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New Delhi has urged Beijing to ensure that the interests of downstream States of the Brahmaputra are not harmed by activities in upstream areas.

Police recovered a woman's decomposed body from a house in the Janakpuri area on Friday last week. Her mouth was covered with white tape. The woman was identified as Deepa Chauhan, wife of Dhanraj, the DCP said

A semi-literate 38-year-old man named Deepak Bharti attempted self-immolation due to a marital dispute with his wife, Deepa Bharti, who works at a guest house in Cantonment area. Despite pouring petrol on himself in public, he was rescued and hospitalized. The incident, involving escalation of a domestic issue, was witnessed and managed by bystanders and police.

The minimum temperature is expected to plunge to 8°C for the day whilst the maximum temperature is anticipated to remain at 16°C, along with "very dense fog,"

Ireland has formally joined South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging genocide in the Gaza Strip. This move reflects Ireland's longstanding criticism of Israeli policies and escalating diplomatic tensions. Other nations supporting the case include Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico, Libya, Bolivia, Turkey, the Maldives, Chile, Spain, and the State of Palestine.

The road blockades took place at five locations in Latur city and other areas, including Mahalangra, Chakur Nitpur, Borgaon Kale, Budhoda, Ausa, Ahmadpur, and Mahapur. The blockades, originally scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ended early at 1 p.m. following police intervention

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith disapproves of a two-tier system for Test cricket, expressing concern over the impact on other teams outside the top three nations (India, Australia, England). He stresses the importance of supporting teams like South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka and others to maintain competitive balance in world cricket.

Mr. Sarma made these remarks after a round table meeting with diplomats from 36 countries ahead of the Investors and Infrastructure Summit to be held in Guwahati in February

Electric car sales surged by 20% in 2024, with around one lakh units sold, thanks to price cuts despite concerns over charging infrastructure and battery longevity. Tata Motors led the market, followed by JSW MG Motor. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai plan to enter the EV market this year, anticipating further growth through new model launches.

Pollution in sea and fishing nets are the main reasons for rise in Olive Ridley deaths, says Additional PCCF (WL) Shanti Priya Pandey

SMA is classified as a rare disease and there are approximately 8,000-25,000 children born annually with it

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over continued vacancies in state and central information commissions, emphasizing that the Right to Information Act should not be rendered ineffective. Advocate Prashant Bhushan highlighted that despite the SC's 2019 judgment detailing timelines for appointments, the situation has worsened. States and the Centre were instructed to expedite the selection process and file compliance reports.

The upcoming Delhi assembly elections scheduled for February 5 are set to be a high-stakes contest among AAP, BJP, and Congress. As AAP seeks a third consecutive term, its popularity faces challenges due to incumbency and corruption allegations while BJP and Congress aim to reclaim influence in the capital.

Congress aims to revive its weakened national presence through the Delhi elections despite poor past performances. After consecutive assembly defeats, the party hopes an AAP decline could enable a coalition government and improve its standing nationwide, especially post-2024 national elections.

Some in the northeastern State believe the poison transmitted from a person with bad intent or an evil eye causes the dreaded disease, a study has revealed

A tragic incident in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, claimed the life of 25-year-old Tuleshwar Rana, who was driving an SUV for police personnel when a Maoist IED blast occurred. Tuleshwar's parents were unaware he was transporting policemen and were devastated by the news. His SUV took the full impact of the blast, making it difficult to retrieve his body.