Leh Receives Fresh Snowfall, Ends Dry Spell

January 5, 2026 10:53 AM

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Leh Receives Fresh Snowfall, Ends Dry Spell

Leh city in Ladakh has received fresh light snowfall early this morning and ended the prevailing long spell of the dry season in the region. It has transformed the entire area, both higher and lower lying areas of the city, into a whitish winter wonderland. Fresh snowfall has delighted the people of...

Ayodhya Temple Security to Be Strengthened with New 4 Km Long Boundary Wall

January 5, 2026 10:29 AM

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Ayodhya Temple Security to Be Strengthened with New 4 Km Long Boundary Wall

In Ayodhya, a four-km-long boundary wall is being constructed for the foolproof security of Sthe riram Temple. Chairman of Shri Ram Mandir Nirman Samiti, Nripendra Mishra, said that the security of Ram Mandir will be completely impenetrable. He said that the construction work of the four-kilometre-l...

US Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

January 5, 2026 9:06 AM

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US Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, after a series of airstrikes under  Operation Absolute Resolve. The development is a setback for Iran, which is facing its own internal unrest. The timing of Maduro's fall could not be more precarious for Tehran. Prot...

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as UAE prime minister

January 5, 2026 9:04 AM

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as UAE prime minister

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, marked the 20th anniversary of his assumption of the office of Prime Minister on this day in 2006, in a gathering with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two decad...

Iran government triples subsidies to meet people’s needs

January 5, 2026 9:04 AM

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Iran government triples subsidies to meet people’s needs

Iran has announced a major increase in government subsidies as it moves to ease the impact of rising prices and the weakening rial on households. The government says monthly subsidies will rise from three million rials to ten million rials per household, more than tripling the current amount. The su...

EC Flags ‘Serious Security Lapses’ in West Bengal Mob Attacks on Observer

January 5, 2026 8:33 AM

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EC Flags ‘Serious Security Lapses’ in West Bengal Mob Attacks on Observer

The Election Commission has found “serious security lapses” in the mob attacks on electoral roll observer C Murugan during his visit to the special intensive revision (SIR) hearing camps in South 24 Parganas of West Bengal. The Commission has sought an action taken report from the state director gen...

5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Assam

January 5, 2026 8:30 AM

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5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Assam

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Assam at 4:17 AM today. The epicentre of the tremor was near Assam's Morigaon district at a depth of 50 km. The tremors were felt across several parts of central Assam, including Morigaon and nearby districts, triggering panic among residents who rushed out ...

2nd Khelo India Beach Games set to begin at Ghoghla Beach in Diu

January 5, 2026 8:28 AM

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2nd Khelo India Beach Games set to begin at Ghoghla Beach in Diu

The 2nd Khelo India Beach Games is set to begin today at the Ghoghla Beach in Diu. More than 2,100 athletes will participate in eight different sports of the Beach Games, which is being organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The games will be held between the 5...