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AAP staged a unique wedding procession without a groom, targeting BJP's delay in announcing its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections. AAP leaders participated, with Sanjay Singh and Arvind Kejriwal highlighting the lack of leadership within BJP. This event followed Kejriwal's earlier claim that Ramesh Bidhuri was BJP's top contender, which Bidhuri denied.

The entire pilgrimage zone, including surrounding hills, had been packed with crowds for days, all eagerly awaiting the twilight spectacle.

The bypoll is scheduled for February 5 and votes will be counted on February 8.

In 2023-24, a record number of Indian students utilized the OPT programme to build work experience in the US. Despite the rising MAGA rhetoric and potential policy changes, the demand for skilled professionals in fields like AI and biotechnology ensures continuing interest from Indian graduates.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma trained with Mumbai for the Ranji Trophy's resumption, despite a lean patch in recent months. Calls for top batters like Rohit and Virat Kohli to return to domestic cricket grow louder as both have struggled in Tests. Key players' recent Ranji Trophy appearances are also highlighted.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian embassy in Moscow is in touch with the families of the two Indians and all possible assistance is being extended.

A case has been registered and the Intelligence Bureau has been informed.

The minister said India is today seen as contributing to a global conversation that when the ‘world is looking at many, many challenges, different issues, we also come up with ideas and initiatives’

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat's father passed away surrounded by family. Jaideep's team requested privacy during this difficult time. His father had been supportive of his acting career, even encouraging him to join the Film and Television Institute of India. Jaideep had begun his career with stage performances in Punjab and Haryana.

A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma is scheduled to hear the plea on January 15.

“What the HELL is happening to Gavin Newsom, swaying back and forth with his eyes closed like he’s in a trance?” read one comment on the post by Oli London TV. Meanwhile, another user, Kevin Dalton, quipped, “Knowing this interview was not conducted on a boat in choppy water, what would make Gavin Newsom uncontrollably sway back and forth like this?”

After preliminary investigation, the police are suspecting that the woman was sexually assaulted before she was killed and the faces smashed with the boulder in an attempt to conceal the identities

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha shared a video criticizing Arvind Kejriwal's unfulfilled promise to make Delhi as clean as Paris. The Congress leader compared the current situation of Delhi with piles of garbage to Kejriwal's 2019 promise. Rahul Gandhi also accused both Kejriwal and PM Modi of making false promises. Delhi assembly elections are scheduled for February 5.

In 2023-24, the country's insurance penetration was at 3.7% compared to 4% in 2022-23, according to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).

At a press conference, Mr. Jain, who is contesting the February 5 polls from the Shakur Basti constituency as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, said when he was in jail in connection with a money-laundering case

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) posted a 11.95% increase in net profit to Rs 12,380 crore for Q3. TCS saw a significant TCV at $10.2 billion and expects better growth in FY2026. Despite market uncertainties, TCS's order book and strong pipeline across sectors contribute to positive outlook, highlighting strong performance in TCV and certain segments.

India confirmed that a Kerala man serving in the Russian army died amid the Ukraine conflict, while another was injured and is being treated in Moscow. The Ministry of External Affairs has requested the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals and is working with Russian authorities for the repatriation of the deceased and injured.