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Canadian report vindicates India's stance on Nijjar killing, says no definitive link

India News, World: Relations between Canada and India have been tense since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly suggested Indian involvement in Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.

Trump wants Greenland but does Greenland want Trump? Latest poll says 85% against it

World | After returning to the White House, Donald Trump constantly put efforts into acquiring the island, which is controlled by Denmark but enjoys a large degree of autonomy. 

Chinese scientists achieve milestone by creating mouse with just two fathers

Trending | The research, led by Zhi-kun Li at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, combined genetic material from two male mice to create embryos that did not involve any female DNA, as reported by The Times.

DR Congo crisis: About 100 killed, over 1000 injured

Fighting continued to rage between the army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Residents reported continuing gun and mortar fire in Goma. The government has accused neighbouring Rwanda of declaring war by sending its troops over the border to support the rebels. Watch this report for more details!

Israel says Hamas to free 11 more hostages this wee

Israel said on Wednesday that 11 more hostages held in Gaza, including five Thais, would be freed over two days this week as part of a fragile Gaza ceasefire.

US Justice Department drops charges against Trump's co-defendants in record case

World: The Justice Department, which is now led by Trump appointees, said in a filing with the 11th Circuit Court that it was abandoning its appeal.

Chinese scientists create mouse with two fathers

Chinese scientists have created a mouse with two fathers. How did they do that? What are the implications? Molly Gambhir tells you

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin rejects talks with ‘illegitimate’ Zelensky as Russia captures another town

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out any negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him “illegitimate.” This comes as Russian forces took control of another key town in the Kharkiv region.

Manchester United, Spurs seek Europa League last 16 and much-needed rest

Football Sports: Only the top eight progress automatically into the last 16, while ninth to 24th have to endure the rigours of a two-legged play-off round next month

Chinese New Year 2025: Celebrating the spring festival beyond China

While China leads the celebrations, several other countries also join in the festivities of the Chinese New Year, embracing the traditions and cultural significance of the Spring Festival.

Union Cabinet clears 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to boost self-reliance

India News: As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and recognising the role of critical minerals in high-tech industries, clean energy, and defence, the government has undertaken several steps in the past two years in the sector.

ISRO launches its 100th rocket; orbits 2250kg satellite

In what is India's maiden rocket launch mission of 2025 and the 100th rocket launch from the Sriharikota Spaceport, ISRO launched the 420-ton GSLV Mk2 rocket, carrying the 2.25-ton NVS-02 satellite to orbit. The second in a series of five satellites, NVS-02 will augment Position, Navigation and Timing services that are available to Indian civilian and defence users.

800,000 Km Wide Hole In The Sun, Should You Be Worried?

A massive 800,000 km-wide hole on the Sun's surface may lead to solar storms as early as February, potentially impacting space weather and communication systems on Earth.

Maha Kumbh continues as 57.1 million devotees take holy dip after 30 die in stampede

India news: Tens of millions of people flocked to the northern state of Uttar Pradesh to participate in one of the significant events of the gathering. 

Giant 800,000km-Wide hole in the sun could spark solar storms in early February

A massive 800,000 km-wide hole on the Sun's surface may lead to solar storms as early as February, potentially impacting space weather and communication systems on Earth.

Maha Kumbh stampede: Death toll rises to 30, around 90 people injured

As per the DIG of Maha Kumbh, Vaibhav Krishna, 30 people have lost their lives and over 90 have been injured in a stampede that broke out at the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj early Wednesday. What led to this tragedy? Watch this video to find out.

India: Delhi’s AQI reaches ‘severe’ category, CAQM implements Stage-III GRAP measures

India News: Citizens have also been requested to strictly adhere to the citizen charter under GRAP Stage-III. All implementing agencies have been asked to keep strict vigil and intensify measures of the extant schedule of GRAP. 

World's biggest iceberg, twice the size of London, heads for trouble

The world's biggest iceberg is drifting toward a tiny south Atlantic island, potentially affecting the wildlife there, including seals and penguins.

Florida man oozes cholesterol from skin after following carnivore diet advice

A Florida man in his 40s landed in hospital after following online advice to adopt a carnivore diet of only meat and dairy. The shocking result? Cholesterol started oozing from his skin.