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Within two months, the snowline around Mt Everest rose by 490 feet due to sublimation. Warmer and drier conditions are elevating the winter snow line, making lower-elevation snow sparse. This trend affects water security and increases wildfire risks. January snow lines now frequently exceed traditional levels, pointing to a significant long-term shift in Himalayan snowfall patterns.

New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan by 60 runs in their Champions Trophy opener, thanks to remarkable centuries from Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118*). Despite Babar Azam's efforts, Pakistan's top order faltered, with Khushdil Shah and Salman Agha's lower-order resilience falling short against precise New Zealand bowling. This victory marked New Zealand's third consecutive win against Pakistan in under two weeks, following their two triumphs in the previous tri-series.

In order to divert the attention of the people from its failure, the DMK was spreading disinformation against the BJP government by raking up language policy issue, says TN BJP chief Annamalai

‘The holy water from the Sangam will be taken to all the jails and mixed with regular water and stored in a small tank within the jail premises. All the prisoners will bathe in the water after prayers’

U.P. government not challenging CPCB findings on high faecal coliform in the Ganga and Yamuna at Prayagraj, says additional Advocate-General; U.P.’s reports to NGT only had water samples from before Kumbh

Built at a cost of around ₹150 crore, the new Sangh office at Keshav Kunj has 3.75 acres of built-up area. Its three 13-storey towers house around 300 rooms and offices, besides auditoriums, a library, hospital, and Hanuman temple

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) temporarily attached commercial properties worth Rs 10.6 crore in Dubai belonging to the late Amit Bhardwaj in a money laundering investigation. Previously, they seized assets linked to actress Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra. Bhardwaj's company allegedly scammed investors out of Rs 6,600 crore in bitcoins, promising high returns.

In the letter to Governor, he added that some of the threats came from people who claimed to be members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), a proscribed outfit banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

A 21-year-old man, previously involved in trespassing Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow, was arrested for a Rs 3.90 lakh theft in Bharuch. Ram Swaroop Kushwaha, with an accomplice, conducted a burglary at a retired army jawan's home. The police recovered most stolen items, and both suspects have multiple prior cases against them.

Bench would weigh the January 27 order of the Lokpal that High Court judges were ‘public servants’ and, thus, came within the ambit of the Lokpal Act

Hyderi was arrested on September 14, 2023, in Srinagar and was subsequently booked under the Public Safety Act

As India prepare for their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, crucial discussions took place involving coach Gambhir with Jadeja and captain Rohit with Axar, utilizing video analysis. Rohit emphasized the inclusion of three all-rounders, Jadeja, Axar, and Sundar, for their dual skills, adding depth and control to the team, despite having a spin-heavy squad.

Self-proclaimed faith-healer Aijaz Sheikh, who worked as an Imam and school teacher, was recently sentenced to 14 years of imprisonment for sexually abusing minors, many of them under 10 years of age, in north Kashmir’s Sopore.

The court’s observation came while adjudicating a case of sexual assault registered against a man under POCSO Act by the father of a 16-year-old girl; the court said the girl has stated that the relationship between her and the man was consensual

A joint encounter of the State’s anti-Maoist unit Hawk Force and local police was launched early morning near Rhonda Forest Camp in Supkhar Forest Range; some firearms were recovered from their possession

Graham Nation, a prominent celebrity hairstylist, passed away at 39 after collapsing at a Los Angeles gym. Known for his modern hairstyling, he worked with stars like Demi Moore and George Clooney. His sudden death has deeply impacted the entertainment industry, with many expressing their condolences on social media.