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After preliminary investigation, the police are suspecting that the woman was sexually assaulted before she was killed and the faces smashed with the boulder in an attempt to conceal the identities

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha shared a video criticizing Arvind Kejriwal's unfulfilled promise to make Delhi as clean as Paris. The Congress leader compared the current situation of Delhi with piles of garbage to Kejriwal's 2019 promise. Rahul Gandhi also accused both Kejriwal and PM Modi of making false promises. Delhi assembly elections are scheduled for February 5.

In 2023-24, the country's insurance penetration was at 3.7% compared to 4% in 2022-23, according to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).

At a press conference, Mr. Jain, who is contesting the February 5 polls from the Shakur Basti constituency as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, said when he was in jail in connection with a money-laundering case

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) posted a 11.95% increase in net profit to Rs 12,380 crore for Q3. TCS saw a significant TCV at $10.2 billion and expects better growth in FY2026. Despite market uncertainties, TCS's order book and strong pipeline across sectors contribute to positive outlook, highlighting strong performance in TCV and certain segments.

India confirmed that a Kerala man serving in the Russian army died amid the Ukraine conflict, while another was injured and is being treated in Moscow. The Ministry of External Affairs has requested the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals and is working with Russian authorities for the repatriation of the deceased and injured.

The local unit has plunged more than Re 1 in the past two weeks from the closing level of 85.52 on December 30.

Freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar (33) went missing on January 1. His body was found on January 3 in a septic tank

Jasprit Bumrah has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024, thanks to his stellar performance during India's tour of Australia. Bumrah took an impressive 22 wickets in three Test matches, playing a crucial role in keeping India competitive.

‘Incorrect information about any democratic country tarnishes its image. Meta will have to apologise to the Indian Parliament and the people here for this mistake,’ Mr. Dubey said in a post on X

The natural cave within the shrine’s sanctum sanctorum is usually opened during winter months when the rush of devotees is less.

ITC Limited's Chairman, Sanjiv Puri, emphasizes the importance of flexibility and employee empowerment instead of strict hour tracking in contrast to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's remarks about a 90-hour work week. Puri highlights ITC's commitment to a flexible work environment and focusing on employee potential rather than monitoring work hours.

Recent sightings in New Jersey have reignited UFO curiosity, with historical events such as the Great Moon Hoax, the Roswell incident, and various famous abductions adding fuel to the speculation. From the Phoenix Lights to the Rendlesham Forest incident, these mysterious occurrences continue to intrigue and baffle researchers.

During the investigation, the police also got to know that the NGO had voiced support for Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

Amanda Palmer, a musician and performance artist, married Neil Gaiman, the celebrated author of works like American Gods and The Sandman, in 2011. The couple’s marriage was unconventional from the start. They publicly discussed having an open marriage, a topic that invited both admiration and criticism. Gaiman and Palmer were often candid about the challenges of balancing their creative lives with the demands of marriage and parenthood.

Delhi Police identified a juvenile responsible for sending hoax bomb threats to schools last year. His parent is connected to an NGO with links to a political party. The NGO had earlier questioned the legitimacy of terrorist Afzal Guru's hanging. The investigation is ongoing, and there have been at least seven confirmed instances of hoax emails.

The Parliamentary Committee in India plans to summon Meta representatives after CEO Mark Zuckerberg incorrectly stated that most incumbent governments, including India's BJP-led NDA, lost elections post-Covid. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized Zuckerberg's inaccurate remarks, highlighting NDA's 2024 election victory and India's accomplishments during the pandemic.

Ms. Jobs’ enthusiasm to learn about Sanatan Dharma remains strong, according to a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government

NCP Minister Dhananjay Munde’s close aide Walmik Karad has been booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act