Uber has launched Uber Pet in Mumbai, expanding its service that allows pet parents to travel with their pets. Available as both an on-demand and Reserve option, Uber Pet aims to provide a convenient and hassle-free way for pet owners in Delhi and Mumbai to transport their furry companions, following positive feedback from users in Bengaluru.
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Aam Aadmi Party released a poster accusing various leaders of dishonesty, including PM Modi and Congress's Rahul Gandhi. This action has escalated tensions between AAP and Congress, with Congress leader Alka Lamba challenging AAP's commitment to the INDIA bloc. The situation reflects ongoing internal conflicts and power struggles within the opposition against the BJP.
Bhojpur police quickly responded to a Rs 24-crore jewellery heist in Ara town, resulting in a high-speed chase, a gunfight, and the arrest of two suspects. Two bags of stolen jewellery worth Rs 15 crore were recovered, while a manhunt is underway for four other robbers.
A Faridabad engineer fell prey to an elaborate online scam, losing Rs 3.46 lakh. Posing as courier and cyber cell officials, fraudsters accused him of possessing illegal items and involved in money laundering. They placed him under 'digital arrest,' monitoring him via video call for six days. He was tricked into transferring funds to a supposed 'RBI dummy account.
The entertainment world is abuzz with notable events: Virat Kohli discusses his approach to social media privacy with Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan may play a villain in Sukumar's next film, Alka Yagnik reacts to being Osama Bin Laden's favorite, Orry and others face legal action for alleged alcohol consumption near Vaishno Devi, and Imran Khan's relationship sparks controversy.
A Vadodara family has sought the PMO's intervention for their son's release in Qatar, where he has been held in solitary confinement since January 1 without any charges. Amit Gupta, working for an Indian multinational company, was detained after dining out, leaving his family in distress.
US President Trump criticized USAID's $18 million funding to aid India's elections, questioning why such efforts aren’t made to boost voter turnout in the US. Trump also raised concerns about high tariffs on US goods and alleged misuse of funds in other countries like Bangladesh and Nepal.
Two additional flights carrying deported Indian immigrants from the US are set to land in Amritsar, sparking criticism from CM Bhagwant Mann. He accuses the Centre of tarnishing Punjab’s image by turning Amritsar into a deportation center. Mann expresses his willingness to assist deportees but emphasizes that illegal immigration is a nationwide issue.
The music label for 'Pushpa 2' removed a song targeting a police officer hours after its release on YouTube. The song, performed by Allu Arjun, was released on Dec 24, coinciding with Arjun's questioning by police. This stirred controversy among netizens. The song was later set to private viewing without explanation amid public speculation.
Forensic analysis confirmed Shariful Fakir's fingerprints at Saif Ali Khan's Bandra residence, where he stabbed the actor during a break-in. Fakir discarded tools and a broken knife near Bandra Talao. He claimed the intention was burglary, not harm, and requested deportation to Bangladesh.