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The imminent US takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could benefit India immensely and bring unexpected financial and strategic gains for Delhi. Either of the two moves by the US may unlock nearly $1 billion in long-pending dues and resume access to crude supplies cut off by sanctions more than five years ago. Until the sanctions came into effect in 2020, Indian refiners were among the largest buyers of Venezuelan heavy crude and imported more than 400,000 barrels per day at peak levels. However, that flow stopped once US sanctions tightened, raising compliance risks and freezing payments linked to Indian investments in Venezuela.&nbsp;<h2>How is India’s $1 billion stuck in Venezuela</h2>&nbsp;India’s ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) holds a 40 per cent stake in the San Cristobal onshore oilfield in eastern Venezuela. The field is still commercially viable, but production stopped once sanctions blocked access to rigs, equipment, and services needed to sustain output.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swiss-bar-fire-police-identify-16-more-victims-many-teenagers-among-the-dead-1767523793903">Swiss bar fire: Police identify 16 more victims, many teenagers among the dead</a>&nbsp;Venezuela did not pay OVL $536 million in dividends due up to 2014, while a similar amount is owed for later years, but audits for that period were never cleared by Caracas, freezing settlement. Together, those unpaid claims amount to around $1 billion.&nbsp;The situation could change after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a swift military operation and placed the country’s oil sector under American oversight. The change in control could lead to sanctions relief or new operating licences, allowing foreign partners to return.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-maduro-had-his-chances-he-effed-around-and-he-found-out-pete-hegseth-1767470111124">‘Maduro had his chances, he effed around, and he found out’: Pete Hegseth</a><h2>How will US control unlock India’s dues?</h2>&nbsp;If restrictions are eased, OVL could redeploy drilling rigs from India, including from fields operated by its parent, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, to resume its production at San Cristobal, currently estimated at 5,000–10,000 barrels per day, but could rise to 80,000–1,00,000 barrels per day with additional wells and use of modern equipment.Thereon the revival of exports would allow OVL to recover its unpaid dues directly from oil revenues.&nbsp;OVL had sought a special sanctions waiver, similar to the licence granted by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control to Chevron, but the request did not progress.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-will-run-venezuela-till-safe-proper-transition-us-firms-will-invest-make-money-for-it-trump-1767466598390">‘We will run Venezuela till safe, proper transition; US firms will invest, make money for it’: Trump</a><h2>Other investments from India in Venezuelan oil sector</h2>&nbsp;Besides San Cristobal, Indian firms have stakes in the Carabobo-1 heavy oil block, where OVL owns 11 per cent, while Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India Ltd hold 3.5 per cent each, while Venezuela’s national oil company Petróleos de Venezuela SA remains the majority shareholder in both.Experts foresee PdVSA restructuring under US oversight, and while its stake may be transferred to a US-backed entity, international partners like OVL and Spain’s Repsol are likely to remain involved due to their operational experience and market access.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-fulfilled-its-promise-says-exiled-oppn-leader-maria-corina-machado-on-maduro-s-capture-1767457216107">‘US fulfilled its promise,’ says exiled oppn leader Maria Corina Machado on Maduro’s capture</a>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump has said major American oil companies would return to Venezuela to repair degraded infrastructure and restore production, but it is unlikely that all existing foreign partners will be sidelined.India’s major refiners, including Reliance Industries, Nayara Energy, IOC, HPCL-Mittal Energy, and Mangalore Refinery, are technically equipped to process heavy Venezuelan crude in blend.&nbsp;Venezuela exported 707 million barrels a year before sanctions tightened, and India and China accounted for more than a third of that trade, while the US absorbed about 32 per cent. By 2025, exports fell to 352 million barrels, and China emerged as the dominant buyer with a 45 per cent share.

India’s ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) holds a 40 per cent stake in the San Cristobal onshore oilfield in eastern Venezuela. The field is still commercially viable, but production stopped once sanctions blocked access to rigs, equipment, and services needed to sustain output.

The imminent US takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could benefit India immensely and bring unexpected financial and strategic gains for Delhi. Either of the two moves by the US may unlock nearly $1 billion in long-pending dues and resume access to crude supplies cut off by sanctions more than five years ago. Until the sanctions came into effect in 2020, Indian refiners were among the largest buyers of Venezuelan heavy crude and imported more than 400,000 barrels per day at peak levels. However, that flow stopped once US sanctions tightened, raising compliance risks and freezing payments linked to Indian investments in Venezuela. How is India’s $1 billion stuck in Venezuela India’s ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) holds a 40 per cent stake in the San Cristobal onshore oilfield in eastern Venezuela. The field is still commercially viable, but production stopped once sanctions blocked access to rigs, equipment, and services needed to sustain output. Also Read: Swiss bar fire: Police identify 16 more victims, many teenagers among the dead Venezuela did not pay OVL $536 million in dividends due up to 2014, while a similar amount is owed for later years, but audits for that period were never cleared by Caracas, freezing settlement. Together, those unpaid claims amount to around $1 billion. The situation could change after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a swift military operation and placed the country’s oil sector under American oversight. The change in control could lead to sanctions relief or new operating licences, allowing foreign partners to return. Also Read: ‘Maduro had his chances, he effed around, and he found out’: Pete Hegseth How will US control unlock India’s dues? If restrictions are eased, OVL could redeploy drilling rigs from India, including from fields operated by its parent, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, to resume its production at San Cristobal, currently estimated at 5,000–10,000 barrels per day, but could rise to 80,000–1,00,000 barrels per day with additional wells and use of modern equipment. Thereon the revival of exports would allow OVL to recover its unpaid dues directly from oil revenues. OVL had sought a special sanctions waiver, similar to the licence granted by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control to Chevron, but the request did not progress. Also Read: ‘We will run Venezuela till safe, proper transition; US firms will invest, make money for it’: Trump Other investments from India in Venezuelan oil sector Besides San Cristobal, Indian firms have stakes in the Carabobo-1 heavy oil block, where OVL owns 11 per cent, while Indian Oil Corporation and Oil India Ltd hold 3.5 per cent each, while Venezuela’s national oil company Petróleos de Venezuela SA remains the majority shareholder in both. Experts foresee PdVSA restructuring under US oversight, and while its stake may be transferred to a US-backed entity, international partners like OVL and Spain’s Repsol are likely to remain involved due to their operational experience and market access. Also Read: ‘US fulfilled its promise,’ says exiled oppn leader Maria Corina Machado on Maduro’s capture US President Donald Trump has said major American oil companies would return to Venezuela to repair degraded infrastructure and restore production, but it is unlikely that all existing foreign partners will be sidelined. India’s major refiners, including Reliance Industries, Nayara Energy, IOC, HPCL-Mittal Energy, and Mangalore Refinery, are technically equipped to process heavy Venezuelan crude in blend. Venezuela exported 707 million barrels a year before sanctions tightened, and India and China accounted for more than a third of that trade, while the US absorbed about 32 per cent. By 2025, exports fell to 352 million barrels, and China emerged as the dominant buyer with a 45 per cent share.

India’s ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) holds a 40 per cent stake in the San Cristobal onshore oilfield in eastern Venezuela. The field is still commercially viable, but production stopped once sanctions blocked access to rigs, equipment, and services needed to sustain output.

US control of Venezuelan oil could unblock India’s $1 billion dues

A man carrying a forged UPSC result that falsely showed him as selected for the civil services reported to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) on Saturday for training, triggering authorities to launch an investigation into the matter, officials said, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;They stated that the incident came to light during a preliminary inquiry that the man from Saran in Bihar, identified as Pushpesh Singh, working at a private firm in Gurugram, had been a victim of fraud. Based on Police input, Singh claimed that he developed contact with some people in Gurugram who took Rs 13,000 in cash and Rs 14,564 via UPI from him in two instalments for giving the exam and the interview, which was found to be all fake.<h3>A zero FIR was registered</h3>Officials said he later received a fake selection result on WhatsApp, claiming he had cleared the exam and asking him to report to the academy for training. When he arrived at LBSNAA along with his parents and belongings, the academy administration alerted the Mussoorie police about a person with a forged UPSC result.&nbsp;Senior police officers rushed to the campus, and teams from the Local Intelligence Unit in Mussoorie and the Intelligence Bureau were also called in. After questioning Singh, the police launched an investigation into the matter. In response to it, a zero FIR was registered under relevant provisions of the BNS on Singh’s complaint, and the case was subsequently handed over to Gurugram police for further investigation.

Officials said the incident came to light during a preliminary inquiry that the man from Saran in Bihar, identified as Pushpesh Singh, working at a private firm in Gurugram, had been a victim of fraud. 

A man carrying a forged UPSC result that falsely showed him as selected for the civil services reported to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) on Saturday for training, triggering authorities to launch an investigation into the matter, officials said, news agency PTI reported. They stated that the incident came to light during a preliminary inquiry that the man from Saran in Bihar, identified as Pushpesh Singh, working at a private firm in Gurugram, had been a victim of fraud. Based on Police input, Singh claimed that he developed contact with some people in Gurugram who took Rs 13,000 in cash and Rs 14,564 via UPI from him in two instalments for giving the exam and the interview, which was found to be all fake. A zero FIR was registered Officials said he later received a fake selection result on WhatsApp, claiming he had cleared the exam and asking him to report to the academy for training. When he arrived at LBSNAA along with his parents and belongings, the academy administration alerted the Mussoorie police about a person with a forged UPSC result. Senior police officers rushed to the campus, and teams from the Local Intelligence Unit in Mussoorie and the Intelligence Bureau were also called in. After questioning Singh, the police launched an investigation into the matter. In response to it, a zero FIR was registered under relevant provisions of the BNS on Singh’s complaint, and the case was subsequently handed over to Gurugram police for further investigation.

Officials said the incident came to light during a preliminary inquiry that the man from Saran in Bihar, identified as Pushpesh Singh, working at a private firm in Gurugram, had been a victim of fraud.&nbsp;

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After US strikes on Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to why can't a similar action be taken against terrorists behind the 26/11 attacks, and the mastermind be brought to India from Pakistan.&nbsp;During a speech in Mumbai Owaisi said, “We saw today that US President Donald Trump's forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and took him from his country to America.”&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-releases-1st-video-of-venezuela-s-nicolas-maduro-in-new-york-what-happens-now-watch-1767496965752">US releases first video of handcuffed Nicolas Maduro in New York: What will happen to Venezuela's ex-president now</a>&nbsp;“We are telling you, Modiji, why can't you send troops to Pakistan and bring back the masterminds of the 26/11 terrorist attacks to India, whether it's Masood Azhar or a cruel devil from Lashkar-e-Taiba,” Owaisi &nbsp;further said.<h2>US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro</h2>Just after the attack on Saturday (Jan 3) US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States carried out “large scale” strikes against Venezuela. He also said that he has “captured” the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown out of the country. He added that the operation was done in “conjunction” with the US law enforcement.&nbsp;Taking to Truth Social Trump wrote, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP."&nbsp;

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to why cant a Venezuela-like attack be carried out by India.

After US strikes on Venezuela and capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to why can't a similar action be taken against terrorists behind the 26/11 attacks, and the mastermind be brought to India from Pakistan. During a speech in Mumbai Owaisi said, “We saw today that US President Donald Trump's forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and took him from his country to America.” ALSO READ: US releases first video of handcuffed Nicolas Maduro in New York: What will happen to Venezuela's ex-president now “We are telling you, Modiji, why can't you send troops to Pakistan and bring back the masterminds of the 26/11 terrorist attacks to India, whether it's Masood Azhar or a cruel devil from Lashkar-e-Taiba,” Owaisi further said. US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro Just after the attack on Saturday (Jan 3) US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States carried out “large scale” strikes against Venezuela. He also said that he has “captured” the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flown out of the country. He added that the operation was done in “conjunction” with the US law enforcement. Taking to Truth Social Trump wrote, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi as to why can't a Venezuela-like attack be carried out by India.

'Why can't Modi carry out Venezuela-like attack and capture...', questions Owaisi

New Delhi: For the first time in the history of Republic Day Parade, two majestic double-humped Bactrian camels, perfectly adapted to Ladakh’s extreme high-altitude cold deserts, will lead an animal contingent down the Kartavya Path on 26 January 2026.&nbsp;The rare Bactrian camels, inducted by the Indian Army’s Remount &amp; Veterinary Corps (RVC) in 2024, are renowned as Ladakh’s “silent warriors”. Capable of carrying loads up to 250 kg across vast, freezing, oxygen-scarce terrain above 15,000 feet (4,500 metres), they require minimal water and fodder, qualities that make them invaluable for last-mile logistics, mounted patrols and supply transport near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, where vehicles and mules frequently falter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="‘It was a brilliant operation,’ says Trump after US captures Maduro and his wife">‘It was a brilliant operation,’ says Trump after US captures Maduro and his wife</a>&nbsp;The camels will be joined by four resilient Zanskar ponies, another hardy Ladakhi breed, four raptors trained for drone surveillance and neutralisation, and a canine contingent. Marking their debut in the parade, ten dogs of indigenous Indian breeds, namely, the Mudhol hounds, Rampur hounds, Chippiparai, Kombai and Rajapalayam, will march alongside six conventional military working dogs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-captured-maduro-and-his-wife-confirms-us-strikes-on-venezuela-1767432237551">Maduro kidnapped? Trump says ‘captured’ Venezuelan President and his wife, confirms US strikes</a>&nbsp;This integrated display celebrates both India’s high-altitude military heritage and the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) push to showcase native breeds. The Indian dog breeds have distinguished themselves in explosive detection, tracking, counter-terrorism and disaster response, with several earning gallantry awards. Army officials describe the contingent as a powerful symbol of endurance and sacrifice in defending India’s most challenging borders in the north.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-strikes-venezuela-military-sites-caracas-aragua-1767430307213">US launches attack on Venezuela: Which sites are attacked?</a>&nbsp;As the column passes the saluting dais this January 26, the double-humped Bactrian camels, expected to be the undisputed showstoppers , will highlight how animal strengths continue to support modern strategic needs in one of the world’s harshest battlegrounds.

The rare Bactrian camels, inducted by the Indian Army’s Remount & Veterinary Corps (RVC) in 2024, are renowned as Ladakh’s “silent warriors” and cab carry loads up to 250 kg across vast, freezing, oxygen-scarce terrain above 15,000 feet (4,500 metres).

New Delhi: For the first time in the history of Republic Day Parade, two majestic double-humped Bactrian camels, perfectly adapted to Ladakh’s extreme high-altitude cold deserts, will lead an animal contingent down the Kartavya Path on 26 January 2026. The rare Bactrian camels, inducted by the Indian Army’s Remount & Veterinary Corps (RVC) in 2024, are renowned as Ladakh’s “silent warriors”. Capable of carrying loads up to 250 kg across vast, freezing, oxygen-scarce terrain above 15,000 feet (4,500 metres), they require minimal water and fodder, qualities that make them invaluable for last-mile logistics, mounted patrols and supply transport near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, where vehicles and mules frequently falter. Also Read: ‘It was a brilliant operation,’ says Trump after US captures Maduro and his wife The camels will be joined by four resilient Zanskar ponies, another hardy Ladakhi breed, four raptors trained for drone surveillance and neutralisation, and a canine contingent. Marking their debut in the parade, ten dogs of indigenous Indian breeds, namely, the Mudhol hounds, Rampur hounds, Chippiparai, Kombai and Rajapalayam, will march alongside six conventional military working dogs. Also Read: Maduro kidnapped? Trump says ‘captured’ Venezuelan President and his wife, confirms US strikes This integrated display celebrates both India’s high-altitude military heritage and the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) push to showcase native breeds. The Indian dog breeds have distinguished themselves in explosive detection, tracking, counter-terrorism and disaster response, with several earning gallantry awards. Army officials describe the contingent as a powerful symbol of endurance and sacrifice in defending India’s most challenging borders in the north. Also Read: US launches attack on Venezuela: Which sites are attacked? As the column passes the saluting dais this January 26, the double-humped Bactrian camels, expected to be the undisputed showstoppers , will highlight how animal strengths continue to support modern strategic needs in one of the world’s harshest battlegrounds.

The rare Bactrian camels, inducted by the Indian Army’s Remount &amp; Veterinary Corps (RVC) in 2024, are renowned as Ladakh’s “silent warriors” and cab carry loads up to 250 kg across vast, freezing, oxygen-scarce terrain above 15,000 feet (4,500 metres).

India’s double-humped Bactrian camels and native dog breeds to make Republic Day Parade debut

With reports of protests in Iran, triggered by economic issues, Indian student associations, Indian students have urgently called on the Indian government for support and contingency plans for thousands studying in the West Asian country. &nbsp;The protests, which began in late December 2025, have increased in intensity.&nbsp;For Mir Mehraj Fathima, a medical student from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, currently in Iran, the situation has brought palpable fear. "As a medical student in Iran right now, recently a palpable tension in the streets and the heavy responsibility of being a witness; our education is now fractured by a chaos we cannot ignore," she said. "It's been 5 days for this protest, and I have witnessed the protest with so much stress and fear... It's a difficult situation for us to still continue our hospital rounds and shifts at night and return home safely."&nbsp;Syeda Zainab, another Indian student in Tehran, described the instability: "The situation here is not fully stable yet. Universities are closed until tomorrow due to protests related to fluctuations in the currency. People are on the streets, particularly in Isfahan, Mashhad, and some parts of Tehran. So far, it is safe for students."&nbsp;Nearly 3,000 Indian medical students, many pursuing MBBS programmes, are enrolled across Iranian universities, with around 2,000 from the Kashmir Valley alone. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, seeking "urgent and immediate intervention" to ensure the "safety, security, dignity, and welfare of Indian students, particularly students from the Kashmir Valley".&nbsp;National Convenor Nasir Khuehami highlighted "continuous distress calls and messages from students and their families" over "restricted mobility, sporadic internet shutdowns, lack of timely and clear safety advisories".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-venezuela-s-heavily-guarded-president-evaded-attacks-until-his-capture-1767440422870">Maduro’s fortress: Venezuelan president’s personal security apparatus that blocked attacks for years before eventual capture</a>&nbsp;The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA), foreign medical students wing, echoed these concerns in a letter to the Prime Minister, expressing alarm over the "safety and well-being of nearly 3000 Indian medical students". Vice President Dr Mohammad Momin Khan said: "We have demanded the security of Indian medical students in Iran... we are getting lot of calls from parents and students."&nbsp;Last year, under Operation Sindhu (June), India evacuated over 3,500 nationals, many students, from Iran during the intense Iran-Israel conflict. Iran cooperated exceptionally by opening closed airspace for Indian flights, including from Mashhad, highlighting strong bilateral ties at the time.

Nearly 3,000 Indian medical students, many pursuing MBBS programmes, are enrolled across Iranian universities, with around 2,000 from the Kashmir Valley alone.

With reports of protests in Iran, triggered by economic issues, Indian student associations, Indian students have urgently called on the Indian government for support and contingency plans for thousands studying in the West Asian country. The protests, which began in late December 2025, have increased in intensity. For Mir Mehraj Fathima, a medical student from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, currently in Iran, the situation has brought palpable fear. "As a medical student in Iran right now, recently a palpable tension in the streets and the heavy responsibility of being a witness; our education is now fractured by a chaos we cannot ignore," she said. "It's been 5 days for this protest, and I have witnessed the protest with so much stress and fear... It's a difficult situation for us to still continue our hospital rounds and shifts at night and return home safely." Syeda Zainab, another Indian student in Tehran, described the instability: "The situation here is not fully stable yet. Universities are closed until tomorrow due to protests related to fluctuations in the currency. People are on the streets, particularly in Isfahan, Mashhad, and some parts of Tehran. So far, it is safe for students." Nearly 3,000 Indian medical students, many pursuing MBBS programmes, are enrolled across Iranian universities, with around 2,000 from the Kashmir Valley alone. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, seeking "urgent and immediate intervention" to ensure the "safety, security, dignity, and welfare of Indian students, particularly students from the Kashmir Valley". National Convenor Nasir Khuehami highlighted "continuous distress calls and messages from students and their families" over "restricted mobility, sporadic internet shutdowns, lack of timely and clear safety advisories". Also Read: Maduro’s fortress: Venezuelan president’s personal security apparatus that blocked attacks for years before eventual capture The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA), foreign medical students wing, echoed these concerns in a letter to the Prime Minister, expressing alarm over the "safety and well-being of nearly 3000 Indian medical students". Vice President Dr Mohammad Momin Khan said: "We have demanded the security of Indian medical students in Iran... we are getting lot of calls from parents and students." Last year, under Operation Sindhu (June), India evacuated over 3,500 nationals, many students, from Iran during the intense Iran-Israel conflict. Iran cooperated exceptionally by opening closed airspace for Indian flights, including from Mashhad, highlighting strong bilateral ties at the time.

Nearly 3,000 Indian medical students, many pursuing MBBS programmes, are enrolled across Iranian universities, with around 2,000 from the Kashmir Valley alone.

Iran Protest: Indian students appeal for government support

Seven people, including three journalists, two YouTubers and two retired army officers were given life imprisonment by an Islamabad court in Pakistan after it found them guilty of inciting violence during riots in 2023 and spreading hatred against state institutions. The verdict was announced by &nbsp;anti-terrorism court judge, Tahir Abbas Sipra in Islamabad.&nbsp;While the judge awarded the sentence to the accused, none of them were present in the court as they fled the country and have been living abroad to avoid arrest.&nbsp;Former editor Shaheen Sehbai; two other journalists, Sabir Shakir and Moeed Pirzada; YouTubers Wajahat Saeed Khan and Haider Raza Mehdi; and retired army officers Adil Raja and Akbar Hussain are the accused who have been awarded imprisonment.&nbsp;Charges against all seven people stemmed from the May 2023 violent unrest that led to the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in corruption case.&nbsp;During the 2023 protest Imran Khan backers took over the streets of Pakistan and vandalised government property. The building of state-run Radio Pakistan was also damaged during the protest and the residence of a senior army officer was ransacked.&nbsp;

Charges against all seven people stemmed from the May 2023 violent unrest that led to the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in corruption case.

Seven people, including three journalists, two YouTubers and two retired army officers were given life imprisonment by an Islamabad court in Pakistan after it found them guilty of inciting violence during riots in 2023 and spreading hatred against state institutions. The verdict was announced by anti-terrorism court judge, Tahir Abbas Sipra in Islamabad. While the judge awarded the sentence to the accused, none of them were present in the court as they fled the country and have been living abroad to avoid arrest. Former editor Shaheen Sehbai; two other journalists, Sabir Shakir and Moeed Pirzada; YouTubers Wajahat Saeed Khan and Haider Raza Mehdi; and retired army officers Adil Raja and Akbar Hussain are the accused who have been awarded imprisonment. Charges against all seven people stemmed from the May 2023 violent unrest that led to the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in corruption case. During the 2023 protest Imran Khan backers took over the streets of Pakistan and vandalised government property. The building of state-run Radio Pakistan was also damaged during the protest and the residence of a senior army officer was ransacked.

Charges against all seven people stemmed from the May 2023 violent unrest that led to the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in corruption case.

Pakistan court gives death sentence to seven people, including journalists, ex-military man

Days after a couple in Karbi Anglong district of India's Assam was burnt alive by a group of villagers on the suspicion of practising witchcraft, 18 people have been arrested including four women, for their alleged involvement in the killing. Akhilesh Kumar Singh, IGP (Law &amp; Order) of the Assam Police confirming the arrest said, "We can’t tolerate this type of heinous crime".&nbsp;Speaking to the media after the arrest Singh said, “I inspected the site where the incident took place. We can’t tolerate this type of heinous crime. After collecting evidence, we have arrested 18 people so far. Scientific investigation will be conducted. A few months back, the court sentenced 23 people to life imprisonment in Sivasagar in connection with a witch-hunting case. Justice will be given here also."&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-air-quality-improves-but-cold-wave-condition-to-hit-city-for-next-3-days-1767416408618">Delhi air quality improves but cold wave condition to hit city for next 3 days</a>&nbsp;On December 30 at about 8:25 pm, the Anglong district police received information through phone that a couple has been killed by villagers on suspicion of practising witchcraft, after which the &nbsp;Hawraghat police station immediately sprang to action.&nbsp;“On receipt of the information, the police team immediately proceeded to the spot. On arrival, it was found that the house of Gardi Beruwa, resident of 1 No. Beloguri Munda Gaon was in a vandalised condition, and fire was burning in the front yard of the house. On enquiry, it was learnt that Gardi Beruwa (aged about 46 years) and his wife Mira Beruwa were allegedly murdered by villagers on suspicion of witch-hunting and their bodies were burnt to ashes in the front yard of their house,” a senior police official said.&nbsp;A suo-motu case has been registered by the police under the Assam Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Act and relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have also been invoked.

On December 30 at about 8:25 pm, the Anglong district police received information through phone that a couple has been killed by villagers on suspicion of practising witchcraft.

Days after a couple in Karbi Anglong district of India's Assam was burnt alive by a group of villagers on the suspicion of practising witchcraft, 18 people have been arrested including four women, for their alleged involvement in the killing. Akhilesh Kumar Singh, IGP (Law & Order) of the Assam Police confirming the arrest said, "We can’t tolerate this type of heinous crime". Speaking to the media after the arrest Singh said, “I inspected the site where the incident took place. We can’t tolerate this type of heinous crime. After collecting evidence, we have arrested 18 people so far. Scientific investigation will be conducted. A few months back, the court sentenced 23 people to life imprisonment in Sivasagar in connection with a witch-hunting case. Justice will be given here also." ALSO READ: Delhi air quality improves but cold wave condition to hit city for next 3 days On December 30 at about 8:25 pm, the Anglong district police received information through phone that a couple has been killed by villagers on suspicion of practising witchcraft, after which the Hawraghat police station immediately sprang to action. “On receipt of the information, the police team immediately proceeded to the spot. On arrival, it was found that the house of Gardi Beruwa, resident of 1 No. Beloguri Munda Gaon was in a vandalised condition, and fire was burning in the front yard of the house. On enquiry, it was learnt that Gardi Beruwa (aged about 46 years) and his wife Mira Beruwa were allegedly murdered by villagers on suspicion of witch-hunting and their bodies were burnt to ashes in the front yard of their house,” a senior police official said. A suo-motu case has been registered by the police under the Assam Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Act and relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have also been invoked.

On December 30 at about 8:25 pm, the Anglong district police received information through phone that a couple has been killed by villagers on suspicion of practising witchcraft.

Assam witchcraft case: 18 arrested as suspects after couple burnt alive, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita invoked

Delhi finally got some clean air to breath after air quality improved to ‘poor’ category on Saturday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) registered at around 7:00 AM was 222, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Strong winds and favourable meteorological conditions are behind the improved air quality in Delhi and it adjoining areas like Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad.Following the improvement in air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday revoked GRAP Stage-3 curbs in the Delhi-NCR region.<h2>What are the AQI categories?</h2>0-50: Good51-100: Satisfactory101-200: Moderate201-300: Poor301-400: Very Poor401-500: Severe<h2>Major contributor: Transport pollution</h2>Transport remains the largest contributor to Delhi’s pollution, responsible for 18.4% of emissions on Tuesday. It was followed by emissions from nearby industries (9.2%) and neighbouring cities, including Noida (8.2%), Ghaziabad (4.6%), Baghpat (6.2%), Panipat (3.3%), and Gurugram (2.9%). It is expected that transport emissions will account for 15.6% of the city’s pollution on Wednesday.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-suspends-2-officials-as-indore-water-contamination-kills-5-hospitalises-210-1767408150655">Madhya Pradesh suspends 2 officials as Indore water contamination kills 5, hospitalises 210</a><h2>Cold wave forecast for Delhi-NCR</h2>However, there is prediction of minimum temperature dropping further and settling around 6 degrees Celsius for the next couple of days, which is a drop of 2-3 degrees from the night temperature observed on Friday.&nbsp;Now, the India Meteorological Department has forecast cold wave conditions in some parts of the city till January 6. A cold wave is declared when the night temperature drops below the average by 4.5 degrees Celsius to 6.5 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;On Saturday the national capital will see the night temperature settle close to 7 degrees, while the day temperature is likely to settle close to 18 degrees.&nbsp;

The minimum temperature in Delhi is expected to drop further and settling around 6 degrees Celsius for the next couple of days, leading to cold wave conditions.

Delhi finally got some clean air to breath after air quality improved to ‘poor’ category on Saturday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) registered at around 7:00 AM was 222, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. Strong winds and favourable meteorological conditions are behind the improved air quality in Delhi and it adjoining areas like Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad. Following the improvement in air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday revoked GRAP Stage-3 curbs in the Delhi-NCR region. What are the AQI categories? 0-50: Good 51-100: Satisfactory 101-200: Moderate 201-300: Poor 301-400: Very Poor 401-500: Severe Major contributor: Transport pollution Transport remains the largest contributor to Delhi’s pollution, responsible for 18.4% of emissions on Tuesday. It was followed by emissions from nearby industries (9.2%) and neighbouring cities, including Noida (8.2%), Ghaziabad (4.6%), Baghpat (6.2%), Panipat (3.3%), and Gurugram (2.9%). It is expected that transport emissions will account for 15.6% of the city’s pollution on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Madhya Pradesh suspends 2 officials as Indore water contamination kills 5, hospitalises 210 Cold wave forecast for Delhi-NCR However, there is prediction of minimum temperature dropping further and settling around 6 degrees Celsius for the next couple of days, which is a drop of 2-3 degrees from the night temperature observed on Friday. Now, the India Meteorological Department has forecast cold wave conditions in some parts of the city till January 6. A cold wave is declared when the night temperature drops below the average by 4.5 degrees Celsius to 6.5 degrees Celsius. On Saturday the national capital will see the night temperature settle close to 7 degrees, while the day temperature is likely to settle close to 18 degrees.

The minimum temperature in Delhi is expected to drop further and settling around 6 degrees Celsius for the next couple of days, leading to cold wave conditions.

Delhi air quality improves but cold wave condition to hit city for next 3 days

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (Jan 2) warned of an “alarming trend” of white-collar terrorism that is emerging in the country, saying that highly-educated people are working against our society. Singh made the remarks in the aftermath of the Delhi blast that killed 15 people. Speaking at the 104th foundation day of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur, the defence minister highlighted that doctors were behind the car bomb blast near the Red Fort in Delhi on November 10.“Today, an alarming trend of white-collar terrorism is emerging in the country. Highly-educated people are working against society and the country,” Singh said as quoted by news agency PTI.“The perpetrators of the (Delhi) bomb blast were doctors – those who write 'Rx' on prescriptions, yet have RDX in their hands. This highlights the need for knowledge to be accompanied by values and character,” he added, referring to the Delhi blast.On November 10, an i20 car exploded near the Red Fort in the national capital, killing 15 people and injuring several others. Investigators revealed that Umar Nabi, who was driving the car, was part of a bigger white-collar terror network in Faridabad. Several other doctors involved in the network were also arrested.“The purpose of education is not only professional success but also the development of morality, ethics and human character,” Singh stressed. “Any education system that cannot fulfil this objective, which does not impart humility, a sense of character and 'dharma' (righteousness) along with knowledge, is incomplete”The defence minister added that terrorists need not be illiterate. They can hold university and college degrees, but still become terrorists because they lack wisdom.“Terrorists are not necessarily illiterate; they can hold university and college degrees, yet they become terrorists because they lack wisdom,” Singh said, adding, “Therefore, wisdom is essential.”

Speaking at the 104th foundation day of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur, the defence minister highlighted that doctors were behind the car bomb blast near Red Fort in Delhi on November 10.

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (Jan 2) warned of an “alarming trend” of white-collar terrorism that is emerging in the country, saying that highly-educated people are working against our society. Singh made the remarks in the aftermath of the Delhi blast that killed 15 people. Speaking at the 104th foundation day of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur, the defence minister highlighted that doctors were behind the car bomb blast near the Red Fort in Delhi on November 10. “Today, an alarming trend of white-collar terrorism is emerging in the country. Highly-educated people are working against society and the country,” Singh said as quoted by news agency PTI. “The perpetrators of the (Delhi) bomb blast were doctors – those who write 'Rx' on prescriptions, yet have RDX in their hands. This highlights the need for knowledge to be accompanied by values and character,” he added, referring to the Delhi blast. On November 10, an i20 car exploded near the Red Fort in the national capital, killing 15 people and injuring several others. Investigators revealed that Umar Nabi, who was driving the car, was part of a bigger white-collar terror network in Faridabad. Several other doctors involved in the network were also arrested. “The purpose of education is not only professional success but also the development of morality, ethics and human character,” Singh stressed. “Any education system that cannot fulfil this objective, which does not impart humility, a sense of character and 'dharma' (righteousness) along with knowledge, is incomplete” The defence minister added that terrorists need not be illiterate. They can hold university and college degrees, but still become terrorists because they lack wisdom. “Terrorists are not necessarily illiterate; they can hold university and college degrees, yet they become terrorists because they lack wisdom,” Singh said, adding, “Therefore, wisdom is essential.”

Speaking at the 104th foundation day of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur, the defence minister highlighted that doctors were behind the car bomb blast near Red Fort in Delhi on November 10.

‘Terrorists can hold degrees…’: Rajnath Singh warns of ‘alarming trend’ of white-collar terrorism

As the number of people hospitalised in Indore due to contaminated water rises to 210, with five confirmed deaths, Madhya Pradesh has suspended two officials for "negligence". Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav came down hard on officials over the water contamination crisis in Indore's Bhaagirthpura area, calling the incident a case of unacceptable negligence and promising strict action.<h2>Negligence won't be tolerated</h2>In a post on X, Yadav said the state government would not tolerate lapses that put public lives at risk. "The state government will not tolerate negligence in the incident that occurred in Bhaagirthpura, Indore, due to contaminated drinking water. Strict decisions are being taken in this regard."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-india-cannot-be-a-bystander-shiv-sena-mp-priyanka-chaturvedi-accuses-musk-s-grok-ai-of-enabling-sexualised-abuse-of-women-on-x-1767342794242">Shiv Sena MP warns Musk's Grok AI being used online to strip women</a>The chief minister named two officials who have been suspended in connection with the incident. Indore Municipal Corporation's Additional Commissioner Rohit Sisonia and the in-charge Superintending Engineer of the Public Health Engineering department, Sanjeev Shrivastava, have both been both removed from duty, he revealed. Yadav also ordered the removal of Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav.<h2>Five dead, over 200 hospitalised</h2>The contamination has had serious consequences. According to Indore district collector Shivam Verma, five deaths have been medically confirmed so far, while the number of people hospitalised has climbed to 210.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-bharat-s-future-under-unimaginable-threat-baloch-leader-warns-india-about-chinese-troops-in-pakistan-s-balochistan-1767336398462">Baloch leader says India faces unimaginable Pak threat, flags China involvement</a>Verma said the administration was proceeding cautiously and relying only on verified medical data. He added that a team of senior doctors has been formed to "analyse death figures" circulating through other channels, including reports from public representatives and the media. Any revision to the official toll, he said, would be made only after that assessment. As of Friday, nine new patients had been admitted, pushing the total number of hospitalised residents up from 201 to 210. "e occurred in the incident. We have also constituted a team of senior doctors who will analyse death figures, which were received from other sources, such as public representatives or the media, and we will update our official death figure report," he told ANI.

Five people have died and over 200 are hospitalised after contaminated drinking water triggered a health crisis in Indore. The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended senior officials, with the chief minister calling it gross negligence as pressure mounts for accountability.

As the number of people hospitalised in Indore due to contaminated water rises to 210, with five confirmed deaths, Madhya Pradesh has suspended two officials for "negligence". Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav came down hard on officials over the water contamination crisis in Indore's Bhaagirthpura area, calling the incident a case of unacceptable negligence and promising strict action. Negligence won't be tolerated In a post on X, Yadav said the state government would not tolerate lapses that put public lives at risk. "The state government will not tolerate negligence in the incident that occurred in Bhaagirthpura, Indore, due to contaminated drinking water. Strict decisions are being taken in this regard." Also read | Shiv Sena MP warns Musk's Grok AI being used online to strip women The chief minister named two officials who have been suspended in connection with the incident. Indore Municipal Corporation's Additional Commissioner Rohit Sisonia and the in-charge Superintending Engineer of the Public Health Engineering department, Sanjeev Shrivastava, have both been both removed from duty, he revealed. Yadav also ordered the removal of Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav. Five dead, over 200 hospitalised The contamination has had serious consequences. According to Indore district collector Shivam Verma, five deaths have been medically confirmed so far, while the number of people hospitalised has climbed to 210. Also read | Baloch leader says India faces unimaginable Pak threat, flags China involvement Verma said the administration was proceeding cautiously and relying only on verified medical data. He added that a team of senior doctors has been formed to "analyse death figures" circulating through other channels, including reports from public representatives and the media. Any revision to the official toll, he said, would be made only after that assessment. As of Friday, nine new patients had been admitted, pushing the total number of hospitalised residents up from 201 to 210. "e occurred in the incident. We have also constituted a team of senior doctors who will analyse death figures, which were received from other sources, such as public representatives or the media, and we will update our official death figure report," he told ANI.

Five people have died and over 200 are hospitalised after contaminated drinking water triggered a health crisis in Indore. The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended senior officials, with the chief minister calling it gross negligence as pressure mounts for accountability.

Madhya Pradesh suspends 2 officials as Indore water contamination kills 5, hospitalises 210

A brilliant ‘Wolf Supermoon’ will illuminate the sky on January 3, 2026, making its appearance brighter and larger than usual. This special full Moon occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth, at a distance of around 362,000 km, making it up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a typical full Moon. The event will be the first full Moon of the year 2026, marking the start of a trio of supermoons this year. Its extra brightness is due to a combination of factors: the Moon’s proximity to Earth (near perigee), Earth's closeness to the Sun (near perihelion), and the full Moon phase, all contributing to a spectacular sight.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-immediately-remove-obscene-and-sexually-explicit-content-meity-issues-notice-to-x-over-misuse-of-ai-1767368348443">'Immediately remove obscene and sexually explicit content': MeitY issues notice to X over misuse of AI</a><h2>What time can you see it in India?</h2>For those in India, the Wolf Supermoon will be visible after sunset, roughly around 5:45-6:00 pm IST on January 3. It will rise in the east, appearing with a golden or orange hue as it crosses the sky throughout the night, setting in the west at dawn. This will be an ideal time for skywatchers to see the Moon at its brightest, alongside Jupiter, which will also be visible in the vicinity of the Moon. While the difference in size may not be immediately apparent to the naked eye, the enhanced brightness will make the event truly unforgettable.&nbsp;The Wolf Moon, traditionally named after the howling wolves heard during midwinter nights in the Northern Hemisphere, will be a significant lunar event this year. The full Moon will occur precisely at 10:02–10:04 GMT, but it will appear full for a few nights before and after. To get the best view, head outside for moonrise on January 2 or 3 and enjoy this natural wonder!

January 2026 Wolf Supermoon: What time is it and where to see it in India? Details inside

A brilliant ‘Wolf Supermoon’ will illuminate the sky on January 3, 2026, making its appearance brighter and larger than usual. This special full Moon occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth, at a distance of around 362,000 km, making it up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a typical full Moon. The event will be the first full Moon of the year 2026, marking the start of a trio of supermoons this year. Its extra brightness is due to a combination of factors: the Moon’s proximity to Earth (near perigee), Earth's closeness to the Sun (near perihelion), and the full Moon phase, all contributing to a spectacular sight. Also Read: 'Immediately remove obscene and sexually explicit content': MeitY issues notice to X over misuse of AI What time can you see it in India? For those in India, the Wolf Supermoon will be visible after sunset, roughly around 5:45-6:00 pm IST on January 3. It will rise in the east, appearing with a golden or orange hue as it crosses the sky throughout the night, setting in the west at dawn. This will be an ideal time for skywatchers to see the Moon at its brightest, alongside Jupiter, which will also be visible in the vicinity of the Moon. While the difference in size may not be immediately apparent to the naked eye, the enhanced brightness will make the event truly unforgettable. The Wolf Moon, traditionally named after the howling wolves heard during midwinter nights in the Northern Hemisphere, will be a significant lunar event this year. The full Moon will occur precisely at 10:02–10:04 GMT, but it will appear full for a few nights before and after. To get the best view, head outside for moonrise on January 2 or 3 and enjoy this natural wonder!

The Wolf Supermoon on January 3 promises a bright spectacle across India. The Wolf Supermoon on January 3, named for winter howling wolves, marks the first of three supermoons in 2026

The Indian government has instructed the social media platform X to immediately remove and restrict access to content that is obscene, sexually explicit, or indecent. This includes material generated through AI technologies like Grok, as per the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021.&nbsp;The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a letter to X’s Chief Compliance Officer, requesting a thorough review of the Grok service. They emphasised that users were misusing the AI to create fake profiles that shared inappropriate, vulgar, or degrading content, particularly images or videos of women. MeitY’s letter highlighted that this misuse of artificial intelligence violates Indian laws, stressing that the failure of platform safeguards to prevent such content poses a serious concern. They demanded an immediate report detailing actions taken to stop the publication, sharing, or uploading of explicit material through AI tools like Grok.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/new-year-present-for-delhiites-as-air-quality-improves-stage-iii-grap-restrictions-revoked-1767362164851">New Year present for Delhiites as air quality improves, stage-III GRAP restrictions revoked</a>&nbsp;In a letter to X, it was written that X, as a major social media platform, is reminded that adherence to the IT Act and the IT Rules, 2021, is mandatory. The statutory exceptions provided under Section 79 of the IT Act are conditional upon full compliance with due diligence requirements, including but not limited to Rules 3 and 4 of the IT Rules, 2021.&nbsp;It is emphasised that the hosting, generation, publication, transmission, sharing, or uploading of content that is obscene, sexually explicit, vulgar, or invasive of another's privacy, whether bodily or otherwise, or unlawful content, including through AI-driven tools, can result in severe legal consequences. This includes, but is not limited to, violations under the following provisions:<ul><li>Sections 66E, 67, 67A, and 678 of the IT Act</li><li>Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)</li><li>The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986</li><li>The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012</li><li>The Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, 1956</li><li>Section 85 of the IT Act regarding corporate offenses</li></ul>

'Immediately remove obscene and sexually explicit content': MeitY issues notice to X over misuse of AI

The Indian government has instructed the social media platform X to immediately remove and restrict access to content that is obscene, sexually explicit, or indecent. This includes material generated through AI technologies like Grok, as per the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a letter to X’s Chief Compliance Officer, requesting a thorough review of the Grok service. They emphasised that users were misusing the AI to create fake profiles that shared inappropriate, vulgar, or degrading content, particularly images or videos of women. MeitY’s letter highlighted that this misuse of artificial intelligence violates Indian laws, stressing that the failure of platform safeguards to prevent such content poses a serious concern. They demanded an immediate report detailing actions taken to stop the publication, sharing, or uploading of explicit material through AI tools like Grok. Also Read: New Year present for Delhiites as air quality improves, stage-III GRAP restrictions revoked In a letter to X, it was written that X, as a major social media platform, is reminded that adherence to the IT Act and the IT Rules, 2021, is mandatory. The statutory exceptions provided under Section 79 of the IT Act are conditional upon full compliance with due diligence requirements, including but not limited to Rules 3 and 4 of the IT Rules, 2021. It is emphasised that the hosting, generation, publication, transmission, sharing, or uploading of content that is obscene, sexually explicit, vulgar, or invasive of another's privacy, whether bodily or otherwise, or unlawful content, including through AI-driven tools, can result in severe legal consequences. This includes, but is not limited to, violations under the following provisions: Sections 66E, 67, 67A, and 678 of the IT Act Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 The Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, 1956 Section 85 of the IT Act regarding corporate offenses

India’s MeitY directs social media platform X to remove AI-generated obscene content, specifically targeting the misuse of the ‘Grok AI’ service for explicit material

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) decided to revoke Stage-III measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region on Friday (January 2), following a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality. As of 4 pm on January 2, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) had decreased from 380 the previous day to 236, reflecting a steady decline. In response to this positive change, the CAQM’s GRAP sub-committee announced the immediate removal of all Stage-III restrictions across the NCR.&nbsp;“Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to revoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-III of the extant GRAP, with immediate effect, in the entire NCR,” the order read.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-s-foreign-minister-s-jaishankar-counters-china-s-claim-over-arunachal-pradesh-1767358150787">India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar counters China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh</a>&nbsp;However, the update made it clear that preventive measures and regulations outlined under GRAP’s Stage I and Stage II would remain active to prevent any future air quality deterioration. "The AQI of Delhi, which was recorded as 380 on Thursday, has significantly improved and recorded 236 at 4 pm on Friday, exhibiting a trend. Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to revoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-3 of the extant GRAP, with immediate effect, in the entire NCR," an official said. "All actions under Stages 1 and 2 of extant GRAP to remain in force in NCR," the official added.&nbsp;The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Delhi's temperature was around 11°C on Friday (January 2) morning, with very dense fog in the early hours. The fog was expected to persist throughout the day, though the weather is anticipated to improve starting Saturday (January 3). According to IMD, Friday’s temperatures in Delhi were predicted to vary between 15°C and 17°C for the maximum, and 9°C to 11°C for the minimum. While the minimum temperature will be 2°C to 4°C higher than usual, the maximum temperature is expected to remain significantly below the normal range.

New Year present for Delhiites as air quality improves, stage-III GRAP restrictions revoked

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) decided to revoke Stage-III measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region on Friday (January 2), following a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality. As of 4 pm on January 2, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) had decreased from 380 the previous day to 236, reflecting a steady decline. In response to this positive change, the CAQM’s GRAP sub-committee announced the immediate removal of all Stage-III restrictions across the NCR. “Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to revoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-III of the extant GRAP, with immediate effect, in the entire NCR,” the order read. Also Read: India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar counters China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh However, the update made it clear that preventive measures and regulations outlined under GRAP’s Stage I and Stage II would remain active to prevent any future air quality deterioration. "The AQI of Delhi, which was recorded as 380 on Thursday, has significantly improved and recorded 236 at 4 pm on Friday, exhibiting a trend. Keeping in view the prevailing trend of air quality, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decides to revoke all actions as envisaged under Stage-3 of the extant GRAP, with immediate effect, in the entire NCR," an official said. "All actions under Stages 1 and 2 of extant GRAP to remain in force in NCR," the official added. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Delhi's temperature was around 11°C on Friday (January 2) morning, with very dense fog in the early hours. The fog was expected to persist throughout the day, though the weather is anticipated to improve starting Saturday (January 3). According to IMD, Friday’s temperatures in Delhi were predicted to vary between 15°C and 17°C for the maximum, and 9°C to 11°C for the minimum. While the minimum temperature will be 2°C to 4°C higher than usual, the maximum temperature is expected to remain significantly below the normal range.

The CAQM revoked Stage-III GRAP measures in Delhi after air quality improved, but Stage-I and Stage-II measures will remain in place to ensure ongoing air quality control

A final-year computer science engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has secured a job offer worth Rs 2.5 crore per annum, marking the highest placement package in the institute’s history from Optiver, which is a global trading firm based in the Netherlands.&nbsp;The student, Edward Nathan Varghese, will join Optiver’s Netherlands office as a software engineer in July 2026. According to institute records, this is the highest salary package offered at IIT Hyderabad since it was established in 2008.<h3>Record-breaking offer from global trading firm</h3>&nbsp;According to reports, Varghese received the offer after completing a summer internship at Optiver last year. The internship included two weeks of training followed by a six-week project, which later led to a pre-placement offer.&nbsp;Optiver is known for hiring engineers for high-frequency trading and software development roles. The Rs 2.5 crore package reflects the growing demand for skilled software engineers in global financial firms, especially those with strong backgrounds in algorithms and competitive programming.<h3>Who is Edward Nathan Varghese?</h3>&nbsp;Edward Nathan Varghese was born and raised in Hyderabad and completed his schooling in Bengaluru from Classes 7 to 12. He comes from a family with an engineering background and has consistently participated and performed well in competitive exams.&nbsp;He secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 1100 in JEE Main and AIR 558 in JEE Advanced in 2022. As per the available data, he also scored a 99.96 percentile in CAT 2025, with an all-India rank of 120.&nbsp;At IIT Hyderabad, Varghese served as the Overall Head of the Office of Career Services. In this role, he managed a team of eight student managers and nearly 250 coordinators handling placements and internships. He had earlier worked as an Internship Cell Coordinator for close to a year, as per his LinkedIn profile.<h3>‘First and only interview’:&nbsp;</h3>Speaking to media, Varghese said that Optiver was the first and only company he interviewed for during the placement season. He said he was informed about the offer by his mentor and described the moment as emotional for both him and his parents.&nbsp;Varghese said he has been involved in competitive programming since his first year of engineering and has ranked among the top 100 programmers in the country. He also credited IIT Hyderabad’s flexible curriculum, which allows students to choose from a wide range of courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A final-year computer science engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has secured a job offer of Rs 2.5 crore per annum from Optiver, which is a global trading firm based in the Netherlands.

A final-year computer science engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has secured a job offer worth Rs 2.5 crore per annum, marking the highest placement package in the institute’s history from Optiver, which is a global trading firm based in the Netherlands. The student, Edward Nathan Varghese, will join Optiver’s Netherlands office as a software engineer in July 2026. According to institute records, this is the highest salary package offered at IIT Hyderabad since it was established in 2008. Record-breaking offer from global trading firm According to reports, Varghese received the offer after completing a summer internship at Optiver last year. The internship included two weeks of training followed by a six-week project, which later led to a pre-placement offer. Optiver is known for hiring engineers for high-frequency trading and software development roles. The Rs 2.5 crore package reflects the growing demand for skilled software engineers in global financial firms, especially those with strong backgrounds in algorithms and competitive programming. Who is Edward Nathan Varghese? Edward Nathan Varghese was born and raised in Hyderabad and completed his schooling in Bengaluru from Classes 7 to 12. He comes from a family with an engineering background and has consistently participated and performed well in competitive exams. He secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 1100 in JEE Main and AIR 558 in JEE Advanced in 2022. As per the available data, he also scored a 99.96 percentile in CAT 2025, with an all-India rank of 120. At IIT Hyderabad, Varghese served as the Overall Head of the Office of Career Services. In this role, he managed a team of eight student managers and nearly 250 coordinators handling placements and internships. He had earlier worked as an Internship Cell Coordinator for close to a year, as per his LinkedIn profile. ‘First and only interview’: Speaking to media, Varghese said that Optiver was the first and only company he interviewed for during the placement season. He said he was informed about the offer by his mentor and described the moment as emotional for both him and his parents. Varghese said he has been involved in competitive programming since his first year of engineering and has ranked among the top 100 programmers in the country. He also credited IIT Hyderabad’s flexible curriculum, which allows students to choose from a wide range of courses.

A final-year computer science engineering student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has secured a job offer of Rs 2.5 crore per annum from Optiver, which is a global trading firm based in the Netherlands.

Who is Edward Nathan Varghese, the IIT Hyderabad student who bagged a Rs 2.5 crore job?

"By doing this kind of thing, nothing is going to change in reality... Arunachal Pradesh is, and will always be a part of India," emphasized Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. He was responding to an IIT Madras student's question regarding the November 2025 incident, where an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh was detained and harassed while transiting the Shanghai Airport in China. China claims almost all of India's Arunachal Pradesh state, calling it "Zangnan" or "Southern Tibet".&nbsp;&nbsp;The incident involving the Indian national at Shanghai airport took place at a time when both countries were seen as working towards mending ties after the Galwan military clashes of 2020, the resultant standoff, and the escalated tensions. A student hailing from the Northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh had asked the External Affairs Minister about China's behaviour towards the people from his state. The student highlighted the November 2025 incident of the Indian national from Arunachal who was detained at Shanghai International Airport, while holding a valid Indian passport and&nbsp;transiting China for onward travel to Tokyo (Japan) via Seoul (South Korea).&nbsp;The Indian passport-holding lady was reportedly stopped by Chinese immigration officials at the Shanghai airport, and the officials mocked her and told her to “apply for a Chinese passport.” "One of our nationals from Arunachal Pradesh was transiting through China.. She was arbitrarily detained, harassed, and inconvenienced... We protested and made the point that there are two issues. This kind of tactic is not going to change anything on the ground. Some international conventions and regulations govern the transit of people, and we expect countries to abide by them... This is an issue, where we have a firm and clear stance," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;The diplomat-turned-minister was the chief guest at the launch of IITM Global, an initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IIT-M), which intends to take Indian tech to foreign countries, facilitate tech transfers, take Indian startups abroad, and help explore business opportunities abroad, among others.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the Institute, IITM Global will expand its global footprint by enabling international research, innovation, startups, and academic collaborations, and position the institute as a globally-networked hub. IIT-M is widely recognised as India’s leading institution for higher education. As part of the IITM Global rollout, IIT Madras has signed a series of memoranda of understanding with leading multinational institutions and partners across key global regions. These include three MoUs in the United States, one in the United Kingdom, three in Germany, three in Dubai, three across the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore and Malaysia, and six under the India-for-Global initiative. The partnerships are focused on joint research, industry and startup collaboration, global talent and knowledge exchange, and translating deep-tech innovation into real-world applications.&nbsp;Speaking on the occasion, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “IITM Global Research Foundation is a global outreach initiative of IIT Madras aimed at strengthening international collaborations. It follows a four-pronged approach. First, we aim to take our technologies abroad and explore opportunities for technology transfer across different countries. Second, we plan to bring projects from these nations under joint development agreements, enabling our faculty to work on and provide solutions to global challenges. Third, we aim to introduce our start-ups to business opportunities in these countries. Fourth, we aim to attract foreign investments into our start-ups.”&nbsp;Further, Prof. V. Kamakoti said, “These four verticals form the core focus of IITM Global. Initially, we are establishing a presence in five locations, including the United States, Dubai, Malaysia, and Germany. Based on success, this initiative will be expanded to multiple nations.”&nbsp;IITM Global is designed as a dynamic ‘plug-and-play’ framework that enables deep-tech innovators, researchers,&nbsp;startups, and industry partners to access global markets, capital, and research opportunities. By integrating local context with international engagement, the platform aims to catalyse innovation-led growth while fostering high-impact collaborations with global industry and R&amp;D partners.

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar counters China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh

"By doing this kind of thing, nothing is going to change in reality... Arunachal Pradesh is, and will always be a part of India," emphasized Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. He was responding to an IIT Madras student's question regarding the November 2025 incident, where an Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh was detained and harassed while transiting the Shanghai Airport in China. China claims almost all of India's Arunachal Pradesh state, calling it "Zangnan" or "Southern Tibet". The incident involving the Indian national at Shanghai airport took place at a time when both countries were seen as working towards mending ties after the Galwan military clashes of 2020, the resultant standoff, and the escalated tensions. A student hailing from the Northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh had asked the External Affairs Minister about China's behaviour towards the people from his state. The student highlighted the November 2025 incident of the Indian national from Arunachal who was detained at Shanghai International Airport, while holding a valid Indian passport and transiting China for onward travel to Tokyo (Japan) via Seoul (South Korea). The Indian passport-holding lady was reportedly stopped by Chinese immigration officials at the Shanghai airport, and the officials mocked her and told her to “apply for a Chinese passport.” "One of our nationals from Arunachal Pradesh was transiting through China.. She was arbitrarily detained, harassed, and inconvenienced... We protested and made the point that there are two issues. This kind of tactic is not going to change anything on the ground. Some international conventions and regulations govern the transit of people, and we expect countries to abide by them... This is an issue, where we have a firm and clear stance," Jaishankar said. The diplomat-turned-minister was the chief guest at the launch of IITM Global, an initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IIT-M), which intends to take Indian tech to foreign countries, facilitate tech transfers, take Indian startups abroad, and help explore business opportunities abroad, among others. According to the Institute, IITM Global will expand its global footprint by enabling international research, innovation, startups, and academic collaborations, and position the institute as a globally-networked hub. IIT-M is widely recognised as India’s leading institution for higher education. As part of the IITM Global rollout, IIT Madras has signed a series of memoranda of understanding with leading multinational institutions and partners across key global regions. These include three MoUs in the United States, one in the United Kingdom, three in Germany, three in Dubai, three across the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore and Malaysia, and six under the India-for-Global initiative. The partnerships are focused on joint research, industry and startup collaboration, global talent and knowledge exchange, and translating deep-tech innovation into real-world applications. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “IITM Global Research Foundation is a global outreach initiative of IIT Madras aimed at strengthening international collaborations. It follows a four-pronged approach. First, we aim to take our technologies abroad and explore opportunities for technology transfer across different countries. Second, we plan to bring projects from these nations under joint development agreements, enabling our faculty to work on and provide solutions to global challenges. Third, we aim to introduce our start-ups to business opportunities in these countries. Fourth, we aim to attract foreign investments into our start-ups.” Further, Prof. V. Kamakoti said, “These four verticals form the core focus of IITM Global. Initially, we are establishing a presence in five locations, including the United States, Dubai, Malaysia, and Germany. Based on success, this initiative will be expanded to multiple nations.” IITM Global is designed as a dynamic ‘plug-and-play’ framework that enables deep-tech innovators, researchers, startups, and industry partners to access global markets, capital, and research opportunities. By integrating local context with international engagement, the platform aims to catalyse innovation-led growth while fostering high-impact collaborations with global industry and R&D partners.

The diplomat-turned-minister was the chief guest at the launch of IITM Global, an initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras(IIT-M)

The Delhi Government has refuted the claims that it had issued a circular to appoint teachers as nodal officers to count stray dogs. The Directorate of Education has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against those allegedly involved again spreading misinformation. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, in a press conference, had accused that the misinformation campaign was run by the direction of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal.&nbsp;The FIR was registered under Sections 353 (1) and 192 of BNS for "circulation of false, misleading and malicious information on social media platforms by unknown/mischievous persons regarding an alleged direction that school teachers are required to count stray dogs". The complaint was filed with the Civil Line police station.&nbsp;In a press conference, Veditha Reddy, Director of Education, said that no such order was issued. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has also made such allegations.&nbsp;"It has been seen that deliberate attempts have been made for spreading false and fabricated news with mala fide intent, causing confusion and panic among teachers and school staff, damage to the reputation of the Education Department and disruption of public order and trust in government institutions," read the complaint.&nbsp;"The Aam Aadmi Party is free to continue its shoot and scoot politics on social media, but we will take all legal action from our side," said Sood in a press conference. He also accused AAP of playing the ‘victim card’ and held up a small card bearing AAP's symbol with the words during the press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Delhi government has denied claims that teachers were asked to count stray dogs and said an FIR has been filed over alleged misinformation spread online

The Delhi Government has refuted the claims that it had issued a circular to appoint teachers as nodal officers to count stray dogs. The Directorate of Education has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against those allegedly involved again spreading misinformation. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, in a press conference, had accused that the misinformation campaign was run by the direction of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. The FIR was registered under Sections 353 (1) and 192 of BNS for "circulation of false, misleading and malicious information on social media platforms by unknown/mischievous persons regarding an alleged direction that school teachers are required to count stray dogs". The complaint was filed with the Civil Line police station. In a press conference, Veditha Reddy, Director of Education, said that no such order was issued. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has also made such allegations. "It has been seen that deliberate attempts have been made for spreading false and fabricated news with mala fide intent, causing confusion and panic among teachers and school staff, damage to the reputation of the Education Department and disruption of public order and trust in government institutions," read the complaint. "The Aam Aadmi Party is free to continue its shoot and scoot politics on social media, but we will take all legal action from our side," said Sood in a press conference. He also accused AAP of playing the ‘victim card’ and held up a small card bearing AAP's symbol with the words during the press conference.

The Delhi government has denied claims that teachers were asked to count stray dogs and said an FIR has been filed over alleged misinformation spread online

Delhi government refute claims 'teachers asked to count stray dogs', files FIR against misinformation

The inclusion of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team for IPL 2026, co-owned by Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, has sparked a political stir. This controversy started after KKR acquired Rahman for a whopping ₹9.20 crore during the IPL auction. While some cricket experts hailed the move as a strategic decision, it triggered intense nationalistic reactions, particularly against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between India and Bangladesh following the death of a Hindu man in Mymensingh.<h2>Who said what</h2>BJP leader Sangeet Som strongly criticised Shah Rukh Khan's choice, backing Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur, who labeled Khan a “traitor” for investing in players from a nation allegedly hostile to India. Som accused Khan of supporting a country where Hindus face persecution, including incidents of rape, violence, and anti-India protests. He further claimed that Khan, despite his success in India, was investing in a country that has shown hostility towards India. “People like Shah Rukh Khan will not succeed,” Som was quoted as saying to news agency ANI.&nbsp;In a similar vein, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam urged Khan to reconsider his decision, citing the potential backlash the Bangladeshi player could face amidst rising anti-Bangladesh sentiments. “Shah Rukh Khan should remove Rahman from the team for his own safety,” Nirupam told ANI. His concerns were echoed by another Shiv Sena (UBT) member, Anand Dubey, who suggested that Bangladeshi players should be barred from the IPL entirely. He stated that if Khan didn't act, it would show that he didn’t understand the national mood.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttarakhand-minister-s-husband-sparks-outrage-with-girls-for-20-25-thousand-in-bihar-remark-1767352623004">Uttarakhand minister’s husband sparks outrage with 'girls for ₹20-25 thousand in Bihar' remark</a>

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On the other hand, Congress leaders have rallied behind Shah Rukh Khan, criticising the BJP's stance. Congress MP Manickam Tagore denounced the accusations of “treason,” calling it an attack on India's pluralistic society. “Hate cannot define nationalism,” Tagore was quoted as saying to ANI. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also pointed fingers at the BCCI and ICC, asking who was responsible for including Bangladeshi players in the IPL auction pool and demanding answers from the cricket boards.&nbsp;Amid the controversy, religious leaders have weighed in as well. Maulana Sajid Rashidi, president of the All India Imam Association, defended Khan's decision, emphasising that sports and films transcend national borders. He called for action against those making inflammatory remarks about Khan, such as Devkinandan Thakur. Similarly, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, said that Shah Rukh Khan's IPL pick was not an act of betrayal, reaffirming solidarity with the minority communities in Bangladesh and their safety.

Shah Rukh Khan's decision to include Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL squad has sparked political tension, with the BJP, Congress, and other leaders raising the issue

The inclusion of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team for IPL 2026, co-owned by Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, has sparked a political stir. This controversy started after KKR acquired Rahman for a whopping ₹9.20 crore during the IPL auction. While some cricket experts hailed the move as a strategic decision, it triggered intense nationalistic reactions, particularly against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between India and Bangladesh following the death of a Hindu man in Mymensingh. Who said what BJP leader Sangeet Som strongly criticised Shah Rukh Khan's choice, backing Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur, who labeled Khan a “traitor” for investing in players from a nation allegedly hostile to India. Som accused Khan of supporting a country where Hindus face persecution, including incidents of rape, violence, and anti-India protests. He further claimed that Khan, despite his success in India, was investing in a country that has shown hostility towards India. “People like Shah Rukh Khan will not succeed,” Som was quoted as saying to news agency ANI. In a similar vein, Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam urged Khan to reconsider his decision, citing the potential backlash the Bangladeshi player could face amidst rising anti-Bangladesh sentiments. “Shah Rukh Khan should remove Rahman from the team for his own safety,” Nirupam told ANI. His concerns were echoed by another Shiv Sena (UBT) member, Anand Dubey, who suggested that Bangladeshi players should be barred from the IPL entirely. He stated that if Khan didn't act, it would show that he didn’t understand the national mood. Also Read: Uttarakhand minister’s husband sparks outrage with 'girls for ₹20-25 thousand in Bihar' remark

Shah Rukh Khan's decision to include Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL squad has sparked political tension, with the BJP, Congress, and other leaders raising the issue

SRK's buying of Bangladesh player Rahman for KKR in IPL amid tensions stirs political row

A video has surfaced showing Girdhari Lal Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, making controversial comments about women. In the clip, recorded during an event in the Someshwar constituency of Almora, Sahu taunts BJP workers, suggesting one of them should get married soon. He said, “Come with us, we'll find you a wife from Bihar for Rs 20-25 thousand.” His remark has sparked a significant uproar in the political circles of Uttarakhand.&nbsp;Following the backlash, the Pradesh Mahila Congress has organised a protest at Minister Rekha Arya’s residence in Dehradun. Demonstrations are also planned in other cities, such as Haridwar. The police have increased security outside Arya’s home in anticipation of the protests. Jyoti Rautela, President of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Mahila Congress, condemned Sahu's comments, calling them an insult to women across the country, especially those from Bihar. Rautela further said that such remarks reflect a disturbing mindset that objectifies women. She demanded that Rekha Arya and her husband apologise publicly for their offensive words.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tragic-indian-student-in-germany-dies-after-jumping-off-apartment-to-escape-fire-1767351217347">Tragic! Indian student in Germany dies after jumping off apartment to escape fire</a>&nbsp;In the video, Sahu addresses a young BJP worker, asking him about his age and teasing him for not being married yet. He then makes the shocking statement about finding a girl in Bihar for a low price. The comments have drawn criticism for normalising harmful practices like human trafficking and child marriage, as well as for perpetuating gender violence.&nbsp;In response, Girdhari Lal Sahu issued a clarification, saying that his words were meant to be humorous and directed at a friend’s wedding. He explained that his comments had been misinterpreted by political opponents and the media. Sahu also emphasised his long-standing efforts to support the marriage of poor daughters, including his annual contributions to the marriage of 101 girls in Bareilly.&nbsp;Despite his attempt to clarify, Sahu acknowledged that his remarks may have hurt some people and offered an apology, extending his best wishes to all. The controversy, however, continues to fuel political debates about women’s safety and respect in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand minister’s husband sparks outrage with 'girls for ₹20-25 thousand in Bihar' remark

A video has surfaced showing Girdhari Lal Sahu, the husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, making controversial comments about women. In the clip, recorded during an event in the Someshwar constituency of Almora, Sahu taunts BJP workers, suggesting one of them should get married soon. He said, “Come with us, we'll find you a wife from Bihar for Rs 20-25 thousand.” His remark has sparked a significant uproar in the political circles of Uttarakhand. Following the backlash, the Pradesh Mahila Congress has organised a protest at Minister Rekha Arya’s residence in Dehradun. Demonstrations are also planned in other cities, such as Haridwar. The police have increased security outside Arya’s home in anticipation of the protests. Jyoti Rautela, President of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Mahila Congress, condemned Sahu's comments, calling them an insult to women across the country, especially those from Bihar. Rautela further said that such remarks reflect a disturbing mindset that objectifies women. She demanded that Rekha Arya and her husband apologise publicly for their offensive words. Also Read: Tragic! Indian student in Germany dies after jumping off apartment to escape fire In the video, Sahu addresses a young BJP worker, asking him about his age and teasing him for not being married yet. He then makes the shocking statement about finding a girl in Bihar for a low price. The comments have drawn criticism for normalising harmful practices like human trafficking and child marriage, as well as for perpetuating gender violence. In response, Girdhari Lal Sahu issued a clarification, saying that his words were meant to be humorous and directed at a friend’s wedding. He explained that his comments had been misinterpreted by political opponents and the media. Sahu also emphasised his long-standing efforts to support the marriage of poor daughters, including his annual contributions to the marriage of 101 girls in Bareilly. Despite his attempt to clarify, Sahu acknowledged that his remarks may have hurt some people and offered an apology, extending his best wishes to all. The controversy, however, continues to fuel political debates about women’s safety and respect in Uttarakhand.

Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya, has sparked outrage with remarks on women and marriage

In a tragic incident, a 25-year-old student from India’s Telangana was killed after he jumped from his apartment in an attempt to escape from a fire in Germany on December 31. The student, identified as Hruthik Reddy of Malkapur village in Jangaon district, has been living in Brandenburg near Berlin. His family has appealed to Indian authorities for help in repatriating his body.The fire erupted in the building and quickly spread to the floor where his apartment was, trapping him inside, said his family. Reddy reportedly jumped from the upper floor in an attempt to escape the flames and thick smoke trapping him. However, he sustained critical head injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.The cause of the fire is not known yet. German authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which has left his family and village community in shock. Reddy was about to visit his home for the festival of Sankranti, but his death has turned the New Year into a period of mourning for his family.Reddy moved to Germany in June 2023 and was pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Potsdam, southwest of Berlin. He completed his engineering degree from Vaagdevi College of Engineering in Warangal in 2022.His relatives in Malkapur said that the German authorities informed them of his death. They have requested assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Germany to facilitate the return of his mortal remains for final rites.In another tragic incident involving a Telangana student last month, a 24-year-old woman from Jangaon district died in a house fire in the United States. Two other students from the state were killed in a car crash in California.

Reddy was about to visit his home for the festival of Sankranti, but his death has turned the New Year into a period of mourning for his family.

In a tragic incident, a 25-year-old student from India’s Telangana was killed after he jumped from his apartment in an attempt to escape from a fire in Germany on December 31. The student, identified as Hruthik Reddy of Malkapur village in Jangaon district, has been living in Brandenburg near Berlin. His family has appealed to Indian authorities for help in repatriating his body. The fire erupted in the building and quickly spread to the floor where his apartment was, trapping him inside, said his family. Reddy reportedly jumped from the upper floor in an attempt to escape the flames and thick smoke trapping him. However, he sustained critical head injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the fire is not known yet. German authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which has left his family and village community in shock. Reddy was about to visit his home for the festival of Sankranti, but his death has turned the New Year into a period of mourning for his family. Reddy moved to Germany in June 2023 and was pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Potsdam, southwest of Berlin. He completed his engineering degree from Vaagdevi College of Engineering in Warangal in 2022. His relatives in Malkapur said that the German authorities informed them of his death. They have requested assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Germany to facilitate the return of his mortal remains for final rites. In another tragic incident involving a Telangana student last month, a 24-year-old woman from Jangaon district died in a house fire in the United States. Two other students from the state were killed in a car crash in California.

Reddy was about to visit his home for the festival of Sankranti, but his death has turned the New Year into a period of mourning for his family.

Tragic! Indian student in Germany dies after jumping off apartment to escape fire

A shocking incident unfolded in India’s financial capital city Mumbai, where a 25-year-old woman allegedly mutilated her partner after he refused to marry her.

According to police, the woman invited her 42-year-old lover to her home in Jamblipada, Kalina, late on New Year’s Eve under the guise of celebrating and offering sweets. 

The two had reportedly been involved in a relationship for about seven years, despite both being married to other people and having families of their own.
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During the meeting, arguments broke out when the man again refused her repeated requests to leave his wife and marry her. 

In a violent turn of events, the woman is accused of pulling out a sharp knife and slashing the man’s private parts, inflicting serious injuries. 

Despite the severity of his wounds, the victim managed to escape and alert his brother, who took him to VN Desai Hospital for urgent care.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Doctors indicated that the injuries were deep and might require surgical intervention. 

Local police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing grievous hurt by dangerous means, criminal intimidation and other offences. 

The woman was initially reported to be on the run, but later arrested in connection with the attack. 

Investigators are looking into the full circumstances of the incident, and several police teams have been tasked with ongoing inquiries.&nbsp;

According to police, the woman invited her 42-year-old lover to her home in Jamblipada, Kalina, late on New Year’s Eve under the guise of celebrating and offering sweets. 

A shocking incident unfolded in India’s financial capital city Mumbai, where a 25-year-old woman allegedly mutilated her partner after he refused to marry her. According to police, the woman invited her 42-year-old lover to her home in Jamblipada, Kalina, late on New Year’s Eve under the guise of celebrating and offering sweets. The two had reportedly been involved in a relationship for about seven years, despite both being married to other people and having families of their own. During the meeting, arguments broke out when the man again refused her repeated requests to leave his wife and marry her. In a violent turn of events, the woman is accused of pulling out a sharp knife and slashing the man’s private parts, inflicting serious injuries. Despite the severity of his wounds, the victim managed to escape and alert his brother, who took him to VN Desai Hospital for urgent care. Doctors indicated that the injuries were deep and might require surgical intervention. Local police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing grievous hurt by dangerous means, criminal intimidation and other offences. The woman was initially reported to be on the run, but later arrested in connection with the attack. Investigators are looking into the full circumstances of the incident, and several police teams have been tasked with ongoing inquiries.

According to police, the woman invited her 42-year-old lover to her home in Jamblipada, Kalina, late on New Year’s Eve under the guise of celebrating and offering sweets.&nbsp;

Marriage refusal sparks shocking attack in Mumbai

Despite the massive Pahalgam terror attack, Jammu and Kashmir recorded a sharp decline in terror-related fatalities in 2025, with the annual death toll falling below 100 for the first time in decades.Official data shows that 92 people, including civilians, security personnel, and terrorists, were killed in terror-related incidents during the year. This marks a significant reduction compared to previous years, when fatalities consistently crossed the 100 mark. In 2024, terror-related deaths stood at 127, followed by 134 in 2023, 253 in 2022, 274 in 2021, and 321 in 2020.Of the 92 fatalities recorded in 2025, 46 were terrorists, including both local and foreign terrorists, the majority of whom were Pakistani nationals. Seventeen security personnel lost their lives during the year, while civilian deaths stood at 28.The decline is more pronounced when compared with 2020, a year that witnessed intense terrorist activity. That year, 232 terrorists were killed, while security force casualties stood at 56. Civilian deaths from terror-related incidents totalled 33.Figures from 2024 also indicate higher casualties across all categories, with 69 terrorists killed, 26 security personnel fatalities, and 31 civilian deaths recorded during the year.Along the Line of Control (LoC), security forces continued to tighten counter-infiltration measures. In 2025, eight terrorists were killed in northern Kashmir, while 13 infiltration attempts were successfully foiled, preventing terrorists from crossing into the region.Security agencies across Jammu and Kashmir continued intensified counter-terror operations throughout the year, working around the clock to dismantle terror networks in the region. Nearly 3,000 raids were conducted by security forces, primarily in the Kashmir Valley, with several operations also carried out in the Jammu division. &nbsp;Meanwhile, official data indicates that around 132 terrorists are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir. Of these, 122 are foreign terrorists, primarily from Pakistan, while the remaining are local recruits. The data shows a sharp rise in the presence of foreign terrorists in 2025, with their numbers doubling during the year, even as local recruitment remained minimal. Notably, only one local individual joined terror ranks in 2025.&nbsp;

Figures from 2024 also indicate higher casualties across all categories, with 69 terrorists killed, 26 security personnel fatalities, and 31 civilian deaths recorded during the year.

Despite the massive Pahalgam terror attack, Jammu and Kashmir recorded a sharp decline in terror-related fatalities in 2025, with the annual death toll falling below 100 for the first time in decades. Official data shows that 92 people, including civilians, security personnel, and terrorists, were killed in terror-related incidents during the year. This marks a significant reduction compared to previous years, when fatalities consistently crossed the 100 mark. In 2024, terror-related deaths stood at 127, followed by 134 in 2023, 253 in 2022, 274 in 2021, and 321 in 2020. Of the 92 fatalities recorded in 2025, 46 were terrorists, including both local and foreign terrorists, the majority of whom were Pakistani nationals. Seventeen security personnel lost their lives during the year, while civilian deaths stood at 28. The decline is more pronounced when compared with 2020, a year that witnessed intense terrorist activity. That year, 232 terrorists were killed, while security force casualties stood at 56. Civilian deaths from terror-related incidents totalled 33. Figures from 2024 also indicate higher casualties across all categories, with 69 terrorists killed, 26 security personnel fatalities, and 31 civilian deaths recorded during the year. Along the Line of Control (LoC), security forces continued to tighten counter-infiltration measures. In 2025, eight terrorists were killed in northern Kashmir, while 13 infiltration attempts were successfully foiled, preventing terrorists from crossing into the region. Security agencies across Jammu and Kashmir continued intensified counter-terror operations throughout the year, working around the clock to dismantle terror networks in the region. Nearly 3,000 raids were conducted by security forces, primarily in the Kashmir Valley, with several operations also carried out in the Jammu division. Meanwhile, official data indicates that around 132 terrorists are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir. Of these, 122 are foreign terrorists, primarily from Pakistan, while the remaining are local recruits. The data shows a sharp rise in the presence of foreign terrorists in 2025, with their numbers doubling during the year, even as local recruitment remained minimal. Notably, only one local individual joined terror ranks in 2025.

Figures from 2024 also indicate higher casualties across all categories, with 69 terrorists killed, 26 security personnel fatalities, and 31 civilian deaths recorded during the year.

J&K records sharp drop in terror-related death toll; 92 killed in 2025

Indian Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday (Jan 1) wrote to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, warning about the increasing misuse of Elon Musk's AI Grok to remove women's clothing. She highlighted the alleged misuse of Artificial Intelligence to post objectionable images of women using fake accounts and said that the acts amount to "unacceptable and gross misuse of an AI function".<h2>Grok AI enabling despicable behaviour</h2>The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP in her letter said that she was looking to bring "urgent attention" to an alleged new trend that has emerged on social media. Singling Elon Musk's platform, she said that "especially on X" men misuse the inbuilt AI to "minimise their (women's) clothing and sexualise them".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-bharat-s-future-under-unimaginable-threat-baloch-leader-warns-india-about-chinese-troops-in-pakistan-s-balochistan-1767336398462">'Bharat's future': Baloch leader warns India about 'unimaginable' Pakistan threat, flags China troops in Balochistan</a>"It is not just limited to sharing photos through fake accounts but are also targeting women who post their own photos. This is unacceptable and a gross misuse of an AI function."Slamming the platform, she added, "What is worse is that Grok is enabling this behaviour by adhering to such requests." The Rajya Sabha MP added that this was a breach of "women's right to privacy as well as unauthorised use of their pictures," pointing out that the actions were "just unethical but also criminal."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Have sought urgent attention and intervention of Hon. IT Minister to take the issue of increasing incidents of AI apps being prompted to sexualise and undress women by unauthorised use of their images on social media. There have to be guardrails put in place by features such as… <a href="https://t.co/pR5tKzDBwi">pic.twitter.com/pR5tKzDBwi</a>&mdash; Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankac19/status/2006979351217324527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India can no longer be just a "bystander"</h2>Priyanka Chaturvedi urged the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology to take decisive action against Musk's X and to implement safeguards in AI-driven tools to ensure women's safety online.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/donald-trump-ends-2025-with-hateful-late-night-truth-social-tirade-tells-rivals-to-rot-in-hell-in-ny26-1767235319298">Donald Trump ends 2025 with hateful late night Truth Social tirade, tells rivals to 'rot in hell' in NY26</a>She said that India cannot remain a "bystander" as women's dignity gets violated publicly and digitally under the guise of creativity and innovation. Chaturvedi also flagged growing concerns over similar patterns across major tech platforms. "As a nation we must take this up on a priority to ensure women are not the victims of such openly criminal practices and further silence and push them out of these platforms," the letter reads.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has warned the government about the alleged misuse of Elon Musk’s Grok AI to digitally strip and sexualise women online. In a letter to the IT minister, she says the trend is spreading on X, violating privacy and crossing into criminal abuse.

Indian Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday (Jan 1) wrote to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, warning about the increasing misuse of Elon Musk's AI Grok to remove women's clothing. She highlighted the alleged misuse of Artificial Intelligence to post objectionable images of women using fake accounts and said that the acts amount to "unacceptable and gross misuse of an AI function". Grok AI enabling despicable behaviour The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP in her letter said that she was looking to bring "urgent attention" to an alleged new trend that has emerged on social media. Singling Elon Musk's platform, she said that "especially on X" men misuse the inbuilt AI to "minimise their (women's) clothing and sexualise them". Also read | 'Bharat's future': Baloch leader warns India about 'unimaginable' Pakistan threat, flags China troops in Balochistan "It is not just limited to sharing photos through fake accounts but are also targeting women who post their own photos. This is unacceptable and a gross misuse of an AI function." Slamming the platform, she added, "What is worse is that Grok is enabling this behaviour by adhering to such requests." The Rajya Sabha MP added that this was a breach of "women's right to privacy as well as unauthorised use of their pictures," pointing out that the actions were "just unethical but also criminal."

Indian MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has warned the government about the alleged misuse of Elon Musk’s Grok AI to digitally strip and sexualise women online. In a letter to the IT minister, she says the trend is spreading on X, violating privacy and crossing into criminal abuse.

'India cannot be a bystander': Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi accuses Musk's Grok AI of enabling sexualised abuse of women

Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to launch an investigation after a pilot reported for duty under the influence of alcohol and failed two consecutive breathalyser tests at Vancouver International Airport. Following the incident, which happened on December 23, led to a last-minute delay of Flight AI186, which was travelling from Vancouver to Delhi.Reuters reported, citing a person familiar with the matter, that the pilot was asked to leave the aircraft after the tests conducted by the Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport. Following the incident, described as a “serious matter” by Transport Canada, a letter was sent to the Indian airline. Authorities are likely to pursue enforcement action, the report added.Air India confirmed the incident in a statement, saying that an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight.“In accordance with safety protocols, an alternate pilot was rostered to operate the flight, resulting in the delay. Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to its passengers and is fully cooperating with the local authorities,” Air India said.The airline added that the pilot was taken off flying duties. It said that Air India maintains a “zero-tolerance policy” towards any violation of rules and regulations. It further assured that any violation will attract strict disciplinary action against the pilot.“The pilot has been taken off flying duties during the process of enquiry. Air India maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of applicable rules and regulations,” the airline added, “Pending the outcome of the investigation, any confirmed violation will attract strict disciplinary action in line with company policy.”According to Reuters, Transport Canada official Ajit Oommen has asked Air India to provide its findings and details of the steps taken to prevent such incidents in future by January 26.The flight was operating a long-haul route, which now includes a refuelling stop in Vienna due to Pakistan airspace restrictions. Another set of pilots took over during the Vienna–Delhi leg.

Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate after a pilot failed two breathalyser tests for alcohol before Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on Dec 23. The pilot was removed, an alternate crew flew, and enforcement action may follow.

Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to launch an investigation after a pilot reported for duty under the influence of alcohol and failed two consecutive breathalyser tests at Vancouver International Airport. Following the incident, which happened on December 23, led to a last-minute delay of Flight AI186, which was travelling from Vancouver to Delhi. Reuters reported, citing a person familiar with the matter, that the pilot was asked to leave the aircraft after the tests conducted by the Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport. Following the incident, described as a “serious matter” by Transport Canada, a letter was sent to the Indian airline. Authorities are likely to pursue enforcement action, the report added. Air India confirmed the incident in a statement, saying that an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight. “In accordance with safety protocols, an alternate pilot was rostered to operate the flight, resulting in the delay. Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to its passengers and is fully cooperating with the local authorities,” Air India said. The airline added that the pilot was taken off flying duties. It said that Air India maintains a “zero-tolerance policy” towards any violation of rules and regulations. It further assured that any violation will attract strict disciplinary action against the pilot. “The pilot has been taken off flying duties during the process of enquiry. Air India maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any violation of applicable rules and regulations,” the airline added, “Pending the outcome of the investigation, any confirmed violation will attract strict disciplinary action in line with company policy.” According to Reuters, Transport Canada official Ajit Oommen has asked Air India to provide its findings and details of the steps taken to prevent such incidents in future by January 26. The flight was operating a long-haul route, which now includes a refuelling stop in Vienna due to Pakistan airspace restrictions. Another set of pilots took over during the Vienna–Delhi leg.

Canada’s transport regulator has asked Air India to investigate after a pilot failed two breathalyser tests for alcohol before Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on Dec 23. The pilot was removed, an alternate crew flew, and enforcement action may follow.

Air India pilot shows up drunk on duty in Vancouver, Canada demands probe

In a shocking revelation regarding the retired Indian Air Force officer, who was shot dead in Ghaziabad, it has come to the fore that the plan to kill him was made by his sons. The victim, Yogesh (58), a native of Baghpat district, was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants on December 26 on his way back to his residence Ashok Vihar Colony in the Loni area.&nbsp;The murder happened after Yogesh's son came to know that their father was selling out his house and they were asked to vacate the premise.&nbsp;As soon as they came to know about the demand of their father, they allegedly hired a neighbour, Arvind (32), as a contract killer. Arvind later along with his brother-in-law, a police constable shot dead Yogesh.

The murder happened after Yogeshs son came to know that their father was selling out his house and they were asked to vacate the premise.

In a shocking revelation regarding the retired Indian Air Force officer, who was shot dead in Ghaziabad, it has come to the fore that the plan to kill him was made by his sons. The victim, Yogesh (58), a native of Baghpat district, was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants on December 26 on his way back to his residence Ashok Vihar Colony in the Loni area. The murder happened after Yogesh's son came to know that their father was selling out his house and they were asked to vacate the premise. As soon as they came to know about the demand of their father, they allegedly hired a neighbour, Arvind (32), as a contract killer. Arvind later along with his brother-in-law, a police constable shot dead Yogesh.

The murder happened after Yogesh's son came to know that their father was selling out his house and they were asked to vacate the premise.

Ex-Indian Air Force officer shot dead after asking sons to vacate house. Here's all what happened

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch, in a letter to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, has warned that China could deploy its military forces in Pakistan's Balochistan region within the next few months. He warned that the move would mark a dangerous escalation of the deepening China-Pakistan alliance.<h2>Baloch leader writes to Jaishankar</h2>In an open letter addressed to Jaishankar and posted on X on New Year's Day, Mir Yar Baloch said Baloch representatives view the deepening China-Pakistan alliance as a direct threat to the region and its people.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-proposes-stricter-drugs-rules-to-restrict-over-the-counter-sale-of-cough-syrups-1767259581543">India proposes Drugs Rules to restrict over the counter sale of cough syrups</a>He argued that Balochistan has endured decades of repression under Pakistani control, accusing the state of systematic violence and widespread human rights abuses. "The people of Balochistan have endured Pakistan's state occupation, state-sponsored terrorism, and egregious human rights atrocities for the past seventy-nine years," he wrote, adding that the moment had come to confront what he described as a long festering crisis. "The time has now arrived to eradicate this festering affliction at its roots, ensuring lasting peace and sovereignty for our nation".<h2>CPEC, Balochistan, and Bharat</h2>A central concern, Mir Yar Baloch raised in the letter, was the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, a flagship project under Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative that passes through Balochistan. Mir Yar Baloch claimed the project was moving rapidly towards its final stages and warned that it could soon bring Chinese troops onto Baloch soil."Should the capabilities of Balochistan's defense and freedom forces not be further bolstered, and if they continue to be overlooked as per longstanding patterns, it is conceivable that China could deploy its military forces in Balochistan within a few months," the letter stated. Any such move without the consent of the local population, Baloch warned, would have serious consequences not just for Balochistan but also for India, which he referred to as Bharat.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/donald-trump-ends-2025-with-hateful-late-night-truth-social-tirade-tells-rivals-to-rot-in-hell-in-ny26-1767235319298">Trump ends 2025 with hateful Truth Social tirade, tells rivals to 'rot in hell'</a>"The presence of Chinese boots on Balochistani soil without the will of the 60 million Baloch people would pose an unimaginable threat and challenge to the futures of both Bharat and Balochistan."China and Pakistan have consistently rejected claims that CPEC has any military dimension, maintaining that it is purely an economic project. India, however, has opposed CPEC from the start, arguing that it violates its sovereignty because it runs through Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.In his letter, Mir Yar Baloch also praised India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. He described the strikes as a show of "exemplary courage and a steadfast commitment to regional security and justice".

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has warned India that China could deploy troops in Pakistan’s Balochistan within months, citing CPEC’s final stages. In a letter to S Jaishankar, he called it a grave threat to Baloch people, and Bharat.

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch, in a letter to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, has warned that China could deploy its military forces in Pakistan's Balochistan region within the next few months. He warned that the move would mark a dangerous escalation of the deepening China-Pakistan alliance. Baloch leader writes to Jaishankar In an open letter addressed to Jaishankar and posted on X on New Year's Day, Mir Yar Baloch said Baloch representatives view the deepening China-Pakistan alliance as a direct threat to the region and its people. Also read | India proposes Drugs Rules to restrict over the counter sale of cough syrups He argued that Balochistan has endured decades of repression under Pakistani control, accusing the state of systematic violence and widespread human rights abuses. "The people of Balochistan have endured Pakistan's state occupation, state-sponsored terrorism, and egregious human rights atrocities for the past seventy-nine years," he wrote, adding that the moment had come to confront what he described as a long festering crisis. "The time has now arrived to eradicate this festering affliction at its roots, ensuring lasting peace and sovereignty for our nation". CPEC, Balochistan, and Bharat A central concern, Mir Yar Baloch raised in the letter, was the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, or CPEC, a flagship project under Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative that passes through Balochistan. Mir Yar Baloch claimed the project was moving rapidly towards its final stages and warned that it could soon bring Chinese troops onto Baloch soil. "Should the capabilities of Balochistan's defense and freedom forces not be further bolstered, and if they continue to be overlooked as per longstanding patterns, it is conceivable that China could deploy its military forces in Balochistan within a few months," the letter stated. Any such move without the consent of the local population, Baloch warned, would have serious consequences not just for Balochistan but also for India, which he referred to as Bharat. Also read | Trump ends 2025 with hateful Truth Social tirade, tells rivals to 'rot in hell' "The presence of Chinese boots on Balochistani soil without the will of the 60 million Baloch people would pose an unimaginable threat and challenge to the futures of both Bharat and Balochistan." China and Pakistan have consistently rejected claims that CPEC has any military dimension, maintaining that it is purely an economic project. India, however, has opposed CPEC from the start, arguing that it violates its sovereignty because it runs through Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In his letter, Mir Yar Baloch also praised India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. He described the strikes as a show of "exemplary courage and a steadfast commitment to regional security and justice".

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch has warned India that China could deploy troops in Pakistan’s Balochistan within months, citing CPEC’s final stages. In a letter to S Jaishankar, he called it a grave threat to Baloch people, and Bharat.

'Bharat's future': Baloch leader warns India about 'unimaginable' Pakistan threat flags, China troops in Balochistan

Zoharan Mamdani, the New York Mayor has written a letter to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid, who is incarcerated in Delhi’s Tihar Jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for North East Delhi riots larger Conspiracy case that took place in February 2020.&nbsp;Mamdani's letter to Khalid comes after the former created history by becoming the first Muslim and Indian-origin mayor of America’s largest city.&nbsp;The letter shared online by Khalid's partner Banojyotsna has gone viral and it reads, "Dear Umar, I think of your words on bitterness often, and the importance of not letting it consume one’s self. It was a pleasure to meet your parents".&nbsp;The letter appeared on social media on Thursday, when Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Zohran Mamdani writes to Umar Khalid. December 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeUmarKhalid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FreeUmarKhalid</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners</a> <a href="https://t.co/QTYe06cRp5">pic.twitter.com/QTYe06cRp5</a>&mdash; banojyotsna ... (@banojyotsna) <a href="https://twitter.com/banojyotsna/status/2006687046627451068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mamdanis letter to Khalid comes after the former created history by becoming the first Muslim and Indian-origin mayor of Americas largest city.

Zoharan Mamdani, the New York Mayor has written a letter to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid, who is incarcerated in Delhi’s Tihar Jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for North East Delhi riots larger Conspiracy case that took place in February 2020. Mamdani's letter to Khalid comes after the former created history by becoming the first Muslim and Indian-origin mayor of America’s largest city. The letter shared online by Khalid's partner Banojyotsna has gone viral and it reads, "Dear Umar, I think of your words on bitterness often, and the importance of not letting it consume one’s self. It was a pleasure to meet your parents". The letter appeared on social media on Thursday, when Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor.

Mamdani's letter to Khalid comes after the former created history by becoming the first Muslim and Indian-origin mayor of America’s largest city.

New York Mayor Zoharan Mamdani's letter supporting Umar Khalid appears online, goes viral

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