At least two people were killed on Thursday morning during confrontations between protesters and police in Lordegan county of the southwestern Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, CNN cited the state-affiliated Fars News Agency as saying.
Maharashtra State Minority Commission Chairman Pyare Khan has proposed a ban on Bangladesh cricketers after Devkinandan Thakur's remarks about Shah Rukh Khan's co-owned team, KKR, including a Bangladesh player.
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed fraternal relations and ways to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.
At least 24 people were killed, including a child and more than 50 were injured after Ukrainian drones struck a cafe and a hotel during New Year celebrations in the Kherson region, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday.
Congress leader Nana Patole on Thursday lashed out at critics over backlash to his statement comparing Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, saying those who responded without understanding his statement have "lost their mental balance".
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended New Year greetings to the people and stated that the newly elected local self-government institutions have a critical role in shaping the State's development.
According to an official release, they also prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity for the people of the State. The Temple Committee honoured the Chief Minister on the occasion.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Thursday stated that around 40 people have died and 100 others have been injured in a non-arson fire at the "Le Constellation" bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, citing information provided by the Valais Cantonal Police.
Expressing his gratitude to all the people of the state for their New Year wishes, he said that the immense affection, good wishes, and heartfelt messages received from every corner of the state on the occasion of the New Year have deeply touched and overwhelmed him.
Reacting to the recent incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Vinod Bansal stated that a report suggested that over 300 Hindus and other minorities were killed under the Yunus government.