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Excerpts from a diary reportedly found on a deceased North Korean soldier in Russia’s Kursk region offer a rare glimpse into the mindset and tactics of North Korean troops allegedly fighting alongside Russian forces. The diary released by the Ukrainian forces reveals loyalty to Pyongyang, battlefield struggles, and controversial tactics. Ukrainian officials estimate that thousands of North Koreans are deployed, with heavy casualties reported.

Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor joins protest, demands re-test; FIR lodged against Kishor and 19 others

Patna police used water cannons and mild-lathi charge to disperse BPSC aspirants protesting for a re-exam of the 70th BPSC prelims at Gandhi Maidan. Despite police urging to vacate, students continued their protest, supported by Prashant Kishore of Jan Suraj, who criticized the Bihar administration for inhibiting their right to public demonstration.

Zeenat, the tigress, kept changing her location and kept the forest officials on their toes for the past few weeks ever since it entered West Bengal from Jharkhand on December 19. Its capture has come as a relief to the residents of the Jangalmahal region where the animal’s location was tracked.

This year, JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar made yet another political flip-flop to shake hands with BJP to become Chief Minister for the ninth time

Police suspect the Nov 24 violence in Sambhal was orchestrated by absconding gangster Shariq Satha, linked to Dawood and Pakistan's ISI. Unusual money transfers and foreign-made cartridges were found, indicating his involvement. Shariq, who has 54 cases against him, is wanted in multiple states and fled to Dubai in 2020 using a fake passport.

The civil variant of the indigenous chopper got its first contract for ONGC’s offshore operations this month; military version has evoked international interest; HAL hopes to benefit from growing civil aviation demand

Elon Musk supports Poornima Ramarao's appeal for an FBI investigation into her son, Suchir Balaji's death. Ramarao disputes the suicide ruling, providing evidence of a struggle and demanding justice. The case has garnered support from AI ethics advocates and tech industry figures.

Sunil Gavaskar criticized Rishabh Pant for attempting a risky shot out of ego in a crucial moment during a Test match, mentioning that Pant's approach was unnecessary given the situation. Gavaskar emphasized that Test cricket is challenging and highlighted the importance of playing smart. Meanwhile, Marnus Labuschagne's 70 helped Australia recover from a collapse, giving them a 333-run lead.

Congress MLA Uma Thomas sustained severe head and spinal injuries after falling from the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium gallery in Kochi. She is currently in critical condition, receiving treatment in the ICU with ventilator support. Medical experts are being consulted to determine further treatment plans.

Kuvempu Jayanti celebrated at a function organised by Mass Media Foundation at the Manava Bandhutva Vedike in Belagavi

Identified peddlers and known addicts paraded and warned against indulging in illegal activities

Pamplany says the visit had no political purpose. Thangal says that a harmonious relation should be maintained between communities