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"Campaign underway to make people homeless throughout Delhi": AAP MLA Gopal Rai condemns Delhi Demolition Drive

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 2:19:33 PM IST

AAP MLA Gopal Rai, condemning the Delhi Demolition Drive at various sites, demanded on Wednesday that the government must focus more on "rehabilitation" than on "demolition of people's homes". He alleged that a campaign is underway by the BJP government t ... read..

Cyber alert: Scammers reroute calls and alerts

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 2:19:29 PM IST

Be alert, as a routine phone call or an innocent delivery update could quietly hand over control of your most sensitive digital information to a fraudster. ... read..

"They ruined Delhi in 11 years:" Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh slams AAP over pollution protest

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:49:41 PM IST

Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party over its protest against rising air pollution in the national capital, alleging that the party ruined Delhi over 11 years and left the city ... read..

"Will bring Censure Motion against LoP Atishi ": Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra condemns LoP Atishi over alleged 'Guru Tegh Bahadur' Statement

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:49:39 PM IST

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra demanded a public apology from Leader of Opposition Atishi Marlena over the claim that the AAP leader in the Assembly made an "insensitive" remark on Tuesday against Sikh religious figure 'Guru Tegh Bahadur'. He also announced ... read..

Turkman Gate Demolition: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan alleges illegal action on Waqf Land

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:49:25 PM IST

The Aam Admi Party (AAP) MLA, Amanatullah Khan, on Wednesday, alleged that the anti-encroachment demolition drive carried out by the MCD near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate was illegal. He claimed that the land in question is part of the 123 Waqf pr ... read..

India's rising silver dependence could become strategic vulnerability: GTRI

New Delhi, | January 7, 2026 1:19:40 PM IST

India's silver imports surged to an estimated USD 9.2 billion in 2025, marking a 44 per cent increase from the previous year despite a sharp rise in global prices. ... read..

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa condemns alleged "insensitive" remarks by LoP Atishi on 'Guru Tegh Bahadur'

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:19:38 PM IST

Alleging that an insensitive remark was made against the Sikh religious figure 'Guru Tegh Bahadur' by the Leader of Opposition and AAP leader Atishi Marlena during the Assembly Session, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday condemned the state ... read..

"No country should take law into its own hands," says former Indian diplomat on US capture of Maduro

Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:19:36 PM IST

Former Indian diplomat Surendra Kumar on Tuesday said that while narco-terrorism must be fought, no country should take the law into its own hands. ... read..

"Intolerable and insensitive step": RJD MP Manoj Jha questions Delhi govt's decision to conduct demolition drive at night

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:19:31 PM IST

RJD MP Manoj Jha questioned the Delhi government's decision to conduct an anti-encroachment demolition drive at night, stating it was an "intolerable and insensitive step." ... read..

From code to cobots: IIT Delhi launches third cohort of its executive programme in robotics

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:19:28 PM IST

As AI, IoT and intelligent automation reshape how organisations design, build and operate, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened admissions for the third cohort of its Executive Programme in Robotics. The programme draws on input ... read..

"Ownership of land lies with PWD and MCD": Turkman Gate demolition drive case petitioner

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:19:25 PM IST

The petitioner in the Delhi's Turkman Gate demolition drive case, Preet Sirohi, on Wednesday said that when he started researching the Dargah Illahi complex, he found that there are complexes and illegal constructions over public land. ... read..

"Law is taking its course": BJP MLA Karnail Singh on Turkman Gate demolition drive

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:19:18 PM IST

BJP MLA Karnail Singh on Wednesday welcomed the demolition drive by MCD near Turkman Gate stating that the step has been taken as per the law. ... read..

"India's civilisational memory, Pandit Nehru chose to belittle Hindu historical symbols": Sudhanshu Trivedi slams former PM over Somnath temple reconstruction

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:54 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday launched a sharp critique of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's stance on the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple. ... read..

Delhi HC grants interim restraint, directs removal of allegedly defamatory posts against Dushyant Gautam

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:52 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday restrained several defendants including Indian National Congress (INC) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from publishing or circulating social media content allegedly linking Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dushyant Kumar Gau ... read..

Indian Army continues work to restore critical road connectivity in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:46 PM IST

The Indian Army's Engineer Task Force is working to restore critical road connectivity on the B-492 highway in Sri Lanka, which links Kandy in the Central Province with Badulla in the Uva Province and was severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

India's power sector to see recovery without demand surge in FY27: Bernstein Report

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:42 PM IST

India's power sector is expected to see a year of recovery without a sharp rebound in demand, according to a report on India Power Outlook 2026 by Bernstein. ... read..

PNB inaugurates revamped Hockey Academy in Delhi, reinforcing commitment to Sports development

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:38 PM IST

Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's leading public sector bank, today inaugurated its revamped Hockey Academy in Delhi, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to promoting hockey and nurturing sporting talent in the country, according to a release. ... read..

"Instead confronting Pakistani propaganda, Nehru chose to belittle Hindu historical symbols": Sudhanshu Trivedi slams former PM over Somnath temple reconstruction

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:34 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday launched a sharp critique of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's stance on the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple. ... read..

Robust demand, operating leverage set to drive bumper Q3 for auto sector: Report

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:29 PM IST

India's automobile sector is set to deliver one of its strongest quarterly performances in years in Q3FY26, with robust demand growth coinciding with a sharp improvement in profitability across segments, according to a sector preview by Nuvama Institution ... read..

India's inbound tourism shifts beyond traditional urban hubs on policy, digital push: Report

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:49:22 PM IST

Inbound tourism in India is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan hubs, reflecting a broader shift in travel patterns and regional growth, according to a report by the Mastercard Economics Institute. ... read..

Delhi HC treats fire safety PIL as representation, directs authorities to decide expeditiously

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:19:14 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking wide-ranging directions on fire safety in hotels, clubs and restaurants across the national capital, but directed that the petition be treated as a represen ... read..

Delhi Police detains a person from demolition drive area

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 12:19:13 PM IST

Delhi Police detained a person from the area near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, where the MCD carried out a demolition drive on Tuesday night. While the Delhi Police was taking the person away, he told the media that he was just on his way to buy ... read..

Delhi: Five police personnel injured during stone pelting incident at Turkman Gate

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 11:50:00 AM IST

Delhi Police have detained five people in connection with the stone-pelting incident during the demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

India to benefit from AI through services and efficiency, not hardware: Jefferies

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 11:49:51 AM IST

India is emerging as a key beneficiary of the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle, but in a manner distinct from hardware and semiconductor-led markets, according to a recent outlook by Jefferies. ... read..

"This Tughlaq mindset cannot remain in country": Delhi Minister Sirsa on sloganeering in JNU

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 11:49:43 AM IST

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, in response to the sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, told the media on Wednesday that a case should be registered in this ... read..

"Unable to understand": Congress' Udit Raj slams Delhi Govt over Turkman Gate demolition drive

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 11:49:42 AM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on Wednesday criticised the Delhi government over the recent demolition drive and stone-pelting incident near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate. ... read..

RBI proposes raising bank dividend payout cap to 75% of net profit

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 11:49:38 AM IST

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposes to raise the dividend payout cap for banks to 75 per cent of net profit from the earlier limit of 40 per cent. ... read..

"Action as per law," Delhi MP Praveen Khandelwal backs MC demolition at Turkman Gate

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 11:19:28 AM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that the action was carried out strictly in accordance with the law, reacting to the demolition drive and incidents of stone pelting in the national capital. ... read..

Delhi Police examine complaint over sloganeering against PM Modi, HM Shah at JNU

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 10:49:54 AM IST

Delhi Police on Wednesday said that a complaint has been received from the Chief Security Officer of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) at Police Station Vasant Kunj North regarding an incident of sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ... read..

Delhi court grants bail to directors of Indian Institute of Psychometry in ITBP paper leak case

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 10:19:49 AM IST

A Delhi court at Saket has granted bail to the directors of the Indian Institute of Psychometry in connection with the alleged ITBP recruitment paper leak case, observing that continued incarceration would serve no useful purpose once the investigation st ... read..

"You will rise..." TMC MP Mahua Moitra pens short poem in support of Umar Khalid after bail denial

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 10:19:40 AM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday penned a short poem in support of jailed activist Umar Khalid after the Supreme Court denied bail to the latter in an alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. ... read..

JNU Security Chief flags 'provocative slogans' during January 5 gathering, submits report to Proctor

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 9:19:19 AM IST

The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has submitted a report to the University Proctor regarding an incident that took place on January 5, stating that a small gathering of students turned provocative following a judicial d ... read..

"Tremendous sacrifice from all clubs...": Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal after ISL resumption

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 9:19:17 AM IST

Bengaluru FC owner Parth Jindal thanked Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for his intervention in confirming the resumption of the Indian Super League (ISL). ... read..

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI touches 300 in 'Poor' category

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 9:19:14 AM IST

The national capital saw a slight deterioration in air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 300 at 8 am, remaining in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

Minor injuries to Policemen during MCD demolition near Turkman Gate, says DCP

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 8:49:48 AM IST

Four to five police personnel sustained minor injuries after stones were pelted during an MCD demolition drive on encroached land near Turkman Gate early Wednesday, police said. ... read..

Delhi HC declines bail to woman who derived monetary benefits from drug syndicate run by her mother

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 4:19:03 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to a woman accused, namely Anuradha (alias Chiku), in a case under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), for being an active member of an organised crime syndicate allegedly run by her mo ... read..

Air India warns of possible flight disruptions due to dense fog in Delhi, North India on Jan 7

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 2:19:15 AM IST

Air India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for passengers flying on the morning of January 7, warning that heavy fog and reduced visibility over Delhi and parts of northern India could disrupt flight operations across its network. ... read..

Haryana will become growth engine of Developed India: Chief Minister

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:49:29 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the state will prove to be the growth engine of Developed India-2047. ... read..

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi to visit Sri Lanka on January 7

New Delhi | January 7, 2026 1:49:20 AM IST

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi proceeded on an official visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, after completing his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The COAS' visit to Sri Lanka underscores the strong commitment between the two countries to deepen ties. His ... read..

Delhi Assembly: Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj moves Vote of Thanks

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 11:49:53 PM IST

Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh moved the Vote of Thanks on the address of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena in the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. ... read..

Jemimah Rodrigues keen to end DC's "chokers" tag in WPL

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 11:49:40 PM IST

The newly-appointed Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Jemimah Rodrigues has expressed confidence of getting rid of "chokers" tag associated with the Delhi-based Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise for not winning trophy despite reaching finals repeatedly. ... read..

Delhi Assembly winter session: Minister Sirsa to update on pollution control measures; Parvesh Verma to introduce Delhi Jan Vishwas Bill

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 11:19:46 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa will make a statement regarding the present status of the Environment in the national capital and the significant steps being taken by the government to control pollution on Wednesday, the third day of the ... read..

National Medical Commission withdraws permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, students to be shifted to other institutes

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 11:19:41 PM IST

The National Medical Commission's Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission (LoP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Reasi (Jammu & Kashmir), for running the MBBS course ... read..

Senior National Boxing: Pooja Rani, Jadumani Singh win easy; Lovlina, Amit Panghal made to work hard

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 11:19:39 PM IST

World Championship bronze medallist Pooja Rani and India international Jadumani Singh registered easy wins, while Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and experienced campaigner Amit Panghal were made to work hard to advance at the Elite Men ... read..

BJP, Congress spar over JNU slogan row: BJP alleges Congress link, Congress questions judicial delay

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 11:19:36 PM IST

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) slogan row has sparked a heated debate between the BJP and Congress parties. ... read..

2019 Gadchiroli blast: SC grants bail to man accused of supplying gear to Maoists

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 10:49:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to one Kailash Ramchandani, who is accused of being instrumental in supplying wires and other explosive apparatus to Maoists from his shop in the 2019 Gadhchiroli Bomb Blast, which killed 15 police personnel and a ... read..

DUSU condemns sloganeering against PM, Home Minister in JNU

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 10:49:31 PM IST

Delhi University Students' Union 2025-26 on Tuesday strongly criticised the recent sloganeering against PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in JNU. DUSU called upon students at JNU and across all universities to stand with the Constitution, not against it ... read..

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Iyer, Aman Rao, Vishnu Vinod shine with bat, some big names flounder

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 10:19:59 PM IST

Shreyas Iyer made a strong comeback to competitive cricket with a blazing 53-ball 82 for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh, while India's ODI-Test skipper Shubman Gill struggled in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy on Tuesday, scoring just 11 runs against Goa ... read..

BJP Mahila Morcha maps out election strategy 2026: Focus on women outreach and mobilisation

By Suchitra Mukherjee

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 10:19:52 PM IST

A meeting of State Election In-charges and co-incharges of BJP Mahila Morcha was held at the BJP Headquarters, New Delhi, to review preparations for the upcoming four-state and one Union Territory elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and P ... read..

India's 25,000 tonnes of household gold propping up economy, emerge as shock absorber: Report

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 9:49:27 PM IST

India's household gold stockpile, which is estimated at around 25,000 tonnes, has quietly emerged as one of the country's most important macroeconomic shock absorbers, offering support to currency stability, financial resilience, and consumption at a time ... read..

130th Amendment Bill: JPC starts people's hearing tomorrow, seeks wide input

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 9:49:25 PM IST

Aparajita Sarangi, BJP MP and Chairperson of the 31-member Parliamentary Joint Committee (JPC), announced the third meeting of the committee reviewing the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, along with related bills on J-K Reorganisation and Union Territ ... read..

ICC in talks with BCB over Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 9:49:16 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to resolve Bangladesh's refusal to play its 2026 T20 World Cup matches in India, citing security concerns amid strained India-Bangladesh relations. ... read..

ED attaches properties worth Rs 51.57 crore in Ocean Seven Buildtech money laundering case

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 9:19:05 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 51.57 crore in a money laundering case of Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd (OSBPL). ... read..

ISL to start from Feb 14, all clubs will participate: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 8:49:14 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said that the Indian Super League (ISL) will start from February 14. ... read..

"Immediate...stay on this order": Animal activist Divya Puri on SC order for stray dog

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 8:49:12 PM IST

Co-founder of the Karan Puri Foundation and Animal Activist Divya Puri on Tuesday hoped for a stay on the recent Supreme Court order directing the removal of stray dogs from public and institutional premises. ... read..

Air India Express caps transformative 2025 with fleet milestones and network growth: MD Aloke Singh

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 8:49:07 PM IST

Air India Express Managing Director and CEO Aloke Singh described 2025 as the "most transformative year yet" for the low-cost carrier, highlighting significant fleet expansion, network growth, and operational improvements in his year-end message to employ ... read..

Delhi Speaker refers allegations of stray dog count order to Standing Committee

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 8:19:27 PM IST

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday referred allegations of a stray dog count order to the Department Related Standing Committee on Education for detailed examination. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh claims US State Secy Rubio's intervention on stopping Op Sindoor

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 8:19:22 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday claimed US intervention in halting last year's May military escalation between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, noting that the conflict was halted after contact was made with US Secretary of State Marco ... read..

Supreme Court says case may close if Haryana refuses to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad over Operation Sindoor remarks

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 8:19:14 PM IST

The Haryana government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has not yet granted sanction to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor and head of the Political Science department at Ashoka University in Haryana, for his two social media p ... read..

CSR activities should be seen as minimum threshold, not limitation: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 7:49:46 PM IST

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasised that the fight against malnutrition must be pursued as a collective national responsibility, involving government, corporates, communities and individuals alike. ... read..

Minor variations in child's words cannot dilute allegation of sexual assault: Delhi High Court

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 7:49:45 PM IST

Minor variations in a child's expression cannot eclipse the core allegation of sexual assault, the Delhi High Court held while upholding the conviction of a man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. ... read..

2020 Delhi riots: Shifa Ur Rehman, 3 others file bail bonds, court calls for verification report

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 7:49:41 PM IST

Four accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, who were granted bail by the Supreme Court, on Tuesday submitted their bail and surety bonds before Karkardooma Court here. ... read..

Tata Advanced Systems gets supply order for overhaul cum upgradation of Pinaka weapon system from Indian Army

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 7:19:27 PM IST

Tata Advanced Systems on Tuesday announced it has been awarded a supply order to support the Indian Army's 510 Advance Base Workshop (ABW) in the overhaul cum upgradation of in-service first-generation Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) and Batt ... read..

CBI summons TVK Chief Vijay in Karur stampede case

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 7:19:20 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned the TVK chief Vijay for questioning in the deadly Karur stampede case in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

India strengthening shield against drone attacks with joint defence CUAS grid

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 7:19:19 PM IST

At a time when the Centre is working on Mission Sudarshan Chakra to create a massive air defence shield, the Indian defence forces are working towards creating a joint Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) grid to foil any enemy drone attacks. ... read..

"Do you have right to kidnap an elected President...tomorrow it can happen to India": Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan slams US action in Venezuela

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 6:49:32 PM IST

Stating that the US action to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is matter of grave concern, Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has said United States has no right to kidnap an elected leader and noted that it ca ... read..

India emerges as global leader in GenAI adoption for shopping decisions: BCG Report

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 6:19:34 PM IST

Indian consumers are leading the global shift toward using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in shopping decisions, with nearly two-thirds relying on AI tools to research products and brands before making purchases, according to a new report by B ... read..

BIS hallmarking strengthening consumer trust, India's quality ecosystem: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi | January 6, 2026 6:19:32 PM IST

The expansion of Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID)-based gold and silver hallmarking by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), with more than 20 lakh silver articles already hallmarked, is strengthening consumer confidence and reinforcing India's commi ... read..

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