Bangladesh’s first woman Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. The BNP confirmed her death on December 30, stating she breathed her last early morning following the Fajr prayer.
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas to disarm or face severe consequences, while insisting Washington does not want further escalation. Standing with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump dismissed concerns over ceasefire implementation, saying Israel has fully complied despite continued violence since the truce.
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to pause the order on redefining the Aravalli hills. She accused the Environment Ministry of manipulating the definition and expressed hope that stronger steps will be taken to protect the ecologically sensitive region.
President Droupadi Murmu undertook a maiden dived sortie aboard the indigenous Kalvari-class submarine INS Vagsheer, reaffirming India’s confidence in homegrown defence capability. The historic sortie highlighted the Indian Navy’s undersea strength and its role in ensuring credible maritime deterrence.
A thick layer of dense fog blanketed large parts of Delhi early Monday, sharply reducing visibility, especially around Dhaula Kuan. The winter chill and stagnant air has contributed to poor air quality, raising health concerns for residents as authorities monitor conditions.
A fire broke out in two coaches of the Tata Ernakulam Express near Ilamanchili in Andhra Pradesh on Monday morning. The loco pilot acted swiftly, stopping the train and evacuating all passengers, though one fatality was reported.
A thick blanket of fog covered parts of the national capital on Monday morning as winter intensified across northern India. Reduced visibility during peak hours disrupted traffic movement, while cold conditions continued to impact daily life in several areas of Delhi.
Tension erupted in Rishikesh after locals protesting the forest land lease investigation clashed with police and forest officials. The agitation escalated when protesters blocked railway tracks, prompting heavy security deployment to restore order.
US President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida during his US visit. The meeting allowed both leaders to discuss the ongoing Ukraine war, diplomatic initiatives, and the future course of US-Ukraine relations amid sustained global attention on the conflict.
US President Donald Trump called his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida 'terrific,' saying major progress has been made toward ending the Ukraine war. Trump also revealed a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and consultations with European leaders.
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