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Nigeria: At least 16 killed in airstrike

At least 16 civilians were killed in a military air raid in the Northwestern Nigerian state of Zamfara. According to residents, the pilot mistook local self-defense forces for criminal gangs. Nigeria's Air Force says it is investigating reports of civilian casualties. The incident is the second deadly accidental airstrike targeting civilians since the December 25th bombing of two villages in a raid targeting jihadists in neighboring Sokoto state. Watch in for more details!

Delhi polls: BJP, AAP intensify poster-video war ahead of elections

India News | Trending: Both the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party have been using posters and videos to criticise each other, escalating tensions in the run-up to the Delhi assembly polls.

Oliviero Toscani, photographer famed for Benetton ads, dies aged 82

Lifestyle OlivieroToscani, who spent two decades as art director for the fashion retailer, revealed in August he suffered from the incurable disease amyloidosis and had lost 40 kilogrammes.

Australian Open 2025: 'I enjoyed it,' says Novak Djokovic on first win with coach Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic, playing first match with his 37-year-old coach and former rival Andy Murray, won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in first round on Monday (Jan 13). Sports

She is free!: German-Iranian Nahid Taghavi, jailed for rights activism in Iran, released

World | Middle East: According to Amnesty International, Taghavi spent a total of seven months in solitary confinement, during which she was forced to sleep on the floor.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Holy dip marks the start of Maha Kumbh | WION Exclusive

The 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, celebrated as the world's largest human gathering, commenced early Monday on Paush Purnima. For a holy dip, an immense wave of devotees flocked to the Sangam.

Jammu-Kashmir: PM Modi inaugurates strategic Z-Morh tunnel

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Monday, January 13. Watch this report for more details!

Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude strikes Japan, tsunami advisory issued

World: Earlier, the US Geological Survey (USGS) revised its earthquake estimate down from 6.9 magnitude. Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries.

'India, China still locked in degree of standoff,' says Army Chief Gen Dwivedi

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the situation on India's northern border is sensitive but stable. In a press conference on Monday, General Dwivedi said that there is no animosity with Bangladesh at a military level, stressing that Bangladesh is strategically important to India.

India summons Bangladesh envoy amid border fencing row

India summoned the top Bangladeshi diplomat earlier on Monday as border row escalated between the South Asian neighbours. Tensions have been reported at the India-Bangladesh border over fencing issues. Watch this report for more details!

Amid spotlight on grooming gang menace in UK, report says most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in 2024

World Trending: An analysis by The Guardian showed that in the year 2024, only 11 per cent of the violent and sexual offence cases in England and Wales were closed.

Indian Markets Tumble In 2025; Inflation Data Holds Key For RBI's Next Move

Indian equity markets saw significant weakness last week, with the nifty 50 and sensex plunging around 2.5%. The broader indices were hit harder, with midcap and smallcap indices dropping over 5%. This slump came as global and domestic factors weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Indian Army chief describes situation in eastern Ladakh as 'stable but sensitive'

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the situation on India's northern border is sensitive but stable. In a press conference on Monday, General Dwivedi said that there is no animosity with Bangladesh at a military level, stressing that Bangladesh is strategically important to India.

India's Nifty, Sensex plunge; Market awaits budget 2025

Indian equity markets saw significant weakness last week, with the nifty 50 and Sensex plunging around 2.5%. The broader indices were hit harder, with midcap and smallcap indices dropping over 5%. This slump came as global and domestic factors weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Khabib Nurmagomedov Airplane Row: Russian fighter speaks on being removed from flight in USA

Russian MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was recently removed from a flight in the USA after an argument with airline staff. He accused the flight attendant of being rude. Sports

Punjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh to play Jaswant Singh Khalra, who exposed thousands of murders

Entertainment | Bollywood: Diljit Dosanjh's Punjab 95 is based on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist who got kidnapped and subsequently murdered in 1995. 

Indian man fighting for Russia on Ukraine frontlines dies after desperate pleas to return back home: Report

World: According to the report, Binil's family received a message a few days ago, saying that the two men were injured in an attack from a drone, but they could not contact them. 

'Few anomalies': Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin calls off rocket launch

Science & Tech, World Blue Origin posted a statement on X , saying, “We’re standing down on today’s launch attempt to troubleshoot a vehicle subsystem issue that will take us beyond our launch window.”

India: PM Modi inaugurates ‘Engineering Marvel’ Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir on Monday (Jan 13) to inaugurate the Z-Morh or Sonamarg tunnel. The all-weather tunnel will enhance the connectivity to the Sonamarg region and help in boosting tourism in the region. Watch in for more details!