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Delhi Jal Board CEO says water quality monitored and treatment adjusted

The CEO of Delhi Jal Board stated that water quality is continuously monitored, with treatment processes adjusted as needed. This ensures safe and clean drinking water for the city's residents.

Rebel Vs Army in DR Congo: At least 17 killed and 370 injured in Eastern Congo

At least 17 people were killed and 370 injured in a violent incident in Eastern Congo, authorities report. The attack has raised concerns over rising violence in the region, prompting urgent calls for security measures.

Nayanthara documentary row: Madras HC rejects plea against actor Dhanush

Entertainment Dhanush's Wunderbar Productions, which had produced the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, filed a case claiming that behind-the-scenes footage from their film had been used without permission in the documentary. 

Is Colombian Prez Petro having affair with transgender woman? Old video claims

World | Trending: The purported video came after US President Donald Trump threatened to take action against Columbia for not allowing two US military planes carrying migrants to be deported. 

SC seeks Centre's response on Muslim woman's petition for inheritance under Indian Succession Act

India News| The petition further stated that under Sharia law, a Muslim individual cannot bequeath more than one-third of their property via a will.

Nigeria designates 'lakurawa' a terrorist group

Nigeria's authorities have officially declared the lakurawa armed group - which flogs people for listening to music - a terrorist organisation and banned it across the country.

Premier League: Referee Coote blames 'poor decisions' on hiding sexuality

Former Premier League referee David Coote has issued an apology following his dismissal by PGMOL last month. Coote revealed that the intense pressure of officiating and the fear of abuse over his sexuality contributed to the decisions that ultimately led to his sacking.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle to go on trial from this date

Entertainment | Hollywood: Lively’s lawsuit accuses Baldoni of sexually harassing her during the production of the 2024 adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book It Ends With Us.

Trump administration freezes funding for all financial assistance, including grants and loans

World | A memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) outlines the suspension of all financial assistance, including grants, loans, and other related programmes.

Google Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ for US users

World: Following this, the Gulf of Mexico will soon be renamed the “Gulf of America,” and Alaska’s Denali mountain will revert to its former name of Mount McKinley in the app. 

Earth's temporary ‘mini moon’ may have been a piece of actual moon

Science & Tech | Researchers studying 2024 PT5 have observed new data, which hints that the rock originated from the Moon. They suspect that it was knocked off the lunar surface after a massive impact several thousands of years ago.

South Africa's Stilfontein mine survivors turned to cannibalism to survive

Some of those who were lucky to survive the horrors of the abandoned gold mines, in South Africa's Stilfontein say few of theirs colleagues resorted to cannibalism due to sheer desperation of hunger.

Congo-Rwanda: Conflict in DRC's east escalates as M23 rebels barge into Goma

There are growing international calls for peace talks to end the escalation of violence in the east of the democratic republic of congo. The fate of the economic and trading hub Goma is still unclear.

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC cricketer of the year

Jasprit Bumrah has been named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the year for 2024. Bumrah becomes the fifth Indian to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, R Ashwin and Virat Kohli. Wion's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: WATCH |  Varun Chakravarthy takes five-wicket haul

Cricket Sports: Varun Chakravarthy has picked a fifer against England in the 3rd T20I between India and England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday (Jan 28)

Premier League: Ex-referee David Coote says ‘hid my sexuality over abuse fears’

Coote was suspended in November after footage emerged of him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. Football Sports

PM Modi urges states, private sectors to focus on infrastructure for more future concerts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the importance of boosting infrastructure development, urging both state governments and the private sector to collaborate in building better facilities to host large-scale concerts and events in the future.

India rethinks aid to Maldives after Male's FTA with China

South Asia | The Maldives may face a loss of around $30-40 million per annum in customs fees due to the agreement with China, The Economic Times reported. 

Ranji Trophy 2025: ‘Young players felt motivated after training with Kohli,’ says Delhi coach

Cricket Sports: The former India captain joined his Delhi teammates for football drills, shared laughs, and participated in 100-metre sprints before heading to the batting nets