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10:51 PM

CM Atishi closes crowdfunding campaign after achieving target of Rs 40 lakh in 1 week

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party candidate Atishi has raised more than Rs 40 lakhs through crowdfunding for her election campaign.

Delhi Chief Minister launched a crowdfunding campaign on January 12 to support her assembly election campaign, setting a target of Rs 40 lakh.

10:03 PM

India crowned inaugural Kho Kho World Cup champions following men's team win against Nepal

In a spectacular display of speed, strategy, and skill, Team India etched their names in sporting history by clinching the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

The Men in Blue dominated the final against Nepal with a commanding 54-36 victory, led by outstanding performances from captain Pratik Waikar and tournament standout Ramji Kashyap. They joined the women's team, who dominated Nepal in another excellent final, sealing their victory with an emphatic score of 78-40, as per a press release from the Kho Kho World Cup.

9:56 PM

Would like to thank New Delhi for 'supporting' our 'right' to self-defence, says Israeli envoy

Would like to thank New Delhi for 'supporting' our 'right' to self-defence, says Israeli envoy

9:56 PM

Biden says guns in Gaza have gone silent

Outgoing US President Biden says guns in Gaza have gone silent

9:42 PM

India must keep doing what it must to deal with its vulnerabilities to climate change: Ramesh

India has to keep doing what it must to deal effectively with its multiple vulnerabilities to climate change, irrespective of the approach of the United States on the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement, former environment minister Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday.

The Congress general secretary shared on X a screenshot of the cover of a book written by former US envoy for climate change Todd Stern, titled "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement".

9:25 PM

Three Israeli hostages are with Israeli forces in Gaza as ceasefire passes first hurdle

Three Israeli hostages are with Israeli forces in Gaza as ceasefire passes first hurdle, reports AP

9:23 PM

Goa Congress leader Olencio Simoes booked for 'stalking', 'threatening' woman

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary Olencio Simoes has been booked for allegedly stalking and threatening a woman, a police official said on Sunday.

The woman has accused Simoes of trying to befriend her despite her clear indications of disinterest, the official said.

9:04 PM

First images of three hostages to be released from Gaza being broadcast during handover

Israeli media, carrying live footage from Qatar-based Al Jazeera, is showing the first images of the first three hostages to be released. They are seen walking between vehicles as their convoy moves through Gaza City. There is a huge crowd, with many people holding up phones and filming. There is a large number of armed men with green Hamas headbands nearby, apparently to secure the vehicles.

8:45 PM

Over 5 million pilgrims take dip in Sangam on day 7 of Maha Kumbh

More than 5 million pilgrims visited the Mahakumbh Mela on the seventh day, according to official data released by the Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday as of 6 PM.

Among a congregation of over 5.182 million devotees gathered at the Sangam Triveni, 1 million Kalpvasis and 4.182 million pilgrims took a holy dip by 6 PM.

8:31 PM

Gaza ceasefire takes hold, first handover of hostages underway

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, ushering in an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for the release of dozens of militant-held hostages and an end to the devastating 15-month war.

A last-minute delay by Hamas put off the truce's start by nearly three hours and highlighted its fragility.