Breaking highlights: Massive fire at car showroom in Surat, reports ANI

A level 2 fire broke out in the RA Residency tower, Dadar East area. Read more

The US economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of high interest rates and widespread fears of a looming recession. Read more

A massive fire Thursday broke out at a car showroom in Surat's Udhna area. Fire tenders are present at the spot. More details are awaited.

Pakistan's generators produced more power than was required on Monday, causing voltage fluctuations that culminated in a system collapse that plunged 220 million people into darkness, an internal government document reviewed by Reuters showed. Read more

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh launched Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine, iNCOVACC, on the occasion of Republic Day on Thursday. Read more

Fire breaks out in Anis Compound of Sakinaka in Mumbai's Andheri East. Four engines present at the spot. No injuries reported yet.

Please accept congratulations on Republic Day. India’s achievements in economic, social, scientific, tech and other spheres are widely known. Your country is making substantial contribution to ensuring international stability and to addressing vital issues on regional and global agenda. I'm confident that by working together we can ensure the continued growth of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in all areas. This undoubtedly meets the fundamental interests of the friendly peoples of Russia and India: Vladimir Putin

Much as I'd like to be present at the historic event, I regret my inability to do so, as I need to be present at the launching of the party's election campaign at Wokha, Nagaland the same day: Rajiv Ranjan Singh writes to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

Two energy facilities struck in Ukraine's southern Odessa region, reports AFP citing officials.

Ukrainian air defences downed more than 15 Russian missiles fired toward the capital Kyiv during Moscow's latest round of air strikes, reported Reuters citing city officials. Kyiv's mayor has asked residents to stay in shelters after a “loud explosion” was heard in the capital city. 

Aam Aadmi Party's Shelly Oberoi moves Supreme Court, demanding completion of Delhi mayoral polls in a time bound manner.

Three people are dead and 'many' left wounded in Israel West Bank raid, reports AFP quoting Palestinian ministry sources.

Russia has launched 'more than 30 missiles' at Ukraine, reported AFP citing sources in Kyiv.

8 dead, including 6 Chinese nationals, after ship sinks near Japan, reported AFP citing China's state media.

Air raid sirens heard across Ukraine as authorities report Russian attacks in several locations, reports AP.

Thirteen students, detained for organising a screening of a controversial BBC documentary on the 2002 Godhra riots at the Jamia Millia Islamia on Wednesday, have not been released by police yet, the Students Federation of India claimed, reported PTI.

Adani Group said on Thursday it is exploring legal options under both US and Indian laws against Hindenburg Research, which in a report called out debt and governance issues at the conglomerate, leading to stocks of group companies losing ₹85,000 crore in value in Wednesday's trade.

Delhi Police head constable Devendra Kumar shot himself dead at barrack number 3 of Pahar Ganj Police Station, and a suicide note was recovered, reported ANI citing police sources. 

Singapore will strongly support India’s G20 priorities in today’s uncertain global landscape against the backdrop of the strained multilateral system, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong has said.

The number of daily Covid-19 deaths in China has fallen by nearly 80 per cent since the start of the month, authorities have said, in a sign that the country's unprecedented infection surge may have started to abate, reported AFP.

Delhiites woke up to a foggy morning on Thursday, even as the minimum temperature settled at 12.8 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average, reported PTI.

The United Nations forecast Wednesday that global economic growth will fall significantly to 1.9% this year as a result of the food and energy crisis sparked by the war in Ukraine, the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, persistently high inflation and the climate emergency, reported AP.

Zhao Chunli, accused of killing seven fellow farmworkers and wounding another in California, could face the death penalty if convicted of multiple murder charges, a prosecutor said Wednesday,  reported AFP.

The High Commission of India in Canberra released a statement condemning the “deeply disturbing incidents of vandalisation, including of three Hindu temples in Melbourne” recently. “These are clear attempts to sow hatred and division among peaceful multi-faith Indian-Australian community. Signals pro-Khalistan elements are stepping up their activities in Australia…Our concerns have repeatedly been shared with the Australian government,” it added in the statement. 

IBM fires 3900 employees after missing annual cash target, reports Reuters.