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Delivery rider assaulted, forced to squat as punishment inside Zepto store in Delhi

A delivery rider, Rishabh Kumar, was assaulted and humiliated at a Zepto store in Delhi after allegedly misusing a product, with the incident caught on CCTV. Police have registered a case and are investigating, while the victim undergoes medical examination. The incident highlights ongoing safety and rights concerns for gig workers, amid calls for better working conditions and social security benefits.

17 days ago

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Merz in Gandhinagar, shares festive moments at International Kite Festival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew kites, interacted with international participants, and highlighted Gujarat's cultural traditions. They held delegation-level talks in Gandhinagar to review and strengthen the India–Germany Strategic Partnership across sectors including trade, technology, defence, and sustainable development.

17 days ago

BSE warns investors about fake deepfake video misusing CEO's identity

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has warned investors about a fake deepfake video circulating on social media. The video encourages viewers to join a WhatsApp channel, is completely fabricated and unauthorised. BSE clarified that neither the CEO nor any officials provide investment advice through social media or messaging apps.

17 days ago

Army successfully foils multiple drone incursions by Pakistan along international border in J&K

No damage or casualties were reported. Officials said the drones, often used by Pakistan-backed terror outfits to smuggle arms, drugs, and cash, were forced to retreat. The Army has intensified surveillance and deployed anti-drone equipment to safeguard territorial integrity and prevent hostile activities in sensitive border areas.

17 days ago

Trump shares photo showing him as 'Acting President of Venezuela'

US President Donald Trump posted an image on his Truth Social account styled like an edited Wikipedia page showing himself as the "Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026," alongside his roles as the 45th and 47th President of the United States — a claim not recognised by any official authority and widely seen as provocative amid recent US actions in Venezuela

17 days ago

'I'd do it in a heartbeat': Trump on revoking citizenship from naturalized citizens

Trump specifically targeted Somali Americans and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming she should be removed from Congress and stripped of citizenship. Trump defended his authority, suggested broad powers in law-and-order matters, and raised the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act, though experts note that US law makes citizenship revocation rare and typically requires proof of fraud.

17 days ago

ISRO's PSLV-C62 makes 1st launch of 2026 with EOS-N1 satellite

ISRO successfully carried out its first mission of 2026 by launching the EOS-N1 (Anwesha) Earth observation satellite aboard the PSLV-C62 rocket from Sriharikota. The mission aims to strengthen India's remote sensing capabilities in agriculture, urban planning and environmental monitoring, and also carried 15 co-passenger satellites, including a Spanish startup's Kestrel Initial Technology Demonstrator (KID) re-entry capsule.

17 days ago

Fire engulfs buildings in Himachal's Solan; 7-year-old child dies, several feared trapped

The blaze intensified after multiple LPG cylinders exploded, causing extensive damage and hampering firefighting efforts. Rescue operations by the police, fire brigade, NDRF, and SDRF are ongoing. State and national leaders, including BJP officials, expressed grief, urged urgent rescue efforts, and called for relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for the affected families.

17 days ago

"My morality is the only check': Trump on power, military, and global authority"

Trump argued that decisive action is necessary to protect US interests, credited his leadership for rebuilding the military and claimed he had ended multiple wars. He maintained that international law matters only when aligned with American security priorities, emphasising personal judgment and deterrence as central to US global authority.

17 days ago

Sextortion scams surge in J&K, police sound high alert

With sextortion cases rising sharply across Jammu and Kashmir, police have issued a high alert, warning people against online blackmail traps using fake social media profiles and video calls. Victims are urged not to panic or pay money, but to immediately report incidents and preserve digital evidence.

18 days ago

BJP no alternative to Congress in Telangana, says KTR

KTR criticised the Congress government's 24-month tenure as a period of administrative failure, unfulfilled promises, corruption, and betrayal of public trust, particularly on issues such as Krishna River water sharing. He accused both national parties of acting against Telangana's interests and said people are increasingly dissatisfied with Congress rule.

18 days ago

Authorities rush to contain gastroenteritis outbreak in Jammu's Jagti, Nagrota migrant camps

A health alert has been sounded in Jammu after several cases of gastroenteritis were reported from the Jagti and Nagrota migrant camps. The administration has ordered immediate testing of water samples and asked the Health Department to issue preventive advisories.

18 days ago

'Reflects Himanta Biswa Sarma's Pakistani thinking', Owaisi hits out at 'Hindu PM' remark

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for suggesting that India's Prime Minister would always come from a Hindu civilisational framework, calling the remark reflective of "Pakistani thinking" and unconstitutional. Owaisi argued that India's Constitution, framed by B.R. Ambedkar, allows anyone to become Prime Minister regardless of religion and upholds inclusivity. Sarma clarified there is no constitutional bar but maintained his view on India's civilisational ethos.

18 days ago

India's rice exports jump 19.4 pc after curbs lifted

India's rice exports surged 19.4 per cent last year, reaching the second-highest level on record after the government lifted all export restrictions. The move boosted India's competitiveness, reinforced its position as the world's largest rice exporter, and led to increased global supply, pushing Asian rice prices to their lowest in nearly a decade. The price drop has benefited poorer importing nations, particularly in Africa

18 days ago

Sufi scholars meet NSA Ajit Doval, vow fight against radicals

A group of Sufi scholars met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and pledged to counter radical ideologies by promoting Sufi values of compassion, brotherhood, and national integration. Led by All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council chairman Hazrat Syed Naseruddin Chishty, the delegation highlighted its 'Mera Mulk, Meri Pehchan' campaign, aimed at strengthening a shared Indian identity beyond religious differences

18 days ago