Alankar Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, sent his resignation by e-mail to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh, the officials told news agency PTI. The new rules notified by the UGC on January 13 -- the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 -- have sparked widespread criticism from general category students who argue that the framework could lead to discrimination against them.

A massive winter storm has buried millions under a historic blanket of snow and ice, locking much of North America in a dangerous Arctic air mass. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the rare atmospheric collision of a polar vortex and an atmospheric river — two extreme weather phenomena that combined to create this record-breaking, high-impact event.

As the Olympics return to Italy in February, CBC Sports looks back on a dominant 2006 victory by the Canadian women's Olympic hockey team in Turin in 2006.

Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59 following a years-long battle with cancer.

Eleven children were hospitalized following an incident at a local hotel's pool. One child was transferred to Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary in serious but stable condition.

The Indian Air Force released a video showcasing its fighter jets armed with advanced missiles like Meteor and BrahMos, silencing critics who doubted India's possession of the beyond-visual-range Meteor missile. The footage featured Rafale, Sukhoi, and Tejas jets, confirming the missile's presence and capabilities for air-to-air combat.

Women military personnel shone at the 77th Republic Day parade, leading contingents, showcasing skills, and participating in key ceremonial events. From Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar unfurling the flag to Captain Harshita Yadav leading an animal contingent and Captain Samira Z Buttar commanding a tableau, women made significant contributions.

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi's seating at the Republic Day parade sparked a row, with the BJP accusing the Congress of entitlement. The Congress countered, calling it «petty politicking» and an insult to the Constitution. This controversy echoes past seating disputes and a recent incident at the Red Fort.

Sirhind, once a significant historical hub, now lies neglected with its ancient monuments crumbling and forgotten. Despite its rich past, from the era of Prithviraj Chauhan to Guru Gobind Singh's sons, the town has faded from public consciousness. Archaeological exploration and preservation efforts are minimal, leaving its historical treasures buried and overlooked.

Republic Day celebrations prominently featured the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram,' with performances and tableaux across states. The national song's significance was highlighted, becoming a focal point for political discourse, particularly between the BJP and TMC ahead of West Bengal's assembly polls. Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, among others, showcased tributes to the patriotic anthem.

President Donald Trump has announced a sudden increase in tariffs on key South Korean imports from 15% to 25% Read Full Article at RT.com

Eleven motorists, aged between 29 and 60, will be charged in court on Tuesday (Jan 27) for speeding offences involving heavy vehicles not fitted with speed limiters.In a media release on Monday, the police said that the alleged offences were committed between October and November 2025.Six cases involved bus drivers who exceeded their vehicles' imposed speed limit of 60kmh.Of these, five were travelling along expressways at speeds of between 73kmh and 77kmh, while a 53-year-old male driver was found driving a bus along Jalan Buroh towards West Coast Road at a speed of 81kmh.There were three cases involving drivers of cement mixers, which have a speed limit of 40kmh.The first driver travelled at 57kmh along Upper Bukit Timah Road, while the second and third drivers travelled at 54kmh and 63kmh along Bartley Road East in separate incidents.A 38-year-old man was also caught while driving a prime mover along the same road at a speed of 68kmh.

It would be a mistake to expect breakthroughs from the initial Russia-US-Ukraine talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A planned UK program for next generation military communications satellites has sparked concerns over reliance on US suppliers Read Full Article at RT.com

Several high-ranking Investigative Committee officers have received lengthy sentences for fabricating evidence in an extortion scheme Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington has redrawn its military priorities around power, not values Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of War has deployed a “big armada” of warships and other military assets near Iran, President Donald Trump has stated Read Full Article at RT.com

The White House changed leadership in Minnesota and softened tone on dead protesters as polls show Americans turning against ICE.

What we know about the killing of Alex Pretti, and what this incident tells us about the debate around gun rights.

A Trump administration lawyer assured a federal judge that investigators have preserved body-camera footage and other evidence from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

Unlike a typical congressional impeachment inquiry, Democrats plan to conduct their investigation without Republicans.

La proposition de loi sur l’indemnisation des victimes du nucléaire, portée par la députée Mereana Reid-Arbelot, «va dans le bon sens d'une simplification», mais présente un «risque de forfaitisation de l'indemnisation», prévient Teva Rohfristch. Invité du JT, le sénateur parle aussi du budget 2026, des relations avec le gouvernement Brotherson ou encore de sa future candidature aux sénatoriales.

Les travaux du front de mer entre Papeete et Faa’a ont commencé ce lundi 26 janvier. Pendant treize mois, un secteur jusqu’ici peu accessible va être transformé avec la construction d’une passerelle en forme de pirogue et d’un cheminement pour piétons et cyclistes. Un projet à 535 millions de Fcfp qui veut encourager d’autres façons de se déplacer… et repenser l’usage du littoral.

Les députés ont approuvé ce lundi l’article central d’une proposition de loi interdisant l’accès aux réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans. Soutenu par le gouvernement et Emmanuel Macron, le texte pourrait faire de la France l’un des pays les plus restrictifs en Europe en matière de protection numérique des mineurs, avec une entrée en vigueur prévue à la rentrée 2026.

Selon nos informations, plus de 10 personnes d'une même famille, dont un célèbre boxeur, plusieurs fois médaillé aux Jeux du Pacifique, ont été arrêtées ce matin à Mahina. Une autre perquisition a été menée dans le même temps à Faa'a. Une enquête est en cours pour blanchiment aggravé.

Manitoba's premier says he's reached out to his counterpart in Minnesota again following the killing of another American citizen by federal immigration officials, calling on U.S. President Donald Trump to stop the violence.

Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59 following a years-long battle with cancer.

La République du Sénégal a réitéré, ce lundi à Rabat, son soutien ferme et constant à l'intégrité territoriale du Royaume du Maroc ainsi qu'à sa souveraineté pleine et entière sur l'ensemble de son territoire national, y compris la région du Sahara. Cette position claire et sans équivoque a été exprimée dans le communiqué conjoint sanctionnant les travaux de la Grande Commission de coopération maroco-sénégalaise, co-présidée par le Chef du gouvernement marocain, Aziz Akhannouch, et le (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé une audience, ce samedi 24 janvier 2026, au Ministre de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux, le Dr Augustin Emane. Le membre du Gouvernement était accompagné de Me Raymond Obame Sima, Bâtonnier de l'Ordre des Avocats du Gabon, et du Professeur Charles Mba Owono, récemment élu Juge à la Cour Commune de Justice et d'Arbitrage de l'OHADA, à Abidjan, en Côte d'Ivoire. (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[Maka] Detained on 28 July 2025 after being shot by police on the first day of Angola's taxi drivers' strike, Serrote José de Oliveira -- widely known as «General Nila» -- has been held for over six months without formal charges. According to his family and lawyers, he remains in detention despite a guarantees judge's order for his hospitalization and the rejection of a habeas corpus petition.

Selon nos informations, plus de 10 personnes d'une même famille, dont un célèbre boxeur, plusieurs fois médaillé aux Jeux du Pacifique, ont été arrêtées ce matin à Mahina. Une enquête est en cours pour blanchiment d'argent.