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Two teenage step-sisters in Gujranwala, Pakistan, have been arrested for allegedly killing their father by setting him on fire as revenge for rape. The father died from injuries sustained in the attack. The girls stated they sought a permanent solution for the alleged abuse, according to police reports.

The Andhra Pradesh government is set to reform its intermediate education system, including canceling first-year public exams. Instead, colleges will conduct internal exams, mirroring the CBSE model, while the Intermediate Board will focus on second-year public exams. New NCERT textbooks will be introduced in 2025–26, aligning the state with national standards. The reforms aim to modernize the curriculum, improve exam transparency, and better prepare students for competitive exams. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by January 26, 2025.

The Congress faces a solo political battle in Delhi as AAP receives backing from Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party for the upcoming assembly elections. With regional allies siding with AAP and supporting their continuation in power, Congress might struggle to regain relevance in Delhi, where it hasn't secured a seat in recent elections.

President-elect Donald Trump has emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland for US security, hinting at potential military action to acquire the island. His rhetoric has increased geopolitical tensions and sparked reactions from Denmark and Greenland, both of which have rejected the idea of selling the territory.

President-elect Trump petitions the Supreme Court to halt his Friday sentencing in the New York hush money case, arguing for presidential immunity. His legal team plans to appeal the ruling upholding his conviction and seek to overturn the sentencing decision. No imprisonment or penalties are expected.

The study co-authored by species experts from all geographical regions of the world also revealed that a staggering one-quarter of the freshwater fauna are threatened with extinction. The study led by IUCN and published in the multidisciplinary science journal, Nature, underscores the historical underappreciation of freshwater ecosystems in global environmental governance

This will pave the way for the AP Capital Region Development Authority to float tenders for the works and commence them soon

The CM claimed that many have been playing politics over the issue

A total of 13,081 students are currently undergoing training at the 378 BUDS schools under various local bodies. There will be a total of five venues, 15 events and 22 categories.

Tiffany Stratton's rise in WWE has been strongly supported by her mother. Initially, a gymnast, Stratton transitioned to wrestling in 2021 and impressed in NXT. Her mother introduced her to wrestling and inspired her ring name. Tiffany recently achieved success by becoming the WWE Women’s Champion in 2025.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate delegate conference. New district committee and representatives for CPI(M) State conference will be elected on Sunday