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Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit India, strengthening bilateral relations with talks on various aspects, including trade and investment

Our main target is to investigate the main cause which caused the stampede, says a police source

A pickup truck transporting chickens overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway, leading to chaos as locals scrambled to take the poultry. The injured driver and cleaner were initially ignored. The incident, captured on camera and shared on social media, prompted debate and swift action by authorities, who restored order and began investigating the looting.

At least 18 people have died and many were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The incident occurred due to a crowd rush as passengers boarded trains for Prayagraj. Prominent figures, including President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, expressed their condolences while the opposition criticized the government's management.

Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, criticized Elon for being a neglectful father, citing over-reliance on nannies in raising his children. Errol attributed the lack of parental involvement to the children's inability to handle basic tasks and suggested it might contribute to personal challenges.

A disastrous stampede at New Delhi railway station led to 15 deaths, including three children, and several injuries as thousands gathered to catch trains. The chaos began around 9.45pm on Saturday when large crowds amassed on platforms 13 and 14, exacerbated by delayed trains and crowded ticket sales.

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Australian cricket star Steve Smith expressed confidence that spinner Matt Kuhnemann will pass biomechanical tests on his bowling action despite being reported during a Test match against Sri Lanka. Despite surprise and confusion from Australian officials, Kuhnemann is set to undergo testing within 10 days and remains eligible for domestic cricket.

The NDA government through its policies have been able to replace 'Fear of Business' with 'Ease of Doing Business', says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Salman Ali Agha, vice-captain of the Pakistan cricket team, highlights the significance of winning the Champions Trophy over simply beating India. He expresses confidence in Pakistan's ability to secure the title. Acknowledging the excitement of the India-Pakistan clash, Salman emphasises focusing on the bigger goal of lifting the Champions Trophy.

The stampede was preceded by a swell in crowd of passengers waiting to board trains to Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh is underway, on platform numbers 13 and 14 of the station

Former Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar died in Karnataka's Belagavi after being assaulted by autorickshaw driver Amirsuhil Shakilsab Sanadi during a road rage incident. The altercation occurred when Mamledar's car brushed against the autorickshaw, leading to a heated argument and subsequent physical assault. Sanadi has been arrested and jailed.

This is the second such flight of deportees which has landed in Amritsar Airport after US President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa criticizes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for his failure to curb human trafficking. As Indian deportees from the US land in Amritsar, Bajwa questions the efficacy of the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act, 2012, and BJP criticizes Mann's government for inefficiency.

Arsenal's Mikel Merino scored twice in the final minutes to secure a 2-0 win over Leicester, narrowing the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Omar Marmoush's hat-trick led Manchester City to a 4-0 victory against Newcastle. Other notable results included wins for Bournemouth, Everton, and Brentford, while Nottingham Forest and Ipswich faced setbacks.

A court in Bulandshahr, UP has reprimanded police for failing to file a chargesheet in a 26-year-old murder case despite having sufficient evidence and arresting the accused. The lapse, discovered during a separate arms Act case hearing, allowed the accused to live freely for decades. An inquiry has been ordered into the negligence.

The ongoing Mahakumbh being held at the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, started with the first major 'snaan' on January 13 on the occasion of Paush Purnima and will conclude on February 26 on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

As the threat from hostile drones rises, the Indian Army seeks nine more indigenous drone detection systems, while the IAF targets advanced anti-drone technologies including kamikaze and micro munitions-based systems. India lags in developing these technologies domestically, with the DRDO working on higher power DEWs and collaborations with foreign firms. Immediate advancements are crucial.

An American aircraft with 116 illegal Indian immigrants deported from the US landed in Amritsar late Saturday. Punjab's CM Bhagwant Singh Mann criticized the Centre for allowing US military planes to bring deportees to the city. Deportees were from various states, with Punjab accounting for 65.