A massive winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas Saturday as it spread across the United States towards the northeast, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold.

A 70-year-old man, Babu Lohar, pedalled his rickshaw van 300km to Cuttack with his ailing wife for medical treatment, refusing help. After two months, he is now making the arduous journey back home, showcasing immense devotion and highlighting the struggles of the poor in accessing healthcare and transport.

A Russian national arrested for two murders in Goa claimed to have killed 19 women across India. Police investigations revealed most of these claims were unsubstantiated, with only two confirmed murders linked to the accused. Authorities are continuing to verify the remaining allegations.