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4 Months in Jodhpur Jail: How Scientist Sonam Wangchuk is Turning His Cell into a Laboratory

Scientist Sonam Wangchuk remains in Jodhpur Jail after 4 months. From parenting advice to eco-experiments, discover how he continues his work behind bars.  
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900 Stray Dogs Killed in Telangana After Panchayat Elections: A Shocking Blow to Animal Welfare

Over 900 stray dogs were killed in Telangana after panchayat elections, sparking outrage and FIRs under animal cruelty laws.  
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Security Tightened for Swami Avimukteshwaranand: 12 CCTV Cameras Installed Amid Grave Life Threats at Magh Mela

Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s safety is under threat as his camp installs 12 CCTV cameras amid the ongoing Prayagraj Magh Mela controversy. Full story here.  
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Moradabad Incident: FIR Filed After Hindu Student Alleges Forced to Wear Burqa by Classmates

Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR after a Hindu Class 12 student alleged that she was coerced by five Muslim classmates into wearing a burqa and pressured to convert to Islam in Moradabad’s Billari town. The incident, which reportedly occurred on December 20, came to light after the victim’s brother lodged a formal complaint on January 22.
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PM Modi Distributes 61,000 Government Job Appointment Letters at 18th Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over 61,000 appointment letters to newly selected candidates across various government departments and organisations during the 18th Rozgar Mela, conducted via video conferencing.
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IndiGo Surrenders 717 Flight Slots Across 16 Airports Amid Operational Challenges

IndiGo has surrendered 717 flight slots at 16 domestic airports nationwide following operational difficulties and regulatory intervention, according to data presented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in Parliament. The slot reduction includes 236 flights in Mumbai and 150 in Delhi, the country’s two busiest airports.
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Half of World’s 100 Largest Cities Facing Severe Water Crisis, UN Warns

Nearly half of the world’s 100 largest cities are facing severe water shortages, according to a recent United Nations report, highlighting a global water crisis of unprecedented scale. Major urban centers including Delhi, Beijing, New York, and Rio de Janeiro are among the most affected, with 39 cities facing extremely severe conditions.
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25 Years After Gujarat Earthquake: Kutch’s Journey from Ruins to Resilience

January 26, 2001, marked one of the deadliest disasters in India’s recent history when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bhuj in Gujarat’s Kutch district. The tremors were felt up to 700 km away, claiming over 12,000 lives and leaving nearly 6 lakh people homeless. Entire villages were reduced to rubble, and the scale of destruction raised doubts about Kutch’s ability to recover. However, over the next two decades, the determined efforts of individuals and policymakers helped transform the region.
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‘Border 2’ Faces Gulf Non-Release Over Content Sensitivities, Echoing ‘Dhurandhar’ Setback

The war drama Border 2, released worldwide on Friday, January 23, has not been screened across key Gulf markets, underscoring the persistent sensitivity surrounding films perceived to portray Pakistan negatively. The sequel, directed by Anurag Singh and headlined by Sunny Deol, opened strongly in India but failed to secure release in several Middle Eastern countries, according to industry sources.
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Karnataka HC Lifts Ban on Bike Taxis, Orders State to Issue Permits; Relief for Over One Lakh Gig Workers

The Karnataka High Court on Friday lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state, directing the government to issue permits to eligible operators and holding that motorcycles with yellow number plates qualify as commercial transport vehicles under existing law. The ruling clears the way for the resumption of bike taxi services in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, benefiting more than one lakh gig workers dependent on the sector.
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Contaminated Water Death Toll in Indore Rises to 26; Elderly Man Dies During Treatment

The death toll linked to contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura area of Indore rose to 26 on Friday after a 63-year-old man died during treatment at a private hospital, health officials confirmed. The victim, identified as Badri Prasad, had been admitted to Aurobindo Hospital on January 17 with severe vomiting and diarrhoea and was also undergoing treatment for tuberculosis.
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India’s Anti-Drone Shield Tested as Pakistan Sends Over 800 Drones Since Op Sindoor

India’s air defence and counter-drone network has come under sustained pressure after Pakistan allegedly deployed more than 800 drones into Indian airspace following Operation Sindoor, defence sources said on Thursday. Indian security forces have neutralised nearly 240 drones, most of them along the Rajasthan and Punjab borders, signalling a sharp escalation in low-altitude drone activity across the western frontier.
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