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At least 18 people died after a huge rush of passengers, caused by two delayed trains and a special Express train to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, led to a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station on Saturday night. While eyewitnesses claimed that a last-minute platform change announcement for the special train to Prayagraj caused panic before the deadly stampede, the Railways has denied any such change.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted that no decisions should be taken on ending Russia's war without Kyiv and Europe as the United States pushes to open talks with Moscow.

"No decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine, no decisions about Europe without Europe. Europe must have a seat at the table," Zelensky told the Munich Security Conference.

US President Donald Trump blindsided Ukraine and its European allies by agreeing this week to meet Russia's counterpart Vladimir Putin to start talks on ending the conflict.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a significant three-day visit to France where he will co-chair the AI Action Summit alongside President Emmanuel Macron. This visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between India and France, focusing on technology, defense, and cultural ties. The summit aims to foster innovation in AI, with discussions on sustainable technology and global governance. Experts discuss the significance of PM's visit.

While talking to NDTV ahead of the AI summit in Paris, former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, "We don't need billions to create an AI model." He also talks about the "transformational" impact AI will have across all sectors.

The Delhi Assembly Elections have delivered a decisive verdict, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape. The Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged victorious, winning 48 out of 70 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party secured 22 seats. This outcome is a remarkable turnaround for the BJP, which had won only eight seats in the previous election. The big question remains, 'Who will be the next Delhi Chief Minister?'

Will the just-concluded assembly elections spell the end of the dream run by Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party in the national capital? A overwhelming majority of exit polls -- eight out of 10 -- appear to think so, with two giving the party a chance and one tentatively giving it half a chance. Matrize has predicted an outer margin of 37 seats for AAP -- two more than the halfway mark of 35 in the 70-member assembly. Two others -- WeePreside and Mind Brink -- have predicted a third term for Mr Kejriwal's party. 

DeepSeek, the AI that's more than meets the eye! This Chinese-developed AI isn't just pushing the boundaries of technology but also raising eyebrows with its content control. DeepSeek appears to censor critical views on China's leadership and pivotal events like the Tiananmen Square tragedy. What does this mean for free speech and the global tech landscape? Experts discuss. 

A week into the new Washington administration, PM Modi today had a telephonic conversion with 47th US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister underscored that New Delhi remains committed to a "mutually beneficial and trusted partnership" with Washington. What is in store for India-US relationship?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today took a holy dip at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also joined Mr Shah during the sacred ritual. After performing the ritualistic dip, Amit Shah emphasized the unifying power of the Maha Kumbh. The Maha Kumbh, considered one of the most significant spiritual gatherings, continues to draw millions of devotees from across the world. Does the opposition have an answer to BJP's saffron surge?

Mumbai attacks convict Tahawwur Hussain Rana has exhausted his legal options to evade extradition to India. This clears the obstacles to bring him back to face the charges for what is counted among the deadliest terror attacks across the world.NDTVWorld