Big share of funds for kids' jabs not spent: RTI data
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/big-share-of-funds-for-kids-jabs-not-spent-rti-data/articleshow/130201016.cms

Despite significant annual allocations for India's National Immunisation Programme, a substantial portion of funds remains unspent, raising concerns about implementation efficiency. While vaccine coverage has improved, RTI data reveals consistent spending shortfalls, highlighting a need for better fund utilization and accountability in this crucial public health initiative.

PM Modi writes to parties, seeks support on women's quota bills
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-writes-to-parties-seeks-support-on-womens-quota-bills/articleshow/130201025.cms

Prime Minister Modi has urged all party floor leaders to support the unanimous passage of women's reservation bills next week, aiming for implementation by the 2029 elections. The government seeks to enact the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which will reserve one-third of Lok Sabha and assembly seats for women.

Net deletions due to SIR 5.2cr (10%) in 12 states/UTs; 2 crore included in Phase 2
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/net-deletions-due-to-sir-5-2cr-10-in-12-states/uts-2-crore-included-in-phase-2/articleshow/130201031.cms

Over 2 crore new voters joined electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs during intensive revision, while nearly 5.2 crore names were deleted. This purification process, aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and preventing bogus voting, resulted in 45.8 crore electors remaining. Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Uttar Pradesh saw the highest purification percentages.

'50-second meeting': Samson reveals CSK's turning point after hat-trick of losses
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/50-second-meeting-sanju-samson-reveals-csks-turning-point-after-hat-trick-of-losses/articleshow/130198446.cms

Sanju Samson ended his early-season slump with a match-winning unbeaten 115 for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals. His century, coupled with Ayush Mhatre's 59, powered CSK to 212 and secured their first win of IPL 2026. Samson expressed gratitude for the team's trust and support after the crucial performance.

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train gets railways’ nod; full schedule soon
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/bengaluru-mumbai-vb-sleeper-train-gets-railways-nod-full-schedule-soon/articleshow/130201679.cms

Excessive demands vs best offer: What led to Iran-US ceasefire talks collapse
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/what-led-to-iran-us-ceasefire-talks-collapse-after-21-hour-marathon-in-islamabad/articleshow/130201676.cms

High-stakes US-Iran talks in Islamabad concluded without a ceasefire or broader diplomatic framework after 21 hours. Key differences, particularly Iran's nuclear program, remain unresolved. Despite the setback, both nations signaled a willingness to continue discussions, with Iran urging the US to drop 'excessive demands' and recognize its rights.

Trump greeted at UFC 327 in first sporting event appearance since start of Iran war
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trump-greeted-at-ufc-327-in-first-sporting-event-appearance-since-start-of-iran-war

President Trump attended UFC 327 in Miami Saturday night, making his first appearance at a sporting event since the start of the Iran war.

Christmas Vacation and Congress: 'We're all in misery' amid the ongoing DHS shutdown
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/christmas-vacation-congress-were-all-misery-amid-ongoing-dhs-shutdown

Fox News' Chad Pergram discusses Congress' prolonged DHS shutdown and the risky tactics associated with it as political divisions threaten deeper government funding crises.

Resurfaced clips from top Democrats echoing Trump on birthright citizenship spark online uproar: 'Wow'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/resurfaced-clips-top-democrats-echoing-trump-birthright-citizenship-spark-online-uproar-wow

Videos of Democrats Harry Reid and Dianne Feinstein criticizing birthright citizenship resurface as the Supreme Court debates Trump's executive order.

The states revealed as best to start a family amid cratering belief in the American Dream
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/states-revealed-best-start-family-amid-cratering-belief-american-dream

Red states outperform blue states in family stability, economic mobility, and education, according to a new 2026 Family Structure Index report.

Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton’s royal battle over blue sparked palace tension: expert
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/queen-camilla-kate-middletons-royal-battle-blue-sparked-palace-tension-expert

Behind palace walls, the color blue has reportedly sparked tension among royal women, with Queen Camilla allegedly getting first dibs on the shade.

Rory McIlroy's monstrous lead disappears, surprise contender surges as Masters comes down to final day
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rory-mcilroys-monstrous-lead-disappears-surprise-contender-surges-masters-comes-final-day

The Masters heads into a thrilling Sunday with Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young tied at 11 under after McIlroy's record six-shot lead completely vanished.

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevk1jrg4g8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6ppd0qdp1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75kx5dw395o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3dlmdl1v57o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

The prime minister warns the US and Iran against "escalation", as negotiations end without agreement.

Meta's most-popular former employee and father of AI calls Anthropic's latest model as 'drama'
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/metas-most-popular-former-employee-and-father-of-ai-yann-lecun-calls-anthropics-latest-model-that-has-everyone-scared-as-drama/articleshow/130202341.cms

Yann LeCun, Meta's former chief AI scientist and deep learning pioneer, has dismissed the panic around Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview as "BS from self-delusion." While the model's reported ability to find vulnerabilities in every major operating system and browser spooked Wall Street and triggered an emergency Fed meeting, LeCun and other AI researchers argue the threat is overhyped—though cybersecurity firms using Mythos disagree.

Kerala woman ‘sexually harassed’ on way to hospital after accident
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-woman-sexually-harassed-on-way-to-hospital-after-accident/articleshow/130203868.cms

A woman injured in an accident in Kayamkulam has filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment by a man who helped shift her to the hospital. The accused was questioned and released, prompting the victim to claim lapses in the investigation. State police chief has sought a detailed report and an internal probe is underway.

‘Kicked in abdomen repeatedly’: UP man booked for killing unborn children over dowry demands
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/kicked-in-abdomen-repeatedly-up-man-booked-for-killing-unborn-children-over-dowry-demands/articleshow/130204042.cms

In Bhadohi, a woman has accused her husband and two in-laws of causing the death of her unborn children through dowry-related assaults during pregnancies. The complaint details repeated physical abuse, including kicks to the abdomen, leading to two miscarriages. Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

'Dhurandhar 2' box office Day 25: Ranveer's film is set to cross Rs 1080 crore in India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-box-office-collection-day-25-live-ranveer-singh-rakesh-bedi-sanjay-dutt-arjun-rampal-r-madhavan-sara-arjuns-film-eyes-rs-1080-crore-india-net-on-fourth-sunday-after-becoming-the-first-hindi-film-to-earn-rs-1000-crore-amid-eyeing-rs-1700-crore-globally/articleshow/130204010.cms

In a groundbreaking move for Bollywood, Ranveer Singh's action-packed thriller 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has taken the box office by storm, eclipsing the Rs 1000 crore net milestone in India. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is maintaining its momentum in the fourth week of release, attracting enthusiastic audiences and raking in impressive collections both daily and weekly. Read on to know more in detail.

From cabaret to classical: The many lives of Asha Bhosale, India’s timeless voice
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/veteran-singer-asha-bhosle-passes-away-at-age-92/articleshow/130204281.cms

Legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, a global icon with a 70-year career, has passed away at 92. Known for her versatile voice and numerous hit songs, she was recognized by Guinness World Records as the most recorded artist. Bhosle also ventured into composing and acting, leaving an indelible mark on music and cinema.