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The official said residents of both countries living within 10 km on either side of the border now require border pass to visit each other

The rescue operation was carried out when national park authorities demolished one of the cement beams to which the rail track was wedged.

At least 14 people were killed and about 30 others injured when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter and opened fire. The city had previously planned to install new street barriers that could only withstand impacts up to 10 mph, highlighting a security planning flaw.

While poor connectivity, lack of infrastructure, and threat of wild animals pose challenges, healthcare workers of the Nilgiris hill district remain steadfast in their drive to deliver care to the isolated hamlets; their work has proven vital to the welfare of the vulnerable population

In Khajni, a bride fled with jewellery and cash during her wedding, leaving her 40-year-old groom, Kamlesh Kumar, stranded. Kumar had paid Rs 30,000 to a mediator for the marriage arrangement. Police have yet to receive a formal complaint but will investigate if one is made.

The 'e-student visa' and 'e-student-x' visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the 'Study in India' (SII) portal launched by the government, officials said.

India lost the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, resulting in a 3-1 series defeat. With that, India also missed the World Test Championship final qualification. Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out with his batting performance, but seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to impress. Jasprit Bumrah shone with 32 wickets but was sidelined by injury during the last Test in Sydney.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's commitment to Indian cricket despite their recent struggles. Gambhir stated that both players have the hunger to succeed and will make decisions with the team's best interests in mind. Gambhir emphasized the importance of accountability and fair treatment within the team.

US sprinter and two-time Olympic medalist, Fred Kerley, was arrested in South Florida following an altercation with the police. In the incident, caught on body camera, police subdued Kerley with a Taser after he resisted arrest. He faces charges of battery, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct.

Rahul Gandhi, in an interaction with IIT Madras students, emphasized the Congress's belief in fair resource distribution and quality education through government support, contrasting it with the BJP's growth-centric approach. He highlighted the importance of a harmonious society and noted differences in international relations strategies. The BJP dismissed his statements, citing educational reforms under Modi's government.

Botad police detained Jaya Sathadiya for allegedly abetting her husband's suicide after a video surfaced in which the deceased, Suresh Sathadiya, accused her of mental harassment. Suresh, found hanging in his home, recorded a video detailing the harassment before his death.

In Singrauli district, four bodies were discovered in a septic tank behind the house of Hari Prasad Prajapati. The discovery was made after neighbors detected a foul smell and notified the police. Initial observations suggest the deceased could be family members, including Suresh Prajapati, who was last seen around January 1. Efforts to retrieve the bodies are ongoing.

Four Maoists were killed and a head constable from the District Reserve Guard lost his life during an encounter with security forces on Saturday in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The joint operation in Abujhmaad forest resulted in the recovery of automatic weapons, and search operations are ongoing.

The gunfight broke out on Saturday evening at a forest in south Abujhmaad along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts

The Minister asked officials to organise awareness programmes about the importance of eye donation among people

ASHA president K. Vijay Kumar has said there had been no cash flow from the State government to hospitals since June

On Sunday morning, dense fog blanketed Delhi, disrupting flight and train schedules. The city saw a dip in temperature, leading to cold wave conditions. Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 377. Many homeless people sought refuge in night shelters as cold weather persisted. Similar conditions affected other parts of North India.

Arrangements have been made to issue 1.20 lakh tokens at 90 counters in Tirupati and four counters in Tirumala from 5 a.m. on January 9 for darshan on January 10, 11 and 12, says TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu