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Inspired by a 2,500-year-old Persian technique, pontoon bridges are serving as a vital link between the Sangam and the 4,000-hectare 'akhada' areas, connecting 25 vibrant sectors at the Maha Kumbh. More than 1,000 people worked at least 10 hours a day for over a year to construct pontoons for 30 bridges, claimed to be the largest such project till date. ...

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her dissatisfaction with the life sentence handed to Sanjay Roy in the high-profile RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case. Speaking on Monday, Mamata Banerjee stated that she was not content with the decision made by the Kolkata court, which convicted Roy for the brutal crime. ...

Karun Nair was in red-hot form for Vidarbha in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the 2024-25 edition of the premier domestic 50-over tournament, the 33-year-old right-handed batter played nine matches for Vidarbha, and with the help of five centuries and one fifty, scored 779 runs. ...

President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing strict immigration limits, a central promise of his presidential campaign, on the first day of assuming office. Speaking at a Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Washington on Sunday, Trump pledged to address every crisis faced by the US with "historic speed and strength." ...

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history. Inauguration Day is, by tradition, largely dedicated to pomp and circumstance. One president leaves the White House, and another moves in. ...

As the first phase of the ceasefire began on Sunday, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages. The move from both sides completed the first exchange under the truce which is aimed at bringing an end to over 15 months of war in Gaza. ...

Mumbai Police on Sunday nabbed Saif Ali Khan's attacker Mohammad Shehzad from a construction site in Thane and after interrogation, they took him to Bandra Holiday Court to seek custody. The court heard the police's plea and granted them 5-day custody of the accused. ...

As the finale of India’s beloved reality show Bigg Boss 18 concludes, the season has proven to be immensely popular not just within India but across the border in Pakistan. Among the many fans was Pakistani actress Romaisa Khan, who showed her support for finalist Karan Veer Singh. ...

The UK extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over. ...

An incident of stone pelting was reported from Maharashtra's Nandurbar city on the intervening night of Sunday night. The stone pelting occurred after two groups came face to face following an accident between a rickshaw and a motorcycle. ...

A Kolkata court will on Monday pronounce the quantum of punishment of Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The charges under which Roy has been convicted entail a minimum sentence of life imprisonment, while the maximum can be capital punishment. ...

Raipur (Chhattisgarh): A group of assistant teachers protesting against their termination on the streets of the city were detained in Raipur city, a senior police officer said. ...

Addressing his thousands of supporters who braved long waits in freezing temperatures, rain and snow to attend a "victory rally" in the US capital on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump promised to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign and impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office. ...

The first three hostages were released from Gaza and the first Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli custody as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold following 15 months of war, with mixed emotions and more difficult steps ahead over the next six weeks. ...

Pope Francis has sharply criticized President-elect Donald Trump's proposed immigration enforcement policies, calling them a “disgrace” during an interview ahead of Trump’s inauguration. The comments highlight the Pope's ongoing advocacy for migrants and his criticism of policies that harm vulnerable communities. ...

Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has said that his team will do everything to win the upcoming 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. The eight-team tournament is set to be played from February 19 to March 9. Due to tense political relations between India and Pakistan, Team India will not travel to Pakistan and instead will play its matches in Dubai. ...

Hours after going dark, TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after incoming President Donald Trump said he would revive the social media app's access in the United States when he returns to power on Monday. ...

Amir Tataloo, a well-known Iranian pop singer, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court after being convicted of blasphemy. The ruling has sparked outrage both inside Iran and internationally, with human rights groups calling for the immediate reversal of the verdict. ...

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday (January 19, 2024) held meetings with his counterparts from Australia and Japan here during which they discussed bilateral issues and those pertaining to QUAD. ...

In what would turn out to be a surgical and clinical dismantling of Nepal, the Indian Women’s team triumphed over the visitors, sealing a commanding victory of 78-40 to win the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup on Sunday. ...

A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday, as millions of devotees were gathered at the grand religious gathering. Fire tenders are on site and are attempting to douse the blaze. ...

Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip): A long-awaited cease-fire in Gaza has begun after a nearly three-hour delay. The truce was postponed after Hamas did not name the three hostages it plans to release later Sunday. ...

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's party announced on Sunday it was leaving the country's ruling coalition in protest at what it called the "scandalous" ceasefire agreement in Gaza. ...

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, has landed in trouble over his recent remarks, where he stated that “the BJP and RSS have captured every single institution, and we are now fighting the BJP, the RSS, and the Indian State itself”. An FIR has been registered against him at the Pan Bazar Police Station in Guwahati. ...

Olympic medallist and international shooting star Manu Bhaker’s maternal grandmother and uncle died in an accident in Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri, news agencies said in a report. ...