Andhra Ex Minister's Home Attacked Over Remarks Against Chandrababu Naidu

Clashes broke out between supporters of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday, leading to an attack on the home of former Andhra Pradesh minister Ambati Rambabu, a senior YSRCP leader.

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"Senseless Violence": Top EU Official On Minneapolis ICE Shootings

Top EU official Teresa Ribera on Friday described her "shock" at the "terrifying" images of violence in Minneapolis where two American citizens were shot dead by federal agents enforcing an immigration crackdown.

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What Is Jakhiya Aloo: The Pahadi Dish Served At Rashtrapati Bhavan Banquet

At a state banquet hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2026, the spotlight was firmly on the Himalayas. Curated as a regional showcase for visiting European Union leaders, the menu drew from the food traditions of India's mountain states and featured various high-altitude ingredients. The meal presented a side of Indian cuisine that rarely appears at formal diplomatic tables. One of the delights served was Jakhiya Aloo, a simple Kumaoni potato dish cooked with mustard oil and a native hill spice. It was heartening to see a simple home-style treat served at such a diplomatic event. Given how wholesome and delicious it is, you should also consider trying it at home. Find out more about it below:

What Is Jakhiya Aloo?

Jakhiya Aloo is a traditional potato preparation from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It relies on boiled or parboiled potatoes cooked in mustard oil and tempered with jakhiya seeds, green chillies, turmeric, and salt. There are no onions, no tomatoes, no garam masala. The flavours are comforting and restrained. It is a dish meant to nourish and is often served alongside dal, rice, or mandua roti.

In hill households, this dish appears frequently, especially in colder months. It's filling without being heavy, comforting without being indulgent. It travels well too, which is why variations of it often find their way into packed meals for long journeys.

What Is Jakhiya?

Jakhiya is the soul of the dish. These tiny, dark brown seeds are native to the Himalayan region and are often mistaken for mustard or cumin by those unfamiliar with them. Unlike mustard seeds, jakhiya doesn't burst open aggressively. It pops gently, releasing a warm, nutty aroma with subtle bitterness. That behaviour matters. The spice perfumes the oil without overpowering it, creating a base that feels rounded rather than sharp.

Easy Recipe For Jakhiya Aloo

Ingredients:

• 500 g baby potatoes (boiled, peeled, roughly cubed)
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 2 tsp jakhiya seeds
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 4 dried red chillies (broken)
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 4-6 garlic cloves (pounded)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1-2 tsp salt, or to taste

Method:

1. Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed kadhai until it just begins to smoke; lower the heat.
2. Add jakhiya seeds and let them crackle gently for 20-30 seconds.
3. Add garlic, asafoetida, red chillies, turmeric and salt.
4. Add the potatoes, lightly pressing a few pieces to roughen them. Mix to coat them well.
5. Cover and cook on low heat for around 5 minutes, until the potatoes are lightly crisp at the edges.
6. Lightly stir the ingredients. Incorporate coriander leaves and top with lime juice. The jakhiya aloo is ready to be served.

Like most home dishes, Jakhiya Aloo changes subtly from kitchen to kitchen. Some households may add other vegetables too. Some may add ingredients like ginger for added flavour. The core technique remains the same, but proportions and textures vary.

If you love potatoes and want to enjoy a different recipe this season, we highly recommend Jakhiya Aloo. Try it soon!

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Omar Abdullah Dials Uttarakhand Counterpart After Attack On Kashmiri Man

After a mob attack on a Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand, political parties and leaders have expressed concerns over what they claimed were growing attacks on Kashmiris in various parts of the country.

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Tests By ISRO Confirm Sabarimala Gold Was Stripped From Copper Sheets

Fresh scientific findings have added a crucial layer of clarity to the Sabarimala gold theft case, with experts confirming that the sanctum door panels were not replaced and that the crime involved the stripping of gold from copper-plated sheets.

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Mahesh Bhatt Reacts To Arijit Singh's Retirement From Playback Singing

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has reflected on Arijit Singh's decision to step away from playback singing.

What Mahesh Bhatt Said

In a conversation with The Telegraph Online, he said, "At the height of their powers, some artists step away - not from art but from noise. They choose silence, solitude, and truth over constant performance."

Recalling his first encounter with a young Arijit Singh during the making of Mohit Suri's Aashiqui 2, which Bhatt produced, the veteran filmmaker shared a vivid memory that has stayed with him over the years. 

"When I heard about Arijit's decision to stop singing for others, I was unexpectedly taken back to an afternoon at Super Sound Service in Khar - the old T-Series building - where the journey of Aashiqui 2 truly began. We were releasing the music, and Arijit was called to sing Tum Hi Ho," Bhatt said.

He went on to describe the defining moment that marked the beginning of Arijit's extraordinary rise. "A shy self-effacing young man walked up to the dais and sang a song that would quietly mesmerise the world. That moment became a springboard into a life that would never be the same again," Bhatt added.

Arijit Singh Announces Retirement

In an emotional note, Arijit reflected on his journey as a playback singer and wrote, "Hello, Happy new year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much of love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey."

Arijit first came into public attention through the reality show Fame Gurukul. 

Over the years, he has delivered some of Hindi cinema's most unforgettable songs, including Channa Mereya, Hawayein, Raabta, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Kesariya, Satranga, O Maahi and Tu Hai Toh, among many others.

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Fire-Hit Kolkata Warehouse Where 8 Died Was Operating Without Authorisation

Thirty-two hours have passed and there are still pocket fires in the twin warehouses of Anandapur in east Kolkata. The death count has risen to eight and several people are still missing.

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New Trade Deal Open EU Markets Worth Rs 6.4 Lakh Crore: Piyush Goyal

States across India are set to benefit from the landmark India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with exports estimated at Rs 6.4 lakh crore expected to gain access to 27 EU markets under a single trade framework.

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Indore Temple Priest Found Dead With Bullet Wound Inside Locked Car

A 37-year-old priest was found dead inside a car in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, sustaining bullet injury in the chest. The police have recovered the gun from the vehicle, a police officer said on Tuesday.

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Pakistan Opens Restored Loh Temple Dedicated To Lord Ram's Son

The Loh Temple, dedicated to one of Lord Ram's sons, located at the historical Lahore Fort in Punjab province of Pakistan, has been fully restored and opened for the public.

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Top Court Is For Upholding Personal Liberty, Rights: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has said that the top court is not established to justify executive action denying liberty and violation of human rights.

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US Deploys Aircraft Carrier In Middle Eastern Waters Amid Tensions With Iran

A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American attack launched in response to a crackdown on anti-government protests.

A US-based rights group said on Monday that it had confirmed the deaths of nearly 6,000 people in the wave of protests suppressed by Iran's security forces, but emphasised the actual toll could be several times higher.

The protests started in late December, driven by economic grievances, but turned into a mass movement against the Islamic republic, with huge street demonstrations for several days from January 8.

But rights groups have accused authorities of quelling the movement with unprecedented violence, shooting into crowds of protesters under the cover of an internet shutdown that has now lasted 18 days -- the longest Iran has ever imposed.

The clerical leadership who took power after the 1979 Islamic revolution remains in place despite the protests, with many opponents of the system looking to outside intervention as the most likely driver of change.

US President Donald Trump has previously threatened to step in, saying last week that Washington was sending a "massive fleet" to the region "just in case".

The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group dramatically boosts American firepower in the region.

The United States backed and briefly joined Israel's 12-day war against Iran in June, and while Trump last week appeared to step back from his threats of new military intervention, he has never ruled the option out.

The Lincoln's strike group has arrived in the region, US Central Command said in a post on X, adding the ships were "currently deployed to the Middle East to promote regional security and stability".

'Regret-inducing response'

Iran's foreign ministry warned on Monday of a "comprehensive and regret-inducing response to any aggression".

Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran was "confident in its own capabilities".

In apparent reference to the Lincoln, he added: "The arrival of such a battleship is not going to affect Iran's determination and seriousness to defend the Iranian nation."

Meanwhile, a new anti-US billboard has appeared in the central Enghelab Square in Tehran that appears to show an American aircraft carrier being destroyed.

"If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind," its English-language caption reads.

State news agency IRNA quoted the commander of the Iranian navy Shahram Irani as saying on Monday: "Iran's naval power is not merely defensive but also acts as an anchor of stability in the region."

In Lebanon, Iran-backed Shiite group Hezbollah, whose capabilities and leadership were severely degraded in a war with Israel in 2024, organised a rally in support of the Islamic republic featuring an address by its leader Naim Qassem, who warned "a war on Iran this time will ignite the region".

Iran's Gulf neighbour the United Arab Emirates, which hosts a US airbase, said it would not allow attacks on Iran to be launched from its territory.

- Rising toll -

NGOs tracking the toll from the crackdown have said their task has been impeded by the internet shutdown, warning that confirmed figures are likely to be far lower than the actual number.

The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it had confirmed that 5,848 people had been killed, including 209 members of the security forces. But the group added it was still investigating another 17,091 possible fatalities.

At least 41,283 people have been arrested, it said.

Giving their first official toll from the protests, Iranian authorities last week said 3,117 people were killed, the majority of whom it described as members of the security forces or innocent bystanders killed by "rioters".

Confirming that the internet blackout remains in place, monitor Netblocks said the shutdown was "obscuring the extent of a deadly crackdown on civilians".

"Gaps in the filternet are being tightened to limit circumvention while whitelisted regime accounts promote the Islamic Republic's narrative," it added.

Over the weekend, Persian-language TV channel Iran International, which is based outside the country, said more than 36,500 Iranians were killed by security forces from January 8 to 9, citing reports, documents and sources. It was not immediately possible to verify the report.

Activists have said that the Revolutionary Guards, a military force separate from the regular army with the mandate of keeping the Islamic revolution alive, took a frontline position in putting down the protests.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Monday urged the European Union to list the Guards as a "terrorist organisation", as Canada and the United States have done, saying the "the losses suffered by the civilian population during the protests demand a clear response".

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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"Towering Voice of Journalism": PM Modi Condoles Death Of Mark Tully

Hailing legendary Mark Tully as a "towering voice of journalism," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed condolences to his family, friends and many admirers. PM Modi said Tully's "connect" with India was reflected in his works.

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IndiGo Cancels Flights To Georgia, Kazakhstan Amid Iran Tensions

IndiGo on Sunday said it has cancelled services to Tbilisi and Almaty, and some flights might halt at Doha for refuelling on Monday due to developments related to Iran.

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"Final Stretch": India And EU Near Conclusion Of Landmark Free Trade Deal

EU Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic said on Sunday that India and the European Union (EU) are nearing the conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.

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S Jaishankar Meets EU Delegates Ahead Of 77th Republic Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with President of European Union Council Antonio Costa and President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Delhi.

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15 Minutes To Comply, Or Death: Venezuela President's Big Claim On Maduro Op

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez claimed that when former president Nicolas Maduro was captured, US forces gave the members of his cabinet 15 minutes to decide if they would comply with America's demands "or they would kill us".

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300 Stray Dogs Killed In Telangana Village, Police Charge Sarpanch

In a fresh incident of alleged stray dogs killing in Telangana, about 300 canines were allegedly killed in Jagtial district, taking the toll to 900, animal rights activists claimed.

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Supreme Court Notice To Centre, CBI After Ex-Banker Loses Rs 23 Crore In Digital Arrest

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was duped of Rs 23 crore after allegedly being put under "digital arrest" for nearly a month.

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Ukraine, Russia, US Agree To Continue Talks In UAE Next Week

Ukraine and Russia ended two days of US-brokered direct talks on Saturday and agreed to hold more next week in Abu Dhabi, even as Kyiv accused Moscow of undermining the negotiations towards ending the war by launching fresh strikes.

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'Netaji's Assertive Diplomacy More Relevant Than Ever': Defence Chief Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's approach of assertive diplomacy and strategic realism continues to hold deep relevance for India.

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India Break Pakistan's Record In Big Win Over New Zealand In 2nd T20I

Ishan Kishan justified his national recall with a sensational 32-ball-76 while captain Suryakumar Yadav scored his first fifty after 23 innings as India decimated New Zealand by seven wickets for a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series in Raipur on Friday. Ahead of the all important T20 World Cup, it all seems to be falling in place for India with Suryakumar (82 not out off 37) overcoming a prolonged lean patch and Kishan emerging as a destructive top-order enforcer. India were expected to chase 209 on a belter of a pitch but not with such ease after losing Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson by the second over of the chase.

Suryakumar and Shivam Dube (36 not out off 18) closed out the game in a canter as India gunned down the target in 15.2 overs.

Full-member teams chasing down 200-plus targets with most balls to spare -

28 balls - India vs New Zealand in Raipur (Target: 209)
24 balls - Pakistan vs New Zealand in Auckland in 2025 (Target: 205)
23 balls - Australia vs West Indies in Basseterre in 2025 (Target: 215)

Kishan, back in the side after a gap of more than two years, went berserk from ball one and ended with 11 fours and four sizzling sixes.

Kishan's knock actually would keep Sanju Samson on tenterhooks after back-to-back failures as Tilak Varma, when fit would take that number three position. In such a situation, Kishan stacking up necessary numbers could spell doom for the Kerala man.

His special knock included a flurry of pick up shots, pulls and even a reverse sweep.

Such was the timing and impact of the innings that Kishan got a hug from his skipper after mistiming a slog sweep off Ish Sodhi's bowling.

Suryakumar maintained the momentum generated by Kishan in the able company of Dube, who too collected his fair share of sixes.

At the start of the chase, Samson could not carry on for long despite being dropped at deep square leg on the second ball of the innings.

The pressure piled up on India when trump card Abhishek's mistimed flick off Jacob Duffy to be holed out at deep square leg.

The counter attack from Kishan tilted the game in favour of India.

The captaincy of Mitchell Santner left a lot to be desired as his decision to give Zak Foulkes the third over after two tight overs by Henry and Duffy, left a lot to be desired.

Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav regained form with two timely strikes in the middle overs as India limited New Zealand to 208 for 6.

Rachin Ravindra (44 off 26) and skipper Mitchell Santner (47 not out off 27) took the attack to India in different phases of the game to ensure New Zealand got past 200-run mark.

Expecting heavy dew, skipper Suryakumar Yadav predictably opted to bowl with Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav playing instead of injured Axar Patel and rested Jasprit Bumrah.

Devon Conway (19 off 9) and Tim Seifert (24 off 13), fresh off BBL, got the Black Caps off to a flying start before falling in quick succession. Conway, who has been caught in the slip cordon multiple times on the white ball tour thus far, went on the offensive in the first over against Arshdeep Singh despite being beaten by an outswinger on the very first ball of the match.

Conway dispatched the left-arm seamer for three crisp fours and a sliced six over backward point for an 18-run over.

Seifert smashed four boundaries off Arshdeep's following over that also went for 18 runs. Harshit Rana was introduced in the fourth over and he struck off his second ball, dismissing Conway for the fourth time in as many innings including his dominance over the left-handers in the ODI series.

Rachin Ravindra (44 off 23) came in and played some spectacular strokes before getting out on a wide ball from Kuldeep.

However, the Indian wrist spinner's first victim was the dangerous Glenn Phillips who could not connect the googly and was caught at backward point.

At 111/3 in 10 overs on a true surface, New Zealand looked on course for a total well over 200 but India were able to pull things back. Shivam Dube, the seventh bowling option introduced in the 12th over, got rid of the in-form Daryl Mitchell off a slower ball to build pressure on the opposition.

Santer ensued his team got 57 runs off the last five overs with a flurry of boundaries and a straight six off Hardik Pandya.

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3-Year-Old, Missing For 10 Days, Found Dead In Drain In Delhi: Cops

The body of a three-year-old boy, who had gone missing from his home in southeast Delhi earlier this month, was recovered from a drain near his residence in the Jaitpur area on Friday, police said.

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4 Killed As Bus Collides With Tourist Vehicle In Karnataka: Police

Four people were killed following a head-on collision between a bus and a tourist vehicle in the district on Friday, police said.

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Probe Agency ED Attaches Fresh Rs 20 Crore Assets In Karnataka MUDA Case

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday said it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 20 crore as part of its probe into the MUDA-linked money laundering case in Karnataka.

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How Syria's Al-Sharaa Captured Kurdish Areas While Keeping The US Onside

The Syrian government's rapid takeover of territory long held by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces took shape in a string of high-stakes meetings in Damascus, Paris and Iraq earlier this month.

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Video Shows How Northeast Trains Stay Clean, Passengers Collect Trash In Bags

Citizens exhibiting a disregard for cleanliness, especially in public places, is a topic of intense discussion in India. The passenger trains often witness the worst side of Indian travellers who litter without a care and unload the responsibility of maintaining sanitation on the authorities. While debates about the lack of civic sense continue, the North East region of the country has once again led from the front and highlighted how a progressive society should operate.

Shared on Instagram by a user named @daily.passenger, the widely shared video shows passengers on the Aizawl-Guwahati train taking personal initiative to keep their surroundings clean. They were seen diligently collecting their waste in bags, demonstrating a high level of civic awareness without needing reminders or enforcement from the authorities.

"People were tying their waste in small bags and hanging them neatly beside their seats. No announcements. No instructions from the railways. Just a habit," read the caption accompanying the video.

"As someone from North India, this made me reflect deeply. We often complain about dirty trains and roads, but rarely question our own behaviour. Clean spaces do not stay clean because of authorities alone. They stay clean because people choose to care. There is so much to learn from Mizoram and the North East. Respect for public spaces is not a campaign. It is a way of life."

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'So Much To Learn'

As the video went viral, social media users lauded the passengers for keeping the train clean and hoped that passengers in other regions of the country would learn from their behaviour.

"There is so much to learn for all of us from our fellow Indians of the North East," said one user, while another added: "It's not about the area but the civic sense of people.

A third commented: "This is great to see from them. I'm from Tamil Nadu. I appreciate that and hopefully it is followed across India. I request one thing that the trash is desposed in a safe way, instead of throwing it out on the tracks @irctc.official."

A fourth said: "We were told since childhood to carry our waste in our pockets or bags and throw it into a dustbin when we see one."

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Can Poll Body Exercise Its Powers Like "Unruly Horse?" Supreme Court On SIR

Hearing arguments on the legality of the SIR, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked if the Election Commission of India enjoys "untrammelled powers" to deviate from its own rules and provisions of the RP Act for the preparation of electoral rolls.

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UK Unveils Plan To Open University Campuses In 5 Countries Including India

The UK has announced a new International Education Strategy aimed at expanding the global footprint of UK education and growing education exports to GBP 40 billion annually by 2030, with India identified as one of five key focus countries.

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Mangalore Refinery Scouts For Venezuelan Oil As It Halts Russian Imports

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd is exploring purchases of Venezuelan oil as it halts imports of Russian oil to comply with Western sanctions, its head of finance Devendra Kumar said on Monday.

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Mumbai-Based Comedian Flags E-Challan Scam, Exposes Fake Site That Looks Real

A Mumbai-based comedian has shared an incident when he, almost, fell victim to a 'sophisticated' e-challan scam, where fraudsters created a fake portal mimicking the official Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) website. The comedian, whose name is Shridhar V, posted screenshots on X (formerly Twitter), which showed a message about a pending challan.

The fake portal, designed to look authentic, tricked the comedian into entering personal and financial details. The scammers aimed at stealing sensitive information and money.

The screenshot showed a text message for a fake speeding challan. Notably, the message was from a normal 10-digit number. He clicked on the link, and the URL of this page was 'echallan.pasvahan.icu', but the 'echallan.parivahan.gov.in'. The spelling or parivahan was also wrong on the fake portal as it was 'pasvahan'.

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Who says Indians are not innovative? Look at the sophistication of this scam 😱 I almost entered my card details before googling the domain. Insane amount of fraud must be happening with so many people. By the time police starts acting on it, they'd make millions! Terrible 😠 pic.twitter.com/KZyg6R4RnI

— Shridhar V (@iimcomic) January 17, 2026

"Who says Indians are not innovative? Look at the sophistication of this scam. I almost entered my card details before googling the domain. Insane amount of fraud must be happening with so many people. By the time police starts acting on it, they'd make millions! Terrible," the comedian wrote.

Such scams have become so common in India, attempting to dupe hundreds of people every day. To curb such activities, the authorities advise citizens to verify such messages through official channels and avoid sharing personal details on unverified websites. Always check the URL and ensure it's the official MoRTH website (.gov.in domain).

Social Media Reaction

The post resonated with many on social media, with some users sharing their personal experiences, while other suggesting what not to do in such a scenario. "Not sure why you would click that link which obviously is explicit that it is a scam. I receive this regularly and I ignore this. But I understand how some people might fall prey. Good to put this out," one user praised Shridhar for highlighting the issue, while some simply suggested to always check the number, as the government will never send such messaged using normal numbers.

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"Before any technical Attribution, its not fair to label this scam as 'Indian' origin. Hint: Call the person who has sent you SMS, he will not he aware that he has sent the message!" another user wrote in the comment section.

"Didn't you check whether pics are uploaded or not ? They won't be having your bike or car pics. Police always upload. Simple as that. But i wonder how they integrate payment gateway," another user added.

"Yes. I almost did the same last week. Felt something amiss and tried verifying and realised that it's a fake one. However got duped of Rs 999 with a fake HSRP number plate website," a fourth user shared their ordeal.

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'India Can Add 20% To Global Growth This Year': WEF Chief To NDTV At Davos

India will likely become the fastest growing of the large economies this year to such an extent that it would make up for 20 per cent of all global growth, World Economic Forum (WEF) president Borge Brende told NDTV at Davos.

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Hindu Man Killed With Shovel While Trying To Save Employee In Bangladesh

A Hindu man was beaten to death in the Gazipur district of Bangladesh while trying to protect his shop employee from an assault, police said on Saturday.

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'Time For New Leadership': Trump Calls For End To Khamenei's Rule In Iran

US President Donald Trump called for an end to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 37-year-old rule. "It's time to look for new leadership in Iran," he told Politico on Saturday after the country in the Middle East was rocked by weeks of protests against the Islamic Republic.

"The best decision he ever made was not hanging more than 800 people two days ago," Trump told the publication.

Trump argued that Iran's leadership relies on repression and violence to run the country. He blamed Khamenei for "complete destruction of the country" and for using unprecedented levels of violence. 

"In order to keep the country functioning – even though that function is a very low level – the leadership should focus on running his country properly, like I do with the United States, and not killing people by the thousands in order to keep control," Trump said.

He added, "Leadership is about respect, not fear and death."

Calling Khamenei a "sick man", Trump said that it is because of the leadership of Iran that it is the "worst place to live anywhere".

What Ayatollah Khamenei said

Trump's remarks come soon after Khamenei vowed to "break the back of the seditionists" involved in the protest. He also blamed Trump for "casualties" during the anti-government demonstrations in Iran.

"We do not intend to lead the country to war, but we will not spare domestic criminals," Khamenei told supporters during an address marking a religious holiday. He said that "international criminals" would also not be spared punishment. 

Iran's authorities have called the protests "terrorist" operations and "riots" and claim that it was an "American conspiracy" to dominate Iran militarily, politically and economically.

Trump had warned that if Iran killed protesters, the US would intervene militarily. He also encouraged the protesters to take over state institutions by saying, "help is on the way." However, that did not happen, and in the meantime, security forces killed at least 3,428 protesters.

What Reza Pahlavi said

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi had also urged Iranians across the country to "raise your voices in anger and protest with our national slogans". Many protesters have chanted the name of Pahlavi, whose pro-Western father fled in 1979 in the Islamic revolution.

Pahlavi, seeking to touch a nerve with Trump, called on him not to be like his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama, who negotiated with Tehran. "I believe that President Trump is a man of his word and ultimately he will stand with the Iranian people as he has said," Pahlavi said when asked if Trump had given false hope.

Pahlavi told reporters that he wants to lead a transition to a secular democracy, with a popular referendum to choose the next system of government, and said, "I will return to Iran."

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3 Jaish Terrorist Hideouts Busted In Jammu And Kashmir's Kathua

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, three terrorist hideouts of the terror outfit, Jaish-e-Mohammad, were busted by police and other security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday.

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Ex-Air Force Staff Gets 20-Year Jail Term For Raping Daughter In Uttarakhand

A court in Dehradun has sentenced a former Air Force personnel to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping his minor daughter.

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Delhi Records Over 9,000 Deaths Due To Respiratory Diseases In 2024

The national capital recorded 9,211 deaths due to respiratory diseases in 2024, up from 8,801 in 2023, continuing an upward trend seen over the past few years, according latest official data released by the Delhi government.

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US Sanctions Iranian Officials Over Protest Crackdown, Oil Money Laundering

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on Iranian security officials and financial networks, accusing them of orchestrating a violent crackdown on peaceful protests and laundering billions in oil revenues.

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Moody's Upgrades Ratings Of Adani Group Firms To Stable From Negative

Moody's Ratings on Thursday upgraded the outlook on Adani Transmission Step-One Ltd (ATSOL) and Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd (AEML) to stable from negative.

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Water Contamination A Public Health Emergency: Bhopal Green Tribunal

The contamination of drinking water supply in Madhya Pradesh is a systemic environmental and public health emergency, the National Green Tribunal in Bhopal has declared.

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Rehman Dakait Akshaye Khanna To Return In Dhurandhar 2 On Fan Demand

Dhurandhar's massive success is now directly influencing the creative course of its sequel. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has decided to return to the editing table with Dhurandhar 2, planning an additional shoot that will bring Akshaye Khanna back into the fold after the unexpected and viral response to his character in the first film.

While Dhurandhar went on to deliver a historic box office performance, one of its biggest post-release talking points was Rehman Dakait. Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of the character struck a chord with audiences, triggering widespread online chatter, fan theories, and demands for more screen time. 

From menacing stillness to pivotal dialogue beats, the character quickly became one of the film's most discussed elements.

Adding to the buzz was Akshaye's appearance in the song Fa9la by Flipperachi. His brief but striking dance moves in the track went viral across platforms, further amplifying the popularity of Rehman Dakait and reinforcing the audience's appetite to see more of the character.

Sources tell us that Dhurandhar 2, which had already completed its principal shoot, is now set for selective reshoots. The additional filming, expected to begin towards the end of this month, will be supervised by Aditya Dhar himself and will specifically involve Akshaye Khanna.

What makes this move particularly intriguing is Rehman Dakait's fate in the first film. The character dies in Dhurandhar, making his return in the sequel both a narrative challenge and an opportunity. How Aditya Dhar, known for his sharp writing and layered storytelling, chooses to navigate this is now a key point of curiosity. 

Industry chatter suggests that the sequel may lean heavily on flashbacks to expand Rehman Dakait's backstory, his rise, and the choices that defined him.

Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026. With the sequel already locked and targeted additions now underway, the makers appear focused on strengthening the universe rather than altering its core.

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Father Calls 21-Year-Old Home To "Forgive" Her For Marriage, Then Shoots Her

A 21-year-old married woman was allegedly shot dead by her father in a mustard field after she returned to her village, believing she was being called home for reconciliation.

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Driving On National Highways? You'll Now Get Alerts For Stray Cattle Movement

To reduce road accidents caused by stray cattle, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a pilot project that sends real-time safety alerts to users of National Highways. This initiative is part of Road Safety Month (January 1-31

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Saudi Territory Off-Limits For US Action Against Iran: Riyadh Tells Tehran

Saudi Arabia informed Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used to attack it, media reported, as Washington threatens Tehran with possible military strikes.

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India Launches Website, Theme Logo For BRICS Presidency 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday launched the website, theme, and logo for BRICS 2026, scheduled to take place under India's chairship.

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Haryana Police Remove 67 Songs Promoting Gun Culture From Digital Platforms

Sixty-seven songs promoting gang lifestyle and glorifying weapons and violence have been removed from digital platforms, the Haryana Police said in a statement on Tuesday.

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UP Man Carries Snake In Pocket To Hospital After Being Bitten

An e-rickshaw driver walked into the district hospital here with a 1.5-foot-long snake in his pocket, which had allegedly bitten him, an official said on Tuesday.

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Forest Fire Triggers Multiple Landmine Blasts Near Line Of Control In J&K

A series of landmine blasts occurred along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after a raging forest fire swept through the area.

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"Not A 'Milap', But A 'Vilap'": Eknath Shinde Slams Thackeray Brothers' Reunion

Shiv Sena supremo and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday asserted that no one can split Mumbai from Maharashtra.

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"Know Pain Of Losing Home": New UN Refugee Agency Chief Was Once In Exile

Barham Salih has known torture and the wrenching loss of exile. Four decades after his own ordeal, he has taken the helm of the UN refugee agency as it grapples with a funding shortfall and ever-rising needs.

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Iran Foreign Ministry Says Communication Channel 'Open' With US Envoy

A channel of communication is open between Iran and US President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East despite the lack of diplomatic relations, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Monday.

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Delhi's Minimum Temperature Drops To 3.2 Degrees Celsius Amid Cold Wave

A bitter chill hung over the national capital with temperatures dropping further, even as the IMD on Monday forecast similar conditions for the next day.

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'Exploding Cigar', 'Ex-Lover Plot': US' Failed Bids On Cuba Regime Change

US President Donald Trump has once again turned his focus towards Cuba, suggesting the island should strike a deal with Washington or face severe economic consequences.

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Bangladesh Cricket Chief Speaks On "Alternate Indian Venue" Amid Venue Row

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Friday said the board is yet to receive any response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding its concerns over playing at venues in India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, reiterating that the BCB's position remains unchanged. Bangladesh has expressed reluctance to tour India for the tournament, scheduled to begin on February 7, and has sought to shift its matches to co-host Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.

The BCB's apprehensions followed the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on the instructions of the BCCI for unspecified reasons, amid reports of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

"We haven't yet received any reply from the ICC. We have sent all the attachments and proofs of our concern," Bulbul told media persons here.

The BCB chief said the board has clearly conveyed its position to the global governing body and stressed that moving matches to another Indian city would not address their concerns.

"Any alternate Indian venue, at the end of the day, is an Indian venue. You all know that no unilateral decision can be taken, and we have to abide by the government's diktat. We are standing where we had been a few days back."

The BCB chief said the board would wait for the ICC's response before taking any further call. "I can't comment on what we will do if we aren't allowed to play in Sri Lanka unless the ICC sends its response," he added.

Bangladesh is scheduled to play three of its group matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. Bulbul also said he was unaware of reports suggesting Hyderabad and Chennai as possible replacement venues.

"I haven't heard about Hyderabad and Chennai being replacement venues. We might come to know maybe on Monday or Tuesday."

Expressing confidence in the national side, Bulbul said Bangladesh has the pedigree to perform well, particularly in sub-continental conditions. "I believe Bangladesh is a big team in world cricket. We have played the quarterfinals of the 2015 ODI World Cup, we played the Champions Trophy semifinals, and in sub-continental conditions we have a good chance of doing well," he said.

Addressing the recent controversy involving former skipper Tamim Iqbal, Bulbul said a BCB director publicly calling the senior cricketer a "traitor" was an expression of personal opinion and that he had sought an explanation from the concerned official.

"It was the personal opinion of the director, and I have asked him to give clarification. Tamim has achieved so much, and he should have kept that in mind while putting his opinion in public," Bulbul said.

Reflecting on his tenure, Bulbul said the phase had been educative for the board.

"It's a learning experience for 25 board directors. It's a mix of ups and downs. But the country comes first," he added.

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Opinion: Opinion | The Political Potency Of 'Parasakthi': Box Office, Ballot Box, And Beyond

Parasakthi is not merely a film set against history; it is history weaponised for the present. From its very first frame, the movie announces its political intent, rooting itself firmly in the anti-Hindi imposition agitations of the 1950s and 60s.

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Protests Against Iran's Regime Spread To Over 45 Cities Amid Deadly Crackdown

Iran is witnessing its most significant wave of unrest in years, with more than 40 people dead and over 2,200 arrested as security forces tried to quell protests demanding economic reforms and the removal of the Ayatollah Khomeini-led regime.

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US Muslim-Majority City Renames Street After Bangladesh's Khaleda Zia

The first city in the United States with a Muslim-majority population has renamed one of its roads from Carpenter Street to Khaleda Zia Street to honour former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, reported Desh Rupantor, a Bangladeshi newspaper.

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Law Violation, Treat Russian Crew Fairly: Moscow On US Tanker Seizure

Russia said on Wednesday that the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic was a violation of maritime law, and a senior lawmaker described it as "outright piracy".

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Rs 91 Crore In Assets Seized By Probe Agency ED In Mahadev Betting App Case

The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Raipur zonal office has issued a provisional attachment order of Rs 91.82 crore in connection with alleged illegal betting operations linked to Mahadev Online Book and Skyexchange.com.

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"PM Modi Not That Happy With Me As They Are Paying Lot Of Tariffs": Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "not that happy with me" because of the tariffs imposed by Washington on Delhi for its purchases of Russian oil.

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"Concerning Precedent": UN Chief Warns Of Instability After US Venezuela Op

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for respect for the political independence of states after the United States seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and said it was in charge of the country.

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Devotees Line Up To Pray As 33-Foot, 210-Tonne Shiva Lingam Rolls Into Bihar

A 33-foot-tall and 210-tonne Shiva Lingam to be installed at the under-construction Virat Ramayan Temple in Bihar's East Champaran district reached neighbouring Gopalganj district on Monday

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'Just 10 Days Before Wedding': Mother Of Delhi Man Who Was Stripped, Beaten

Purported videos of the January 2 assault, which later went viral on social media platforms, show a group of men beating and kicking a man lying on the road, stripping him and repeatedly kicking his face as he pleads for mercy.

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Liberty Not Absolute, Linked To Society's Security: Top Court In Umar Khalid Case

The Supreme Court, while denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Monday, observed that the Constitution guarantees personal liberty, but it does not conceive liberty as an absolute entitlement.

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Indore's Water Crisis That Claimed 16 Lives Enters A Terrifying New Phase

Sixteen people have already died in Bhagirathpura after consuming contaminated drinking water in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, officially India's "cleanest city."

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Leopard Attacks Farmer In Maharashtra, Both Die After Falling In Well: Cops

A farmer and a leopard died after the big cat attacked him and then both fell into a well in Nashik's Sinnar taluka on Sunday, a police official said.

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Let Mohan Bhagwat Define Love Jihad: A Owaisi Demands Data In Parliament

Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioined today that is love jihad is happening, why no data about it is being presented in parliament.

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Dalit Woman Stabbed To Death, Accused Found Dead In Karnataka Forest: Cops

A 30-year-old Dalit woman was stabbed to death on a road in Uttara Kannada, allegedly by a man known to her, police said.

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India Asks Citizens To Avoid Going To Venezuela Hours After US Captures Maduro

India on Saturday night advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of the situation arising out of the capture of the oil-rich country's president by the US.

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"Act Of Armed Aggression": Russia Condemns US Attack On Venezuela

Russia condemned the US military action in Venezuela on Saturday and demanded "immediate" clarification about what happened to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who US President Donald Trump said was captured by US forces.

Venezuela is Russia's most important ally in South America, though the Kremlin has stopped short of offering assistance to Caracas in the event of a conflict with the US.

Early Saturday, "the United States committed an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This is deeply concerning and condemnable," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

"The pretexts used to justify such actions are untenable. Ideological hostility has triumphed over businesslike pragmatism," it added.

In a later statement, the ministry said it was "extremely alarmed by reports that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were forcibly removed from the country as a result of today's US aggression".

"We call for an immediate clarification of the situation," it added.

Russia reaffirmed its support for Maduro last month and was one of only several countries to congratulate the embattled Venezuelan leader following his disputed re-election in 2024.

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RSS Flags 'Love Jihad', Pushes For Women's Empowerment At Bhopal Meet

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday projected women's empowerment and social cohesion as key pillars of its ideological and organisational strategy.

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Don't Link Cricket, Attack On Minorities: Shashi Tharoor On Shah Rukh Khan-KKR Row

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said cricket should not be linked to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, reacting to criticism over the selection of a Bangladeshi player by an IPL franchise.

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Mehbooba Mufti's "Free Palestine" Post After Probe Against J&K Cricketer

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have formally launched a probe into a Kashmiri cricketer for sporting the Palestinian flag during a private tournament.

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Australia's 87-Test Veteran To Retire After 5th Ashes Test: Clarke

Australian batter Usman Khawaja completed 8,000 international runs during the fourth Ashes Test. The 39-year-old veteran has not been having a memorable Ashes so far. His scores read 2, 82, 40, 29, and 0. Former Australian cricket team captain Michael Clarke has urged the veteran batter to retire before the fifth Ashes Test, saying Khawaja has the perfect chance to walk away with his head held high. "I think this will be Usman's farewell Test match. I don't think it's a token selection; they obviously picked him for Melbourne, so if they've gone that way, you pick him for Sydney as well," Clarke told Code Sports.

"But I think he'll retire after this Test match. Australia will win the series. Hopefully, he goes out with a big score. I'd love to see Uz make a hundred at the SCG and walk away on a high because not many people get that opportunity."

Meanwhile, former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden blasted Australia's top order, calling their scorecard "unacceptable" and criticising Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, and Cameron Green for struggling with basic techniques. Hayden's comments came after Australia lost to England in the fourth Ashes Test. The match ended in just two days, with Australia bowled out for 152 and 132 in both innings.

No Australian batter reached 50 in the match. Seamer Michael Neser top-scored for Australia in the first innings, while Travis Head managed the most runs in the second innings.

"That's an unacceptable scorecard. I don't care if it was 50 millimetres of grass. You need to be better than that. Head, Weatherald, Labuschagne, Khawaja, Carey, Green - they're all at sea with their basic techniques. The only technical thing I see is coming from our bowlers, who look more technically sound than our batters. Why is that?" Matthew Hayden said on the All Over Bar The Cricket podcast, as quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald.

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"We Added Water To Packaged Milk": Indore Family Loses 5-Month-Old

"God gave us happiness after ten years... and then God took it away," murmuring this repeatedly, an elderly woman weeps quietly in a narrow lane of Indore's Bhagirathpura.

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India To Receive Its 1st Bullet Train On Aug 15 Next Year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday indicated that India is likely to receive its first Bullet Train on August 15, 2027.

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UP Cop 'Scans' Man With Mobile Phone, Calls Him Bangladeshi. Video Viral

The Uttar Pradesh Police have come under criticism and ridicule on social media after their personnel were seen doing the impossible in Ghaziabad near Delhi.

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