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An Iranian woman at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport confronted a cleric over not wearing a hijab, removing his turban and placing it on her head in defiance. Captured on video, this act highlights the struggle against Iran's strict dress code laws and gender apartheid. The video, shared widely, has sparked significant debate and praise for her bold protest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared that he doesn't waste time thinking about memes or online chatter, reflecting on his journey and principles. He discussed his non-foodie habits and experiences from his youth, including learning Hindi while selling tea. The 'Melodi meme' with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni also went viral.

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan, facing backlash for supporting a 90-hour work week, received Rs 51 crore in compensation last year. His comments about working Sundays have drawn widespread criticism, including from actress Deepika Padukone.

The Interpol said in a statement it has issued the first Silver Notice on the request of Italy which has sought information about the assets of a senior mafia member

Iran plans to relocate its capital from Tehran to the southern Makran coastal region due to economic and ecological concerns. The move aims to address the challenges of Tehran's overpopulation and environmental issues, leveraging Makran's strategic location near the Gulf of Oman. The relocation remains in an exploratory phase.

Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Atishi criticised BJP for not announcing a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections and suggested Ramesh Bidhuri, who is known for using abusive language, might be their choice. This comes after a heated verbal exchange between the two leaders.

Ravichandran Ashwin praises Rishabh Pant's defensive skills, asserting that with better control, Pant could consistently score big runs in Test cricket. Ashwin highlights Pant's potential and his ability to balance aggressive and defensive play. He believes proper guidance can help Pant attain his full potential as one of the top batsmen alongside Steve Smith and Joe Root.

Two persons were detained for the sensational murders that shocked this Uttar Pradesh town.

Advocate Pranav Kumar said the petition, highlighting "irregularities in the Combined Competitive Examinations," has been posted for hearing on January 15, 2025

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited spiritual guru Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan. This follows India's cricket series loss in Australia. Kohli, struggling with form, averaged 23.75 and was involved in a notable incident with Sam Konstas, raising questions about his Test cricket future.

The lower procurement target comes despite the Agriculture Ministry aiming for a record wheat production of 115 million tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year (July-June)

The External Affairs Minister met students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University during the event

Budget 2025 income tax: Assocham urges Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce personal income tax rates in the Union Budget 2025, highlighting the substantial gap between personal and corporate tax rates.

The airline said it has either added or restored a total of 60 flights over the past three months as a result of the improved aircraft capacity.

Mr. Revanth seeks CII’s support for Skill Varsity corpus

Google CEO Sundar Pichai updated employees about new AI products set to launch soon, highlighting their importance and the company's innovative progress. He mentioned significant advancements, aligning with Google's annual I/O developer conference in May. Pichai also addressed support efforts for employees affected by California wildfires and Google's commitment to relief efforts.

Ravichandran Ashwin called upon the youth to pursue excellence and continue to learn even after completing their formal education.

Director Shankar’s latest has fun segments featuring Ram Charan and SJ Suryah, but the hasty narrative leaves little room for emotional heft

CM said focus was on developing agriculture, organic farming, cold storages and warehouses among others in the rural parts outside ORR