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Twitter restored a feature that promoted suicide prevention hotlines, after coming under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over its removal.
Bihar SSC paper leak case: Bihar police say mastermind accused arrested within 24 hours of complaint
Bihar SSC paper leak case: Bihar Police have arrested the mastermind accused within 24 hours after registering a case, the officials said.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to go for ten-day 'Vipassana' meditation session
"Today I am going for Vipassana meditation. I try and go for it once a year. I will be back on January 1. Hundreds of years ago, Lord Buddha taught this," CM Kejriwal said in a tweet on Saturday.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold ‘kisan mahapanchayat’ in Haryana's Jind on Jan 26
Samyukta Kisan Morcha, umbrella body of farmer unions, will hold 'kisan mahapanchayat' in Haryana's Jind on January 26, an official statement read, as per PTI.
Truck with liquified gas explodes in South Africa killing 8
A truck carrying liquified petroleum gas has exploded in the South African town of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, killing at least 8 people and injuring 50 others on Saturday, the news agency AP reported.
Principal of Bareilly school suspended, booked over religious prayer; shiksha mitra arrested
A 'shiksha mitra' or para-teacher was arrested on Saturday after he was accused of allowing the recitation "madrassa-type prayers" in a school here by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, police said, as per PTI.
Mumbai mega block: Local train services to be affected in these lines
Ahead of Christmas, Central Railway, Mumbai Division issued a notification stating it will operate a “mega block” its certain suburban sections for maintenance work on Sunday…read more.
NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, J&K, and Delhi
NIA conducted searches at 14 different locations in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi in terror cases on Saturday.
Taliban ask foreign, local NGOs not to allow female employees to come to work, Reuters reports
Taliban has asked foreign, local NGOs not to allow female employees to come to work, Reuters reported.
'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii' actor Rajeeta Kochhar dies at 70
Veteran actor Rajeeta Kochhar, best known for her performance in TV shows “Hatim” and “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii”, has died following kidney failure and cardiac arrest on Saturday, PTI reported.
Rahul Gandhi at Red Fort: 'Religious differences used as weapon'
"Religious differences used as weapon, spread 24X7 on TV to divert public attention from real issues," said Rahul Gandhi at Delhi rally.
Congress flouting Covid protocols, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday hit out at the Congress over its Bharat Jodo Yatra, accusing the party of abdicating its responsibility by flouting Covid protocols.
Rahul Gandhi at Red Fort: 'I walked 2,800 km, didn't see any hatred; BJP busy in Hindu-Muslim propaganda 24x7'
Rahul Gandhi at Red Fort said, “I walked 2,800 km, didn't see any hatred,” as he further alleged that the BJP was busy in Hindu-Muslim propaganda.
Wreath laying ceremony for 16 soldiers killed in Sikkim road accident held at Bagdogra airport
Wreath laying ceremony for 16 soldiers who died in an accident in Sikkim's Zema held at Bagdogra airport, reports PTI.
Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered in North Kashmir’s Baramulla in joint op
Jammu & Kashmir: Police along with Army have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the Hathlanga Sector of Uri in North Kashmir’s Baramulla, say police, as per ANI.
Actor Kamal Hasan joins Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra
Veteran actor Kamal Hassan on Saturday joined Rahul Gandhi-led Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' as it marches ahead in New Delhi. Read more
CBI gets three-day custody of former ICICI bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, husband in loan fraud case

A special CBI court on Saturday remanded former managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar to the CBI custody till Monday. Read more.
Relatives beat up docs at pvt hospital in Kerala over infant's death
Enraged relatives of a pregnant woman beat up doctors at a private hospital near here alleging that the baby died due to medical negligence. Eight people, including the husband of the woman were booked in the matter, reports PTI.
Hong Kong aims for mid-January reopening of border with mainland China
Hong Kong aims for mid-January reopening of border with mainland China, reports Reuters.
Mumbai: 16-year-old minor girl gang-raped; six held
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by six persons, three of them minors, in Lower Parel area of central Mumbai, police said on Saturday. The police have arrested three of the accused and detained the minors involved in the incident. One of the accused was victim's friend, reports PTI.
Mathura court orders official survey of Shahi Idgah complex, next hearing on Jan 20
Court of Additional Civil Judge Third Mathura orders for survey by Ameen (court staff) of Shahi Eidgah Mosque adjoining Sri Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura. Orders were passed on December 08 when a fresh petition was filed on Sri Krishna Janambhoomi issue in Mathura Court. Next date in case is January 20, 2023.
Congress leaders Rahul, Priyanka visit Jairam Ashram in Delhi
Mumbai Police arrest 6 accused related to 15-year-old girl gangrape
Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested six accused related to gangrape of a 15-year-old girl, ANI reported. Three out of six accused are reportedly minors and were sent to a Juvenile rehabilitation centre while the other three were sent to police custody till December 30.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls on PM Modi in Delhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to visit former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial in Delhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi who is leading Bharat Jodo Yatra presently in Delhi will visit former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial Rashtriya Smriti Sthal today, ANI reported.

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