Three Bangladesh Hindu temples targeted again: Eight idols vandalised over two days

Buyers of Jaypee Infratech Limited have been waiting over a decade for completion of their homes, despite a new firm acquiring the company. Around 18,000 homebuyers are affected, with construction delays continuing even after a resolution plan was approved. The IBBI has been contacted for intervention, as buyers express frustration over the lack of progress in completing their homes. Full Article

Israel's military failed to intercept a "projectile" launched from Yemen that landed in Tel Aviv, resulting in 16 people being lightly wounded. The Iranian-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen have been launching missile attacks at Israel, with most intercepted. In response, Israel has targeted various sites in Yemen controlled by the rebels. Full Article

A Russian missile attack on Kyiv resulted in at least one person dead and 12 others injured, with several embassies sustaining damage. The attack occurred around 7 am, with five ballistic missiles intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses. Falling debris caused damage and injuries in Kyiv's city center, with multiple districts affected. Several embassies, including those of Albania, Argentina, Palestine, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Montenegro, were damaged. Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned the assault as "barbaric," with...

Two days after an Indian Navy speedboat collided with a ferry near Mumbai, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi visited the Western Naval Command headquarters to discuss the crash with top officials. Fourteen people, including a sailor, died in the incident when the Navy speedboat crashed into the ferry 'Neel Kamal' while heading to Elephanta Island, prompting the Navy to launch a 'Board of Inquiry' to investigate the collision. Admiral Tripathi also conducted an aerial...

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshmana encounter the demon Viradha in the forests of Dandakaranya, leading to Sita's abduction. In a theatrical adaptation in Odisha, a performer playing Viradha used a live pig in a shocking scene, sparking outrage from animal rights activists and lawmakers. The incident has highlighted the evolving nature of Jatra, a traditional form of folk theatre in the region, which now includes more stunts...

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) concluded its Special Sailing Expedition from Kanpur to Kolkata, covering 1,650 km along the Ganges, as part of Republic Day Celebrations 2025. Major General Vivek Tyagi flagged in the expedition, involving over 400 cadets from 17 Directorates, aiming to showcase the cultural and ecological importance of Indian rivers through social initiatives and interactions with local communities. The cadets sailed in DK Whalers and undertook activities like coastal cleaning, anti-pollution campaigns,...