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Verified death toll in Iran protests reaches at least 5,000

Tehran, 18/1:An Iranian official ​in the region said on Sunday the authorities had verified at least 5,000 people had been killed ​in protests in Iran, including about 500 security ‌personnel, blaming “terrorists and armed rioters” ⁠for killing “innocent Iranian” The official, ‌who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue, also told…

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Two Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Bijepur, 18/1: Two Naxalites were gunned down in an encounter with the security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Saturday, police said. The gunfight broke out in the morning hours in the forested hills of the district’s northwest region, where a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Naxalite operation based on inputs…

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Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests

Tehran, 18/1:Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of demonstrations that rights groups said have led to more than 3,000 deaths. We consider the US president criminal for the casualties, damages and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation,” Khamenei said, according ​to Iranian state media.  

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India pushes for consular access for 16 Indian crew members detained in Iran

Tehran, 17/1:The Embassy of India in Tehran on Saturday urged Iranian authorities to provide consular access to the 16 Indian crew members who were detained on MT Valiant Roar a statement the Embassy said, “Around mid-December 2025, Mission was informed about the detention of the vessel MT Valiant Roar by Iranian authorities, with 16 Indian…

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DGCA slaps Rs 22.20 crore fine on IndiGo over December flight disruptions

New Delhi, 17/1: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday imposed a fine of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo for massive flight disruption in December 2025. Following the large-scale delays and cancellations reported by M/s IndiGo during the period from 3rd to 5th December 2025—resulting in the cancellation of 2,507 flights and delays…

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Karnataka government grants permission to host international, IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru

Bangalore, 17/1: The Karnataka Home Department on Saturday granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host international and IPL matches at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a press release, KSCA said that the permission is subject to compliance with specific terms and conditions prescribed by the government and concerned…

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Maharashtra civic poll results: AIMIM, ISLAM Party spring surprise amid Mahayuti’s win

Mumbai, 17/1: Even as the BJP-led Mahayuti consolidated its gains in Maharashtra’s civic elections, the Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra, popularly known as the IslamParty, have emerged as notable players in the just-concluded polls to 29 municipal corporation

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