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An equestrian project dubbed HorseVoice is lending a voice to the horses, asking them whether they want to be covered with a blanket. The project &nbsp;“Giving the Horse a Voice – Horse Welfare and Owner Awareness" in Norway and Sweden is a way to better understand the animal's cognitive abilities. It also aims to give importance to their emotional needs in an effort to improve their well-being, according to a report by Gizmodo. The horses are taught to use symbols to tell the trainer if it wants a blanket or not. Students from Sweden’s Strömsholm National Equestrian Center and Norway’s Skjetlein Upper Secondary School have taken part in the project. “Students in equine studies train their own horses to use the symbol method, for example, after exercise, allowing the horse to choose whether it wants to wear a blanket or not,” Grete HM Jørgensen, a researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, said in a statement from the institute. The symbol method has been used in the past to let horses communicate.<h2>Why the study matters</h2>Now the method is being specifically used to let them answer the question of whether they wish to be covered. There have been several abuse allegations in the equestrian world in recent years, accusing riders and owners of mistreating the animals. With the project, researchers are also trying to understand whether the students come to see the horses as beings with emotional requirements instead of just animals used for sports. When it is revealed that a former hero has treated horses poorly, it creates confusion and reflection. This project provides space for exactly those kinds of discussions,” Jørgensen said. However, it also raises an ethical question of what if the horses start using the symbols to decline being ridden.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/giant-spider-right-in-the-middle-of-europa-s-manann-n-crater-proof-of-water-1767005941922">Giant 'spider' right in the middle of Europa's Manannán crater proof of water? Scientists say…</a>&nbsp;The HorseVoice team is creating a symbol method handbook for trainers, horse owners, and educational institutions for the purpose. Researchers believe if the project is a success, "lasting changes in both attitudes and practices across the entire equestrian sector" could happen.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Scientists are judging the cognitive abilities of horses in Norway and Sweden to understand their emotional needs. They are being taught a symbol language to ask them whether they would like a blanket. Here is why it matters.

An equestrian project dubbed HorseVoice is lending a voice to the horses, asking them whether they want to be covered with a blanket. The project “Giving the Horse a Voice – Horse Welfare and Owner Awareness" in Norway and Sweden is a way to better understand the animal's cognitive abilities. It also aims to give importance to their emotional needs in an effort to improve their well-being, according to a report by Gizmodo. The horses are taught to use symbols to tell the trainer if it wants a blanket or not. Students from Sweden’s Strömsholm National Equestrian Center and Norway’s Skjetlein Upper Secondary School have taken part in the project. “Students in equine studies train their own horses to use the symbol method, for example, after exercise, allowing the horse to choose whether it wants to wear a blanket or not,” Grete HM Jørgensen, a researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research, said in a statement from the institute. The symbol method has been used in the past to let horses communicate. Why the study matters Now the method is being specifically used to let them answer the question of whether they wish to be covered. There have been several abuse allegations in the equestrian world in recent years, accusing riders and owners of mistreating the animals. With the project, researchers are also trying to understand whether the students come to see the horses as beings with emotional requirements instead of just animals used for sports. When it is revealed that a former hero has treated horses poorly, it creates confusion and reflection. This project provides space for exactly those kinds of discussions,” Jørgensen said. However, it also raises an ethical question of what if the horses start using the symbols to decline being ridden. Also Read: Giant 'spider' right in the middle of Europa's Manannán crater proof of water? Scientists say… The HorseVoice team is creating a symbol method handbook for trainers, horse owners, and educational institutions for the purpose. Researchers believe if the project is a success, "lasting changes in both attitudes and practices across the entire equestrian sector" could happen.

Scientists are judging the cognitive abilities of horses in Norway and Sweden to understand their emotional needs. They are being taught a symbol language to ask them whether they would like a blanket. Here is why it matters.

Blanket or no blanket? Horses are being given the choice to say no. Here is why

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US President Donald Trump sparked outrage after suggesting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar staged her own attack, following an incident where she was sprayed with an unknown substance during a Minnesota town hall.

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked on Tuesday (Jan 27) during a town hall meeting. The attacker sprayed an unknown substance on her, as shown in the circulated videos. In his first reaction to this, US President Donald Trump said that, as much as he knew her, she must have had herself sprayed. Also read: US vs Iran: America offers $15mn in reward for ‘information about the IRGC's oil transfers’. Details inside Rachel Scott, a Senior Political Correspondent of ABC News, wrote on X, “Just spoke to Pres. Trump. I asked him if he had seen the video of Rep. Omar being attacked and sprayed by a substance." Trump responded, “No. I don't think about her. I think she's a fraud. I really don't think about that. She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her.” "I asked again if he had seen the video," she added. Trump said, “I haven't seen it. No, no. I hope I don't have to bother.” Also read: ‘If their soil, sky, or waters are used against Iran...’: IRGC’s warning to neighbouring nations, says they’ll be considered ‘hostile’ What happened in the town hall Just a few minutes into Omar's speech, a man in the audience got up and began to shout. He started spraying her with the liquid. People at the meeting said the liquid had an acidic smell. People present there started requesting Omar to end the meeting for her security. HSe replied, “Ten minutes, I beg you … please don’t let them have the show." After the attacker was escorted out, the congresswoman said, “Here is the reality that people like this ugly man don’t understand, is that we are Minnesota strong." “I learned at a young age that you don’t give in to threats,” she added.

US President Donald Trump sparked outrage after suggesting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar staged her own attack, following an incident where she was sprayed with an unknown substance during a Minnesota town hall.&nbsp;

'She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her': Trump's first reaction to Ilhan Omar being attacked

Russia's human loss in the war against Ukraine is more than anything witnessed by a major nation since World War 2. According to a report from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), 1.2 million Russian troops have either died, been wounded or gone missing since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Moreover, data shows that Moscow has made only minor territorial gains in Ukraine in nearly four years of war. The amount of Ukrainian land under its control has increased by just 12 per cent since 2022. The report also questions the basis of certain assumptions, such as those made by the White House, that Russia is on the path to winning the war. The CSIS report says that Ukraine holds a significant advantage on the defensive side. US President Donald Trump told Politico in an interview, “Russia has the upper hand. They’re much bigger. They’re much stronger… At some point, size will win."<h2>What gives Ukraine the upper hand?</h2>The advantage Ukraine has comes from its defence strategies, using which it has managed to restrain Russia's attempts to make gains. The report states "trenches, anti-tank obstacles, mines and other barriers along with drones and artillery" have handed Kyiv the advantage in the war. Casualties on the battlefield also favour Ukraine, with the ratio being 2.5- or 2-to-1. Ukraine has suffered 500,000 to 600,000 casualties &nbsp;(wounded and missing), while the number for Russia stands at 1.2 million, according to the report. This includes 275,000 and 325,000 battlefield deaths for Moscow, compared to Ukraine’s 100,000 to 140,000.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stripped-and-taped-to-trees-in-killer-cold-russian-soldiers-punished-for-refusing-to-follow-orders-1769572078360">Stripped and taped to trees in killer cold: Russian soldiers punished for refusing to follow orders</a><h2>Report says Russia is not winning the Ukraine war</h2>“The data suggests that Russia is hardly winning,” the authors wrote in the research. The report also compares the figures with other major wars since the Second World War. The United States lost around 57,000 troops in the Korean War and 47,000 during the Vietnam War. The country's human loss in Ukraine is five times higher than the combined toll in all other wars since 1945. The report states that this includes the Afghanistan war and the two Chechen wars. At the Davos Summit 2026, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said, "In the 1980s in Afghanistan, the Soviets lost 20,000 in 10 years. Now they lose 30,000 in one month."&nbsp;<h2>Why the CSIS report on Ukraine matters</h2>The war has also taken an economic toll. According to the report, Moscow is no longer one of the world’s economic powers, and has turned into "a second- or third-rate economic power." A decline in "manufacturing, weak consumer demand, high inflation and a shortage of labour" has contributed majorly towards it, with an economic growth of only 0.6% in 2025.

The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) says in a report that Russia is hardly winning the Ukraine war, and Kyiv has an advantage. Its human loss is huge, surpassing casualties in every other conflict combined since World War 2. 

Russia's human loss in the war against Ukraine is more than anything witnessed by a major nation since World War 2. According to a report from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), 1.2 million Russian troops have either died, been wounded or gone missing since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Moreover, data shows that Moscow has made only minor territorial gains in Ukraine in nearly four years of war. The amount of Ukrainian land under its control has increased by just 12 per cent since 2022. The report also questions the basis of certain assumptions, such as those made by the White House, that Russia is on the path to winning the war. The CSIS report says that Ukraine holds a significant advantage on the defensive side. US President Donald Trump told Politico in an interview, “Russia has the upper hand. They’re much bigger. They’re much stronger… At some point, size will win." What gives Ukraine the upper hand? The advantage Ukraine has comes from its defence strategies, using which it has managed to restrain Russia's attempts to make gains. The report states "trenches, anti-tank obstacles, mines and other barriers along with drones and artillery" have handed Kyiv the advantage in the war. Casualties on the battlefield also favour Ukraine, with the ratio being 2.5- or 2-to-1. Ukraine has suffered 500,000 to 600,000 casualties (wounded and missing), while the number for Russia stands at 1.2 million, according to the report. This includes 275,000 and 325,000 battlefield deaths for Moscow, compared to Ukraine’s 100,000 to 140,000. Also Read: Stripped and taped to trees in killer cold: Russian soldiers punished for refusing to follow orders Report says Russia is not winning the Ukraine war “The data suggests that Russia is hardly winning,” the authors wrote in the research. The report also compares the figures with other major wars since the Second World War. The United States lost around 57,000 troops in the Korean War and 47,000 during the Vietnam War. The country's human loss in Ukraine is five times higher than the combined toll in all other wars since 1945. The report states that this includes the Afghanistan war and the two Chechen wars. At the Davos Summit 2026, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said, "In the 1980s in Afghanistan, the Soviets lost 20,000 in 10 years. Now they lose 30,000 in one month." Why the CSIS report on Ukraine matters The war has also taken an economic toll. According to the report, Moscow is no longer one of the world’s economic powers, and has turned into "a second- or third-rate economic power." A decline in "manufacturing, weak consumer demand, high inflation and a shortage of labour" has contributed majorly towards it, with an economic growth of only 0.6% in 2025.

The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) says in a report that Russia is hardly winning the Ukraine war, and Kyiv has an advantage. Its human loss is huge, surpassing casualties in every other conflict combined since World War 2.&nbsp;

A generation lost: Russia's 1.2mn casualties in Ukraine war most for any country since World War 2

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died after his Learjet 45 crashed while landing at Baramati amid dense fog. Here is a series of events that led to the crash of the plane.

Dense fog, failed landing attempt, explosion: How Ajit Pawar’s plane crashed in Baramati

Ajit Pawar's death on Wednesday (Jan 28) has brought into the spotlight VSR Aviation (VSR Ventures Private Limited), a Delhi-based operator that has been linked to not just the Baramati plane crash but another one that left the aircraft dramatically split into two pieces.<h2>VSR connection: The plane carrying Pawar also crashed three years ago</h2>Two crashes. The same aircraft type. The same operator. That is the thread now drawing attention to Delhi-based charter firm VSR Ventures Private Limited, which operates under the name VSR Aviation. After Wednesday’s fatal crash in Maharashtra, the company’s Learjet 45 fleet is under intense scrutiny.The aircraft that went down near Baramati was not unfamiliar to investigators. It had made headlines before. This is the eerie connection between the two plane crashes.<h2>The crash that killed Ajit Pawar</h2>On January 28, 2026, a Learjet 45XR registered VT SSK crash-landed while attempting to land at Baramati airport. All five people on board were killed, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.The jet had taken off from Mumbai around 8 am and lost control roughly 45 minutes later during its landing attempt. Visuals from the site showed the aircraft mangled and burnt.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a formal probe into the crash.

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<h2>2023 crash: An unsettling parallel</h2>The Baramati crash has revived memories of an earlier incident. In September 2023, another Learjet 45XR, also operated by VSR Ventures, registered VT DBL, veered off the runway while landing at Mumbai airport in heavy rain. The aircraft broke into two and caught fire.All eight passengers onboard the plane survived, but the similarities - two serious runway-related incidents involving the same operator, the same aircraft family, within three years - &nbsp;are hard to ignore.According to a Ministry of Civil Aviation report, the 2023 flight from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai was uneventful until the final moments. Mumbai airport was dealing with heavy rain and reduced visibility. The aircraft drifted right of Runway 27 during landing. The jet crash landed near intersecting taxiways, splitting the fuselage. Everyone on board was injured. The co-pilot suffered serious injuries and required extended hospital care.<h2>All we know about VSR Ventures</h2>VSR Ventures was founded by V K Singh and Rohit Singh and operates as a major non-scheduled operator in India. Its services include private charters, medical evacuations and helicopter rentals. Speaking to NDTV after Wednesday’s crash, Captain V K Singh said poor visibility due to weather conditions may have played a role. He stressed that details were still unclear. Notably, the Learjet 45, built by Bombardier, is a fast midsize business jet widely used around the world. It is not unique to VSR. But in India, the company’s recent record stands out.&nbsp;

Ajit Pawar’s fatal Baramati crash has put Delhi based charter firm VSR Aviation under scrutiny. The Learjet 45XR involved had an eerie parallel: another VSR operated Learjet of the same type crashed in Mumbai in 2023, splitting in two. All you need to know.

Ajit Pawar's death on Wednesday (Jan 28) has brought into the spotlight VSR Aviation (VSR Ventures Private Limited), a Delhi-based operator that has been linked to not just the Baramati plane crash but another one that left the aircraft dramatically split into two pieces. VSR connection: The plane carrying Pawar also crashed three years ago Two crashes. The same aircraft type. The same operator. That is the thread now drawing attention to Delhi-based charter firm VSR Ventures Private Limited, which operates under the name VSR Aviation. After Wednesday’s fatal crash in Maharashtra, the company’s Learjet 45 fleet is under intense scrutiny. The aircraft that went down near Baramati was not unfamiliar to investigators. It had made headlines before. This is the eerie connection between the two plane crashes. The crash that killed Ajit Pawar On January 28, 2026, a Learjet 45XR registered VT SSK crash-landed while attempting to land at Baramati airport. All five people on board were killed, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The jet had taken off from Mumbai around 8 am and lost control roughly 45 minutes later during its landing attempt. Visuals from the site showed the aircraft mangled and burnt. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a formal probe into the crash.

Ajit Pawar’s fatal Baramati crash has put Delhi based charter firm VSR Aviation under scrutiny. The Learjet 45XR involved had an eerie parallel: another VSR operated Learjet of the same type crashed in Mumbai in 2023, splitting in two. All you need to know.

The VSR connection: Ajit Pawar plane crash revives chilling 2023 Learjet disaster linked to same operator

In a discovery that has left scientists stunned, a nine-year-old girl in the United Kingdom stumbled upon a rare meteorite that is older than Earth. Ariana Church was with her family at Penarth beach in South Wales, looking for rocks, when she saw a dark one that was different from the others on the beach. She was right, as it turned out to be a 4.5-billion-year-old relic from the dawn of our solar system. Ariana is an avid collector of fossils and sea glass and was exploring the beach with her family. She spotted an unusual tennis-ball-sized object. You will usually find limestone rocks on the Welsh coast. However, this rock was unlike anything. It was heavier and had a metallic texture. "I just saw this rock, and it looked different from all the others," Ariana said, recounting the moment she picked up the cosmic traveller. Her parents didn't think much of the rock. But they ran a search on Google Lens, which suggested that the rock was definitely a meteorite. They also reached out to an expert for further confirmation, and were shocked when he confirmed the unimaginable—Ariana had found a piece of space history.<h2>Older than Earth?</h2>Experts believe the meteorite is approximately 4.5 billion years old. Meanwhile, Earth is estimated to be around 4.54 billion years old. This means the rock dates to the chaotic period during the early days of the solar system. During this time, a protoplanetary disk was all there was, which eventually triggered the birth of all the planets.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/monk-eilmer-of-malmesbury-saw-halley-comet-first-1769586208160">'You source of tears...': A monk saw the 76-year comet TWICE 600 years before Edmond Halley did</a>&nbsp;Geologists saw several signs that proved that the rock came from space. The meteorite bore regmaglypts, shallow depressions or dimples that form because of the intense heat the rock is subjected to as it plummets through Earth’s atmosphere. Since meteorites fall at great speeds, the outer surface melts and forms a thin layer. This meteorite also had it. It was much denser than terrestrial stones and had significant iron content.<h2>Why this meteorite discovery matters</h2>Meteorites remain unchanged despite journeying through space for billions of years. They are essentially "time capsules" because of the pristine material from early solar system. Studying such meteorites could offer insights into the building blocks of our planet and the conditions that existed before Earth was born.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The discovery of a meteorite older than Earth in the UK is a chance to learn about the early solar system. The rock seems to have come from the protoplanetary disk that birthed the planets. The young girl has added the meteorite to her collection.

In a discovery that has left scientists stunned, a nine-year-old girl in the United Kingdom stumbled upon a rare meteorite that is older than Earth. Ariana Church was with her family at Penarth beach in South Wales, looking for rocks, when she saw a dark one that was different from the others on the beach. She was right, as it turned out to be a 4.5-billion-year-old relic from the dawn of our solar system. Ariana is an avid collector of fossils and sea glass and was exploring the beach with her family. She spotted an unusual tennis-ball-sized object. You will usually find limestone rocks on the Welsh coast. However, this rock was unlike anything. It was heavier and had a metallic texture. "I just saw this rock, and it looked different from all the others," Ariana said, recounting the moment she picked up the cosmic traveller. Her parents didn't think much of the rock. But they ran a search on Google Lens, which suggested that the rock was definitely a meteorite. They also reached out to an expert for further confirmation, and were shocked when he confirmed the unimaginable—Ariana had found a piece of space history. Older than Earth? Experts believe the meteorite is approximately 4.5 billion years old. Meanwhile, Earth is estimated to be around 4.54 billion years old. This means the rock dates to the chaotic period during the early days of the solar system. During this time, a protoplanetary disk was all there was, which eventually triggered the birth of all the planets. Also Read: 'You source of tears...': A monk saw the 76-year comet TWICE 600 years before Edmond Halley did Geologists saw several signs that proved that the rock came from space. The meteorite bore regmaglypts, shallow depressions or dimples that form because of the intense heat the rock is subjected to as it plummets through Earth’s atmosphere. Since meteorites fall at great speeds, the outer surface melts and forms a thin layer. This meteorite also had it. It was much denser than terrestrial stones and had significant iron content. Why this meteorite discovery matters Meteorites remain unchanged despite journeying through space for billions of years. They are essentially "time capsules" because of the pristine material from early solar system. Studying such meteorites could offer insights into the building blocks of our planet and the conditions that existed before Earth was born.

The discovery of a meteorite older than Earth in the UK is a chance to learn about the early solar system. The rock seems to have come from the protoplanetary disk that birthed the planets. The young girl has added the meteorite to her collection.

Meteorite older than Earth found in UK: Why the discovery by a 9-year-old girl matters

Late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed while landing at Baramati airport in Pune due to a technical failure. He is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar, and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives.<h3>Who is Parth Pawar</h3>Parth Pawar, the elder son of Ajit Pawar, briefly launched his political career in 2019, when he contested the Lok Sabha election from the Maval constituency. After his participation, Parth drew significant attention, thereby giving the Pawar family a long political legacy in Maharashtra. However, Parth lost the 2019 Lok Sabha election by a wide margin, marking the end of politics.&nbsp;Since that period, Parth Pawar has largely kept himself away from active political roles, holding neither any elected office nor party position. His public presence has been minimal, with no signals of a return to electoral politics. While his name has occasionally surfaced in connection with business entities linked to land transactions that came under official scrutiny, he was not accused in any major criminal case and continued to maintain a low political profile.<h3>Who is Jay Pawar</h3>Ajit Pawar’s younger son, Jay Pawar, has also remained distant from electoral politics and keeps a relatively private public life. He is believed to be engaged in business activities and splits his time between Mumbai and Baramati. Unlike Parth, he has never contested an election or formally entered politics.&nbsp;Jay is occasionally seen backing family members during campaigns and at public functions but has steered clear of sustained political involvement. Although there has been sporadic speculation about his political prospects due to the Pawar family’s strong base in Baramati, no concrete steps or announcements have followed.&nbsp;Parth and Jay Pawar are members of one of Maharashtra’s most influential political families. Their father, Ajit Pawar, a multiple-time MLA from Baramati, was been a dominant figure in state politics and played a significant role in government formation and administration over the years.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-all-were-aboard-ajit-pawar-s-plane-that-crashed-in-baramati-1769583072326">Baramati plane crash: Names of Ajit Pawar’s co-passengers revealed – All details here</a>

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday, survived with his wife, Sunetra Pawar and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives.

Late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died after a chartered Learjet 45XR crashed while landing at Baramati airport in Pune due to a technical failure. He is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar, and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives. Who is Parth Pawar Parth Pawar, the elder son of Ajit Pawar, briefly launched his political career in 2019, when he contested the Lok Sabha election from the Maval constituency. After his participation, Parth drew significant attention, thereby giving the Pawar family a long political legacy in Maharashtra. However, Parth lost the 2019 Lok Sabha election by a wide margin, marking the end of politics. Since that period, Parth Pawar has largely kept himself away from active political roles, holding neither any elected office nor party position. His public presence has been minimal, with no signals of a return to electoral politics. While his name has occasionally surfaced in connection with business entities linked to land transactions that came under official scrutiny, he was not accused in any major criminal case and continued to maintain a low political profile. Who is Jay Pawar Ajit Pawar’s younger son, Jay Pawar, has also remained distant from electoral politics and keeps a relatively private public life. He is believed to be engaged in business activities and splits his time between Mumbai and Baramati. Unlike Parth, he has never contested an election or formally entered politics. Jay is occasionally seen backing family members during campaigns and at public functions but has steered clear of sustained political involvement. Although there has been sporadic speculation about his political prospects due to the Pawar family’s strong base in Baramati, no concrete steps or announcements have followed. Parth and Jay Pawar are members of one of Maharashtra’s most influential political families. Their father, Ajit Pawar, a multiple-time MLA from Baramati, was been a dominant figure in state politics and played a significant role in government formation and administration over the years. Also read: Baramati plane crash: Names of Ajit Pawar’s co-passengers revealed – All details here

Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday, is survived by his wife, Sunetra Pawar and their two sons, Parth Pawar and Jay Pawar. Both the sons of Ajit Pawar remained in public attention at different points, but they largely followed different paths in their lives.

Who are Parth & Jay Pawar? Inside the political journeys of Ajit Pawar’s sons

South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, on Wednesday (Jan 28) was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison after a court found her guilty of accepting bribes linked to the Unification Church. Her sentence came days after her husband and former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was jailed over actions linked to his disastrous 2024 martial law declaration. "The defendant is sentenced to one year and eight months' imprisonment," Judge Woo In-sung of the Seoul Central District Court said while delivering the verdict.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-baramati-to-milan-learjet-45-s-deadly-history-after-ajit-pawar-s-death-in-pics-1769579527651">From Baramati to Milan: Learjet 45's deadly history after Ajit Pawar's death</a><h2>The corruption and bribery case&nbsp;</h2>Kim is facing three criminal trials, and the ruling on Wednesday is the first. The sentencing was televised live. Prosecutors accused her of receiving bribes and luxury gifts worth at least 200,000 dollars from business figures and religious groups, including the Unification Church.Investigators said the gifts included two Chanel handbags and a diamond necklace, allegedly offered as part of an effort to gain influence over the president’s inner circle. Unification Church leader Han Hak ja has also been indicted and is currently on trial in connection with the case. She "stood above the law," and colluded with the religious sect to undermine "the constitutionally mandated separation of religion and state," said prosecutor Min Joong ki, warning that South Korea’s institutions had been "severely undermined" by abuses of power. The former first lady has meanwhile been cleared of separate charges related to stock price manipulation and violations of political funding laws. Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-was-critically-injured-but-alive-after-crash-died-when-plane-exploded-dgca-aaib-probe-launched-1769581083000">Ajit Pawar was alive after crash, died when plane exploded — DGCA probe launched</a><h2>Creating history with jail time</h2>With the sentencing, Kim and Yoon have become the first former presidential couple to both be convicted. Yoon was sentenced to five years in prison on charges arising from his martial law bid in 2024. He was removed from office last year and later sentenced to five years in prison over his role in a brief but explosive declaration of martial law in December 2024. He now faces a separate case that could still carry the death penalty. &nbsp;

South Korea ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed for corruption

South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, on Wednesday (Jan 28) was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison after a court found her guilty of accepting bribes linked to the Unification Church. Her sentence came days after her husband and former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was jailed over actions linked to his disastrous 2024 martial law declaration. "The defendant is sentenced to one year and eight months' imprisonment," Judge Woo In-sung of the Seoul Central District Court said while delivering the verdict. Also read | From Baramati to Milan: Learjet 45's deadly history after Ajit Pawar's death The corruption and bribery case Kim is facing three criminal trials, and the ruling on Wednesday is the first. The sentencing was televised live. Prosecutors accused her of receiving bribes and luxury gifts worth at least 200,000 dollars from business figures and religious groups, including the Unification Church. Investigators said the gifts included two Chanel handbags and a diamond necklace, allegedly offered as part of an effort to gain influence over the president’s inner circle. Unification Church leader Han Hak ja has also been indicted and is currently on trial in connection with the case. She "stood above the law," and colluded with the religious sect to undermine "the constitutionally mandated separation of religion and state," said prosecutor Min Joong ki, warning that South Korea’s institutions had been "severely undermined" by abuses of power. The former first lady has meanwhile been cleared of separate charges related to stock price manipulation and violations of political funding laws. Also read | Ajit Pawar was alive after crash, died when plane exploded — DGCA probe launched Creating history with jail time With the sentencing, Kim and Yoon have become the first former presidential couple to both be convicted. Yoon was sentenced to five years in prison on charges arising from his martial law bid in 2024. He was removed from office last year and later sentenced to five years in prison over his role in a brief but explosive declaration of martial law in December 2024. He now faces a separate case that could still carry the death penalty.

South Korea ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed for corruption

South Korea ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed for corruption; Husband Yoon Suk Yeol already behind bars

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after his Learjet 45 crash-landed at Baramati airport. A preliminary DGCA report confirmed the aircraft type, putting fresh focus on the jet's shocking safety record. Let's have a look at major incidents involving Learjet 45 over the years.

From Baramati to Milan: Learjet 45's deadly history in spotlight after Ajit Pawar's death | In pics

Have you ever wondered how helicopters differ from aeroplanes? From vertical takeoff and hovering to horizontal high-speed flight, each aircraft offers unique strengths. Their designs shape differences in speed, range, safety and ease of flying. Let's have a look at the other differences.

Helicopter vs aeroplanes: Which is safer, faster, and easier to fly? Know the key differences

The reason for the Doomsday Clock moving four seconds closer to midnight can be attributed to three things. The biggest one is the threat of nuclear war, the second is climate change, and the third is artificial intelligence. Human beings are responsible for all three of them, and that is what the movement of the Doomsday Clock is also based on - man-made disasters. On Tuesday (January 27), the hand on the clock moved a little bit closer to midnight, that it the end of the world. The approaching end of the New START treaty is one of the reasons for this. From 89 seconds, we now stand 85 seconds away from a time when Earth would no longer support life. Currently, a nuclear war is the biggest threat humans face. The world has been ravaged by wars in recent years, and if not that, there are situations that could erupt anytime.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Russia-Ukraine war has brought the world to the brink of an all-out nuclear attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin has often warned that using nukes is not out of the picture. In 2024, he updated the country's official Nuclear Doctrine (the Fundamentals of State Policy in the Sphere of Nuclear Deterrence), and said, "We will consider such a possibility [nuclear use] upon receiving reliable information about the massive launch of aerospace attack vehicles and their crossing of our state border."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-the-world-closer-to-its-end-as-doomsday-clock-moves-nearer-to-midnight-a-year-into-trump-s-term-1769536325142">Is world closer to the end? As Doomsday Clock moves nearer to midnight, a year into Trump’s term</a><h2>How New START treaty expiration affects nuclear weapons and Doomsday Clock</h2>The New START strategic arms reduction treaty expires on February 5, 2026, and is a major reason why the Doomsday Clock is moving forward. &nbsp;Putin has proposed that both Washington and Moscow informally observe the treaty’s terms for one year after it lapses. "Russia is prepared to continue observing the treaty's central quantitative restrictions for one more year after it expires... but only if the United States acts in a similar spirit," Putin said in late 2025, and reiterated it again in 2026. Putin has offered to stick to the 1,550 deployed warheads limit for one year, which is a signal that Russia is prepared to exceed that number immediately if the US doesn't meet his conditions. The absence of a formal, verifiable successor is the "main driver" for the Doomsday Clock moving closer to midnight.&nbsp;The biggest danger identified by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is that, assuming both countries stick to the number, there is no way to inspect or verify anything. Putin’s stance is that inspections will not return until "hostile" Western policies change.

The Doomsday Clock is now at 85 seconds, the closest it has ever been to midnight. With the New START treaty set to expire on Feb 5, 2026, the global nuclear safety net is vanishing. Explore how the collapse of the last U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty is driving 2026’s record peril.

The reason for the Doomsday Clock moving four seconds closer to midnight can be attributed to three things. The biggest one is the threat of nuclear war, the second is climate change, and the third is artificial intelligence. Human beings are responsible for all three of them, and that is what the movement of the Doomsday Clock is also based on - man-made disasters. On Tuesday (January 27), the hand on the clock moved a little bit closer to midnight, that it the end of the world. The approaching end of the New START treaty is one of the reasons for this. From 89 seconds, we now stand 85 seconds away from a time when Earth would no longer support life. Currently, a nuclear war is the biggest threat humans face. The world has been ravaged by wars in recent years, and if not that, there are situations that could erupt anytime. The Russia-Ukraine war has brought the world to the brink of an all-out nuclear attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin has often warned that using nukes is not out of the picture. In 2024, he updated the country's official Nuclear Doctrine (the Fundamentals of State Policy in the Sphere of Nuclear Deterrence), and said, "We will consider such a possibility [nuclear use] upon receiving reliable information about the massive launch of aerospace attack vehicles and their crossing of our state border." Also Read: Is world closer to the end? As Doomsday Clock moves nearer to midnight, a year into Trump’s term How New START treaty expiration affects nuclear weapons and Doomsday Clock The New START strategic arms reduction treaty expires on February 5, 2026, and is a major reason why the Doomsday Clock is moving forward. Putin has proposed that both Washington and Moscow informally observe the treaty’s terms for one year after it lapses. "Russia is prepared to continue observing the treaty's central quantitative restrictions for one more year after it expires... but only if the United States acts in a similar spirit," Putin said in late 2025, and reiterated it again in 2026. Putin has offered to stick to the 1,550 deployed warheads limit for one year, which is a signal that Russia is prepared to exceed that number immediately if the US doesn't meet his conditions. The absence of a formal, verifiable successor is the "main driver" for the Doomsday Clock moving closer to midnight. The biggest danger identified by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is that, assuming both countries stick to the number, there is no way to inspect or verify anything. Putin’s stance is that inspections will not return until "hostile" Western policies change.

The Doomsday Clock is now at 85 seconds, the closest it has ever been to midnight. With the New START treaty set to expire on Feb 5, 2026, the global nuclear safety net is vanishing. Explore how the collapse of the last U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty is driving 2026’s record peril.

85 seconds to midnight: How the death of New START pushed humanity to its darkest hour

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday (Jan 28) was killed as his plane crashed while landing at Baramati Airport. Just an hour before the tragic plane crash, the leader, in what was fated to be his last social media post, had paid respects to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai. Here's what he had said.<h2>Ajit Pawar's last social media post</h2>Merely an hour before the tragic plane crash claimed his life, Pawar, in a social media post on Facebook and X had paid his respects to Lala Lajpat Rai, saying, “Humble greetings to the great freedom fighter, announcer of Swarajya, 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai ji, who sacrificed his everything for the freedom of the nation! Their patriotism will continue to inspire us.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-deputy-cm-ajit-pawar-critically-injured-after-plane-crash-1769572935864">Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati</a><h2>Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash: What happened?</h2>The veteran leader, along with four other people, was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections when his plane was forced to crash-land at 8.45 am this morning. According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, were on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members.The charter plane from Mumbai to Baramati crash-landed on the runway threshold in Baramati. Additional information about the plane crash is awaited.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-enemy-ilhan-omar-attacked-during-minneapolis-town-hall-sprayed-with-unknown-liquid-1769563983713">Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO</a> Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.&nbsp;

Ajit Pawar died after his chartered plane crash-landed at Baramati Airport. About an hour earlier, he had posted this on social media. The aircraft, carrying five people from Mumbai, went down near the runway; further details are awaited, per the DGCA.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Wednesday (Jan 28) was killed as his plane crashed while landing at Baramati Airport. Just an hour before the tragic plane crash, the leader, in what was fated to be his last social media post, had paid respects to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai. Here's what he had said. Ajit Pawar's last social media post Merely an hour before the tragic plane crash claimed his life, Pawar, in a social media post on Facebook and X had paid his respects to Lala Lajpat Rai, saying, “Humble greetings to the great freedom fighter, announcer of Swarajya, 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai ji, who sacrificed his everything for the freedom of the nation! Their patriotism will continue to inspire us.” Also read | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies after plane crashes in Baramati Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash: What happened? The veteran leader, along with four other people, was headed to Baramati to attend a public rally for the Zilla Parishad Elections when his plane was forced to crash-land at 8.45 am this morning. According to DGCA, five people, including the crew, were on board the chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati. Pawar was onboard along with 2 more personnel (1 PSO and 1 attendant) and 2 crew members. The charter plane from Mumbai to Baramati crash-landed on the runway threshold in Baramati. Additional information about the plane crash is awaited. Also read | Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO Pawar was in Mumbai on Tuesday and took part in a meeting of the Maharashtra Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure, which was led by CM Devendra Fadnavis. Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other officials were also present. Ajit Pawar was the longest-serving Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra non-consecutively. He served in the position for six terms within various governments. He had worked as deputy chief minister in the cabinets of Prithviraj Chavan, Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Ajit Pawar died after his chartered plane crash-landed at Baramati Airport. About an hour earlier, he had posted this on social media. The aircraft, carrying five people from Mumbai, went down near the runway; further details are awaited, per the DGCA.

Just an hour before fatal plane crash, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar posted THIS on social media

Hours after Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, on Tuesday (Jan 27) was sprayed with a mystery liquid during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis, her office in a statement confirmed the attack and said that the Democrat "doesn't let bullies win".<h2>Ilhan Omar vs bullies</h2>In a statement on X, Omar's Office said that the Congresswoman was attacked by an agitator who sprayed her with "an unknown substance with a syringe". It added that the "Minneapolis Police Department quickly apprehended the individual. He is now in custody," and that the Congresswoman was okay.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-enemy-ilhan-omar-attacked-during-minneapolis-town-hall-sprayed-with-unknown-liquid-1769563983713">Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO</a>"She continued with her town hall because she doesn’t let bullies win," said Omar's office.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Office of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) issued the following statement following the incident at her town hall in North Minneapolis. “During her town hall, an agitator tried to attack the Congresswoman by spraying an unknown substance with a syringe. Security and the Minneapolis…&mdash; Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ilhan/status/2016334654949777714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, the Minneapolis representative in a post of her own said that she was okay. Referring to herself as a “survivor,” she said that "this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work," and added, “I don’t let bullies win.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work. I don’t let bullies win. Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.&mdash; Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) <a href="https://twitter.com/IlhanMN/status/2016333960939262423?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Ilhan Omar attack: What happened?</h2>US President Donald Trump's 'enemy', Ilhan Omar, was attacked while speaking during a town hall meeting in North Minneapolis. The Democrat was standing behind a podium, addressing the crowd, when a man suddenly rushed toward her from the audience, spraying her with an unknown substance.Witnesses say the man sprayed Omar with an unknown liquid and shouted as he moved in. What he yelled was not immediately clear.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322">Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant</a>The moment, which was captured on video, lasted only seconds. An apparent member of Omar’s security team lunged forward, wrapping the man in a bear hug and pulling him away from the stage. As he was being restrained, Omar could be seen stepping towards her attacker, visibly angry, though she did not appear to touch him. He was quickly escorted out of the room as the event was brought to a halt.Watch it here:&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 BREAKING: Ilhan Omar sprayed with “unknown substance” at a Town Hall in Minneapolis Unfortunately, the substance WASN’T some sort of deportation potion, as Omar is still speaking at the podium. Darn. <a href="https://t.co/6thg5TdEIB">pic.twitter.com/6thg5TdEIB</a>&mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2016319378992562437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The attack comes as President Donald Trump once again singled out Omar. Speaking at a rally in Iowa, Trump suggested the Department of Justice was investigating Omar's wealth. "The DOJ and Congress are looking at 'Congresswoman' Ilhan Omar," Trump said, claiming she arrived in the US with nothing and is now “worth more than 44 million dollars.”

Hours after being sprayed with an unknown substance during a Minneapolis town hall, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s office confirmed the attack and said she is safe. Omar said she “doesn’t let bullies win.”

Hours after Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, on Tuesday (Jan 27) was sprayed with a mystery liquid during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis, her office in a statement confirmed the attack and said that the Democrat "doesn't let bullies win". Ilhan Omar vs bullies In a statement on X, Omar's Office said that the Congresswoman was attacked by an agitator who sprayed her with "an unknown substance with a syringe". It added that the "Minneapolis Police Department quickly apprehended the individual. He is now in custody," and that the Congresswoman was okay. Also read | Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO "She continued with her town hall because she doesn’t let bullies win," said Omar's office.

Hours after being sprayed with an unknown substance during a Minneapolis town hall, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s office confirmed the attack and said she is safe. Omar said she “doesn’t let bullies win.”

‘I’m a survivor’: Minnesota Rep Ilhan Omar shrugs off town hall attack, vows won't ‘let bullies win’

Donald Trump kicked off a new round of rallies on Tuesday (Jan 27) with a blunt message for voters: “very bad things” will happen if Republicans lose the midterm elections. Speaking at a rally in Iowa, Trump framed the November vote as an existential test for his presidency, urging supporters to deliver him control of both the House and the Senate, even as his own approval ratings remain weak.<h2>'Bad things'</h2>Addressing the crowd in Iowa, the POTUS said, "I'm here because I love Iowa, but I'm here because we're starting the campaign to win the midterms," the president said. "Got to win the midterms."He claimed that “if we lose the midterms, you'll lose so many of the things that we're talking about, so many of the assets that we're talking about, so many of the tax cuts that we're talking about.”“It would lead to very bad things,” warned Trump ominously.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-enemy-ilhan-omar-attacked-during-minneapolis-town-hall-sprayed-with-unknown-liquid-1769563983713">Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO</a><h2>Trump tries to sell the economy</h2>With polls showing growing voter anger over affordability, Trump and his advisers have shifted hard toward economic messaging. In Iowa, the 79-year-old president once again claimed the US had entered a “Golden Age” and insisted prices were falling for most goods. Still, he acknowledged the limits of presidential persuasion.In past elections, “if something happens, the screw turns with the voters,” regardless of how good a president, he said. Polls suggest trouble ahead. A New York Times Siena survey last week put Trump’s approval rating at 40 per cent.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322">Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant</a><h2>Trump hints at a third presidential term</h2>Trump also returned to a familiar provocation, joking about running for a constitutionally barred third term. “Should we do it a fourth time?” he asked, referring to his false claim that he won the 2020 election. Protesters interrupted the speech at least twice. Trump waved them off as “sickos” and “paid insurrectionists.” &nbsp;

Donald Trump launched his midterm rally tour in Iowa with a warning that “very bad things” will happen if Republicans lose. He also used the platform to once again "joke" about a third presidential term.

Donald Trump kicked off a new round of rallies on Tuesday (Jan 27) with a blunt message for voters: “very bad things” will happen if Republicans lose the midterm elections. Speaking at a rally in Iowa, Trump framed the November vote as an existential test for his presidency, urging supporters to deliver him control of both the House and the Senate, even as his own approval ratings remain weak. 'Bad things' Addressing the crowd in Iowa, the POTUS said, "I'm here because I love Iowa, but I'm here because we're starting the campaign to win the midterms," the president said. "Got to win the midterms." He claimed that “if we lose the midterms, you'll lose so many of the things that we're talking about, so many of the assets that we're talking about, so many of the tax cuts that we're talking about.” “It would lead to very bad things,” warned Trump ominously. Also read | Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO Trump tries to sell the economy With polls showing growing voter anger over affordability, Trump and his advisers have shifted hard toward economic messaging. In Iowa, the 79-year-old president once again claimed the US had entered a “Golden Age” and insisted prices were falling for most goods. Still, he acknowledged the limits of presidential persuasion. In past elections, “if something happens, the screw turns with the voters,” regardless of how good a president, he said. Polls suggest trouble ahead. A New York Times Siena survey last week put Trump’s approval rating at 40 per cent. Also read | Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant Trump hints at a third presidential term Trump also returned to a familiar provocation, joking about running for a constitutionally barred third term. “Should we do it a fourth time?” he asked, referring to his false claim that he won the 2020 election. Protesters interrupted the speech at least twice. Trump waved them off as “sickos” and “paid insurrectionists.”

Donald Trump launched his midterm rally tour in Iowa with a warning that “very bad things” will happen if Republicans lose. He also used the platform to once again "joke" about a third presidential term.

After ‘dictator’ remark, Trump in Iowa rally warns of ‘very bad things’ if Republicans lose midterms

US President Donald Trump's 'enemy', Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, on Tuesday (Jan 27) was attacked while speaking during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The Democrat was standing behind a podium, addressing the crowd, when a man suddenly rushed toward her from the audience, spraying her with an unknown substance.<h2>What happened?</h2>Omar, who has recently been the target of several Trump rants, was speaking during the town hall when a man rushed towards her. Witnesses say the man sprayed Omar with an unknown liquid and shouted as he moved in. What he yelled was not immediately clear.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322">Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant</a><h2>A swift takedown</h2>The moment, which was captured on video, lasted only seconds. An apparent member of Omar’s security team lunged forward, wrapping the man in a bear hug and pulling him away from the stage. As he was being restrained, Omar could be seen stepping towards her attacker, visibly angry, though she did not appear to touch him. He was quickly escorted out of the room as the event was brought to a halt.&nbsp;Watch it here:

<h2>"It smelled so bad"</h2>Seconds later, confusion spread through the room. Other speakers on stage commented on the sharp smell left behind by the spray. "You need to go get checked," one woman urged Omar. "You don’t know what he (sprayed). Whatever it is smelled so bad."Omar, however, refused to leave. "We will continue," she said. "These fu**ing as****es are not going to get away with this." She returned to the microphone as a member of her security detail tried to pull her away from the stage. "We are Minnesota strong," Omar told the crowd. “And we will stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/does-trump-have-alzheimer-s-his-niece-reveals-as-potus-ironically-forgets-the-word-for-it-1769513254487">Does Trump have Alzheimer’s? His niece reveals as POTUS ironically forgets the word for it</a><h2>Trump's enemy'</h2>The attack comes as President Donald Trump once again singled out Omar. Speaking at a rally in Iowa, Trump suggested the Department of Justice was investigating Omar's wealth. "The DOJ and Congress are looking at 'Congresswoman' Ilhan Omar," Trump said, claiming she arrived in the US with nothing and is now “worth more than 44 million dollars.”Omar responded sharply on social media, accusing Trump of using her name to distract from his political troubles, like the unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of demonstrator Alex Pretti.."Sorry, Trump, your support is collapsing, and you're panicking," she wrote on X. "Right on cue, you're deflecting from your failures with lies and conspiracy theories about me."Trump has repeatedly targeted Omar, often using language critics describe as Islamophobic. The Somali American lawmaker has been one of his most vocal critics, especially over immigration and rhetoric aimed at the Somali community.

A man rushed the stage and sprayed an unknown substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis. Video shows the attack and how security tackled the attacker within seconds. Watch it here.

US President Donald Trump's 'enemy', Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, on Tuesday (Jan 27) was attacked while speaking during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The Democrat was standing behind a podium, addressing the crowd, when a man suddenly rushed toward her from the audience, spraying her with an unknown substance. What happened? Omar, who has recently been the target of several Trump rants, was speaking during the town hall when a man rushed towards her. Witnesses say the man sprayed Omar with an unknown liquid and shouted as he moved in. What he yelled was not immediately clear. Also read | Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant A swift takedown The moment, which was captured on video, lasted only seconds. An apparent member of Omar’s security team lunged forward, wrapping the man in a bear hug and pulling him away from the stage. As he was being restrained, Omar could be seen stepping towards her attacker, visibly angry, though she did not appear to touch him. He was quickly escorted out of the room as the event was brought to a halt. Watch it here:

A man rushed the stage and sprayed an unknown substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis. Video shows the attack and how security tackled the attacker within seconds. Watch it here.

Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO

The Doomsday Clock, a metaphorical measure of how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making, especially nuclear weapons, stands at 85 seconds to midnight as of January 27, having moved four seconds closer. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which created the clock at the start of the Cold War, announced on Tuesday that it has advanced by four seconds compared with a year ago, bringing it closest to a global catastrophe in its history. The announcement comes as Donald Trump, who often describes himself as the president of peace, completed one year in the White House of his second term. The first year of Trump's presidency is marked by shattering norms, withdrawing from established multilateral organisations, ordering unilateral actions abroad and deploying massive force at home, even after opposition from local authorities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-lady-melania-trump-makes-rare-political-statement-as-anti-ice-unrest-grips-minnesota-1769525629288">First Lady Melania Trump makes rare political statement as anti-ICE unrest grips Minnesota</a>&nbsp;Major powers such as Russia, China, the United States and others have "become increasingly aggressive, adversarial and nationalistic," said a statement announcing the clock shift, concluded after consultations with a board that includes eight Nobel laureates, AFP reported.&nbsp;"Hard-won global understandings are collapsing, accelerating a winner-takes-all great power competition and undermining the international cooperation critical to reducing the risks of nuclear war, climate change, the misuse of biotechnology, the potential threat of artificial intelligence and other apocalyptic dangers." The Doomsday Clock board cautioned against increased risk of a nuclear arms race after the "New START" nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia set to expire next week without a sign of renewal. &nbsp;"For the first time in over half a century, there will be nothing preventing a runaway nuclear arms race," Daniel Holz, a University of Chicago physicist who chairs the Bulletin's Science and Security Board, told a virtual news conference, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;The board voiced its concerns about Donald Trump's threats to resume nuclear testing and push a costly 'Golden Dome" missile defence system, which is expected to further militarise space. It also raised alarm over Trump's ICE crackdown in Minnesota, noting "History has shown that when governments become unaccountable to their own citizens, conflict and misery follow."<h2>What is the Doomsday Clock?</h2>The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic "design" created in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (including former members of the Manhattan Project). It serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making.&nbsp;Midnight: Represents the theoretical point of "annihilation" or global catastrophe.&nbsp;Who sets it? The Bulletin’s Science and Security Board, a group of global experts in nuclear technology and climate science, in consultation with its Board of Sponsors, which includes 9 Nobel Laureates.&nbsp;The Scale: It began at 7 minutes to midnight in 1947. Its "safest" point was 17 minutes to midnight in 1991, following the end of the Cold War.&nbsp;However, the clock is not a tool to predict the future; it acts as a call to action. The bulletin underlined that the hands can be moved back if world leaders act responsibly and embrace diplomacy to solve conflicts and work towards the climate issues the world is facing.&nbsp;

This is the closest the symbolic clock has ever been to a global catastrophe in its 79-year history, surpassing the previous record of 89 seconds set just last year.

The Doomsday Clock, a metaphorical measure of how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making, especially nuclear weapons, stands at 85 seconds to midnight as of January 27, having moved four seconds closer. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which created the clock at the start of the Cold War, announced on Tuesday that it has advanced by four seconds compared with a year ago, bringing it closest to a global catastrophe in its history. The announcement comes as Donald Trump, who often describes himself as the president of peace, completed one year in the White House of his second term. The first year of Trump's presidency is marked by shattering norms, withdrawing from established multilateral organisations, ordering unilateral actions abroad and deploying massive force at home, even after opposition from local authorities. Also Read: First Lady Melania Trump makes rare political statement as anti-ICE unrest grips Minnesota Major powers such as Russia, China, the United States and others have "become increasingly aggressive, adversarial and nationalistic," said a statement announcing the clock shift, concluded after consultations with a board that includes eight Nobel laureates, AFP reported. "Hard-won global understandings are collapsing, accelerating a winner-takes-all great power competition and undermining the international cooperation critical to reducing the risks of nuclear war, climate change, the misuse of biotechnology, the potential threat of artificial intelligence and other apocalyptic dangers." The Doomsday Clock board cautioned against increased risk of a nuclear arms race after the "New START" nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia set to expire next week without a sign of renewal. "For the first time in over half a century, there will be nothing preventing a runaway nuclear arms race," Daniel Holz, a University of Chicago physicist who chairs the Bulletin's Science and Security Board, told a virtual news conference, as quoted by AFP. The board voiced its concerns about Donald Trump's threats to resume nuclear testing and push a costly 'Golden Dome" missile defence system, which is expected to further militarise space. It also raised alarm over Trump's ICE crackdown in Minnesota, noting "History has shown that when governments become unaccountable to their own citizens, conflict and misery follow." What is the Doomsday Clock? The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic "design" created in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (including former members of the Manhattan Project). It serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making. Midnight: Represents the theoretical point of "annihilation" or global catastrophe. Who sets it? The Bulletin’s Science and Security Board, a group of global experts in nuclear technology and climate science, in consultation with its Board of Sponsors, which includes 9 Nobel Laureates. The Scale: It began at 7 minutes to midnight in 1947. Its "safest" point was 17 minutes to midnight in 1991, following the end of the Cold War. However, the clock is not a tool to predict the future; it acts as a call to action. The bulletin underlined that the hands can be moved back if world leaders act responsibly and embrace diplomacy to solve conflicts and work towards the climate issues the world is facing.

This is the closest the symbolic clock has ever been to a global catastrophe in its 79-year history, surpassing the previous record of 89 seconds set just last year.

Is world closer to the end? As Doomsday Clock moves nearer to midnight, a year into Trump’s term

A newly built flyover in Mumbai's Mira-Bhayandar area, part of the city's Metro Line 9 project, drew sharp reaction from social media users after a video showing a four-lane flyover abruptly narrows to just two lanes went viral on X. Several people took a dig at the planners of the structure and raised concerns that it can become a cause of accident endandering lives of commuters and traffic jams.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A 4-lane flyover in Mira-Bhayandar suddenly narrows into just 2 lanes. This double-decker flyover is a part of the Metro Line 9 project by JKumar and is set to be inaugurated in February. Is this how <a href="https://twitter.com/MMRDAOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MMRDAOfficial</a> designs “infrastructure”? How did this design get approved? 🤷🏻 <a href="https://t.co/ZNfwi1Yf9W">pic.twitter.com/ZNfwi1Yf9W</a>&mdash; Gems of Mira Bhayandar (@GemsOfMBMC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GemsOfMBMC/status/2015757748118626528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the agency tasked with designing and building the flyover, defended the construction, saying that narrowing is not a design flaw; it was deliberately done based on available road width constraints and future network planning.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Congress party took a dig at the construction, calling it a "miracle' of engineering in Maharashtra and claimed that such "deadly miracles" became commonplace under the BJP governments, whether in Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh (hinting at a flyover in Indore, featuring a sharp 90-degree turn).&nbsp;"The public may be distressed or lose lives in accidents, but the government couldn't care less—not a shred of responsibility or accountability," it added.&nbsp;Explaining the thought behind the design, the MMRDA said "Provision has been kept for future widening, "wherein the outer side of the flyover on both carriageways will be extended by an additional 1+1 lane to ensure improved east–west traffic continuity. The proposal is currently at the planning stage and will be taken up in coordination with MBMC, after obtaining approvals from the competent authorities".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-lady-melania-trump-makes-rare-political-statement-as-anti-ice-unrest-grips-minnesota-1769525629288">First Lady Melania Trump makes rare political statement as anti-ICE unrest grips Minnesota</a>&nbsp;The authority clarified the current utility of the flyover, saying, "At present, the flyover has been designed primarily for traffic dispersal and congestion reduction in the Mira–Bhayander area. Necessary safety measures have been incorporated, including rumble strips, delineators, adequate signage, retro-reflective tags, directional boards, and anti-crash barriers".&nbsp;Addressing safety concerns, it assured that "Traffic police guidance is being actively sought for any additional vehicular safety measures prior to opening the flyover for public use".<h2>X users blast MMDRA</h2>Dissatisfied with the MMDRA's explanation, several X users called out the authority for its design flaw "I’m embarrassed something like this was even conceived of, let alone being justified in a 'fact check'. I’m guessing MMDRA will come up with more such 'fact checks' when the inevitable fatalities start rolling in," a user said.&nbsp;"Your clarification is equally flawed as the design...it is diaster waiting to happen, it should have been slow and longer merge...instead of abrupt transition...it will create a bottleneck and can also cause accidents," another user pointed out.

MMRDA defended the construction, saying that narrowing is not a design flaw; it was deliberately done based on available road width constraints and future network planning.

A newly built flyover in Mumbai's Mira-Bhayandar area, part of the city's Metro Line 9 project, drew sharp reaction from social media users after a video showing a four-lane flyover abruptly narrows to just two lanes went viral on X. Several people took a dig at the planners of the structure and raised concerns that it can become a cause of accident endandering lives of commuters and traffic jams.

MMRDA defended the construction, saying that narrowing is not a design flaw; it was deliberately done based on available road width constraints and future network planning.

Watch | ‘Engineering marvel’: Four lanes suddenly turn into two on Mumbai flyover, spark social media ridicule

The biggest mistakes women make while choosing and using period products involve prioritising convenience over health (scented products), using incorrect absorbency levels, and failing to change products frequently enough, which can lead to discomfort, infections, or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Health experts warned that several women put their intimate health at risk unknowingly by sticking to the same menstrual products for years without reassessing whether they still suit their bodies. Gynaecologists say that habits, convenience and cost often outweigh health considerations—leading to irritation, infections and chronic discomfort that many women wrongly accept as “normal”.<h3>What do health experts say?</h3>In response to the issue, Dr Irfana Shahul Hameed, obstetrician and gynaecologist with Plush, highlighted the most common mistake she experienced during practice that women are reluctant to change period products. She said," As a practising gynaecologist, I hear women say, 'I’ve always used this, so I never thought of changing it.' And that, honestly, is the biggest mistake. Many women continue using the same period product for years without ever checking if it still suits their body or lifestyle." "One issue I see very often in my clinic is women wearing pads or tampons for far longer than recommended simply because they’re busy or the flow feels light. Even during low-flow days, a product should be changed every few hours to avoid irritation, infections, and rashes. Another concern is fragranced or highly processed products. These may smell pleasant, but they can disturb the natural balance of the intimate area and trigger itching, burning, or recurrent infections," she added. What alarms doctors the most, however, is how discomfort during periods has become normalised. "What worries me most is how normalised discomfort has become. Periods are not meant to be unbearable. If you experience constant itching, redness, or unusual discharge during your cycle, your period product could be the reason. There is no “best” product for everyone, only what works best for you. Pay attention to your body, read labels, maintain hygiene, and don’t hesitate to switch if something doesn’t feel right," Dr Irfana further added.&nbsp;Also read: '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-a-ghost-ship-why-uss-abraham-lincoln-has-turned-off-its-transponders-as-it-s-heading-towards-iran-1769379052612">Ghost mode activated': Why USS Abraham Lincoln has turned off Its transponders as it's heading towards Iran?</a>&nbsp;Echoing similar concerns, Dr Namrata Gupta, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology at CK BIRLA HOSPITALS, Jaipur, says menstrual product choices are often made without understanding their long-term health impact. "Many women choose period products based on convenience, habit, or cost, without realising that this decision directly affects their intimate health. Menstrual needs are not universal—flow pattern, skin sensitivity, daily activity, and medical history differ from one woman to another—yet the same product is often used month after month without questioning whether it is truly appropriate," Dr Namrata said. She also highlights risks associated with tampon use, particularly when products are not changed on time. Delayed replacement has been linked to toxic shock syndrome, while inappropriate absorbency levels can cause problems at both ends of the spectrum—leakage and skin maceration on one hand, and vaginal dryness or microscopic mucosal injury on the other. "From a medical standpoint, prolonged use of the same pad or tampon creates a warm, moist environment that increases friction against the skin. This can lead to contact dermatitis and encourage the overgrowth of bacteria and fungi. In the case of tampons, delayed changing is also linked to a well-recognised risk of toxic shock syndrome. Absorption choice matters just as much: products with inadequate absorption increase leakage and skin maceration, while excessively absorbent tampons may cause vaginal dryness and microscopic mucosal injury," she added. "Menstrual hygiene plays a critical role as well. Poor hygiene practices are strongly associated with vulvovaginitis, urinary tract infections, and local skin infections. Despite this, many women continue to use heavily fragranced products, which can irritate sensitive tissue and disrupt the natural vulvovaginal balance," Dr Namrata also said. Perhaps most concerning, Dr Gupta adds, is the tendency to dismiss warning signs such as excessive pain, repeated leakage, rashes, or recurrent infections, which are often accepted as “part of periods” rather than recognised as signals that the chosen product or practice is unsuitable. As per a gynaecological view, these symptoms frequently indicate that the chosen productor its way of use is unsuitable. Based on their perspective, the ideal period product ensures comfort, appropriate absorption, regular replacement, and minimal chemical exposure. Informed choices are not merely about convenience—they are an essential part of protecting long-term menstrual and reproductive health.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nipah-alert-these-nations-roll-out-covid-style-screening-after-bengal-outbreak-check-what-travelers-must-know-1769513594789">Nipah alert: THESE nations roll out Covid-style screening after Bengal outbreak—Check what travelers must know</a>

Health experts warned that several women put their intimate health at risk unknowingly by sticking to the same menstrual products for years without reassessing whether they still suit their bodies. 

The biggest mistakes women make while choosing and using period products involve prioritising convenience over health (scented products), using incorrect absorbency levels, and failing to change products frequently enough, which can lead to discomfort, infections, or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Health experts warned that several women put their intimate health at risk unknowingly by sticking to the same menstrual products for years without reassessing whether they still suit their bodies. Gynaecologists say that habits, convenience and cost often outweigh health considerations—leading to irritation, infections and chronic discomfort that many women wrongly accept as “normal”. What do health experts say? In response to the issue, Dr Irfana Shahul Hameed, obstetrician and gynaecologist with Plush, highlighted the most common mistake she experienced during practice that women are reluctant to change period products. She said," As a practising gynaecologist, I hear women say, 'I’ve always used this, so I never thought of changing it.' And that, honestly, is the biggest mistake. Many women continue using the same period product for years without ever checking if it still suits their body or lifestyle." "One issue I see very often in my clinic is women wearing pads or tampons for far longer than recommended simply because they’re busy or the flow feels light. Even during low-flow days, a product should be changed every few hours to avoid irritation, infections, and rashes. Another concern is fragranced or highly processed products. These may smell pleasant, but they can disturb the natural balance of the intimate area and trigger itching, burning, or recurrent infections," she added. What alarms doctors the most, however, is how discomfort during periods has become normalised. "What worries me most is how normalised discomfort has become. Periods are not meant to be unbearable. If you experience constant itching, redness, or unusual discharge during your cycle, your period product could be the reason. There is no “best” product for everyone, only what works best for you. Pay attention to your body, read labels, maintain hygiene, and don’t hesitate to switch if something doesn’t feel right," Dr Irfana further added. Also read: 'Ghost mode activated': Why USS Abraham Lincoln has turned off Its transponders as it's heading towards Iran? Echoing similar concerns, Dr Namrata Gupta, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology at CK BIRLA HOSPITALS, Jaipur, says menstrual product choices are often made without understanding their long-term health impact. "Many women choose period products based on convenience, habit, or cost, without realising that this decision directly affects their intimate health. Menstrual needs are not universal—flow pattern, skin sensitivity, daily activity, and medical history differ from one woman to another—yet the same product is often used month after month without questioning whether it is truly appropriate," Dr Namrata said. She also highlights risks associated with tampon use, particularly when products are not changed on time. Delayed replacement has been linked to toxic shock syndrome, while inappropriate absorbency levels can cause problems at both ends of the spectrum—leakage and skin maceration on one hand, and vaginal dryness or microscopic mucosal injury on the other. "From a medical standpoint, prolonged use of the same pad or tampon creates a warm, moist environment that increases friction against the skin. This can lead to contact dermatitis and encourage the overgrowth of bacteria and fungi. In the case of tampons, delayed changing is also linked to a well-recognised risk of toxic shock syndrome. Absorption choice matters just as much: products with inadequate absorption increase leakage and skin maceration, while excessively absorbent tampons may cause vaginal dryness and microscopic mucosal injury," she added. "Menstrual hygiene plays a critical role as well. Poor hygiene practices are strongly associated with vulvovaginitis, urinary tract infections, and local skin infections. Despite this, many women continue to use heavily fragranced products, which can irritate sensitive tissue and disrupt the natural vulvovaginal balance," Dr Namrata also said. Perhaps most concerning, Dr Gupta adds, is the tendency to dismiss warning signs such as excessive pain, repeated leakage, rashes, or recurrent infections, which are often accepted as “part of periods” rather than recognised as signals that the chosen product or practice is unsuitable. As per a gynaecological view, these symptoms frequently indicate that the chosen productor its way of use is unsuitable. Based on their perspective, the ideal period product ensures comfort, appropriate absorption, regular replacement, and minimal chemical exposure. Informed choices are not merely about convenience—they are an essential part of protecting long-term menstrual and reproductive health. Also read: Nipah alert: THESE nations roll out Covid-style screening after Bengal outbreak—Check what travelers must know

Health experts warned that several women put their intimate health at risk unknowingly by sticking to the same menstrual products for years without reassessing whether they still suit their bodies.&nbsp;

Using same period product for years? Doctors warn this could be mistake

Data Privacy Day: It is commemorated annually at the global level on 28 January to raise awareness and promote privacy and data protection best practices. Through this article, let's have a look at the top 7 largest data breaches in history.

Think your data is safe? Top 7 biggest data breaches of all time that exposed billions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) at the 16th India–EU Summit on Tuesday. The announcement marks a historic development in India–EU economic relations and trade engagement with important global partners.&nbsp;The FTA concluded with the commitment by India and the European Union to open markets, predictability, and inclusive growth. It comes after years of sustained dialogue and cooperation between India and the EU, which demonstrate the political will and shared vision to deliver a balanced, modern, and rules-based economic and trade partnership.&nbsp;In a press release, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that the India-EU trade pact includes trade in goods, services, trade remedies, rules of origin, customs and trade facilitation, along with the emerging areas such as SMEs and digital trade, amongst others.&nbsp;The India–EU FTA delivers a major push to labour-intensive sectors, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles, cutting tariffs of up to 10% to zero on nearly $33 billion worth of exports once the pact takes effect.&nbsp;In automobiles, a carefully structured, quota-based liberalisation will enable EU carmakers to introduce higher-end models in India, while creating scope for Make in India manufacturing and future exports. Indian buyers stand to gain from advanced technology and stronger competition, even as reciprocal access opens doors for India-made vehicles in the EU market.&nbsp;The agreement is set to significantly uplift agriculture and processed foods by ensuring fairer conditions for farmers and agri-businesses. Beyond tariff cuts, it addresses non-tariff barriers through deeper regulatory cooperation, improved transparency, smoother customs processes, and streamlined SPS and technical standards.&nbsp;Under CBAM-related commitments, the deal secures forward-looking MFN assurances, technical cooperation on carbon pricing and verification, and financial and targeted support to help reduce emissions and meet evolving carbon norms.With services forming the fastest-growing segment of both economies, the FTA enhances certainty of access, non-discriminatory treatment, digital trade, and mobility—strengthening prospects for India’s services exports.<h3>Trade talks include sectors like IT, AI &amp; financial services</h3>The FTA locks in broader, commercially meaningful commitments from the EU in sectors where India holds strong advantages, such as IT and IT-enabled services, professional services, education, financial services, tourism, construction, and other business activities.&nbsp;Guaranteed and predictable access to 144 EU subsectors—including IT/ITeS, professional, business and education services—will strengthen Indian service providers’ ability to deliver competitive, world-class offerings to European consumers. In return, EU access to 102 Indian subsectors is expected to attract high-tech services and investment into India, creating a win-win framework.&nbsp;On mobility, the pact establishes a clear and facilitative system for short-term, temporary and business travel in both directions, allowing professionals to move between the two markets to deliver services. Both sides have committed to mobility for intra-corporate transferees and business visitors, along with entry and work rights for their dependents.&nbsp;Additionally, the EU has opened 37 sectors for contractual service suppliers and 17 for independent professionals, including areas of key interest to India such as professional, IT-related, R&amp;D and education services. Now, the FTA promotes cooperation to advance innovation and global-level electronic payments in financial services, while providing India with increased market access across multiple major EU member states. These provisions are likely to deepen financial integration and support the growth of financial services trade.&nbsp;These commitments reinforce India’s position as a global hub for talent, innovation, and sustainable economic growth, along with the unlocking of high-value employment opportunities. The FTA is set to deepen cooperation in strategic fields such as Artificial Intelligence, clean technologies, and semiconductors, supporting India's technological advancement. It is also expected to significantly expand trade, improve export competitiveness, and embed Indian companies more deeply into the European and global value chains. &nbsp;

The FTA concluded with the commitment by India and the European Union to open markets, predictability, and inclusive growth. It comes after years of sustained dialogue and cooperation between India and the EU, which demonstrate the political will and shared vision.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) at the 16th India–EU Summit on Tuesday. The announcement marks a historic development in India–EU economic relations and trade engagement with important global partners. The FTA concluded with the commitment by India and the European Union to open markets, predictability, and inclusive growth. It comes after years of sustained dialogue and cooperation between India and the EU, which demonstrate the political will and shared vision to deliver a balanced, modern, and rules-based economic and trade partnership. In a press release, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that the India-EU trade pact includes trade in goods, services, trade remedies, rules of origin, customs and trade facilitation, along with the emerging areas such as SMEs and digital trade, amongst others. The India–EU FTA delivers a major push to labour-intensive sectors, including textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, marine products, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering goods and automobiles, cutting tariffs of up to 10% to zero on nearly $33 billion worth of exports once the pact takes effect. In automobiles, a carefully structured, quota-based liberalisation will enable EU carmakers to introduce higher-end models in India, while creating scope for Make in India manufacturing and future exports. Indian buyers stand to gain from advanced technology and stronger competition, even as reciprocal access opens doors for India-made vehicles in the EU market. The agreement is set to significantly uplift agriculture and processed foods by ensuring fairer conditions for farmers and agri-businesses. Beyond tariff cuts, it addresses non-tariff barriers through deeper regulatory cooperation, improved transparency, smoother customs processes, and streamlined SPS and technical standards. Under CBAM-related commitments, the deal secures forward-looking MFN assurances, technical cooperation on carbon pricing and verification, and financial and targeted support to help reduce emissions and meet evolving carbon norms. With services forming the fastest-growing segment of both economies, the FTA enhances certainty of access, non-discriminatory treatment, digital trade, and mobility—strengthening prospects for India’s services exports. Trade talks include sectors like IT, AI & financial services The FTA locks in broader, commercially meaningful commitments from the EU in sectors where India holds strong advantages, such as IT and IT-enabled services, professional services, education, financial services, tourism, construction, and other business activities. Guaranteed and predictable access to 144 EU subsectors—including IT/ITeS, professional, business and education services—will strengthen Indian service providers’ ability to deliver competitive, world-class offerings to European consumers. In return, EU access to 102 Indian subsectors is expected to attract high-tech services and investment into India, creating a win-win framework. On mobility, the pact establishes a clear and facilitative system for short-term, temporary and business travel in both directions, allowing professionals to move between the two markets to deliver services. Both sides have committed to mobility for intra-corporate transferees and business visitors, along with entry and work rights for their dependents. Additionally, the EU has opened 37 sectors for contractual service suppliers and 17 for independent professionals, including areas of key interest to India such as professional, IT-related, R&D and education services. Now, the FTA promotes cooperation to advance innovation and global-level electronic payments in financial services, while providing India with increased market access across multiple major EU member states. These provisions are likely to deepen financial integration and support the growth of financial services trade. These commitments reinforce India’s position as a global hub for talent, innovation, and sustainable economic growth, along with the unlocking of high-value employment opportunities. The FTA is set to deepen cooperation in strategic fields such as Artificial Intelligence, clean technologies, and semiconductors, supporting India's technological advancement. It is also expected to significantly expand trade, improve export competitiveness, and embed Indian companies more deeply into the European and global value chains.

The FTA concluded with the commitment by India and the European Union to open markets, predictability, and inclusive growth. It comes after years of sustained dialogue and cooperation between India and the EU, which demonstrate the political will and shared vision.

India–EU FTA concluded: Markets open, tariffs cut, services in trade, auto & tech expanded; Check who gains & what changes

France's National Assembly passed a bill to bar children under 15 from using social media to protect them from online bullying and mental health impacts. The legislation, which restrict use of mobile phones in high schools, was passed with a vote of 130 to 21 in the lower house after lengthy discussion. However, it will now go to the Senate, France's upper house, ahead of becoming law.&nbsp;President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the cause, flagged social media as a factor to blame for rising violence among young people and cited Australia's example, which became the first country in the world to ban under-16s from using social media platfoms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube in December last year.&nbsp;Macron lauded the vote in favour of restriction as a major step towards ensuring protections of French children and teenagers froms ills of social media. &nbsp;"The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale or to be manipulated, either by American platforms or Chinese algorithms," he said.&nbsp;With social media becoming ubiquitous, the dangers of too much sceentime hindring development of children and causing mental health issue beame a major concern for parents. France's public health watchdog ANSES claimed that social media such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are found to have a detrimental effect on adoloscents especially girls. Rising concerns over cyberbullying and exposure to violent content prompted countries across the world to take strict action against social media use, while Australia became the first country to impose a strict ban. Several other nations, including the European Union, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, are considering similar restrictions.<h2>Australia: The world-first total ban</h2>Australia’s landmark law officially prohibits anyone under 16 from holding accounts on major platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X. Since its enforcement began in late 2025, over 4.7 million accounts have already been deactivated. Platforms face massive fines of up to $50 million for failing to take "reasonable steps" to prevent underage access.<h2>United Kingdom: Parliamentary pressure</h2>The UK's House of Lords recently voted in favour of a landmark amendment to ban social media for those under 16. This legislative move complements the government’s active three-month consultation on "phone curfews" and enhanced age-verification standards, signalling a shift toward strict prohibition.<h2>Malaysia and Norway: Strict statutory limits</h2>Malaysia has announced a nationwide ban for children under 16, scheduled for July 2026, utilising government-ID-based digital verification (eKYC). Similarly, Norway recently raised its statutory age limit from 13 to 15, citing the urgent need to protect developing minds from addictive design features and harmful algorithms.<h2>United States (Virginia): The one-hour mandate</h2>While a federal ban remains absent in the U.S., Virginia launched a unique law on January 1, 2026. Rather than an outright ban, it mandates a one-hour daily limit for users under 16, requiring "verifiable parental consent" for any extensions.

President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the cause, flagged social media as a factor to blame for rising violence among young people and cited Australia's example, which became the first country in the world to ban under-16s from using social media.

France's National Assembly passed a bill to bar children under 15 from using social media to protect them from online bullying and mental health impacts. The legislation, which restrict use of mobile phones in high schools, was passed with a vote of 130 to 21 in the lower house after lengthy discussion. However, it will now go to the Senate, France's upper house, ahead of becoming law. President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the cause, flagged social media as a factor to blame for rising violence among young people and cited Australia's example, which became the first country in the world to ban under-16s from using social media platfoms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube in December last year. Macron lauded the vote in favour of restriction as a major step towards ensuring protections of French children and teenagers froms ills of social media. "The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale or to be manipulated, either by American platforms or Chinese algorithms," he said. With social media becoming ubiquitous, the dangers of too much sceentime hindring development of children and causing mental health issue beame a major concern for parents. France's public health watchdog ANSES claimed that social media such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are found to have a detrimental effect on adoloscents especially girls. Rising concerns over cyberbullying and exposure to violent content prompted countries across the world to take strict action against social media use, while Australia became the first country to impose a strict ban. Several other nations, including the European Union, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, are considering similar restrictions. Australia: The world-first total ban Australia’s landmark law officially prohibits anyone under 16 from holding accounts on major platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X. Since its enforcement began in late 2025, over 4.7 million accounts have already been deactivated. Platforms face massive fines of up to $50 million for failing to take "reasonable steps" to prevent underage access. United Kingdom: Parliamentary pressure The UK's House of Lords recently voted in favour of a landmark amendment to ban social media for those under 16. This legislative move complements the government’s active three-month consultation on "phone curfews" and enhanced age-verification standards, signalling a shift toward strict prohibition. Malaysia and Norway: Strict statutory limits Malaysia has announced a nationwide ban for children under 16, scheduled for July 2026, utilising government-ID-based digital verification (eKYC). Similarly, Norway recently raised its statutory age limit from 13 to 15, citing the urgent need to protect developing minds from addictive design features and harmful algorithms. United States (Virginia): The one-hour mandate While a federal ban remains absent in the U.S., Virginia launched a unique law on January 1, 2026. Rather than an outright ban, it mandates a one-hour daily limit for users under 16, requiring "verifiable parental consent" for any extensions.

President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the cause, flagged social media as a factor to blame for rising violence among young people and cited Australia's example, which became the first country in the world to ban under-16s from using social media.

No social media for children: France passes bill to restrict under-15s; know the countries that have banned platforms for kids

Several airports across parts of Asia are on high alert after the Nipah virus outbreak was reported in West Bengal, prompting tightened health surveillance and travel screening. The step was taken mostly by Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan for the precautionary measures after five cases of Nipah virus were confirmed in Bengal. Out of five cases, at least two cases of Nipah virus have been confirmed. Meanwhile, stringent measures were seen in the last few weeks against a possible Nipah virus outbreak, especially in the neighbouring state of Odisha and in Kerala, according to a report in the ET. In response to the alert, the public health minister of Thailand heightened the screening process at major airports for passengers arriving from West Bengal. The move taken by the government aims to detect infected passengers at the initial stage, support rapid isolation if needed and reduce the risk of cross-border spread. At Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, travellers are being screened for fever and related symptoms, The Independent reported. Airport authorities are also distributing health “beware” cards that advise passengers on steps to take if they develop symptoms after possible exposure.<h3>The guidelines for passengers after the Nipah virus outbreak include:</h3><ul><li>Temperature screening and mandatory health declaration forms on arrival</li><li>Preliminary health checks by airlines before boarding</li><li>Secondary assessment or isolation for travellers showing symptoms or fever</li><li>Issuance of “Health Beware Cards” outlining warning signs and recommended actions</li></ul>Officials have stepped up sanitation and disease-control readiness at Phuket International Airport as part of preventive efforts. “Thailand's Department of Disease Control screens travellers from West Bengal, India at Suvarnabhumi &amp; Don Mueang airports starting 25 January amid Nipah virus outbreak. Health officials implement strict measures as passengers show excellent cooperation at checkpoints,” the Thai government said. According to local media, travellers arriving with high fever or symptoms suggestive of Nipah infection will be moved to quarantine facilities. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has also directed to enhance screening at caves and natural tourist sites across Thailand, citing concerns over the outbreak in India, and urged tourists to follow the strict advisory: “Don’t hunt, don’t forage, don’t eat.”&nbsp;

Thailand's public health minister heightened the screening process at major airports for passengers arriving from West Bengal. The government's moves aim to detect infected passengers at the initial stage, support rapid isolation if needed and reduce the risk of cross-border spread.

Several airports across parts of Asia are on high alert after the Nipah virus outbreak was reported in West Bengal, prompting tightened health surveillance and travel screening. The step was taken mostly by Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan for the precautionary measures after five cases of Nipah virus were confirmed in Bengal. Out of five cases, at least two cases of Nipah virus have been confirmed. Meanwhile, stringent measures were seen in the last few weeks against a possible Nipah virus outbreak, especially in the neighbouring state of Odisha and in Kerala, according to a report in the ET. In response to the alert, the public health minister of Thailand heightened the screening process at major airports for passengers arriving from West Bengal. The move taken by the government aims to detect infected passengers at the initial stage, support rapid isolation if needed and reduce the risk of cross-border spread. At Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, travellers are being screened for fever and related symptoms, The Independent reported. Airport authorities are also distributing health “beware” cards that advise passengers on steps to take if they develop symptoms after possible exposure. The guidelines for passengers after the Nipah virus outbreak include: Temperature screening and mandatory health declaration forms on arrival Preliminary health checks by airlines before boarding Secondary assessment or isolation for travellers showing symptoms or fever Issuance of “Health Beware Cards” outlining warning signs and recommended actions Officials have stepped up sanitation and disease-control readiness at Phuket International Airport as part of preventive efforts. “Thailand's Department of Disease Control screens travellers from West Bengal, India at Suvarnabhumi & Don Mueang airports starting 25 January amid Nipah virus outbreak. Health officials implement strict measures as passengers show excellent cooperation at checkpoints,” the Thai government said. According to local media, travellers arriving with high fever or symptoms suggestive of Nipah infection will be moved to quarantine facilities. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has also directed to enhance screening at caves and natural tourist sites across Thailand, citing concerns over the outbreak in India, and urged tourists to follow the strict advisory: “Don’t hunt, don’t forage, don’t eat.”

Thailand's public health minister heightened the screening process at major airports for passengers arriving from West Bengal. The government's moves aim to detect infected passengers at the initial stage, support rapid isolation if needed and reduce the risk of cross-border spread.

Nipah alert: THESE nations roll out Covid-style screening after Bengal outbreak—Check what travelers must know

US President Donald Trump’s niece has made a shocking claim, suggesting her uncle could be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Mary Trump, who often criticises her uncle, revealed that Trump often has a “deer-in-the-headlights” expression that reminds her of Trump’s father, who had Alzheimer’s. This comes amid frequent questions over the US president’s health.Fred Trump, Trump’s father, struggled with the degenerative disease before he died at the age of 93 in 1999.“Sometimes it does not seem like he’s oriented to time and place,” Mary Trump, 60, told New York Magazine of her uncle. “And on occasion, I do see that deer-in-the-headlights look.”Trump, 79, himself also addressed his father’s condition in an interview with the outlet. While speaking about it, he ironically forgot the word for Alzheimer’s and had to turn to his press secretary Karoline Leavitt for help.He said, “He had one problem. At a certain age, about 86, 87, he started getting, what do they call it?”“Alzheimer’s,” Leavitt said.“Like an Alzheimer’s thing,” Trump said. “Well, I don’t have it... I don’t think about it at all. You know why? Because whatever it is, my attitude is whatever.”“Genetically, I’m in great shape,” he added. “My mother and her family lived very long, well into their 90s. No heart disease in my family. No this, no that.""I have this friend whose mother died at 49 of a heart attack. His father died at 51 of a heart attack. He’s now 60. I said, ‘You’re f---ed,’ " Trump added. “He watches everything he eats. But you can’t beat genetics.”Trump has frequently faced questions about his health. He is often seen with bruising on his hand, which he said was a result of the 325 milligrams of aspirin he takes daily. He said that while his doctors do not approve of the dosage, he told the outlet, “but it works for me”.“I’ve been doing it for 30 years, and I don’t want to change,” he said. “You know what? You’re in the Oval Office now, right? I don’t want to change a thing.”

Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump suggested he may be showing signs reminiscent of Alzheimer’s, citing disorientation and a “deer-in-the-headlights” look. Trump denied concerns, citing genetics and health, despite forgetting the term during an interview.

US President Donald Trump’s niece has made a shocking claim, suggesting her uncle could be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Mary Trump, who often criticises her uncle, revealed that Trump often has a “deer-in-the-headlights” expression that reminds her of Trump’s father, who had Alzheimer’s. This comes amid frequent questions over the US president’s health. Fred Trump, Trump’s father, struggled with the degenerative disease before he died at the age of 93 in 1999. “Sometimes it does not seem like he’s oriented to time and place,” Mary Trump, 60, told New York Magazine of her uncle. “And on occasion, I do see that deer-in-the-headlights look.” Trump, 79, himself also addressed his father’s condition in an interview with the outlet. While speaking about it, he ironically forgot the word for Alzheimer’s and had to turn to his press secretary Karoline Leavitt for help. He said, “He had one problem. At a certain age, about 86, 87, he started getting, what do they call it?” “Alzheimer’s,” Leavitt said. “Like an Alzheimer’s thing,” Trump said. “Well, I don’t have it... I don’t think about it at all. You know why? Because whatever it is, my attitude is whatever.” “Genetically, I’m in great shape,” he added. “My mother and her family lived very long, well into their 90s. No heart disease in my family. No this, no that." "I have this friend whose mother died at 49 of a heart attack. His father died at 51 of a heart attack. He’s now 60. I said, ‘You’re f---ed,’ " Trump added. “He watches everything he eats. But you can’t beat genetics.” Trump has frequently faced questions about his health. He is often seen with bruising on his hand, which he said was a result of the 325 milligrams of aspirin he takes daily. He said that while his doctors do not approve of the dosage, he told the outlet, “but it works for me”. “I’ve been doing it for 30 years, and I don’t want to change,” he said. “You know what? You’re in the Oval Office now, right? I don’t want to change a thing.”

Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, suggested he may be showing signs reminiscent of Alzheimer’s, citing disorientation and a “deer-in-the-headlights” look. Trump denied concerns, citing genetics and health, despite forgetting the term during an interview.

Does Trump have Alzheimer’s? His niece reveals as POTUS ironically forgets the word for it

Chinese hackers breached the mobile phones of senior officials at “the heart of Downing Street” for several years as part of a global cyber-espionage campaign that targeted telecommunication networks, reports suggested. The state-sponsored hackers are known to have gained access to phones of some of the closest aides of the former prime ministers, including Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, between 2021 and 2024. The report comes at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China this week to secure trade and investment ties with Beijing.The Telegraph reported that while it is unclear whether the compromised mobile phones included those of the prime ministers themselves, one source with knowledge of the breach said it went “right into the heart of Downing Street”.According to intelligence sources, the Chinese espionage operation, known as Salt Typhoon, was ongoing and raises the possibility that Starmer and his close aides may also have been exposed to the breach. Earlier in November, the MI5 issued an “espionage alert” to Parliament due to the threat of spying from China.The Telegraph reported that the hackers also had the ability to “record phone calls at will”, according to Anne Neuberger, who was a deputy US national security adviser between January 2021 and January 2025.“Chinese gained access to networks and essentially had broad and full access,” Neuberger said, adding that this gave them the capability to “geolocate millions of individuals, to record phone calls at will.”China’s Foreign Ministry had earlier rejected the claims, calling them “baseless” and “lacking evidence”.In 2024, US officials first alerted their allies that hacking groups had gained access to telecom companies across the world, Associated Press reported. The campaign reportedly targeted several countries, including the US, and other member nations of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance – Australia, Canada and New Zealand.“The malicious activity outlined in the advisory partially overlaps with cybersecurity industry reporting on Chinese state-sponsored threat actors referred to by names such as Salt Typhoon,” an NSA release said.Yuval Wollman, former Israeli intelligence chief, told The Telegraph that Salt Typhoon was “one of the most prominent names” in the cyber-espionage world.“While much of the public reporting has focused on US targets, Salt Typhoon’s operations have extended into Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where it has targeted telecoms firms, government entities and technology companies,” Wollman of cybersecurity platform CyberProof added.

Chinese state hackers linked to “Salt Typhoon” allegedly breached phones of top UK officials’ aides from 2021–24, accessing telecom networks and calls.

Chinese hackers breached the mobile phones of senior officials at “the heart of Downing Street” for several years as part of a global cyber-espionage campaign that targeted telecommunication networks, reports suggested. The state-sponsored hackers are known to have gained access to phones of some of the closest aides of the former prime ministers, including Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, between 2021 and 2024. The report comes at a time when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China this week to secure trade and investment ties with Beijing. The Telegraph reported that while it is unclear whether the compromised mobile phones included those of the prime ministers themselves, one source with knowledge of the breach said it went “right into the heart of Downing Street”. According to intelligence sources, the Chinese espionage operation, known as Salt Typhoon, was ongoing and raises the possibility that Starmer and his close aides may also have been exposed to the breach. Earlier in November, the MI5 issued an “espionage alert” to Parliament due to the threat of spying from China. The Telegraph reported that the hackers also had the ability to “record phone calls at will”, according to Anne Neuberger, who was a deputy US national security adviser between January 2021 and January 2025. “Chinese gained access to networks and essentially had broad and full access,” Neuberger said, adding that this gave them the capability to “geolocate millions of individuals, to record phone calls at will.” China’s Foreign Ministry had earlier rejected the claims, calling them “baseless” and “lacking evidence”. In 2024, US officials first alerted their allies that hacking groups had gained access to telecom companies across the world, Associated Press reported. The campaign reportedly targeted several countries, including the US, and other member nations of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance – Australia, Canada and New Zealand. “The malicious activity outlined in the advisory partially overlaps with cybersecurity industry reporting on Chinese state-sponsored threat actors referred to by names such as Salt Typhoon,” an NSA release said. Yuval Wollman, former Israeli intelligence chief, told The Telegraph that Salt Typhoon was “one of the most prominent names” in the cyber-espionage world. “While much of the public reporting has focused on US targets, Salt Typhoon’s operations have extended into Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where it has targeted telecoms firms, government entities and technology companies,” Wollman of cybersecurity platform CyberProof added.

Chinese state hackers linked to “Salt Typhoon” allegedly breached phones of top UK officials’ aides from 2021–24, accessing telecom networks and calls.

‘Heart of Downing Street’ breached? Reports expose Chinese hackers targeted top British officials’ phones

A four-day-long rescue mission in the snowbound mountains of Himachal Pradesh ended in tragedy on Monday (January 26), as authorities recovered the bodies of two cousins who had gone missing in the Bharmour region of Chamba district. Amid the sadness, a touching story of faithfulness has come out. Viksit Rana’s pet pitbull was discovered alive, steadfastly guarding the body of 13-year-old Piyush Kumar in sub-zero conditions.&nbsp;Piyush and 19-year-old Viksit had set out on January 22 toward the Bharmani Mata Temple to shoot videos when an intense snowstorm engulfed the area. Communication with their families soon broke down, triggering a large-scale search operation. Despite brutal weather, deep snow, and dangerous high-altitude terrain, teams from the State Disaster Response Force, supported by the Indian Army and Air Force helicopters, continued the search. Mobile contact was briefly established with one of the teenagers on January 23, but the signal quickly dropped, offering no clear location.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-eu-trade-deal-from-chocolates-to-wines-to-cars-products-that-may-get-cheaper-after-trade-pact-see-the-complete-list-1769507785649">India-EU trade deal | From chocolates to wines to cars: Products that may get cheaper after trade pact. See the complete list</a><h2>Watch the video here</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Man 💔In freezing snow, this dog stood guard beside his owner’s body for 4 days. After Army helicopters spotted the bodies of two boys, the dog was finally rescued. No doubt, the bond between humans and dogs is beyond words. This footage when the team reached 📍Chamba <a href="https://t.co/zWRbkpEBN9">https://t.co/zWRbkpEBN9</a> <a href="https://t.co/L3WQyuvXhD">pic.twitter.com/L3WQyuvXhD</a>&mdash; Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) <a href="https://twitter.com/iNikhilsaini/status/2015820350916063627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Initial aerial surveillance using helicopters and drones on January 25 failed to locate the missing boys. The next day, SDRF teams regrouped, dividing into air and ground units. Five rescuers and local guides were dropped near the Chutadiya peak, while others trekked on foot through snow-covered slopes.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/republic-day-2026-republic-day-row-3-seat-for-rahul-gandhi-sparks-protocol-row-wion-1769500250403/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/republic-day-2026-republic-day-row-3-seat-for-rahul-gandhi-sparks-protocol-row-wion-1769500250403/embed</a>&nbsp;At around 9:30 am on Monday, the team spotted tents in the area. The first body was recovered by 10 am and airlifted to the Chaurasi temple helipad. The second was found later in the afternoon at 1:35 pm. Throughout the ordeal, the pitbull—belonging to Viksit—had stayed beside Piyush’s body for nearly 96 hours, without food or water, buried under heavy snow. Bharmour MLA Janak Raj confirmed the dog’s loyalty, noting it never left the child’s side.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://t.co/5E9KKMFP93">https://t.co/5E9KKMFP93</a><a href="https://twitter.com/htTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@htTweets</a> <a href="https://t.co/DHAh9fKtHA">pic.twitter.com/DHAh9fKtHA</a>&mdash; Dar Ovais (@Dar_Ovais18) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dar_Ovais18/status/2016073511308304563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Understanding the emotional bond, rescuers ensured the dog was evacuated along with the victims. The animal has since been safely returned to Viksit’s family. The SDRF confirmed the operation concluded on Monday afternoon, and the bodies were handed over to the families for the last rites. The local administration has been directed to provide immediate assistance to the grieving families.

WATCH | Loyal till the end: Pitbull guards teen’s body for four days in Himachal snow

A four-day-long rescue mission in the snowbound mountains of Himachal Pradesh ended in tragedy on Monday (January 26), as authorities recovered the bodies of two cousins who had gone missing in the Bharmour region of Chamba district. Amid the sadness, a touching story of faithfulness has come out. Viksit Rana’s pet pitbull was discovered alive, steadfastly guarding the body of 13-year-old Piyush Kumar in sub-zero conditions. Piyush and 19-year-old Viksit had set out on January 22 toward the Bharmani Mata Temple to shoot videos when an intense snowstorm engulfed the area. Communication with their families soon broke down, triggering a large-scale search operation. Despite brutal weather, deep snow, and dangerous high-altitude terrain, teams from the State Disaster Response Force, supported by the Indian Army and Air Force helicopters, continued the search. Mobile contact was briefly established with one of the teenagers on January 23, but the signal quickly dropped, offering no clear location. Also Read: India-EU trade deal | From chocolates to wines to cars: Products that may get cheaper after trade pact. See the complete list Watch the video here

Two cousins died after being trapped in a Himachal snowstorm. A pitbull survived, guarding the 13-year-old’s body for four days until rescue teams arrived

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