for international support to stop Erfan Soltani’s execution. He has been unable to seek legal counsel to defend himself. The 26-year-old has been charged with “waging war against God”, an offence punishable by death in Iran

    14 January,2026 07:39 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent

    Trump warns Iran of ‘very strong action’ if protesters are executed

    US President Donald Trump warned Iran of “very strong action” if authorities execute protesters amid ongoing anti-government unrest. He stressed that mass killings would not be tolerated and compared the situation to past US actions overseas

    14 January,2026 06:56 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

    At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, says UN

    Meanwhile, an official at Gaza’s Health Ministry, which maintains casualty records, reported a higher toll of 165 children killed during the ceasefire, out of a total of 442 fatalities. In November, authorities in Gaza said more than 70,000 people had been killed since 2023

    14 January,2026 06:48 PM IST | Geneva | mid-day online correspondent
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

    13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    It is our duty to the help elderly cast their vote

    It is our duty to the help elderly cast their vote

    The initiative was conducted by the municipal corporation’s SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) team. A large number of senior citizens, including elderly women, took part enthusiastically in the drive

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