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Shocking revelations have emerged in the political sphere today, as a major scandal has been uncovered involving high-ranking officials. The details of the scandal are still unfolding, but early reports suggest that corruption and bribery may be at the heart of the controversy. ...

Reclusive Moscow-allied Belarus will hold a presidential election Sunday, with President Alexander Lukashenko set to cruise through to victory unchallenged for a seventh term, prolonging his three-decade authoritarian rule. Lukashenko -- a 70-year-old former collective farm boss -- has been in power in Belarus since 1994. ...

Pakistan: As many as 30 terrorists were killed by the Pakistan security forces in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported quoting the military. ...

New Delhi: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will grace India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartvya Path today, in a great showcase of the two countries’ long-standing ties, as then Indonesian President Sukarno also graced India’s first Republic Day celebrations in 1950. ...

US President Donald Trump has floated a potential plan to “clean out” Gaza and said on Saturday (local time) that he is pressing Jordan and Egypt to take in Palestinians from the war-torn territory. ...

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India’s national flag symbolizes the country’s rich history and its journey to sovereignty. While both Independence Day and Republic Day involve ceremonial flag displays, the act of unfurling the flag on Republic Day holds a unique meaning distinct from the flag hoisting on Independence Day. ...

The Ministry of Defence recently announced the gallantry awards bestowed upon the brave soldiers for their exceptional courage and valor in the line of duty. The awards include two Kirti Chakras, 14 Shaurya Chakras, one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 66 Sena Medals, two Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), and eight Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). ...

India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025. Republic Day marks the occasion when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. A total of 16 tableaux from states and Union territories, along with 15 from central ministries, departments, and organizations, will participate in the parade. ...

The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, making it the first state to implement such a law that will bring uniformity in society while ensuring equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said. ...

Raman Rajamannan, the king of Kerala's Mannan community, will attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26. King Rajamannan will be accompanied by his wife Binumol. Kelu, Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, handed over the Republic Day invitation to the tribal king. ...

As the nation comes together to celebrate the pride and spirit of Republic Day today (January 26), Kartavya Path in the heart of the capital will host a grand parade showcasing India’s strength and unity. ...

The Jammu police received a bomb threat on Sunday via email threatening the presence of explosives at the venue where the official Republic Day celebrations are scheduled to be held in the Union Territory. ...

India is all set to display its military prowess and rich cultural heritage during the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the enactment of India’s Constitution, with the theme of the tableaux being "Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas" (Golden India: Heritage and Development). ...

New Delhi: India is set to showcase its military prowess and rich cultural heritage and display a symbolic confluence of ‘virasat’ and ‘vikas’ on Kartavya Path here to mark the 76th Republic Day, January 26, when the nation will also commemorate the platinum jubilee of the enactment of the Constitution. ...

LONDON -- LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could let artificial intelligence companies rip off artists. The government is consulting on whether to let tech firms use copyrighted material to help train artificial intelligence models unless the creators explicitly opt out. ...

Hamas released four young female Israeli soldiers on Saturday after more than 15 months in captivity. The release of the four comes days into a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and is part of a long and uncertain process aimed at eventually ending the war. ...

In a recent development, Israel has taken a firm stance on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The Israeli government has declared that Palestinians will not be allowed to return to northern Gaza until Arbel Yehoud, one of the hostages, is released. ...

Voters should have the resolve to rise above narrow-mindedness, discrimination, and inducements while exercising their franchise, besides having faith in democracy, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday. Enlightened voters make democracy stronger, she asserted while addressing a 15th National Voters' Day event in the national capital. ...

TEL AVIV — Four Israeli female soldiers were released by Hamas in Gaza City on Saturday morning, marking the start of a second week of a protracted ceasefire and hostage release deal that has halted 15 months of fighting and delivered Hamas a new platform to project optics of power. ...

Hamas released four Israeli women soldiers following nearly 16 months of captivity in Gaza. The hostages—IDF soldiers Liri Albag, 19; Daniella Gilboa, 20; Karina Ariev, 20; and Naama Levy, 20—were among seven female soldiers abducted from the Nahal Oz base during Hamas’ brutal attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of over 1,200 people. ...

An individual recently sparked a heated debate by claiming that Bengaluru was off-limits to people from North India and neighboring states who were unwilling to learn Kannada. The user stated that those who did not respect the local language and culture had no place in the city. ...

New Delhi, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday. PM Modi extended a warm welcome to Prabowo Subianto at the Hyderabad House. The two leaders warmly greeted each other and shook hands before proceeding for the meeting. ...

Kollam: A man has been arrested for pronouncing triple talaq to his wife over the phone, police said on Saturday. Abdul Basith, a native of Mynagappally in Kollam district, was arrested two days ago and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, they said. ...

Hyderabad: A day after announcing his decision to quit active politics, Vijayasai Reddy has submitted his resignation as a Rajya Sabha member. On Saturday, he met with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and handed over his resignation letter. ...