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Two Jharkhand districts, Simdega and West Singhbhum, are chosen for the new Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. This central scheme aims to improve farming and diversify crops in underperforming areas. It will focus on sustainable practices, irrigation, storage, and credit access. The initiative will help farmers increase income and build resilience against climate change.

Donald Trump’s brokered Gaza ceasefire, announced just before Nobel season, has fueled betting market speculation for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. However, the Nobel Committee’s confidential process and the deal’s post-deadline announcement mean it cannot influence this year’s award. Experts emphasize the committee rewards sustained peacebuilding, not fleeting deals, making Trump a potential 2026 contender…

Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed Jammu and Kashmir’s law and order, urging forces to maintain 100% alert against Pakistan-backed terrorists exploiting winter snowfall for infiltration. He praised security agencies’ efforts in crippling the terror network and assured continued support to achieve a terrorism-free region, emphasizing coordinated action against foreign terrorists.

An intense rain spell caused partial damage to a flag atop the Lingaraj Temple, with high-speed winds likely being the cause. While some electrical fittings and CCTV systems were also affected by lightning strikes, the temple’s structure remains intact. The ASI confirmed no major damage, crediting the lightning arrester for preventing worse outcomes.

President Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s optimistic remarks about Democratic progress during the ongoing government shutdown. Trump asserted that the situation is worsening for Democrats, accusing Schumer of shutting down the government for partisan gain. Schumer had stated that Democrats’ position on healthcare and ending the shutdown was strengthening daily.

A female elephant in Saranda forest remains critically injured after a suspected IED blast on Monday. Suffering severe blood loss from her right foreleg, she is receiving round-the-clock non-invasive treatment from multiple veterinary teams. Doctors are unable to administer invasive treatment due to her weakened state. This is the fourth such incident this year.

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum is suing interior designer Remi Tessier for alleged exploitation through inflated prices and undisclosed kickbacks on multiple properties and yachts. Koum claims Tessier misrepresented the origin and value of goods, including carpets and art, and accepted secret commissions. Koum plans to donate any recovery to French charities and pursue criminal investigation…

Ranchi paediatricians are urging parents to avoid self-medicating children with cough syrups following recent tragedies. Doctors emphasize consulting a physician for cough, cold, or fever symptoms, especially for children under two. Home remedies are recommended for older children, with medication only if symptoms are severe.

Bhubaneswar police secured a swift conviction in a minor rape case, sentencing Muna Behera to 20 years imprisonment just 37 days after the FIR. This rapid justice, attributed to collaborative efforts, contrasts sharply with Odisha’s low conviction rates for crimes against women, highlighting the need for improved investigation and prosecution standards.

Koderma police intercepted a suspicious car at the Meghatari checkpost, seizing 809 bottles of illicit liquor destined for Bihar. One individual, Raju Prasad from Ranchi, was arrested in connection with the smuggling operation. A case has been registered, and further investigations are ongoing.