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Meta hit with international lawsuit over alleged WhatsApp privacy breaches

Plaintiffs allege Meta and WhatsApp can access users' private chats, accusing the company of misleading billions worldwide about WhatsApp's privacy and security claim

Meta hit with international lawsuit over alleged WhatsApp privacy breaches
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

Security checks intensify across Delhi-NCR ahead of 77th Republic Day

Security forces intensified patrols and vehicle checks across Delhi and NCR, deploying AI-enabled smart glasses, facial recognition systems and multi-layered security arrangements ahead of January 26

Security checks intensify across Delhi-NCR ahead of 77th Republic Day
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 7:57 AM IST

Iconic Indian landmarks glow in tricolour hues ahead of 77th Republic Day

Major landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and the Government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere in

Iconic Indian landmarks glow in tricolour hues ahead of 77th Republic Day
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

Pakistani human rights lawyers jailed for 17 years over social media posts

Verdict came a day after Zainab Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha were arrested in Islamabad, with court citing her social media posts as echoing the agenda of banned Baloch separatist groups

Pakistani human rights lawyers jailed for 17 years over social media posts
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move to second phase of Gaza ceasefire

Senior US officials met Israel's prime minister as Washington pressed to advance the next stage of the truce, including steps on hostages, demilitarisation and reopening the Rafah border crossing

US envoys urge Netanyahu to move to second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

Carney urges Canadians to buy local as trade tensions rise with US

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's economy is under threat from abroad as he promoted domestic consumption, following warnings from US President Donald Trump over Ottawa's outreach to China

Carney urges Canadians to buy local as trade tensions rise with US
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Japan PM vows action against speculative trading after sudden yen spike

A weak yen has become a source of headaches for Japanese policymakers as it pushes up import costs and broader inflation, hurting households' purchasing power

Japan PM vows action against speculative trading after sudden yen spike
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 7:05 AM IST

Over 13,000 flights cancelled as massive storm batters large parts of US

Around 120,000 power outages were reported as a massive winter storm swept across the US, cancelling thousands of flights, downing trees and power lines, and coating roads with dangerous ice and snow

Over 13,000 flights cancelled as massive storm batters large parts of US
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

North India on alert as biting cold returns, temperatures to dip further

A fresh spell of cold north-westerly winds is set to lower temperatures across north and central India, with dense fog, cold wave conditions, and fresh rain and snowfall forecast

North India on alert as biting cold returns, temperatures to dip further
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 6:58 AM IST

One killed, 14 injured in gas explosion at NYC apartment building

Officials said the building had been undergoing renovations, and work on the natural gas system had been completed and inspected

One killed, 14 injured in gas explosion at NYC apartment building
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Government has no say in judges' transfers, says SC judge Justice Bhuyan

Independence of judiciary was "non-negotiable", he said, delivering G V Pandit Memorial Lecture at the ILS Law College in Pune

Government has no say in judges' transfers, says SC judge Justice Bhuyan
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Delhi govt may wind up its lending agency DFC due to mounting losses

The corporation was also not in a position to repay the total outstanding loan of ₹80 crore it owed to the Delhi government as of September 2025

Delhi govt may wind up its lending agency DFC due to mounting losses
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

World Bank clears ₹5,700 crore aid for Haryana's Jal Sanrakshit project

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who was chairing a meeting of officials here on the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana programme, said the funds will be disbursed in a phased manner over 2026 to 2032

World Bank clears ₹5,700 crore aid for Haryana's Jal Sanrakshit project
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

Not stating arrest grounds in memo is dereliction of duty: Allahabad HC

The petitioners moved the high court, challenging their arrest and the subsequent remand order passed by a civil judge in Gautam Buddha Nagar

Not stating arrest grounds in memo is dereliction of duty: Allahabad HC
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

EC uploads names on logical discrepancies list after Supreme Court's order

The district electoral officers will now download the list and display it on panchayat bhavans and block offices as directed by the court

EC uploads names on logical discrepancies list after Supreme Court's order
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Delhi air quality turns 'moderate' after 103 days, but relief may not last

Between October 1 and October 13, Delhi witnessed nine days of 'moderate' air quality, before pollution levels deteriorated sharply

Delhi air quality turns 'moderate' after 103 days, but relief may not last
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

RCB vs DC HIGHLIGHTS WPL 2026: Bowlers shine as Delhi ends Bengaluru's five-match winning streak

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi, with the win against Bengaluru today have jumped up to number two spot in the points table

RCB vs DC HIGHLIGHTS WPL 2026: Bowlers shine as Delhi ends Bengaluru's five-match winning streak
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Delhi court acquits Medha Patkar, cites lack of proof in defamation case

The court concluded that the complainant's evidence fell short of the legal threshold required for conviction and that Patkar was entitled to the benefit of doubt

Delhi court acquits Medha Patkar, cites lack of proof in defamation case
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

Data of 149 mn online accounts, including Gmail and Netflix, leaked: Report

Email queries to major firms named in the report did not elicit any immediate reply

Data of 149 mn online accounts, including Gmail and Netflix, leaked: Report
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

Zubeen Garg's family seeks special court, fast-track trial in letter to PM

The family concluded the letter by placing their trust in the Prime Minister's office to ensure that the case is pursued with seriousness, urgency, and transparency

Zubeen Garg's family seeks special court, fast-track trial in letter to PM
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 10:02 PM IST