India and the United States continue to actively engage on trade and strategic matters, US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said on Monday, highlighting the importance of the bilateral relationship. Speaking shortly after assuming office as Washington’s representative in New Delhi, Gor stated, “No partner more essential than India. We will continue to work together in important areas such

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The Patna High Court has ordered the release of a 15-year-old boy who was wrongfully detained as an adult in connection with a land dispute case in Madhepura, Bihar. Along with his release, the court directed the state to pay the minor ₹5 lakh as compensation and mandated an inquiry into the circumstances that led to his unlawful detention. The court’s

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Amid lingering trade tensions and high tariffs, US ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor has emphasized the critical importance of India as a strategic partner for the United States, highlighting the “very real” friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump. Gor assumed office as the United States ambassador to India on Monday and is scheduled to

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in a vibrant display of cultural camaraderie on Monday as they flew kites together in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, just days ahead of the widely celebrated festival of Makar Sankranti. The event took place at the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, one of the city’s most

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Gurgaon experienced a chilling low of 0.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, marking a new temperature record for the city amid the ongoing cold wave sweeping across North India. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Chandigarh office, the minimum temperature in Gurgaon, recorded via the Automatic Weather Station (AWS), was the lowest in Haryana, closely followed by Narnaul at

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The Madras High Court on Monday issued a significant order safeguarding the personality rights of veteran actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan, restraining third parties from exploiting his image, likeness, name, or other identifiable attributes for commercial purposes. The court made clear, however, that permissible creative expression, such as satire and caricature, was not restricted by the order, maintaining a balance

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Rikshit Chauhan, a 26‑year‑old merchant navy officer from Palampur in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, has become the centre of a diplomatic and personal crisis after being detained on board a Russian‑flagged oil tanker seized by United States authorities in the North Atlantic Ocean. His family and local leaders are now appealing to the Indian government for urgent diplomatic intervention

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New Delhi, Jan 12, 2026: The United States and India are actively working to finalize a bilateral trade agreement, according to US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, signaling Washington’s intent to reset relations after a period of severe strain. Gor, who will formally assume his role as the US envoy to India later this week, spoke to reporters at

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New Delhi, Jan 12, 2026: In a move aimed at drawing attention to the working conditions of gig economy workers, AAP MP Raghav Chadha spent a day experiencing life as a delivery agent for quick-commerce platform Blinkit. The Rajya Sabha member shared a video of his experience on social media on Monday, highlighting the challenges faced by delivery partners

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New Delhi, Jan 12, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a man for allegedly threatening its officialsin connection with a high-profile investment fraud case in Hyderabad involving over ₹5,900 crore. The accused, identified as Kalyan Banerjee, was taken into custody on January 10 following a raid at his premises in Secunderabad. He was produced before a special court under

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