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Senior Trump administration officials emphasized President Trump's commitment to American safety in light of the foiled murder-for-hire plot against US national and terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The officials also highlighted the critical India-US partnership, ongoing defense and trade discussions, and Trump's agenda in strengthening Indo-Pacific stability.

He calls for developing Gandikota, Suryalanka and Lambasingi as ‘Tent Cities’

Round-the-clock Command and Control Centre has been set up with a toll-free number 9966779943; birds in infected zone have been ordered to be culled

Banned terrorist group PAFF, linked to JeM, claimed the IED attack near LoC in Jammu's Akhnoor, resulting in the deaths of Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi and Naik Mukesh. Increasing cross-border firing by Pakistani soldiers has heightened tensions, prompting security forces to intensify border alerts and searches.

Telangana government is mulling the appointment of a second deputy CM from the backward classes (BC) amid rising discontent over a recent caste survey showing BC population at 46.2%. Currently, Bhatti Vikramarka serves as the deputy CM. Potential candidates for the new post include transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar and TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud.

Draft notification on restrictions on vehicles older than 12 years is causing distress among vehicle owners and drivers, it says

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump discussed strengthening US-India ties in areas like trade, energy, defense, and military sales during their meeting at the White House. Modi emphasized India's commitment to peace regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, while Trump announced increased military sales and praised Modi's negotiation skills.

By the time water from Polavaram left canal reaches Visakhapatnam, the Uttarandhra Sujala Sravanti project should become operational, he says

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized that only Parliament has the authority to remove a high court judge constitutionally. This follows a notice by opposition MPs seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav of Allahabad HC for purportedly controversial remarks at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event.

After 129 hearings over 11 years, a special MP-MLA court fined Samajwadi Party MLA Nahid Hasan Rs 100 for making derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi and Mayawati during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Hasan was convicted for the comments made at an event in Shamli. He could face one-month imprisonment if he fails to pay.

Five third-year students at the Govt College of Nursing in Kottayam, Kerala have been arrested for severely ragging their juniors. A video shows the seniors laughing as they torture a junior using sharp objects, extort money, and possibly purchase narcotics. Authorities are investigating the incident.

US President Donald Trump highlighted the difficulty of doing business in India due to high tariffs following Tesla CEO Elon Musk's meeting with PM Modi. Trump also warned Brics nations about facing a 100% tariff on imports if they launched a common currency, asserting that 'Brics is dead.'

Since the Maha Kumbh began on January 13 in Prayagraj, 54 devotees have died due to health issues and an additional 30 pilgrims lost their lives in the Mauni Amavasya stampede. The extreme weather conditions and acute oxygen shortages likely contributed to these fatalities. However, 13 babies were born at the event's Central Hospital.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with defence ministers of several countries during Aero India 2025, discussing military training and capacity building. Singh announced India's transformation into a leader in defence innovation and aerospace, with significant advancements in domestic manufacturing supported by policy reforms.

A 24-year-old Bajrang Dal activist was injured by gunfire while chasing alleged cattle smugglers in Dholpur, Rajasthan. Police intercepted the suspects and rescued 26 cows intended for illegal sale. Three smugglers were apprehended, and the cattle were sent to a local shelter.

The Supreme Court was informed by the government that deporting foreigners and illegal immigrants after their sentences depend on their home country verifying their identities and providing travel documents. The lack of verified nationality and travel documents prevents immediate deportation, necessitating restricted movements until the process is completed.

IIM-Mumbai and IIT-Mandi are leading in social media influence among Indian institutions. They showcased achievements through campaigns highlighting their global reach, research, startups, and infrastructure, drawing significant audience engagement and impressions.

Allahabad High Court ruled that teachers should only be deployed for election duties if no other employees, as per Election Commission guidelines, are available. The guideline highlights the importance of balancing teachers' educational duties with the necessity of their participation in electoral processes.