SANGAREDDY, TELANGANA: In a tragic incident highlighting the dangers of kite flying with hazardous strings, a 38-year-old farm labourer from Uttar Pradesh died on Wednesday after a kite string reportedly cut his throat while he was riding a two-wheeler in Fasalwadi village, Sangareddy district. Police officials said the man was on his way to purchase

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a stern warning to states and Union territories (UTs), signalling that it may impose heavy compensation for every dog bite and death caused by stray dogs, while also holding individuals and institutions who feed these animals accountable for attacks that result in serious injury or lifelong consequences. The

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NEW DELHI: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his French counterpart Emmanuel Bonne held in-depth discussions on Tuesday to review bilateral cooperation across security, defence, technology, space, and civil nuclear sectors, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s upcoming visit to India next month. The meeting, held under the framework of the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue, reaffirmed the

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Amid increasing aerial intrusions along India’s borders, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday emphasised that India has asked Pakistan to rein in its drone activities, warning that such actions are unacceptable. Speaking at his annual media briefing ahead of the 78th Army Day on January 15, Dwivedi outlined a range of measures the Indian Army

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The Union government is considering a comprehensive overhaul of India’s driver licence and vehicle-related services, with a focus on improving road safety, reducing procedural hurdles, and making the system more citizen-friendly. Among the key proposals under discussion are the introduction of a behaviour-based point system for traffic violations, linking penalty points to insurance premiums, the elimination

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Following discussions led by Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, major quick-commerce platforms in India have agreed to remove standard “10-minute delivery” promises to customers, marking a shift in response to rising concerns over gig worker safety and welfare. The move comes after a series of strikes by delivery workers on Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2025, protesting unsafe delivery

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On the eve of the 78th Army Day, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reaffirmed India’s firm stance on the Shaksgam Valley, rejecting recent Chinese claims over the strategically sensitive region. Speaking at his customary press conference on Tuesday, Dwivedi underscored that India does not recognize the China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, under which Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq km

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a detailed phone conversation on Tuesday to discuss trade, defence, nuclear cooperation, energy, and critical minerals, marking a significant engagement amid months of strained India-US relations. The call comes at a time when bilateral ties have faced challenges not seen in over two decades, primarily due to

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The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday delivered a stern warning against corruption within the judiciary, emphasizing that “temples of justice cannot be allowed to become fertile ground of corrupt activities.” The apex court was hearing a challenge to an Allahabad High Court order that had restored possession of a house to a woman and her three minor children following a

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India, as the chair of Brics in 2026, has positioned itself to steer the ten-nation grouping toward a more inclusive, people-centric, and results-oriented agenda, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar outlined these priorities on Tuesday while unveiling the official logo, theme, and website for Brics 2026, emphasizing that the grouping must serve as a constructive platform

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