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NIA nabs absconder in CPI (Maoist) Magadh zone revival conspiracy case

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 1:49:35 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested an absconding accused in a 2021 CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case involving attempts to re-energise the banned terrorist organisation in the Magadh Zone, the agency said in a press release. The accus ... read..

"Why is she not appearing before Privileges Committee, not going to be intimidated by Punjab Police FIR": Kapil Mishra slams Atishi

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 1:49:32 AM IST

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Thursday said he will not be intimidated by the Punjab Police FIR based on a complaint concerning a post about purported remarks of former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and asked why the AAP leader is not appearing before the ... read..

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 2:19:42 AM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and held wide-ranging discussions aimed at further strengthening the Strategic Partnership. ... read..

BMC polls: Major row over indelible ink; Thackeray brothers allege malpractice, EC refutes

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 11:49:49 PM IST

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on Thursday were marred by a significant controversy following allegations over the use of "indelible" ink to mark voters' fingers. ... read..

Congress has unveiled its vile, ignoble mindset by scorning Assam's culture: State BJP President Dilip Saikia

Guwahati (Assam) | January 15, 2026 11:49:47 PM IST

The BJP in Assam has strongly condemned the Congress party, led by Gaurav Gogoi, for what it terms a grave provocation aimed at poisoning the state's harmonious and civilised social fabric with violence and anarchy, according to a release. ... read..

NIA court permits Dr Shaheen Saeed to meet her lawyer in custody

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:49:42 PM IST

A special NIA court at Patiala House on Thursday allowed Dr. Shaheen Saeed's plea to meet her lawyer while in NIA custody. Dr Saeed, who was arrested in connection with the Delhi blast case of November 2025, has been placed in NIA custody for an additiona ... read..

Nipah virus has to be contained first, eradication should be top priority: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 15, 2026 11:49:40 PM IST

Amid reports of two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday said that the first step is to contain the virus and its eradication should be the priority of the government. ... read..

KP Shankaradas remanded in Sabarimala gold theft case

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 15, 2026 11:49:37 PM IST

KP Shankaradas, a former member of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), who was arrested in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, was remanded by a Kollam Vigilance Court judge on Thursday. ... read..

JP Nadda meets Himachal CM, says Centre committed to strengthening healthcare services in state

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:49:35 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here and said they had a productive discussion on the state's overall development. ... read..

"Modern warfare has become multifaceted...": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at 'Shaurya Sandhya' in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 15, 2026 11:19:47 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stressed the involvement of modern technology in the current warfare scenario and commended the Indian armed forces on upgrading themselves accordingly during Operation Sindoor, India's responsive strike to Pakis ... read..

Naveen Patnaik suspends two Biju Janata Dal MLAs for "anti-party activities"

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 15, 2026 11:19:43 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday suspended two party MLAs, Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, from the party with immediate effect for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani fishing boat inside Indian waters, nine detained

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:19:41 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat that had strayed into Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea. ... read..

Delhi govt expands night shelters on CM Rekha Gupta's directions amid severe cold

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:19:39 PM IST

The Delhi government has intensified its winter shelter operations to protect homeless people from the ongoing cold wave, particularly in areas around major hospitals such as AIIMS-Safdarjung and G.B. Pant Hospital. ... read..

Nagaland: Indian Army sets up special medical camp for veterans on Army Day

Kohima (Nagaland) | January 15, 2026 11:19:38 PM IST

The Spear Corps of the Indian Army on Thursday organised a comprehensive Multi-Speciality Medical Camp at Dimapur, coinciding with the 78th Army Day and following the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day. ... read..

Need to tackle pollution through short to long-term measures, government is taking action: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:19:35 PM IST

With people of Delhi reeling under heavy air pollution in the winters, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has said that the BJP government in the national capital is working for short, medium and long-term solutions to tackle the problem that has serious health ... read..

BMC vote counting to begin at 10 am on Friday across 23 centres

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 11:19:33 PM IST

Counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will begin on Friday at 10.00 am across 23 designated counting centres in Mumbai, Municipal Commissioner and District Election Officer Bhushan Gagrani said on Thursday. ... read..

CBI Court sentences two companies, six individuals in Rs 152 crore Canara Bank fraud case

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:19:31 PM IST

A CBI Court in Panchkula has convicted and sentenced two private companies and six individuals in connection with bank fraud cases involving a total amount of Rs 152 crore. ... read..

Delhi govt creates 4,002 posts for doctors, other medical staff in four hospitals

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:19:29 PM IST

Delhi LG, VK Saxena, on Thursday, has approved the creation of 4002 posts of Doctors and Medical/Para-medical staff in four government hospitals, on the recommendation of the Delhi government. ... read..

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 to be held from March 19-22 in New Delhi

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:19:28 PM IST

Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, a global conference-cum-exhibition for the power and electricity sector, will be held from March 19 to 22, 2026, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Union Minister of Power and Housing & ... read..

Himachal CM calls on Union Ministers, seeks Centre's support for health infra, fiscal relief

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 11:19:26 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday called on Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda in New Delhi and urged the Centre's assistance for developing health infrastructure in the state. ... read..

BMC polls: Major row over indelible ink; Thackeray brothers allege malpractice, ECI refutes

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 11:19:24 PM IST

CM Mohan Yadav launches 'Madhya Pradesh SpaceTech Policy-2026' at AI Impact Conference in Bhopal, 7 MoUs exchanged

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 10:49:36 PM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday inaugurated the 'Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference-2026' in Bhopal and also launched 'Madhya Pradesh SpaceTech Policy-2026' on the occasion, according to an official release. ... read..

Coimbatore: VP Radhakrishnan attends 50th Golden Jubilee of Ramakrishna Hospital

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2026 10:49:33 PM IST

The Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday attended the 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations of Ramakrishna Hospital in Coimbatore, where he presented awards to senior doctors and honoured them. ... read..

Delhi govt steps up winter relief measures for homeless

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 10:49:31 PM IST

The Delhi government has stepped up its winter relief measures to protect homeless people from the severe cold, with a special focus on areas around major hospitals. Immediate assistance is being extended to destitute individuals near AIIMS, Safdarjung an ... read..

Air India flight to New York suffers engine damage after ingesting cargo container at Delhi airport

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 10:49:25 PM IST

Air India Flight AI101, an Airbus A350 aircraft VT-JRB, was forced to return to Delhi on Thursday shortly after takeoff due to the closure of Iranian airspace on Thursday morning. The flight, which was headed to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport, landed ... read..

DHCBA felicitates CJI Suryakant, calls lawyers translators of life and law

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 10:49:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) on Thursday felicitated Justice Suryakant on his elevation as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Bar leaders lauded the journey of Justice Suryakant from the state Bar to the highest post of the Indian Judiciary. ... read..

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves phased 'equal pay for equal work' benefits for UPNL personnel

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 15, 2026 10:49:20 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to extend the benefits of "equal pay for equal work" in a phased manner to personnel sponsored through the Uttarakhand Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPNL). ... read..

SC rules Tiger Global structure impermissible tax-avoidance, allows Revenue department's appeals

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 10:19:37 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Revenue authorities' appeals and set aside the Delhi High Court's 2024 judgment that had granted capital gains tax exemption to Tiger Global's Mauritius-based entities, holding that the transactions constituted im ... read..

Yamuna cruise likely to start in February, will have international safety standards: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 10:19:34 PM IST

People of Delhi can now have a "cruise experience" without going out of the city with the Delhi government preparing to start a cruise on the Yamuna river next month. ... read..

Operation Sindoor ongoing until terrorist ideology is eliminated, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 15, 2026 10:19:27 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stated that Operation Sindoor is still underway. He emphasised that efforts for peace will continue until terrorist ideology is completely eliminated. The Minister was addressing the "Shaurya Sandhya" event at Sa ... read..

Army Day: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with troops in Jaipur, hails Operation Sindoor

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 15, 2026 10:49:26 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday interacted with troops at Jaipur Military Station on the occasion of Army Day and lauded the armed forces for their action against Pakistani terrorists during Operation Sindoor. ... read..

Farmer Suicide Case: Uttarakhand Police suspend 12 personnel, SIT formed

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 15, 2026 9:49:41 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Police Headquarters on Thursday announced that an intensive investigation has been ordered into the suicide of Sukhwant Singh, a resident of Paiga in Udham Singh Nagar. The victim allegedly shot himself in a hotel room on the night of Janu ... read..

"Destroying national heritage for commercial interests in name of development is grave sin": Priyanka Gandhi on demolition of Manikarnika Ghat

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 9:49:39 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday called the demolition of Manikarnika Ghat not urban planning, but a "grave sin." ... read..

Offenders can't be shielded by state: SC seeks WB CM Mamta Banerjee's response on ED's plea over I-PAC raid interference

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 9:19:36 PM IST

Observing that offenders cannot be protected under the shield of law-enforcement agencies of a particular state, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior state-police officials on pleas filed by ... read..

Chennai Island Grounds hosts Golden Jubilee India Tourism and Trade Fair

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2026 9:19:35 PM IST

The India Tourism and Trade Fair, a long-standing annual event at the Island Grounds in Chennai, is being celebrated this year as a Golden Jubilee Fair, marking 50 years since its inception in 1974. The fair was originally envisioned by former Tamil Nadu ... read..

MP CM Yadav to transfer 'Ladli Behna Yojana' aid tomorrow

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 9:19:33 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is set to transfer the financial aid into the bank accounts of 'Ladli Behna' beneficiaries at a state-level Ladli Behna sammelan to be held at Makhan Nagar (Babai) in Narmadapuram district on Friday, January 16. ... read..

MP: Indore crime branch arrests 3 individuals with 513 grams of MD drugs

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 9:19:31 PM IST

A team of the crime branch arrested three individuals with 513 grams of MD drugs in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, an official said on Thursday. ... read..

Union Minister Sanjay Seth participates in Namo Patang Mahotsav on Makar Sankranti in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | January 15, 2026 9:19:29 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in the Namo Patang fest on the occasion of Makar Sakranti on Thursday, which coincides with 78th Army Day, highlighting that the fest sends a strong message to the youth. ... read..

VB-G RAM JI to revitalise Himachal's villages, 125-day employment guarantee to transform rural landscape: BJP's Rekha Verma

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 9:19:28 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Rekha Verma on Thursday hailed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Jeevika Mission (Gramin) - VB-G RAM JI Act, 2025, passed during the winter session of Parliament, a historic step toward maki ... read..

CM Sukhu demands 100% import duty to save Himachal's apple economy, seasonal ban on imports

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 9:19:23 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, urging the Union Government to intervene urgently on behalf of the state's apple growers against the crippling influx of fo ... read..

Exit polls predict BJP-Shiv Sena victory in BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 8:49:30 PM IST

The exit polls released after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show. ... read..

Karti Chidambaram moves Delhi HC against framing of charges in Chinese visa scam case

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 8:49:28 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has moved to the Delhi High Court against the framing of charges in the Chinese Visa scam case. The trial court had framed charges of conspiracy and corruption against him. The petition was listed before the bench of Justice ... read..

Exit polls predict BJP-led Mahayuti victory in BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 9:19:26 PM IST

"Names of voters were missing...this is unconstitutional and murder of democracy": AIMIM leader Warris Pathan on BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 10:19:35 PM IST

AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan on Thursday criticised the conduct of the ongoing Maharashtra civic body elections, alleging widespread chaos at polling booths and blaming both the state government and election authorities for what he termed a se ... read..

CM Sukhu meets Union Finance Minister, raises key fiscal issues of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 8:49:22 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi. ... read..

Mock anti-terror drills conducted at vulnerable locations in North Delhi ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 8:49:20 PM IST

In view of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations, North District Police conducted a series of simulated mock drills at vulnerable and crowded locations to check the preparedness and response time of various stakeholders and agencies, a release said. ... read..

How are they crossing BJP-ruled states and reaching Karnataka?:Priyank Kharge hits back at BJP over Aadhaar allegations

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 15, 2026 8:19:34 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday hit back at allegations that Aadhaar cards are being issued to Bangladeshis in exchange for Rs 1,500, questioning how they are entering the country in the first place, pointing to the central government's resp ... read..

Media, BJP efforts foiled Kerala Govt's Sabarimala gold theft cover-up: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 8:19:31 PM IST

Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday over the Sabarimala gold theft case, accusing him of trying to cover up the scandal. Chandrasekhar claimed that Vijayan's initial response to the scam was to dow ... read..

Preserve cultural heritage for future generations: Rajasthan CM at JLF

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 15, 2026 8:19:27 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday said that India's culture and literature are extraordinary, where trees, plants, mountains, and rivers are revered. He emphasised the need to preserve this rich cultural heritage and move forward so th ... read..

Assam CM inaugurates 70 MW solar power project in Dhubri, state's solar capacity rises to 680 MW

Dhubri (Assam) | January 15, 2026 8:19:26 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated a 70 MW solar power project at Khudigaon in Bilasipara in Dhubri district, marking a major milestone in the state's clean energy push. ... read..

"There is definitely some tampering": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 8:19:24 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on Thursday raised concerns over the voting process in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, alleging tampering with the indelible ink used to mark voters. ... read..

Postal ballot boxes to be opened only on counting day: BMC clarifies after Uddhav Thackeray's allegation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 7:49:21 PM IST

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday clarified that postal ballot boxes will be taken out of the strong room only on the day of counting, January 16, 2026, alongside Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), following allegations by former Ma ... read..

HoverIt scales new heights: First drone tech pioneer in UP defence corridor secures $500k seed funding

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 7:19:44 PM IST

In the rapidly shifting landscape of global defence technology, the transition from laboratory prototypes to battle-hardened assets is the ultimate litmus test for any aerospace startup. While many in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector are still nav ... read..

Uttarakhand govt, ITBP sign MoU for 'Healthy Border Campaign' to boost healthcare in remote villages

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 15, 2026 7:19:37 PM IST

In the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday at the Chief Minister's residence between the Government of Uttarakhand and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) under the "Healt ... read..

"Last 10 years a golden decade for Railways, capex grew phenomenally and a lot of efforts made in safety": Former Railway Board Member Jamshed

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 7:19:41 PM IST

The last ten years have been golden decade for the Indian Railways and the performance has been phenomenal, former Member (Traffic), Railway Board, Mohammad Jamshed has said, noting that freight movement has gone up compared to the previous decade from ab ... read..

28th CSPOC "a major opportunity" to showcase India's growth: Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 6:49:40 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Raman Singh on Thursday described the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) being held in the national capital as a significant opportunity for India to showcase its growth to other pa ... read..

JEE Main 2026 exam rescheduled for West Bengal

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 6:49:39 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a special accommodation for candidates appearing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main in West Bengal. Due to the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, candidates had requested a change in exa ... read..

AIADMK's Palaniswami questions stability of Congress within DMK-led alliance

Salem (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2026 6:49:25 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami raised questions about the stability of the Congress party within the DMK-led alliance, citing growing speculation that the Congress may exit the alliance. ... read..

Haryana CM holds pre-budget meeting with farmers in Hisar

Hisar (Haryana) | January 15, 2026 6:49:18 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a pre-Budget meeting with farmers and stakeholders from the agriculture sector to seek their suggestions towards achieving Haryana 2047. ... read..

"Shameless govt...That's why they want ONOE": Uddhav Thackeray on alleged names missing from voter list, removable ink, and old EVM machines

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 6:19:31 PM IST

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday raised concerns about the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026, citing issues with voter lists, removable ink, and old EVM machines. ... read..

'In last 25yrs two families looted Mumbai...Mahayuti can only deliver justice': Milind Deora on BMC elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 6:19:29 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Thursday exuded confidence in the Mahayuti government, stating that the people of the state understand that only Mahayuti can deliver justice to Mumbai as the city goes to the polls for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal C ... read..

Iran airspace closure impacts international flights: IndiGo

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 6:19:20 PM IST

Several international IndiGo flights on Thursday were impacted as a result of the sudden Iran airspace closure amid rising turmoil, according to an IndiGo official. ... read..

Delhi Zoo forms committee led by joint director to inquire into jackal's death in three days

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 6:19:17 PM IST

The National Zoological Park has constituted a committee headed by its joint director to ascertain the facts surrounding the alleged death of a jackal during capture attempt, zoo director Dr Sanjeet Kumar said on Thursday. ... read..

Chennai: KK Nagar police celebrate Pongal with families outside station

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2026 5:49:32 PM IST

Pongal celebrations took over many parts of Chennai on Thursday. One highlight was the KK Nagar police taking time to participate in the festival with their families outside the station. ... read..

Maharashtra local body polls: BJP leader Prakash Javadekar casts vote in Pune, calls it 'primary duty'

Pune(Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 5:49:30 PM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday cast his vote at a polling booth in Balshikshan School in Pune for the Maharashtra local body elections. The senior BJP leader arrived at the polling booth ... read..

Indelible ink used in Maharashtra civic polls same as ECI, no irregularity: State Election Commissioner

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 5:49:28 PM IST

Maharashtra State Election Commissioner D T Waghmare on Thursday firmly rejected allegations of irregularities related to the indelible ink being used in the ongoing Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026, asserting that there was no wrongdoing ... read..

"Should we learn culture from BJP?": Priyank Kharge over allegations on officials' safety

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 15, 2026 5:49:18 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday hit back at the BJP's allegations, questioning their culture and pointing out instances of disrespectful behaviour by BJP leaders, including Muniratna and CT Ravi. ... read..

"Big slap on face of TMC govt": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari after SC stays all FIRs against ED over I-PAC raids

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 5:19:51 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari hailed the apex court's decision to stay all the FIRs against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers in the I-PAC raid case in Kolkata till the next hearing on February 3. ... read..

Magh Mela 2026: All arrangements are running smoothly, says Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 5:19:44 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj Divisional Commissioner, Saumya Agarwal, reviewed the security arrangements on Thursday for the ongoing Magh Mela 2026. Speaking to ANI, Agarwal said that the arrangements were running smoothly, and devotees were having a comfort ... read..

Karnataka Govt to challenge scrapping of MGNREGA, says state minister Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 15, 2026 5:19:41 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said that the State government would challenge the scrapping of the MGNREGA scheme constitutionally and legally, and would also take the issue to the people's court. ... read..

I-PAC raids in Kolkata: SC stays FIRs against ED officers, seeks replies; next hearing on Feb 3

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 5:19:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the FIRs registered by the West Bengal police against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers in connection with searches conducted against the political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata, observing that the matter rais ... read..

Education is a means of serving society, nation: President Murmu at GNDU convocation

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 15, 2026 5:19:21 PM IST

President of India Droupadi Murmu attended and addressed the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University at Amritsar, Punjab, on Thursday. ... read..

Maharashtra civic polls records 29.22% voting till 1:30 pm across 29 Municipal Corporations

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 4:49:41 PM IST

Voting in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections recorded a moderate turnout of 29.22 per cent across all 29 municipal corporations till 1:30 pm, according to reports from Maharashtra State Election Commission. ... read..

Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant hails Thackeray brothers alliance in BMC elections

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 4:49:39 PM IST

As Mumbai goes to the polls for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Thursday spoke on the alliance of the Thackarey brothers in this election, hailing it as a "stroke of luck". ... read..

Amritsar: President Murmu attends convocation at Guru Nanak Dev University, calls for scientific temper among youth

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 15, 2026 4:49:34 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, Punjab, on Thursday. ... read..

Indian Army marks 78th Army Day; ARTRAC organises 'Know Your Army' fair in Shimla to inspire youth

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 15, 2026 4:19:22 PM IST

The Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day, with a series of events being organised across the country to motivate young people to join the armed forces. As part of these celebrations, the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla, organised a 'Know Your A ... read..

"Never seen such a shameless govt": Uddhav Thackeray slams Mahayuti's "obsession" for power

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 3:49:43 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday reiterated his allegations of irregularities in the Maharashtra local body elections, accusing the government of being obsessed with power and calling it "shameless". ... read..

"Height of Shamelessness!": MP Swati Maliwal slams Bhagwant Mann over alleged remarks on Sri Akal Takht

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 3:49:36 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal slammed the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday, over alleged remarks against Sri Akal Takht. in a scathing attack on Maan she claimed that he "drinks alcohol" before visiting religious and government places as wel ... read..

Uttarakhand: Chamoli Administration on high alert, Helicopter deployed to curb Nanda Devi forest fire

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | January 15, 2026 3:19:34 PM IST

The district administration in Uttarakhand's Chamoli has gone on full alert after a forest fire broke out in the rocky terrain between the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga rivers in the Govindghat range of Nanda Devi National Park. ... read..

"Free, fair polling being ensured": Eknath Shinde dismisses Raj Thackeray's allegations

Thane (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 3:19:29 PM IST

Amid the mounting controversy over alleged indelible ink, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday asserted that "free and fair polling" was being ensured in the state local body elections. ... read..

"Very happy that PM is coming to Tamil Nadu in Thai Month": Tamilisai Soundararajan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2026 3:19:25 PM IST

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrated the Pongal festival in Chennai and highlighted the political and cultural significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Tamil Nadu. She said the Prime Minister's visit on January 23 would ma ... read..

"To me it is Tamil New Year": DMK MP Kanimozhi on TVK chief Vijay's Pongal post

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2026 3:19:24 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi on Thursday credited former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi for declaring Pongal as "Tamil New Year". ... read..

"Don't sacrifice the state because of internal conflicts": BJP MP Lahar Singh on Karnataka CM chair tussle

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 15, 2026 3:19:15 PM IST

BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya on Thursday urged the Karnataka government "not to sacrifice the state because of internal conflicts" amid the ongoing tussle over the Chief Minister's position. ... read..

"Vijay should understand that this accident happened only because of him": DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Karur stampede incident

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 15, 2026 3:19:14 PM IST

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan criticised TVK chief Vijay Kumar over the Karur incident, holding him responsible for the circumstances that allegedly led to multiple deaths during a public meeting. ... read..

17.41 % polling across 29 municipalities as slow voting trend in Maharashtra continues

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 2:49:37 PM IST

Sluggish voting trend across 29 municipalities in Maharashtra which began voting for civic body polls on Thursday continued with only 17.41% voter turnout recorded by 11:30 am, according to the State Election Commission. ... read..

"Has EC hired a sanitiser agency?" Uddhav Thackeray amid indelible ink controversy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 2:49:25 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Thursday raised allegations of electoral malpractice happening in the ongoing local body polls across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. ... read..

Anyone erasing ink does not allow re-voting: Maharashtra EC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 2:49:23 PM IST

Amid allegations of electoral malpractice in the Maharashtra local body polls, the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has clarified that attempting to erase the ink applied on a voter's finger and thereby trying to create confusion among voters i ... read..

"No truth in narratives being spread ": CM Bhagwant Mann claims 'Golak' statement video to be 'fake'

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 15, 2026 2:49:21 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Thursday, after appearing before Sri Akal Takht Sahib over his alleged remarks on Sikh traditions, claimed that there was no truth in the narratives being spread on social media against him. After appearing before t ... read..

CM Bhagwant Mann appears before Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat for clarification on 'Golak' comment

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 15, 2026 2:19:50 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann arrived at the Golden Temple on Thursday to appear before the Akal Takht Sahib Secretariat over his remarks on the "Golak" issue, according to the PRO (Public Relations Officer) of 'Shri Akal Takht Sahib'. ... read..

J-K: CM Omar Abdullah speaks to EAM S. Jaishankar over safety of stranded Indians in Iran

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 2:19:47 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday shared insights from his conversation with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding the safety of Indians stranded in Iran. ... read..

Indian Army fully ready for Atmanirbharta; preparing for future forms of warfare: COAS General Dwivedi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 15, 2026 2:19:38 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday emphasised that that the Indian Army has "undergone a clear shift in thinking" and is not only responding to current challenges but also "preparing deliberately for future forms of warfare." ... read..

"Whom should we trust?": Gaurav Gogoi questions Assam govt on Zubeen Garg death case

Guwahati (Assam) | January 15, 2026 2:19:35 PM IST

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday questioned the Himanta Biswa Sarma government, saying there are conflicting claims about the death of singer Zubeen Garg. ... read..

Polling booths placed far apart to stop people voting against BJP, alleges NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar

Pimpri-Chinchwad (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 1:49:47 PM IST

As polling begins across 29 civic bodies, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchand Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar levelled serious allegations over the conduct of the Maharashtra local body polls, claiming that the placement of polling booths was aimed at benefiti ... read..

"Sangh Parivar trying to create a communal disturbance in Hyderabad": Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 15, 2026 1:49:42 PM IST

AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi alleged attempts to disturb communal harmony in Hyderabad, claiming that certain elements linked to the "Sangh Parivar" were trying to engineer tensions through incidents that largely occur at night and over w ... read..

Real estate businessman Abhishek Lodha urges citizens to vote, says, "BMC elections impact daily life"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 1:49:41 PM IST

As polling begins across 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, real estate businessman Abhishek Lodha, son of Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, cast his vote and urged citizens to participate actively, saying the civic polls have a direct imp ... read..

"Extradition proceedings underway for absconding accused": Dehradun SSP on Anjel Chakma case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 15, 2026 1:49:31 PM IST

The main accused in the murder of 24-year-old-student Anjel Chakma has allegedly fled to Nepal, and the Dehradun Police have initiated the extradition proceedings, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi awards unit certificate of appreciation to ZRO Shillong on Army Day 2026

New Delhi | January 15, 2026 1:49:24 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi conferred the 'COAS Unit Certificate of Appreciation to Zonal Recruiting Office (ZRO) Shillong' in recognition of the unit's outstanding achievements in motivating and recruitment of youth of entire North East r ... read..

Creating ruckus on everything, raising questions is very wrong: Maharashtra CM dismisses Raj Thackeray's allegations

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 15, 2026 1:19:29 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday dismissed any allegations of changes to the indelible ink mark which is given to electors after they cast their vote, saying that the ink is actually being erased from the hands, then the Election C ... read..

Owaisi urges Centre to prepare evacuation plan for Indian students stranded in Iran

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 15, 2026 1:19:27 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi raised concerns over the safety and well-being of Indian students stranded in Iran amid the ongoing unrest while urging the Centre to urgently put in place an evacuation plan. ... read..

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