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Hepatitis A outbreak in Kerala: How it spreads, symptoms and safety tips

The hepatitis A surge in Kerala shows how quickly the virus can spread through unsafe water and food, and why early awareness, vaccination and hygiene are crucial

Hepatitis A outbreak in Kerala: How it spreads, symptoms and safety tips
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Delhi moves to end rabies deaths with mandatory reporting and tracking

By declaring human rabies a notifiable disease, Delhi aims to tighten surveillance, ensure early treatment and move closer to its goal of zero human deaths from rabies

Delhi moves to end rabies deaths with mandatory reporting and tracking
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: A look at case timeline

The Supreme Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case; the activists have been in jail for over five years as the trial continues

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: A look at case timeline
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Visa, passport fraud in India: Delhi Police arrest 130-plus agents in 2025

Police froze over 100 bank accounts, issued 140 lookout circulars and tracked assets linked to illegal overseas travel

Visa, passport fraud in India: Delhi Police arrest 130-plus agents in 2025
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

LIC's revival drive for lapsed policies: Who should act and why it matters

LIC offers limited-time relief to restore life cover in case premiums were missed earlier

LIC's revival drive for lapsed policies: Who should act and why it matters
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court said there was sufficient prima facie material to invoke UAPA against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while granting conditional bail to five other accused in the case

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Govt may withdraw X's safe harbour tag over Grok AI obscene content lapses

The government has reportedly warned X of strict action if it fails to follow directions on removing AI-generated obscene content, stressing the need to protect users' safety and dignity online

Govt may withdraw X's safe harbour tag over Grok AI obscene content lapses
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

After Venezuela, Trump hints at US military intervention in these countries

US military operation in Venezuela followed months of rising tensions, during which Washington sank more than 30 suspected drug-smuggling vessels since September 2025

After Venezuela, Trump hints at US military intervention in these countries
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

Delhi AQI eases to 'poor', yet smog continues to disrupt flights, travel

Delhi's air auality index eased to 260 on Monday, but fog and trapped pollutants kept much of Delhi in the 'poor' and 'very poor' category

Delhi AQI eases to 'poor', yet smog continues to disrupt flights, travel
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

'Important to make me happy': Trump's fresh tariff warning to India

Donald Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was not happy about India's purchase of Russian oil, saying the US could further raise tariffs 'very quickly'

'Important to make me happy': Trump's fresh tariff warning to India
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

Why Trump's immigrant welfare list names Pak, China but not India: Decoded

Donald Trump shared welfare data on immigrants from 120 countries, but India was missing. Income and education data explain why

Why Trump's immigrant welfare list names Pak, China but not India: Decoded
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

After Venezuela, Donald Trump hints at military action against Colombia

US President Donald Trump hinted at possible military action against Colombia after regime change operation in Venezuela, accusing its leadership of drug trafficking

After Venezuela, Donald Trump hints at military action against Colombia
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 9:01 AM IST

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11

Dense fog and cold wave conditions are likely to continue in Delhi and parts of north India, with the IMD forecasting further dips in minimum temperatures and extended foggy conditions through Jan 11

Weather update: Cold wave, dense fog to persist in north India till Jan 11
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:18 AM IST

How US' military operation in Venezuela could impact oil supply chains

US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an intervention that is raising urgent questions about its implications for oil production, prices, exports and global supply chains

How US' military operation in Venezuela could impact oil supply chains
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

Venezuela crisis a 'matter of deep concern', says India after US action

India said the situation in Venezuela is a matter of deep concern and called on all sides to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue after the US captured President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuela crisis a 'matter of deep concern', says India after US action
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Captured Maduro made to perp-walk in custody, he says 'Happy New Year'

The US government releases a video of Venezuela's detained President Nicolas Maduro in handcuffs, as he is moved to New York to face charges

Captured Maduro made to perp-walk in custody, he says 'Happy New Year'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting leader after Maduro's capture?

A long-time chavista, technocrat and trusted Maduro loyalist, Delcy Rodríguez has assumed Venezuela's presidential duties amid deep uncertainty after a US military operation

Who is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting leader after Maduro's capture?
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue

Delhi's air quality improved to an AQI of 248, but cold wave and dense fog continue to disrupt travel and daily life, with most pollution drifting in from neighbouring NCR districts

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory

Large parts of north India remain under a cold wave and dense fog, disrupting visibility and air and rail services as IMD forecasts persistent conditions and issues a travel advisory

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado says 'hour of freedom' has arrived

Machado reiterated her support for opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, whom she described as the legitimate president elected by Venezuelans

Venezuelan Oppn leader Maria Machado says 'hour of freedom' has arrived
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:40 PM IST