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Himachal CM congratulates HPSCBL for securing first position nationally in PMFBY implementation
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 11:19:33 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday congratulated the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited (HPSCBL) for securing first place at the National level for the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fas ... read..


Kerala HC turns down bail plea requests of ex-TDB chief, two others in Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 21, 2026 11:19:26 PM IST
Kerala High Court on Wednesday turned down the bail requests of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar and two others in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft cases. ... read..


Coal ministry holds emergency meet on Naini coal block tender, seeks transparency from Telangana govt
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 11:19:18 PM IST
Amid the controversy surrounding the tender process for the Naini coal block, the Union Coal Ministry on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting with the Singareni Collieries Company Limited. ... read..


Madhya Pradesh showcases investment potential at WEF Davos, holds talks with global delegations
Davos | January 21, 2026 10:49:34 PM IST
The Government of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday held a roundtable discussion on the theme 'Invest in India: Madhya Pradesh - A Strategic Investment Hub' at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, highlighting the state's growing attractiveness as a key inves ... read..


Madhya Pradesh engages Maldives, ReNew Power, Sandoz and NVIDIA to explore collaboration across key sectors
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 10:19:35 PM IST
The Government of Madhya Pradesh on held a series of meetings with international and corporate delegations to explore collaboration opportunities across tourism, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence, officials said. ... read..


Goa govt signs MoU with Starlink to boost digital connectivity, disaster resilience
Panaji (Goa) | January 21, 2026 10:19:34 PM IST
In a move aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and connectivity across the state, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wi ... read..


"Stronger NDA for prosperous Tamil Nadu": Amit Shah welcomes TTV Dhinakaran back into alliance
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 10:19:29 PM IST
Union Minister Amit Shah welcomed Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran back into the NDA in Tamil Nadu, claiming a 'stronger alliance' in the state. ... read..


Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes illegal foreign currency; apprehends 5 individuals in Siaha
Siaha (Mizoram) | January 21, 2026 10:19:25 PM IST
Assam Rifles apprehended five individuals for their involvement in the illegal transportation of foreign currency, an official release stated on Wednesday. ... read..


Gujarat CM directs to promote Eco-Tourism in protected forest areas and to frame visitor policy guidelines
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 21, 2026 9:49:37 PM IST
In the 26th meeting of the State Wildlife Board held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, it was informed that the Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary in Banaskantha has been included in the National Program for Bear Conservat ... read..


Priya Sachdev Kapur vs Mandhira Kapur Defamation matter: Court issues notice to Sanjay Kapur's Sister Mandhira Kapur Smith, in Defamation complaint
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 9:49:35 PM IST
Patiala house court on Wednesday issued a notice to the proposed Accused Mandhira Kapoor and Pooja Chaudhary. The notice has been issued on the Defamation Complaint filed by Sanjay Kapur's wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur. ... read..


"Hope SC takes cognisance": Akhilesh Yadav on Sambhal CJM Vibhanshu Sudhir's transfer
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 9:49:33 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court and the Allahabad High Court to take suo motu cognisance of the transfer of Sambhal's Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Vibhanshu Sudhir. ... read..


Congress to host national MGNREGA workers' convention in Delhi on Thursday: Sandeep Dikshit
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 9:49:27 PM IST
Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit announced on Wednesday that the party will hold a national MGNREGA workers' convention on January 22 in the national capital to protest the changes made by the BJP-led centre government to the earlier rights-based law. ... read..


"Women safety increased after UCC implementation": Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | January 21, 2026 9:49:25 PM IST
Hailing the Uniform Civil Code's first year completion, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that UCC implementation empowered women, asserting that their safety has increased. ... read..


BJP holds strategy meet on poll-bound states at party headquarters, focus on booth-level strengthening and campaign acceleration
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 9:19:44 PM IST
Amid an ongoing meeting at the BJP headquarters, BJP President Nitin Nabin convened a separate, detailed meeting focused on the party's strategy for the upcoming elections in poll-bound states. ... read..


Telangana HC grants permission for 'Dharma Rakshana Sabha'; Event for awareness on "Rohingyas" in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 21, 2026 9:19:41 PM IST
The Telangana High Court on Wednesday granted permission to conduct the 'Dharma Rakshana Sabha' at Balapur on Saturday, advocate K Karuna Sagar said, adding that the court has also directed the police to provide security for the event. The advocate said t ... read..


BJP President Nitin Nabin instructs party leaders to handle booth-level responsibilities for all five poll-bound states
By Toshi Mandola

New Delhi | January 21, 2026 9:19:39 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday instructed all party leaders to visit their respective constituencies and 'make their booth the strongest' ahead of the forthcoming election in all five states, a source said. ... read..


BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews poll preparations, exudes confidence in party's victory
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 9:19:33 PM IST
Newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday chaired a meeting related to party's central office bearers at the BJP headquarters in the national capital. ... read..


Australia High Commissioner to India meets Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 21, 2026 9:19:28 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed the state's willingness to draw upon Australia's experience and expertise in the long-term, sustainable utilisation of infrastructure, housing, and other sports facilities for the Olympic Games, as per a CM ... read..


BLO is foundational pillar for electoral democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 9:19:26 PM IST
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday emphasised that the Booth Level Officer (BLO) serves as the foundational pillar of India's electoral democracy. ... read..


Indian Army conducts joint counter-drone capsule in Assam ahead of Republic Day 2026
Tinsukia (Assam) | January 21, 2026 8:49:26 PM IST
As part of heightened security arrangements ahead of Republic Day 2026, the Indian Army conducted a Joint Counter-Drone Capsule at Tinsukia to strengthen preparedness against emerging drone-based threats. ... read..


"Politics of intimidation": Manickam Tagore calls Dhinakaran's move to rejoin NDA in Tamil Nadu a "surrender"
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 8:49:24 PM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday called Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran's move to rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu a "surrender," alleging "intimidation" by the alliance. ... read..


NF Railway partners with SBI to enhance safety and transparency in cash handling
Guwahati (Assam) | January 21, 2026 8:49:14 PM IST
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken a major step towards strengthening financial efficiency, safety and transparency by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) for providing cash pick-up facilities at 400 stat ... read..


Amit Shah to visit Assam, West Bengal to review election preparations
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 8:49:12 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Assam and West Bengal to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections and to hold key strategy meetings with senior party leaders. ... read..


Delhi: Robbery case solved by Narela Industrial Area Police; 7 arrested in multi-state operation
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 8:49:11 PM IST
The Narela Industrial Area Police have successfully solved a robbery case with the arrest of seven accused persons in a multi-state operation, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..


Delhi govt doubles parking charges under GRAP 3, 4 to discourage use of private vehicles
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 8:49:08 PM IST
The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to double the existing parking charges at authorised parking sites to discourage use of private vehicles when GRAP Stage III- 'Severe' Air Quality (AQI between 401-450) and GRAP Stage IV- 'Severe +' Air Quality (A ... read..


Delhi: Meghalaya BJP leaders meet Rajnath Singh, seek resolution to relocation of Dalit Sikh community to Cantonment area
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 8:19:25 PM IST
A delegation of BJP leaders led by Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai and State BJP President Rikman G Momin called on the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to seek an early resolution to the long-pending issue of relocation of the Dalit ... read..


CAG urges strengthening of local audit frameworks
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 8:19:22 PM IST
Comptroller and Auditor General Sanjay Murthy has called for strengthening the institutional framework, professional capacity building, and audit practices of Primary Auditing Institutions (PAIs) responsible for local governments. ... read..


"Not running for profit; runs for creation of generations": Amit Shah at centenary issue of 'Kalyan' magazine
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | January 21, 2026 8:19:20 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded Gita Press and its monthly magazine 'Kalyan' for their strong commitment to root 'Sanatan Dharma' and Indian culture, saying the institution "does not run for profit" but for the "creation of generations." ... read..


"We'll continue our effort to make the mayor": Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators leader Pednekar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 8:19:18 PM IST
Former Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation mayor Kishori Pednekar on Wednesday expressed happiness after she was chosen as the Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator's leader. ... read..


Delhi: 62-year-old woman allegedly dies by suicide after jumping from 8th floor in Vasant Kunj
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 8:19:16 PM IST
A 62-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the eighth floor of a residential building in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi, on Tuesday morning, police said. ... read..


"Harish Rao, KTR doing drama, spreading misinformation", says Congress' Sama Ram Mohan Reddy
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 21, 2026 8:19:12 PM IST
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Media and Communications Chairman and Congress official spokesperson Sama Ram Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders Harish Rao and K.T. Rama Rao, accusing them ... read..


MP: FIR against National Rifle Association of India over alleged Arms Act violations in Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 7:49:46 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh police registered an FIR against the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) in connection with alleged violations of the Arms and Ammunition Act at its shooting range in Bhopal, a police officer said on Wednesday. ... read..


ED attaches assets worth Rs 57.78-cr in West Bengal Central School Service Commission, assistant teacher recruitment scam
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 7:49:37 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached immovable properties valued at Rs 57.78 crore in connection with the West Bengal Central School Service Commission (SSC) Assistant Teacher Recruitment Scam (Classes IX to XII). ... read..


IAF airlifts two critically injured personnel during night-time medial evacuation in Kishtwar
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2026 7:49:35 PM IST
The Indian Air Force on Wednesday carried out a complex night-time medical evacuation operation in the Kishtwar sector, overcoming difficult weather conditions and challenging terrain. ... read..


"Action should be taken against guilty", Congress leader Sachin Pilot speaks on OMR sheet scam in Tonk
Tonk (Rajasthan) | January 21, 2026 7:49:32 PM IST
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and MLA from Tonk, Sachin Pilot, arrived in Tonk on a one-day visit on Wednesday. While speaking to the media, Pilot addressed the OMR scam revelations in the 2018-19 examinations and the subsequent arrests; the S ... read..


Climate change, unscientific development, a serious threat to the Himalayas: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 7:49:29 PM IST
Expressing deep concern over changing climatic patterns and unscientific development, Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday said that protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem was as important as pur ... read..


"In Congress, DKS vs Siddaramaiah fight is very strong": Karnataka LoP R Ashoka amid leadership tussle
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 21, 2026 7:49:23 PM IST
Karnataka Leader of Opposition and BJP leader R Ashoka on Wednesday claimed that infighting within the Congress party in the state has intensified, alleging contradictions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over a ... read..


'BJP breaking tradition of Sanatana Dharma': Akhilesh Yadav on Shakaracharya row
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 7:49:21 PM IST
Amid the controversy over the Prayagraj administration allegedly preventing Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati from taking a dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a sharp attack ... read..


Uttarakhand: Amit Shah, CM Dhami attend 'Kalyan' magazine release ceremony
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | January 21, 2026 7:19:49 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the release ceremony of the centenary issue of the monthly magazine 'Kalyan' which is published by Gita Press at Gita Bhawan in Rishikesh. ... read..


"Revolutionary decision": Ramdas Athawale invites Kerala CM Vijayan to join NDA, says 'state will get more funds'
Kannur (Kerala) | January 21, 2026 7:19:41 PM IST
Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief, Ramdas Athawale, on Wednesday invited Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan to join hands with the NDA ahead of the state Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..


MP: SIT formed to probe alleged cow slaughter case in Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 7:19:35 PM IST
Bhopal Commissioner of Police (CP) Harinarayan Chari Mishra on Wednesday said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into the alleged cow slaughter case in the city. ... read..


Lucknow achieved 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 7:19:27 PM IST
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is addressing challenges in waste management and environmental sustainability through a multi-pronged strategy focused on scientific waste disposal, resource recovery, and sustainable urban development, enhancing bo ... read..


"Reflects his vision, attachment": CM Manik Saha praises PM Modi's letter on Tripura statehood day
Agartala (Tripura) | January 21, 2026 6:49:39 PM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for the state's progress, stating that under his regime, the pace of development has accelerated significantly. ... read..


West Bengal: ECI opposes disciplinary action against four election officials, says "finalised without mandatory consultation"
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 6:49:36 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday opposed the disciplinary action initiated against four election officials in West Bengal, stating that the concerned authority did not consult the poll body before finalising the move. ... read..


Telangana: Case against Yacharam village panchayat authorities over alleged killing of 100 stray dogs
Rangareddy (Telangana) | January 21, 2026 6:49:34 PM IST
Telangana Police have registered a case against the Gram Panchayat governing body of Yacharam village in Rangareddy district, alleging the village panchayat authorities' involvement in the alleged killing of about 100 stray dogs. ... read..


"Election Management Bodies' work evolved significantly": CEC Gyanesh Kumar at IICDEM 2026
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 6:49:30 PM IST
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday welcomed the international delegates participating in the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 and said that the work of Election Management Bodies has evo ... read..


Asian waterbird census: Nearly 12,645 birds spotted in Odisha's Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 21, 2026 6:19:30 PM IST
As per the Asian waterbird census, nearly 12,645 birds have been spotted during winter at Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..


Delhi HC issues time-bound directions on land for judicial housing in Shahdara, Rohini
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 6:19:28 PM IST
The Delhi High Court, while hearing a writ petition filed by Sahil A. Garg Narwarna, has issued a series of time-bound directions to expedite the provision of land for residential accommodation of judicial officers at CBD Shahdara and Rohini. ... read..


No place for war or terrorism in today's world: Acharya Lokesh Muni
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 6:19:22 PM IST
Jain spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni on Wednesday said that the world must move beyond conflict, violence and terrorism, as he highlighted a new peace initiative launched during a nine-day katha organised in Delhi by Pujya Morari Bapu for the World P ... read..


Union Minister Anupriya Patel launches NBEMS online training programme on artificial intelligence in medical education
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 6:19:17 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Wednesday launched an online training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education, developed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), aimed at ... read..


ACB conducts raids at residences of Warangal Deputy Collector Venkata Reddy over disproportionate assets
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 21, 2026 5:49:50 PM IST
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday conducted simultaneous raids at multiple residences linked to Warangal Deputy Collector Venkata Reddy in connection with allegations that he amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. ... read..


CDSCO finds over 160 drug samples as 'not of standard quality' for December
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 5:49:48 PM IST
Central Drugs Laboratories have identified 74 drug samples, and State Drugs Testing Laboratories have identified 93 drug samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) for the month of December 2025, a press note said. ... read..


Fresh Western Disturbance to hit Himachal Pradesh on Jan 22; IMD issues orange alert for heavy snowfall in higher reaches
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 5:49:46 PM IST
A fresh western disturbance is set to impact Himachal Pradesh from the night of Thursday, bringing widespread rain and snowfall across the state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for heavy snowfall in higher reaches o ... read..


"Kejriwal should apologise and suspend him": Virendra Sachdeva demands Saurabh Bharadwaj's suspension over BJP leadership remarks
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 5:49:44 PM IST
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday demanded an apology from Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj over his recent remarks on BJP's top leadership after Nitin Nabin was appointed as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..


AP Liquor Scam: SC extends 'protection from arrest' to three accused persons
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 5:49:42 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the protection it had granted to three accused persons from being arrested in the Rs 3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh (AP) Liquor scam case. ... read..


Chandigarh's Sukhna lake at verge of destruction, remarks SC; questions builder mafia connivance
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 5:49:35 PM IST
Taking serious exception to the destruction and drying up of Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, the Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the builder-mafia and state officials, opining that they had acted in connivance that led to the severe ecological ... read..


"Name change just an excuse, real aim is to benefit big industrialists": Congress' Hanumantha Rao on scrapping of MGNREGA
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 21, 2026 5:49:33 PM IST
Congress Senior leader V Hanumantha Rao, on Wednesday, backed the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Centre's decision to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: Three buses collide in Rajahmundry; 20 students along with drivers suffer minor injuries
Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 5:19:54 PM IST
A major accident was averted on the Rajahmundry National Highway near Diwan Cheruvu Junction when three buses carrying students collided while trying to avoid cows that suddenly strayed onto the road. ... read..


"Nothing more insulting...": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut takes jibe at Eknath Shinde over Mumbai mayor post
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 5:19:47 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday took a sharp jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over a speculated tussle within Mahayuti for the Mumbai mayoral post, saying the Shiv Sena leader will have to convince senior BJP leaders to ... read..


"Demand accountability or this rot will reach every doorstep": Rahul Gandhi reacts to waterlogged Delhi's Sharma Enclave area
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 5:19:34 PM IST
Stressing that a "pandemic of greed" has spread across the country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised governance failures in the national capital after sharing a video showing waterlogging due to severe sewage overflow in Mubarakpur Dab ... read..


MNS has extended support to Mahayuti in Kalyan-Dombivli, mayor to be from Alliance: Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 5:19:27 PM IST
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Wednesday announced that corporators of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have extended their support to the Mahayuti alliance in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, paving the way for the alliance to form the civ ... read..


MP: Actor Suniel Shetty offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain for success of Border 2 film
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 5:19:19 PM IST
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Wednesday and sought the blessings of Lord Mahakal. ... read..


Assam rifles, DRI seize Yaba tablets worth RS 39 crore in Assam's Cachar
Silchar (Assam) | January 21, 2026 4:49:55 PM IST
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized Yaba tablets worth Rs 39 crore in Cachar district of Assam, officials said. ... read..


IAF microlight aircraft makes safe forced landing near Prayagraj after technical snag, both pilots safe
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 4:49:53 PM IST
An Indian Air Force microlight aircraft experienced a technical malfunction while undertaking a routine sortie from Air Force Station Bamrauli in Prayagraj on Wednesday. ... read..


Chinmaya Mission to mark 75 glorious years with Grand Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 21, 2026 4:49:42 PM IST
Spiritual organisation Chinmaya Mission is set to celebrate 75 years of service to humanity with a grand two-day programme in Hyderabad, marking its platinum jubilee. The celebrations will be held on January 24 and 25, with the main event scheduled on Sun ... read..


Assam Rifles seizes illegal consignment of Betel Nuts worth Rs 1.7 crore in Manipur
Imphal (Manipur) | January 21, 2026 4:49:40 PM IST
Assam Rifles seized a large consignment of illegal betel nuts during an operation conducted along State Highway MN-06 in Noney district of Manipur, officials said here on Wednesday.Acting on specific intelligence regarding the illegal movement of betel nu ... read..


"Party and Govt are protecting Saji Cherian": Kerala Pradesh Congress Prez demands action against Minister Saji Cherian
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 21, 2026 4:19:39 PM IST
Kerala Pradesh Congress President Sunny Joseph has called for action against the State's Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian for "stoking communalism" with his recent remarks and alleged that the CPI (M) and the government are protecting the minister. ... read..


"Open attack on democracy": KTR demands action against Congress MP over alleged attack on BRS leader
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 4:19:30 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) hit out at Congress MP Mallu Ravi for alleged verbal and physical assault on BRS leader and Alampur MLA Vijayaram, calling it "an open attack on democracy." ... read..


Sukma's Jagargunda gets its 1st bank after years of naxal violence
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | January 21, 2026 3:49:42 PM IST
Jagargunda in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, which lost its shine as Asia's famous market for tamarind due to naxal violence, is gaining momentum to become economically empowered, with a nationalised bank starting operations after years of naxal violence. ... read..


Orissa HC issues arrest warrant against Higher Education Secy for contempt of court
Cuttack (Odisha) | January 21, 2026 3:49:40 PM IST
The Orissa High Court has issued an arrest warrant against Aravind Agrawal, the Higher Education Secretary, for contempt of court. ... read..


"Hijab is our dignity, should not be politicised": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Saba Haroon Khan
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 3:49:38 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) corporator Saba Haroon Khan on Wednesday defended the practice of wearing the hijab, calling it a matter of dignity and personal choice. ... read..


Congress MLA Chennithala questions ED raids in Kerala Sabrimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 21, 2026 3:19:46 PM IST
Congress MLA Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday questioned the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) raids in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, stating that while the matter must be probed thoroughly, the central agency needs to clarify its role when ... read..


Meghalaya CM Sangma expresses gratitude to PM Modi for Statehood Day wishes
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 3:19:44 PM IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings on the occasion of Meghalaya's Statehood Day. ... read..


Karnataka Congress demands action against Udupi Dy Commissioner for holding RSS flag
Udupi (Karnataka) | January 21, 2026 3:19:39 PM IST
The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday demanded action against Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK for displaying the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) flag during the Paryaya program. ... read..


UP: Sambhal violence mastermind Sharik Satha's property attached by police on court orders
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 3:19:37 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Police and administrative officials on Wednesday attached the house of Sharik Satha, identified as the mastermind behind the November 2024 Sambhal violence, following court orders. ... read..


J-K: Young Udhampur artist Rahul Sharma blends ancient Dogri culture with modern sculptures
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 21, 2026 3:19:35 PM IST
A 25-year-old sculptor from Udhampur, Rahul Sharma, has returned from corporate hubs to his native village, Kuprala, sparking an artistic revival that seamlessly combines ancient Dogri culture with modern materials. ... read..


UP: Crew safe after IAF Microlight Aircraft makes emergency landing into pond in Prayagraj
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 3:19:32 PM IST
A microlight aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) carrying two crew members made an emergency landing around noon on Wednesday during a training mission in Prayagraj district, an official said. ... read..


National school band competition culminates at zonal level; 16 teams selected for finale
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 3:19:26 PM IST
The National School Band Competition, as part of the Republic Day Celebrations 2026, has culminated at the Zonal level, with 16 teams being shortlisted to perform in the grand finale at the National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, on January 24, 2026. ... read..


"Must be removed from his post": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla over Udhayanidhi's 2023 remarks on Sanatana Dharma
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 3:19:24 PM IST
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday said Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin should be removed from his post and legal action should be initiated against him over his 2023 remarks on Sanatana Dharma. ... read..


Sabarimala gold theft case: Kerala High Court rejects bail plea of ex-TDB President, two others
Kochi (Kerala) | January 21, 2026 3:19:22 PM IST
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday turned down the bail requests of former Travancore Devaswom Board President A. Padmakumar and two others in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. ... read..


ED Director Rahul Naveen to visit Kolkata, review I-PAC search operation
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 3:19:21 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Naveen is set to visit Kolkata on Wednesday as part of a routine review, during which he will meet officers involved in the January 8 search operations at the office of political consultancy firm Indian PAC ... read..


Edappadi Palaniswami extends welcome to TTV Dhinakaran on joining NDA
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2026 3:19:19 PM IST
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami welcomed the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) and TTV Dhinakaran joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), describing the move as a step towards defeating the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and re ... read..


Rashtrapati Bhavan's Amrit Udyan to open for public from Febraury 3
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 2:49:38 PM IST
The Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, 2026. People can visit the Udyan six days a week between 10 am and 6 pm (last entry 5.15 pm). The Udyan will remain closed on Mondays, which are maintenance da ... read..


"All rumours being spread": Ex Devaswom Minister Surendran on accepting gifts from Kerala Sabarimala gold theft case accused
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 21, 2026 2:49:34 PM IST
Former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran on Wednesday dismissed the rumours regarding his association with Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in connection with the case related to the alleged theft of gold from Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kera ... read..


West Bengal: ASHA workers protest at Sealdah Railway Station, demanding a salary hike
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2026 2:49:30 PM IST
ASHA workers from across West Bengal staged a protest here at Sealdah railway station on Wednesday, demanding a fixed salary of Rs 15,000 per month, up from the current Rs 5,000, citing insufficient remuneration to meet household needs. ... read..


Himachal CM flags off Shimla heli taxi to Kullu, Kinnaur and Chandigarh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 2:49:21 PM IST
In a major boost to air connectivity and tourism in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated heli taxi services connecting Shimla with Kullu, Reckong Peo (Kinnaur) and Chandigarh. The services were formally flagged ... read..


Ex-AIADMK MLA R Vaithilingam joins DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2026 2:19:40 PM IST
Former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLA R Vaithilingam formally joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday, in a major political development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. With the polls approachi ... read..


Maharashtra: Former Mayor Kishori Pednekar elected as leader of Shiv Sena UBT corporators
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 21, 2026 2:19:22 PM IST
Former Mayor Kishori Pednekar was elected as the leader of Shiv Sena UBT corporators on Wednesday. ... read..


MP: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh urges strict compliance of ASI orders to maintain peace in Dhar on Basant Panchami
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 2:19:19 PM IST
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday appealed to the Madhya Pradesh government and the district administration to ensure strict compliance with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) orders to maintain communal harmony ... read..


"Air power did the trick": Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on attacking multiple bases in Pakistan, calls to "brace up for future challenges"
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 2:19:15 PM IST
Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday emphasised the crucial role of air power in modern warfare, citing its effectiveness in conflict zones and counterterror operations. ... read..


Rs. 25 crore to be released for setting-up food testing lab in Kangra: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 1:49:39 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing a meeting of the Health Department here on Wednesday, stated that the state government would formulate the first-ever Nutrition Policy for the State to ensure holistic benefits to the ... read..


Economic power alone cannot...robust military required: IAF Chief Marshal AP Singh on ensuring national security amid Venezuela crisis
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 1:49:38 PM IST
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday underscored the importance of military power as essential for national security, arguing that economic strength alone is insufficient to protect a nation's sovereignty. ... read..


"We wanted to bring back Amma's Govt": TTV Dhinakaran after AMMK joins NDA in Tamil Nadu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2026 1:49:36 PM IST
The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday said his party is happy to rejoin the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu almost four months after he quit it, emphasising that their goal is to bring back the g ... read..


UP: IAF trainee aircraft crashes into pond in Prayagraj
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 21, 2026 1:49:33 PM IST
A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. ... read..


"The way renewables have grown in India is an example for any global player," says IREDA CMD Pradip Kumar Das
General News | January 21, 2026 1:19:27 PM IST
At the ongoing Davos summit, the head of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Pradip Kumar Das, on Wednesday, said that a strong clean energy system built by the Indian government over the last decade is now a model for the rest of the ... read..


PM Modi extends Statehood greetings to Manipur Governor, CMs of Tripura and Meghalaya
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 1:19:23 PM IST
As Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura marked their Statehood Day on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of the three northeastern states. ... read..


"Will work together, defeat anti-Bharat DMK alliance": BJP's Piyush Goyal after AMMK joins NDA in Tamil Nadu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2026 1:19:21 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Wednesday welcomed AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran back into the NDA, saying the alliance will work together to defeat the "anti-Bharat DMK" government in the state, which heads into Ass ... read..


"BJP is a proponent of Godse's ideology...": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on MGNREGA repeal
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 1:19:18 PM IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday backed the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Centre's decision to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), asserting that the move reflects the BJP's i ... read..


Tamil Nadu elections: TTV Dhinakaran met BJP's Piyush Goyal as AMMK rejoins NDA
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 21, 2026 12:49:41 PM IST
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran met Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Wednesday. ... read..


Delhi's crime shows a downward trend in 2025, with significant reductions in serious offences: Delhi Police
New Delhi | January 21, 2026 12:49:35 PM IST
Delhi's crime rate is showing a promising downward trend in 2025, with significant reductions in serious offences like murder, robbery, and rape. ... read..


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