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Indian army chief General Upendra Dwivedi's strong statement on Pakistan-China 1963 agreement over Shaksgam valley: 'Illegal action' India's Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has reiterated that the 1963 agreement on Shaksgam valley, between India's hostile neighbors, China and Pakistan is 'illegal'. He added that India has never recognized the agreement in which Pakistan ceded the territory to China. Read more... @DNAindia

14-year-old girl abducted by Pakistani grooming gang, over 200 Sikhs gathered outside groomer's residence in London to rescue, WATCH Around 200 Sikhs reportedly gathered outside residential flats in London to rescue a 14-year-old Sikh girl, who was abducted by a Pakistan grooming gang. The accused groomer, in his late 30s, was confronted by the Sikh community members and was later taken into police custody. Read more... @DNAindia

Why Iran Never Falls: Decoding the architecture of a regime built to survive Iran has witnessed multiple cycles of crisis over the past six decades. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and especially after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei assumed the position of Supreme Leader in 1989, the country has remained in a near-permanent state of political tension. Iran has experienced several major waves of protest: the nationwide student unrest of 1999 and 2003, the Green Movement of 2009-10, post-Arab Spring demonstrations in 2011-12, protests at the tomb of Cyrus the Great in 2016, a prolonged phase of economic-driven unrest between 2017 and 2022, including the infamous "Bloody November" of 2019 when more than 1,500 protesters were reportedly killed, the 2022-23 women-led protests following the custodial death of Mahsa Amini, and the currently ongoing demonstrations triggered by a mix of economic, social, and political grievances. Read more... @DNAindia

Bangladesh Election 2026: Sheikh Hasina asks not to vote as Awami League is banned, says, 'No Boat, No Vote' Sheikh Hasina urges supporters not to vote in Bangladesh's Feb 12 elections after Awami League ban, saying "No boat, no vote" amid a deep political crisis. Read more... @DNAindia

Why political boldness dies inside files? For decades, India's governance failures were conveniently attributed to the absence of political will. That explanation no longer fully fits reality. Over the last ten years, India has seen a political leadership willing to take risks that earlier governments often avoided. Structural reforms have been announced and defended despite resistance, uncertainty, and the likelihood of electoral cost. Agreement with outcomes aside, the decisiveness of political intent is difficult to deny. Read more... @DNAindia

Why has Bangladesh suspended on arrival visa, days after halting visa services at key missions in India? Bangladesh suspended Visa on Arrival (VoA) from January 15 to February 15 ahead of general elections and referendum. Bangladesh has also suspended the issuance of visas from its key missions located in India. Read more... @DNAindia

Thailand crane collapse: At least 22 killed, over 30 injured as passenger train from Bangkok derails, rescue operation underway The accident took place at around 9:05 am in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, approximately 230 km northeast of Bangkok. Read more... @DNAindia

Delhi-NCR Weather Update: National Capital wakes up to 'very poor' air quality, chilling cold, AQI hits 357 Several areas across the national capital reported AQI levels well above 300, indicating persistently hazardous conditions for public health. Read more... @DNAindia

Fire breaks out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad's official residence in New Delhi, no damage reported The fire department received the distress call at 8:05 am, and the blaze was brought under control by 8:35 am. Read more... @DNAindia

PM Modi's reaction to Pawan Kalyan's induction into Kenjutsu, bags global honour in Japanese Martial arts: 'Decades of dedicated...' Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for officially entering Kenjutsu, ancient Japanese art of swordsmanship, achieving a rare feat. The Prime Minister, in a message sent to the actor-politician, stated that he learnt about his achievement in the field of Japanese martial arts. Read more... @DNAindia

Donald Trump flashed middle finger to heckler? Viral video shows US President making obscene gestures after 'pedophile protector' shouts in Michigan, Watch US President Donald Trump made obscene gestures, allegedly flipping a middle finger and appeared to mouth an expletive towards an unidentified man during his tour of a Ford plant in Michigan. He made these gestures as a flustered response to shouts accusing him as a "pedophile protector." Read more... @DNAindia

US President Donald Trump to take 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters: 'End game is to win' Trump emphasised the US's stance on the situation, saying, "We will take very strong action if they do such a thing." Read more... @DNAindia

US Major Crackdown: Designates Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan as 'terrorist' over alleged funding, providing material to Hamas The United States has designated Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan as 'terrorists', as a part of what it described as an initial step under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump for blacklisting these groups. Read more... @DNAindia

Delhi Dehradun Expressway: NHAI introduces new parking arrangements as Asia's longest elevated corridor nears completion, check details The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is an important project for North India. It will provide relief to daily commuters with better parking facilities, while its completion will save time for lakhs of passengers. Read more... @DNAindia

Australia puts India in 'highest-risk' category for student visas: What does it mean? The changes came into effect on 8 January, with an official statement saying: "This change in Evidence Levels will assist with the effective management of emerging integrity issues, while continuing to facilitate genuine students seeking a quality education in Australia." Read more... @DNAindia

Canada's biggest gold heist: Who are Indian-origin men involved in Project 24K case? Police make one arrest, know how it happened In a 2023 gold heist, biggest in Canadian history, the country's police have arrested an Indian origin man while another is at large. Many other suspects have been arrested in connection with the case earlier. Read more... @DNAindia

J-K: Multiple drone sightings reported near LoC, second time in 48 hours The Indian Army responded by firing at the drones and launching a thorough search operation to look for any potential consignment drops. This marks the second such incident within just 48 hours, leading to a heightened state of vigilance along the LoC and the International Border. Read more... @DNAindia

Who is DB Venkatesh Varma? Senior Indian diplomat nominated by UN to chair its body on disarmament, check details Senior Indian envoy DB Venkatesh Varma has been nominated by the UN Secretary General to chair the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters for the 2026-27 period. The nomination is significant and historical as it marks the first time any Indian has held the position. Read more... @DNAindia

US set to intervene in Iran protests? Donald Trump says 'help is on its way' United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday told the people of Iran to continue protesting and said that help was on the way. However, the US leader did not share any details about his purported plans. Read more... @DNAindia

In major crackdown on gun culture, mafia lifestyle, Haryana police take down 67 songs from social media In a major crackdown on spreading violence-related content, the Haryana Police have taken down 67 songs from all digital platforms that promote gang lifestyle and extol weapons and violence. The Haryana Police's cybercrime unit has been deployed in monitoring social media and taking direct action. Read more... @DNAindia