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Trump announces US military strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria Gurugram faces delays in food deliveries as gig workers protest across city What's the tea? Food regulator now draws the line Bangladesh condemns killing of Hindu criminal by mob, says not a communal attack Jamie Lever announces social media break after backlash over Tanya Mittal mimicry: ‘Recent events have made me feel…' ‘Sachin played at a young age too': BCCI told to go the Tendulkar way to fast-track Vaibhav Suryavanshi into Indian team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions continue to grip Bangladesh a week after student leader Osman Hadi's death set off violent protests there. In a tragic incident, at least 17 people are feared killed in a road accident on National Highway 48 at Gorlathu Cross in Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district. A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the Donald Trump administration's move of a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Indian travel vlogger, popularly known online as On Road Indian, has alleged that he was detained by Chinese authorities for nearly 15 hours due to comments he made online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bangladesh Unrest Highlights: Bangladesh High Commissioner called in by MEA amid security concerns H-1B visa lottery scrapped: Why Trump admin's new rule will hit Indians the hardest Internet suspended in Assam's Karbi Anglong district amid violence, protests  Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye's capital ‘He shares our love of young, nubile girls': Trump hints in new Epstein files Dhurandhar box office collection day 19: Ranveer Singh film mints ₹588 crore, surpasses SRK's Jawan's Hindi haul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bangladesh visa services suspended India–New Zealand free trade agreement finalised Centre clarifies new Aravalli hills definition after backlash Big pay hike for women's domestic cricketers Delhi High Court protects actor R Madhavan's personality rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maharashtra Local Body Election Results 2025 LIVE: Mahayuti gets 207 seats, confirms state EC; MVA restricted to 44 Dense Fog Disrupts Flights Across North India, AAI Issues Advisory Pakistan got ‘divine help' during its conflict with India: Asim Munir Dhurandhar is now the 6th highest earning Bollywood movie of all time – beats Animal, closely behind Pathaan for #5 Shubman Gill told to 'detach himself' from T20Is after shocking World Cup snub: 'Looked impractical and not pragmatic' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protests erupt in Bangladesh after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's death Parliament clears VB-G RAM G Bill amid opposition walkout Delhi commuters face fines and delays amid pollution curbsGavaskar blames Messi's broken commitment in Kolkata event controversy Case filed against Lulu Mall, organisers, after Nidhhi Agerwal mobbed in Hyderabad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bondi Beach gunman originally from India, police say Donald Trump imposes travel ban for 7 more countries, Palestinians  Fake bills, promise of 4 films: What are the allegations against filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, his wife Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa's Homebound makes it to 2026 Oscars shortlist, Karan Johar reacts KKR don't need Cameron Green as finisher, Sunil Narine should drop down, Ajinkya Rahane's position depends: Kumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi's overall AQI today a bit better, but many areas wake up to 'severe' pollution Luthra brothers, detained in Thailand, expected to be back in Delhi on Tuesday: Goa Police Pahalgam terror attack: NIA chargesheet names LeT-TRF, six accused Vijay's father says his son can continue to act and ‘earn a lot of money' but chose not to; credits this for change Gautam Gambhir told ‘the time has come' to give Shubman Gill a break from T20Is: ‘Have to take a call now' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi wakes up to dense smog again as AQI stays severely toxic; low visibility to hit flights today Bondi Beach shooting live updates: 15 dead at Hanukkah event, including children Lionel Messi in Delhi today, which means traffic diversions too: Advisory issued ahead of football star's visit Manju Warrier says ‘justice for survivor is still incomplete' after ex-husband Dileep's acquittal in 2017 assault case ‘I'm not out of form': Suryakumar Yadav hits back as talk grows over lean run before T20 World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump, Modi discuss push for progress on stalled trade deal Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers detained in Thailand after fleeing to Phuket US reiterates tourist visa ban for childbirth-related travel India suffers defeat by 51-run after batting collapse in 2nd T20I Salman Khan moves Delhi HC to protect personality and publicity rights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta said its Board would review every aspect of the recent issues that caused thousands of flights to be cancelled US President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched the ‘Gold Card' visa, Actor Hrithik Roshan has praised Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's Dhurandhar for its powerful storytelling. India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will have their central contracts up for discussion during the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Belgium's top court rejects fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi's appeal against extradition Goa police detain Ajay Gupta after Look Out Circular over nightclub fire which killed 25 Govt orders 10% operations cut: Key updates on IndiGo flight cancellations Rajinikanth says Aishwarya Rai was his first choice for Neelambari's role in Padayappa: ‘Was ready to wait 2–3 years but…' Pat Cummins returns at the helm as Australia announce their squad for the Adelaide Test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At least 23 injured after 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolts northern Japan, triggers tsunami ‘You can't do that': Donald Trump mulls tariff on India for ‘dumping' rice in US Goa nightclub fire: Owners Saurabh, Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand hours after blaze killed 25, say police Pakistani woman appeals to PM Modi, alleges husband abandoned her and planned second marriage in Delhi Ashwin reacts to Nathan Lyon's ‘filthy' statement, reveals why Indian players can't do the same: ‘I will lose out…' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IndiGo flight chaos: DGCA grants airline one-time extension to respond to notice, issues warning amid cancellations Four arrested, officials suspended; probe report due in a week in Goa nightclub fire Trump makes 'shouldn't be president, fire me' comment with a Jimmy Kimmel twist Bigg Boss 19 Grand Finale highlights: Gaurav Khanna beats Farrhana Bhatt to lift trophy; JioHotstar crashes Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding with Palash Muchhal, requests privacy for both families: ‘It's time to move forward' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi traffic police issues advisory for today; major road restrictions, diversions announced amid Putin visit IndiGo cancels 600 flights across India, passengers face chaos as delays persist 'Consistency Ka Dusra Naam': Netizens Applaud Virat Kohli After India Star Slams Record-breaking 53rd ODI Ton Against South Africa Rasha Thadani makes her Tollywood debut in Ajay Bhupathi's directorial opposite 'Varanasi' star Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni “If US Can Buy Russian Oil, Why Not India?”: Putin During India Visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air India says 'third-party system' fully restored after check-in glitch delayed several flights Chennai schools closed: IMD issues alert for 'very heavy' rain in Tamil Nadu Delhi's air turns hazardous again with 19 stations breaching ‘severe' mark ‘We are ready': Vladimir Putin says Russia prepared for war if Europe ‘wants one' Sanchar Saathi: Users can delete Sanchar app, govt clarifies after pushback Delhi boy turns roadside stone into functional artistic clock and sells it for ₹5,000, internet stunned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi-Dehradun expressway: All about the 210-km road project set to cut travel time PM Modi ‘deeply concerned' over ex-Bangladesh leader Khaleda Zia's health, affirms ‘all possible support' Sonipat earthquake today: Parts of Haryana jolted in the night by a 3.2 earthquake, epicentre in Sonipat Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin referenced Abhimanyu Easwaran's big knock at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Punjab, Amid the ongoing estate dispute in court, industrialist Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani Kapur alleged “massive concealment” of her son's assets by his widow Priya.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parliament Winter session: Govt to push reform agenda, Opposition to take on govt over SIR Cyclone Ditwah very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts ECI extends SIR schedule, final rolls now on February 14 With the grand finale of Bigg Boss 19 approaching, the weekend episode delivered a surprising double eviction with the elimination of Ashnoor Kaur, and Shehbaz Badesha. Kohli: 'If I'm arriving somewhere I'll arrive at 120%' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nuclear Power Sector To Open For Private Players Soon: PM Modi No magic wand to clean Delhi air': CJI asks for long-term plan led by experts Cyclone Ditwah heads toward Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast; IMD issues red alert in 4 districts India's World Cup hero Deepti the costliest buy at WPL auction ‘Apne 2 is not shelved': Makers promise emotional tribute to Dharmendra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CAQM lifts GRAP stage 3 curbs as Delhi's air quality shows mild improvement MEA slams Pakistan, says nation has ‘no moral standing' to comment on India Two US National Guard soldiers shot near White House; suspect arrested Influencer Orry questioned in ₹252-crore drugs case amid massive public rush Ashwin defends Gambhir as criticism mounts after India's Test series loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arunachal an inalienable part of India, Govt rejects China claim Bihar cabinet sets target of one crore jobs, push to make State global workplace ‘Very poor' AQI streak 20 days and counting Traffic curbs enforced in Chandigarh ahead of farmers' rally today Shouldn't be that coach is sacked': Suresh Raina defends Gautam Gambhir, reveals where 'problem' is for Team India Palash Muchhal cried so much after Smriti Mandhana's father fell ill, was hospitalised, says mom: ‘He decided to postpone wedding before Smriti'  Louvre heist: Two men, two women arrested in probe into $102 mn imperial jewels theft Completely made up': White House denies Trump plans to remove FBI chief Kash Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ethiopia volcano eruption: Ash plume has completely exited India, says IMD Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple, which is symbolic of the completion of the construction of the grand temple. Dharmendra, Bollywood's He Man and original action star, dies at 89; cremated in presence of family Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India next year as the two countries have embarked on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement to double trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justice Surya Kant to take oath as CJI, start his 15-month tenure today Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI levels cross 400, hits ‘severe' category Himachal Pradesh: Mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal reach his native village in Kangra Huma Qureshi says the word ‘feminism' is used very negatively nowadays: ‘Nobody is saying to put men down'  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday appeared to soften his tone toward Washington after US President Donald Trump publicly accused Kyiv of showing “zero gratitude” for United State's latest peace proposal amid sensitive Geneva-based negotiations to end the war with Russia. Trump on his Truth Social wrote that Ukraine's leadership “EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS". Hours later, Zelensky responded with a markedly conciliatory post on X, writing: “Ukraine is grateful to the United States, to every American heart, and personally to President Trump for the assistance that — starting with the Javelins — has been saving Ukrainian lives.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faridabad police forms SIT to probe Al-Falah University's alleged links to Delhi Red Fort blast Son of Dawood's sister, Orry, others attended lavish parties in Dubai, Mumbai', claims drug trafficker Trade in focus as EAM holds talks with Afghan commerce minister Why the Mahagathbandhan crumbled in Bihar Delhi teen dies by suicide over alleged harassment at school; headmistress, two teachers suspended Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Kapur tells Delhi HC it is ‘healthy tradition' for husband to give all his assets to his wife Rishabh Pant India captain as Shubman Gill ruled out of 2nd Test vs South Africa, Sai Sudharsan in line to play Fresh Gen-Z protest rocks Nepal after 2 months, curfew imposed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM at Gandhi Maidan today; Modi, Shah to attend Anmol Bishnoi sent to 11-day NIA custody after Delhi return PM Modi to visit South Africa for G20 meet from November 21-23 Agencies seek data on foreign-educated doctors in Red Fort blast probe GRAP rejig: SC allows stricter curbs to become part of lower stages of pollution in Delhi-NCR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Senate unanimously passes bill to force release of Epstein files, pending Trump's assent Gangster Anmol Bishnoi deported from US; set to arrive in India today Sunil Gavaskar to Gambhir: Eden loss a warning; stop picking part-time all-rounders or risk another WTC Final miss Greater Noida turns most polluted with AQI at 454, Ghaziabad second Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 Indians killed in Saudi bus-tanker collision NIA arrests co-conspirator in Red Fort blast case Sheikh Hasina death sentence and extradition request Bangladesh women's cricket series likely postponed Rajinikanth and Nandamuri Balakrishna to be honoured at IFFI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NIA arrests Kashmiri man who 'conspired' with Umar Nabi NDA's Bihar cabinet plan as govt formation picks up The son and adviser of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that supporters of her Awami League would block February's national election  India captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from the hospital Rajinikanth and Nandamuri Balakrishna to be honoured at IFFI for completing 50 years in cinema Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Centre calls Delhi blast a ‘terror incident' Nithari killings convict Surendra Koli walks free US House passes bill to end government shutdown Veteran actor Dharmendra discharged from hospital Ashwin's YouTube comment sparks IPL trade buzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning AQI tops 400-mark, Delhi sees 1st ‘severe' air day of the season Suspect acted in panic after crackdown: Delhi blast probe Congress 'clean-up' or 'fake' polls? Leaders react as big NDA win predicted in Bihar Govinda rushed to Mumbai hospital after losing consciousness, a day after visiting ailing Dharmendra Shubman Gill flags pitch concerns as Eden drama brews; Ganguly later steps in, inspects with curator Sujan Mukherjee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Every 3rd Child Has Damaged Lungs": Protest Over Air Pollution In Delhi Delhi-NCR's AQI sinks to season's worst at 391 BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign Beth Mooney's light-hearted response to Jemimah Rodrigues' quip: ‘I actually thought they weren't going to let us back in for losing' ISIS recruiter, murder convict seen using phones, watching TV in Bengaluru jail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delhi AQI spikes sharply to 700+; dust and toxic smog envelop capital Trump changes claim on India-Pakistan conflict again; now, says ‘8 planes shot down' Bihar Records Highest Voter Turnout Since 2010: 64.66% in First Phase of Assembly Polls Australia captain Alyssa Healy still ‘haunted' by loss to India, didn't watch World Cup final ChatGPT said: Boogie Woogie Reunion! Jaaved Jaaferi, Naved Jafri & Ravi Behl Reunite for a Dance-Off with Meezaan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bihar election 2025: Polling ends for 1st phase with record 64.6% voter turnout Delhi bathed in dust, norms openly flouted Trump admin revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas since Jan: What drove the cancellations? Thamma box office collection day 16: Mandanna horror comedy crosses ₹125 crore in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bilaspur Train Accident Highlights News Updates: Overshooting red signal by passenger train likely cause, says Railway Board Barbs, bluster as rallies for Phase 1 of Bihar polls wind up Poll roll revision ph-2 begins amid protests Key Delhi air monitor went dark in peak farm fire week Amid rejig buzz, Cong high command treads carefully How Mamdani stunned New York - and what Democrats can learn from his win ‘They speak frequently': White House says Trump-Modi trade talks continue David Beckham knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, England legend calls it ‘extra special' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

air quality levels in Delhi continue to deteriorate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised his concern and called on both BJP governments in the Centre and the NCT to work to improve the state, Nearly 75% of Indian applications requesting to study in Canadian institutions were rejected in August, As New York prepares to elect its next mayor, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, indicating federal fund cuts to the city if Zohran Mamdani wins, Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik, who is currently locked inside Bigg Boss 19, is making headlines for his behaviour on set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Spectacular, great skill and confidence': PM Modi hails Women's World Cup final win 'You have to': Trump backs US nuclear tests, despite 'enough weapons to blow up world 150 times' Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second day; AQI recorded at 298 Magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, felt across Pakistan Shah Rukh Khan not to greet fans at Mannat this year on his birthday; apologises to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hazy skies persist but Delhi AQI improves slightly, still ‘poor'; cloud seeding on hold Prince Andrew stripped of royal title, evicted from his residence Vague, exaggerated: Maharashtra government on Mumbai hostage-taker's dues claim Jemimah Rodrigues ‘cried every day through World Cup, fought anxiety as tears flow endlessly: ‘Last year, I was dropped' Biggest box office clash of 2026 has ₹700 crore at stake; Ajay Devgn, Ranbir, Yash, Vicky Kaushal, Adivi Sesh collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United States President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a much awaited meeting in South Korea, The Donald Trump administration has announced changes to the terms of work visa renewal, which are set to affect foreign workers, The Congress's Assam unit has come under fire after Bangladesh anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' was reportedly sung at the party's meeting in Karimganj district, India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has reportedly been ruled out of action for two months after suffering a ruptured spleen during the third ODI against Australia last week, Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias' return to India this week felt like a long-awaited reunion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloud seeding trials in Delhi fail to induce rain Afghanistan–Pakistan truce talks end without a breakthrough Netanyahu Orders “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Ceasefire Tensions Rise BCCI confirms Shreyas Iyer stable after spleen injury during ODI Actor Chiranjeevi files police complaint over AI Deepfake videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Days ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping, India's growing concerns about the constriction of energy trade, market access and supply chain reliability were highlighted by external affairs minister, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other coastal states are bracing for Cyclone Montha landfall as the India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain alerts, Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers minced no words as he lambasted the critics of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Actor Pradeep Ranganathan is basking in the success of his latest release, Dude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What US said on trade deal with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting AAP Slams BJP Over ‘Artificial Yamuna' at Chhath Ghat, Says PM Modi to Take Dip in Filtered Water; BJP Calls It Political Drama Madhya Pradesh Minister's Shocker On Australian Cricketers' Molestation 5 Pak soldiers killed as clashes resume on Afghan border amid ‘open war' threat to peace talks Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan's “Ba**ds of Bollywood”* as “#OTT Gold”; Tells SRK, “You Must Be So Proud” Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio, calls India-US engagement “sustained and positive” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Dead After Bus Catches Fire in Kurnool Following Collision on NH-44 White House Backs Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Cites Fraud Concerns Trump Shrugs Off Putin's Reaction to Sanctions, Says Impact Will Show in Six Months Megha Majumdar's Novel Chosen as Oprah's 119th Book Club Pick Gavaskar Dismisses Retirement Rumours After Kohli's Adelaide Wave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices