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11:08 AM

Those who glorify Nathuram Godse will not be allowed to define idea of India: Congress on Martyrs Day

'Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse should not and will not be allowed to define the idea of India,' says Congress on Martyrs Day. T Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and said, 'We must pledge to fight against those who seek to destroy his ideals based on 'sambhav' and 'sarvodaya.'

10:50 AM

Pakistan's central bank to issue new currency notes to combat counterfeit currencies

In order to control the menace of counterfeit currencies, Pakistan has decided to roll out  new currency notes with enhanced security features. The cash-strapped country says these new notes will be incorporated with advanced international security features, including distinct security numbers and design to modernise the Pakistani currency. Experts say Pakistan's economy is  influenced a lot by the illegal use of black money which is easier due to the circulation of higher denomination notes.

10:39 AM

PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary today

10:09 AM

An elected govt is harassing an elected CM: JMM chief Manoj Pandey on ED summons

9:39 AM

Rahul Gandhi pays respect to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary ahead of rally in Bihar

9:33 AM

Bihar politics: Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Purnea, build up spirits of the dented INDIA bloc

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address his first rally in Bihar ahead of the Lok Sabha elections today. The rally supposedly aims to up the spirits of the opposition INDIA bloc which dealt a blow recently with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's exit. The rally in Purnea district is happening on the second day of Rahul's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra's march across the state

8:59 AM

Flight operations affected at IGI airport amid thick fog across North India

8:54 AM

Indian Navy warship rescues hijacked fishing vessel 'Al Naemi' off Kochi coast

In a second successful anti-piracy operation in last 24 hours, Indian Navy has rescued a hijacked fishing vessel Al Naemi with armed pirates around 800 miles off the coast of Kochi. The Marine Commandos of the Indian Navy took part in the operation to rescue the crew of the boat safely. 'Indian navy warships are deployed all around the Indian Ocean region to provide safety and security in the area,' say Indian Defence officials.

8:48 AM

US pulls back sanctions relief granted to Venezuela

The US government yesterday pulled back part of the sanctions relief it granted Venezuela in 2023. The decision was made following through on its threat after Venezuela's highest court blocked the presidential candidacy of an opposition leader. The Department of the Treasury gave companies transacting with Venezuela's state-owned mining company until February 13 to wind down operations.

8:47 AM

Indian student attacked in Atlanta, Consulate General says US authorities have arrested the accused

The Consulate General of India in Atlanta has strongly criticised the incident of the fatal attack on a 25-year-old Indian student. The Consulate informed that US authorities have arrested the accused and are currently investigating the case. Vivek Saini, who recently earned an MBA degree in the US, was hammered to death by a homeless drug addict. Saini had been helping the homeless man for the past couple of days in Georgia state's Lithonia city. The brutal incident was caught on camera when assailant Julian Faulkner mercilessly hit Saini almost 50 times on the head with a hammer.

8:43 AM

Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR amid cold wave, affects visibility & transport

A dense fog blanketed parts of Delhi-NCR this morning. Commuter traffic is facing difficulties as visibility has been badly affected. According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi currently has a temperature of 11.4 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am. The IMD said that shallow fog was experienced in isolated pockets of Delhi on Monday night. Several flights have been delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to low visibility. Trains are also running late at the New Delhi Railway Station.