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US President Donald Trump offered condolences and praised first responders after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an army helicopter near Washington DC. The crash resulted in multiple fatalities, and no survivors have been found. The accident involved American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter on a training mission. Investigations are ongoing.

Forex traders said the rupee continued to face pressure due to sustained foreign fund outflows and broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market

A pride of Asiatic lions was recently spotted strolling along the pristine shoreline of Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. A viral video captured these majestic lions traversing their natural habitat, highlighting the coastal region's rich wildlife.

Janarthanan Sundaram, accused of siphoning over ₹87 crore of investors' money through his ponzi scheme, was deported from Bangkok to India and taken into custody at the Kolkata airport by the Tamil Nadu Police

China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek has sparked controversy for its refusal to discuss sensitive topics like the Tiananmen Square massacre and territorial disputes. Its advanced capabilities, attributed to possible reverse-engineering of US AI models, have raised concerns over potential censorship and Beijing's influence in AI technology.

Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Anshuman Mishra told PTI that the area would remain a no-vehicle zone until the crowd disperses completely

Its eerie red colour, ability to flow in freezing temperatures, and the resilient life forms within it make it one of Antarctica’s most unusual natural wonders. Scientists keep studying it, finding new hints about how it formed and why it keeps going in such harsh conditions. With every discovery, we get closer to fully understanding this strange phenomenon.

The search operation was jointly launched by police and CRPF in Dorhu, Basti and adjoining forest area in Bhaderwah

A regional passenger jet carrying around 60 people collided mid-air with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport, leading to a crash over the Potomac River. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the status of survivors remains uncertain. Authorities have suspended all flights and are investigating the cause of the accident.

Police questioning parents and other family members

In response to a deadly stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela claiming 30 lives, Uttar Pradesh has enforced measures to ensure safety. These include banning vehicles in the fair area, revoking VVIP passes, implementing one-way traffic, stopping vehicles from nearby districts, and prohibiting four-wheelers in the city until February 4.

An Ajmer man accidentally shot his 5-year-old grandson with an air gun while trying to drive away street dogs. The pellet pierced the boy’s lungs and traveled to his stomach, causing severe internal damage. Doctors at JLN Hospital successfully performed a 4-hour surgery to repair the boy's damaged organs and save his life.

In the 35-member house of the Chandigarh MC, the BJP’s Harpreet Kaur Babla won the post of mayor by securing 19 votes. She defeated Prem Lata, the joint candidate of the AAP-Congress alliance, who got 17 votes

The Karnataka Religious Structure (Protection) Act, 2021 was enacted to protect religious structures, including those built illegally on public property and existing as on the date of commencement of this Act

Steve Smith reached 10,000 Test runs, becoming the 15th player and fourth Australian to achieve this milestone. This achievement reignites debates on the best Test batter of this generation, with Ricky Ponting highlighting Smith, Joe Root, and Kane Williamson as top contenders. Smith’s remarkable consistency across various conditions emphasizes his standing in the cricketing world.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, resumed their downtrend on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was below 76,500, Nifty50 was near 23,150.

Gandhi, the most prominent face of India's freedom movement, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on this day in 1948.

A Bengal govt-funded university professor, Payal Banerjee, is under investigation after a video of her staging a mock wedding with a first-year student in a classroom went viral. She claims it was part of a cultural event and is considering legal action against a colleague she accuses of defaming her. An inquiry panel has been established.

Had slightest keenness been shown in probing the first attempt; the tragedy could have been averted, it observed

In the report commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue said "Disinformation is used as a retaliatory tactic to punish decisions that run contrary to a state's interests"; the report has suggested India spread disinformation on the killing of Nijjar