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IIT BHU students under the leadership of Professor Kalpana Chaudhary have created a hydrogen-powered e-bike from scrap, which has received a patent. This e-bike can run in three modes: hydrogen, battery, manual and it cost only ₹ 5000 to make it. It is an important step forward for clean energy and the future of transportation, representing the best combination of mechanical and electrical engineering.
The European Union on Thursday announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders and officials of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, over a violent crackdown on nationwide protests in Tehran. The sanctions list also includes six Iranian organizations, including bodies responsible for monitoring online content in Iran.
Millions of fans are confused due to the sudden disappearance of the official Instagram account of the Indian team's legendary batsman Virat Kohli. This information was revealed on Friday, January 30, 2026, which was immediately after India's ODI series against New Zealand. Kohli, one of the most followed profiles in the cricket world, has more than 274 crore followers on his profile.
In Badaun, the mining mafia chased ARTO Hariom Gautam for three kilometers and tried to stop and threaten him. ARTO was alone as his constable and driver took away the seized dumper. Being a former BSF officer, ARTO did not lose courage and caught one mafia Nasir, while two absconded. The mafia was considering him as an officer of another district.
MDA demolished the construction on Pakbada-Kailsa road by calling it an illegal colony. People protested claiming change in land category under Section 80. A woman, Razia, stood in front of the bulldozer, saving her house from being demolished and the MDA team had to return empty handed. Villagers accused MDA officials of corruption, while the business of illegal construction continues.
To accelerate the development of the Trans-Yamuna region, projects worth Rs 728 crore were approved in the first meeting of the Board. In the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, emphasis was laid on solving problems like roads, drainage and waterlogging. Instructions were given to resolve these issues on priority before the monsoon, so that people can get better basic facilities.
Congress MP Neeraj Dangi raised the issue of rising prices of gold and silver in Rajya Sabha. He said that in the last 13 months, silver has become expensive by Rs 306 and gold by Rs 111, which has put a huge burden on rural India and marriageable families. Dangi demanded the government to take strict steps like controlling prices and cutting GST, so that the general public and small businessmen can get relief.
In Dehradun, the court of Special Judge POCSO Archana Sagar has sentenced Sanjay, who was found guilty of raping a minor, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000. The culprit had kidnapped the victim on the pretext of marriage and raped her for three days. The court also ordered the victim to get compensation of Rs 3 lakh from the state government scheme.
Amritsar Police has arrested Joban Singh, a member of a ransom demanding gang, after an encounter near Sultanwind village. The accused tried to snatch the pistol from the policeman, after which he was shot in the leg in retaliation. This arrest follows the earlier arrest of three other members of the Satta Naushehra gang. Police have also recovered weapons from the spot and strict action is underway against the gang.
A pregnant woman and her fetus lost their lives due to alleged negligence at the government hospital in Devprayag. After labor pain, the woman was brought to the Community Health Center, Bagi, where the hospital refused to provide an ambulance. 108 service also reached late, and the woman died while being taken to Srinagar. This incident highlights the failure of the health system.