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World: Ukraine halted gas flows through the pipeline on 1 January after its five-year agreement with Russia’s state gas firm Gazprom came to an end.

Cricket, Sports: Abhishek Sharma made blistering 141 off 55 deliveries. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes, while Travis Head made 66 off 37 balls

Violence over a Waqf-related protest in West Bengal’s Murshidabad has left three people dead. The Calcutta High Court has ordered central force deployment to control the situation, while CM Mamata Banerjee urged for peace, stating the amendment bill will not be implemented in the state.

World | Iran and the United States concluded talks over Tehran's nuclear programme. The White House said that talks between the two adversaries were "positive"

The United States has announced reciprocal tariff exemptions on key tech products, including smartphones, computers, and semiconductor chips. The move spares popular consumer electronics and machines used in chip manufacturing from harsh duties amid ongoing trade tensions with China.

Ukrainian F-16 pilot Ivanon has been killed in action, marking the second such loss for Ukraine amid intensifying Russian missile strikes. President Zelensky offered his condolences, as the exact circumstances of the pilot’s death remain unclear.

World | An effigy said to resemble ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and titled “Face of Fascism” was torched ahead of a celebratory march in Dhaka, authorities said today.

The first round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman ended on a 'constructive' note, lasting over two hours. Both sides hinted at progress, with Iran calling for a 'real and fair' deal and the US urging a reduction in uranium enrichment. Talks are expected to continue next week in the Gulf nation.

The first round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman ended on a 'constructive' note, lasting over two hours. Both sides hinted at progress, with Iran calling for a 'real and fair' deal and the US urging a reduction in uranium enrichment. Talks are expected to continue next week in the Gulf nation.

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao told the head of the World Trade Organization that U.S. tariffs will "inflict serious harm" on poor nations, according to a ministry statement released Saturday.

World: President office earlier put the final death toll at 221, with 189 people pulled alive from the nightclub, now reduced to mounds of twisted steel, zinc and brick.

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World: Earlier, Russia’s defence ministry alleged that Ukraine carried out five attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in violation of the US-brokered moratorium on such strikes.

world: Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, published the more than three-minute clip showing the hostage seated in a small, enclosed space.

World: This decision gives the government power to step in and take control of the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe, currently owned by a Chinese firm.

Meet Pechocho, the cave-dwelling dolphin who chose humans over his own kind. For decades, this lovable loner from Topolobampo has captured hearts worldwide with his unique bond with people. Watch this report to know more!

With Washington's unpredictable tariffs on the horizon, India is working with unprecedented urgency to sign a trade deal with the United States. As India seeks to avoid the looming economic impact of US tariffs, both nations are pushing for a deal by fall. Watch this report to know more!

World, india news: The measure passed after a week of intense negotiations at the IMO. The tax is expected to be formally adopted in October 2025, according to a report.

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a heavy Russian drone attack injuring at least three people and setting warehouses ablaze. Ukraine claims it shot down 56 drones overnight. As the strikes continue, US envoy Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, reportedly floating concessions on occupied regions.