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The United States wants Ukraine and Russia to end their war by June and has offered to host talks between the two sides next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has been pressing Moscow and Kyiv to end the nearly four-year conflict, recently mediating talks between the two sides in Abu Dhabi, but has so far failed to broker a compromise on the thorny issue of territory. Russia, which occupies around 20% of Ukraine, is pushing for full control of its neighbor’s eastern Donetsk region as part of a deal. But Ukraine says it will…

MUMBAI: An inter-state gang of thieves has been arrested by Amboli Police for breaking window panes of card and stealing gadgets.The latest incident was reported at Sab TV lane in Andheri West on Jan 21 where a laptop, an iPhone charger, laptop charger and a bag were stolen from a car. Police went through footage from 70 surveillance cameras and kept a watch on the suspects’ movements for three days before apprehended them from Bhiwandi Narpoli.MUMBAI: The accused were identified as Mahesh Naidu, 22, Jaykumar Vilasani, 24, and Sada Naidu, 36. Tools and valuables worth Rs 3.2 lakh were seized.…

Jamia Millia Islamia’s Department of Architecture showcased student work at Bharat Parv 2026’s “Srujan 2.0”. The exhibit highlighted India’s architectural heritage and its role in national identity and sustainability. This initiative aims to promote architecture to the public and attract diverse talent The Department of Architecture of the Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics represented Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) at the coveted national platform Bharat Parv 2026 by participating in the exhibition curated by the Council of Architecture (CoA) during the Bharat Parv 2026 celebrations at the Red Fort on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day 2026.This year the models…

Bengaluru: A 62-year-old woman has filed a police complaint alleging that gold and diamond ornaments, cash, and medicines were stolen from her checked-in baggage during her journey from Bengaluru to Abu Dhabi in Nov 2025.According to the complaint filed by Shanta Ramesh Kashinkunti, a resident of Hubballi, with KIA police on Jan 31, she is a US citizen who returned to India around five years ago. She often travels to the US as her children live there.She came to Hubballi in Aug last year and booked a flight to Abu Dhabi through CheapOair for travel on Nov 15, 2025. She…

Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday said Hyderabad offers an unmatched ecosystem for the film industry, citing its favourable climate, skilled workforce and strong law and order framework.He said the state govt is preparing a comprehensive blueprint to harness these strengths and position Hyderabad as a global film capital. Highlighting cinema’s wider role, Bhatti said films are a powerful medium for social messaging and also a significant driver of economic growth. He described it as a matter of pride that the Telugu film industry has earned international recognition, including prestigious awards such as the Oscars, and said the…

Tamil Nadu legislative assembly CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Speaker M. Appavu on Saturday announced that the state government will present the interim budget on 17 February. Speaking to reporters in Tirunelveli, Appavu said the assembly session will commence on 17 February with Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presenting the interim budget. The advanced estimates for the upcoming financial year 2026-27 and the revised estimates for 2025-26 will be presented on 20 February. Following the interim budget, there will be a debate on the proposals, after which Thennarasu will give a reply. The duration of the assembly session will be decided after a…

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at unclogging one of the city’s most burdened dockets, the chief judicial magistrate (CJM) courts in Ahmedabad on Friday rolled out an online payment facility for cheque dishonour cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The first payment was processed the same day, and the matter was disposed of, formally marking the launch of the system in Gujarat.Court authorities said the initiative follows directions issued by the Supreme Court in Sanjabij Tari v/s Kishore S Borcar. In that ruling, the apex court directed all district courts to offer accused persons, at the stage…

Rourkela: An assistant teacher at Govt Primary School in Sundargarh district’s Balishankara block gave away the cash prize she was awarded under the Mukhyamantri Sikhya Puraskar to help a student complete her studies.Kamalini Singh, was conferred with the chief minister’s education award on Teachers’ Day last year along with a Rs 25,000 cash prize. She recently decided to hand over the amount to Tanupama Tajan, a meritorious Plus 3 science student and an alumnus of the school, to help her continue with her studies as her father has been facing financial constraints.Singh handed over the cheque to the student in…

Gurgaon: Residents of Malibu Towne have urged the department of town and country planning (DTCP) to de-seal Malibu Towne Country Club, which has remained shut for nearly two years following compliance-related objections raised by planning authorities.The 204-acre township in Sector 50, developed in the mid-1990s, depended on the club for facilities such as a swimming pool, garden areas, spaces for community events and social gatherings—facilities that families said they sorely missed since the seal order was issued.Gurgaon: Club Remains Shut, FIRs Planned For Waste Dumping, HC Orders Illegal Mining ProbeChairman of Malibu RWA Federation Vijay Shiv Nath said the club…

Dibrugarh: In a move to ensure transparency and boost voter confidence ahead of the upcoming Assam assembly elections, Majuli district administration officially launched an extensive electronic voting machine (EVM) and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) awareness campaign on Friday.The initiative aims to demystify the voting process and encourage maximum civic participation across the river island.Islamabad Suicide Blast, Bangladesh Crisis, RBI’s Fraud Compensation And MoreThe campaign was ceremoniously kicked off by Majuli district commissioner Ratul Chandra Pathak, who flagged off a dedicated mobile demonstration van from the DC’s office. The van is designed to serve as a classroom on wheels,…