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"Congress made Assam a hotspot for infiltration:" Union Minister Amit Shah in Assam

Dibrugarh (Assam) | January 30, 2026 8:49:48 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday accused Congress of converting Assam into a "hotspot for infiltration," alleging that the party has used the infiltrators as a means to gain power through their vote-bank politics. ... read..

Uttarakhand govt transfers Rudrapur, Pithoragarh district hospitals to medical education department

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 30, 2026 8:19:55 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government has issued orders to hand over the District Hospital Rudrapur and the District Hospital and Women's Hospital Pithoragarh to the Department of Medical Education, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

Anandapur fire: 27 missing, 21 samples sent for profiling; Police arrest 3 people

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2026 8:19:54 PM IST

Police authorities are carrying out investigations following the devastating fire in Anandapur, which has left several dead and many unaccounted for. ... read..

'Seeking to be heard before the Court': CBFC files caveat in Supreme Court over certification of 'Jana Nayagan'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 8:19:48 PM IST

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday filed a caveat application seeking to be heard before the top court passes any order on the ongoing matter regarding the release and certification of the film Jana Nayagan. Anticipating that KVN Pro ... read..

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda addresses NCW Foundation Day Programme

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 8:19:47 PM IST

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Friday addressed the Foundation Day Programme of the National Commission for Women (NCW), reaffirming the Government's steadfast resolve to promote women's ... read..

MP CM Yadav inaugurates flower exhibition in Bhopal; emphasises floriculture area nearly doubles in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 7:50:32 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated a state-level flower exhibition at the Government Gulab Udyan in Bhopal on Friday as part of the 'Farmer Welfare Year - 2026' initiative and distributed benefits to farmers as well as honoured them for ... read..

"BJP MPs behaving Like Also-Rans, They dont speak up against the Centre": DCM DK Shivakumar

Shivamogga (Karnataka) | January 30, 2026 7:50:21 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday attacked the State's BJP Members of Parliament, accusing them of remaining silent while the Centre allegedly treats the state with a "step-motherly" attitude. The Deputy CM claimed that the oppositi ... read..

Kamma Global Federation (KGF) sets stage for Mega Kamma Mahanadu in Tamil Nadu

Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 7:50:18 PM IST

The Kamma Global Federation (KGF) today announced Kamma Mahanadu, a mega gathering, scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026, at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. ... read..

CM Sarma falsely attributing SC over 'Miya Muslims' remarks, court must take cognisance: Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati (Assam) | January 30, 2026 7:50:13 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Friday called out Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the latter's "Miya Muslims" remarks, accusing him of "misusing" the name of the Supreme Court to justify his remarks. ... read..

Airport Authority of India signs agreement with ACI to train over 115 Airport professionals for management accreditation program

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 7:50:09 PM IST

In an effort to strengthen India's global aviation leadership, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a landmark agreement with the Airports Council International (ACI) to implement the prestigious Airports Management Professional Accreditation ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Pangi Valley; teen boy carried 33 km to hospital

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 7:20:35 PM IST

Life has come to a standstill in the remote Pangi valley of Bharmaur Assembly constituency in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh following heavy snowfall, with snow accumulation ranging between three and four feet. The snowfall has severely disrupted ess ... read..

State Budget will give boost to industrial sector: Kerala Minister P Rajeev

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 30, 2026 7:20:34 PM IST

Kerala Minister P Rajeev on Friday expressed strong confidence in the State Budget 2026, asserting that the plan presented by Finance Minister KN Balagopal will provide a significant boost to the industrial sector. ... read..

Snowfall disrupts public utilities across Himachal; 482 roads blocked, power and water supply hit

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 7:20:32 PM IST

Heavy rainfall and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours have severely disrupted public utilities, blocking hundreds of roads and affecting power and water supply systems, according to an evening status report issued by the State Emergen ... read..

"People's mandate, J-K legislature made powerless": CPM's MY Tarigami

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 30, 2026 7:20:30 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam MLA and CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami on Friday called on the legislators of the state to discuss pertinent issues in the upcoming budget session of Jammu and Kashmir, claiming that the people's mandate has been made "powerless". ... read..

Experts flag health planning, preventive care, affordability, 'Buy India' push as key Budget expectations

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | January 30, 2026 7:20:27 PM IST

Strengthening health planning, boosting preventive care, improving affordability, tightening quality control and supporting 'Made in India' medical diagnostics are among the primary expectations from the upcoming Union Budget, according to experts from th ... read..

Gujarat tableau wins Popular Choice Award for fourth consecutive year at Republic Day Parade

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 7:50:27 PM IST

Gujarat's Republic Day tableau, themed "Swatantrata ka Mantra: Vande Mataram", won the Popular Choice Award at the 77th Republic Day Parade held on January 26 in New Delhi, marking the state's fourth consecutive victory in the category. ... read..

PM Modi expresses grief over Kolkata's Anandapur fire; announces ?2L ex-gratia for deceased, ?50K for injured

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 7:20:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the fire mishap in Kolkata's Anandapur that broke out on Monday, offering condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and announcing ex gratia compensation of ?2 lakh to the deceased, a ... read..

SC declares right to menstrual health part of Right to Life, directs free sanitary pads in all schools

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 7:20:09 PM IST

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has held that the right to menstrual health and hygiene forms part of the Right to Life under Article 21 and the Right to Free and Compulsory Education under Article 21A of the Constitution. ... read..

"Decision will come in an hour or two": NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal on Maharashtra's new DyCM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2026 6:51:24 PM IST

After Nationalist Congress Party leaders met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Friday said that the decision on the vacant post of Deputy CM, following the demise of NCP chief Ajit Pawar, will likel ... read..

PM Modi attends prayer meet at Gandhi Smriti, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 78th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 6:51:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti in remembrance of Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary on Friday. ... read..

Telangana Human Rights Commission takes suo motu cognisance of Sangareddy Mid-Day meal food poisoning incident

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 6:50:44 PM IST

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a mid-day meal food poisoning incident, due to which 22 students allegedly fell ill after consuming spoiled food at Venkatapur Primary School in Sangareddy district. ... read..

Telangana: International Health Dialogue draws over 27,000 participants in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 6:20:09 PM IST

The 13th International Health Dialogue began in Hyderabad on Friday, drawing over 5,200 in-person delegates and 27,000 online participants to discuss the future of global healthcare. Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospital, Dr Sangeetha Reddy, describe ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 78th death anniversary

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 6:20:06 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with other Congress leaders, on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. ... read..

Telangana: BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy seeks privilege motion against Karimnagar police officials

Karimnagar (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 6:20:01 PM IST

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy claimed on Friday that he, along with his wife and daughter were detained in Karimnagar district on Friday following an alleged scuffle that broke out near the Sammakka Sarakka temple. ... read..

RG Kar victim's father, seeks a meeting with Amit Shah, questions CBI probe

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 30, 2026 5:50:33 PM IST

The father of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim on Friday said that the family wants to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to raise concerns over the investigation and the trial process, alleging that justice has not been delivered so far. ... read..

Telangana: 14 students hospitalised after consuming mid-day meal at primary school in Khammam

Khammam (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 5:50:29 PM IST

At least fourteen students were hospitalised after consuming the mid-day meal at a primary school in Khammam district of Telangana, police said on Friday. ... read..

J-K Government suspends Telecom services in three Jammu villages over security concerns

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 30, 2026 5:50:27 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir Government temporarily suspended telecom services in Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo of Kishtwar district on Friday, citing security concerns and potential misuse by 'anti-national elements'. ... read..

Maharashtra: 'Asthi Visarjan' of Ajit Pawar performed at Karha-Nira river sangam

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2026 5:50:22 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Minister Ajit Pawar's ashes were immersed at Songaanv village at the sangam of the Karha and Nira rivers, around 15 km from Baramati town, on Friday. Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy CM late Ajit Pawar, and sons Parth Pawar and ... read..

BJP National President Nitin Nabin chairs party's core group meeting in Goa

Panjim (Goa) | January 30, 2026 5:50:17 PM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin chaired a party core group meeting in Goa's capital, Panjim, on Friday. ... read..

FTA move on Apple imports to hurt Himachal growers, says CM Sukhu; govt to hold talks with centre

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 5:50:12 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed concern over the Centre's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) policy, saying the reduction in import duty on apples coming from foreign countries would adversely affect apple growers in the state and ... read..

"That very mindset kept this country backwards for decades": Union Minister Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over "Dead economy" remark

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 5:50:11 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has strongly criticised the Congress leadership, accusing it of running down the country's achievements, adding that the opposition party's mindset has kept the nation backwards for decades. ... read..

MP: CM Yadav participates in IFS Meet-2026 and Forestry Conference in Bhopal, highlights forest dept playing key role in Wildlife Protection

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 5:50:09 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Meet-2026 and Forestry Conference held at the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management in Bhopal on Friday. ... read..

Delhi HC orders to include name of athelete for Olympic winter games 2026, says Ministry cannot act as mute spectator

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 5:50:07 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered that the name of Athlete Manjeet be included in the list of athletes representing India in Cross Country Skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. ... read..

Kuwait-Delhi IndiGo flight diverted to Ahmedabad after security threat

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 5:20:06 PM IST

An IndiGo flight heading to Delhi from Kuwait was diverted to Ahmedabad after a security threat was noticed onboard, an IndiGo spokesperson said in a statement on Friday. ... read..

Chandrababu Naidu should clarify remarks on adulteration row: YSRCP's Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 4:50:20 PM IST

YSR Congress Party's (YSRCP) State Co-ordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Friday demanded that former Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu should either own up to or clarify his remarks alleging adulteration in the Tirupati laddu, stating t ... read..

Uttarakhand CM attends closing ceremony of Tehri Acro Festival 2026

Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | January 30, 2026 4:50:16 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the grand closing ceremony of the Tehri Acro Festival and National SIV Championship 2026 as the chief guest. The Chief Minister highlighted the state's rapid progress in becoming a premier destinatio ... read..

No compromise on pilots' weekly rest, DGCA assures Delhi HC on revised Flight Duty Time Limitation

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 4:50:13 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Union government, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and InterGlobe Aviation, operator of IndiGo Airlines, on a plea challenging the aviation regulator's decision to grant relaxations unde ... read..

BJP condemns Hamid Ansari's 'Ghazni was Indian' remark, asks if Rahul Gandhi agrees

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 3:50:07 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Friday strongly criticised former Vice President Hamid Ansari's remarks on Mahmud Ghazni, saying that he was not a foreign invader but an Indian. ... read..

Trichy farmers eat rats in protest, alleging government neglect

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 3:20:35 PM IST

Farmers of Tamil Nadu led by Ayyakannu, State President of the National South Indian Rivers Linking Farmers' Association, staged a unique protest in front of the Trichy District Collectorate, accusing both the Central and State governments of betraying t ... read..

"Angoor khatte hain": Goyal slams Jairam Ramesh over EU-FTA comment, says "Congress was pushing India into FTA with China"

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 3:20:27 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal lashed out at the Congress party over its handling of free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly with China. ... read..

"Need to fill position soon after speaking to Pawar family": Praful Patel meets CM Fadnavis following Ajit Pawar's demise

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2026 3:20:20 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Working President Praful Patel on Friday said that a decision regarding the vacant posts of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and cabinet portfolios will be made soon, following the demise of party chief Ajit Pawar. ... read..

"Is it RTI's turn to get murdered?": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi Government over Economic Survey's call to "re-examine" RTI Act

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 3:20:13 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp attack on the Prime Minister Modi-led government over the Economic Survey 2025-26's call to "re-examine" the Right to Information (RTI) Act, accusing it of systematically weakening one of India's most ... read..

EU Free Trade deal will take Assam tea from Dibrugarh to Europe with zero tariff: Amit Shah

Dibrugarh (Assam) | January 30, 2026 2:50:37 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had opened unprecedented economic and developmental opportunities for Dibrugarh and Assam, as he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple projects worth around Rs 825 cro ... read..

Uttarakhand: Shopkeeper accused of assaulting two Kashmiri youth taken into custody

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 30, 2026 2:50:32 PM IST

Uttarakhand Police took the shopkeeper accused of assaulting two Kashmiri youth in Dehradun into custody, and an FIR has been registered, Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) said. ... read..

Gas cylinder explosion reported at Karaikudi house in Tamil Nadu, Fire services rushed to spot

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 2:50:19 PM IST

A gas cylinder explosion was reported at the residence of one Karuppaiya in Fourth Street, TT Nagar, Karaokudi. ... read..

MHA blocks 'Wingo' app to curb SMS fraud, issues warning to Android users

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 2:50:07 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has "geo-blocked" the command and control servers linked to the 'Wingo' app network to disrupt its operations, describing it as a "telecom mule as a service" platform that offers earnings based on SMS tasks. ... read..

"Govt that insulted worker, farmer hasn't lasted long": Congress holds 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' against VB-G RAM G Act

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 2:20:11 PM IST

Congress leaders, including its Media & Publicity Department Chairman, Pawan Khera, MP Jairam Ramesh and Delhi President Devender Yadav, held 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' protest in the national capital against the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. ... read..

Delhi Jal Board extend the LPS waiver scheme to August 15th, KYC verification underway

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 2:20:09 PM IST

Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma announced the extension of the Delhi Jal Board's Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) waiver scheme until August 15th. The government is granting this extension once more to allow for system improvements and a comprehensive Know ... read..

Four killed in collision between car and truck in MP's Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 2:20:08 PM IST

Four people died in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district on Friday morning after a car collided with a truck head-on, a police officer said. ... read..

"They want to support India's efforts to decarbonise": Piyush Goyal says FTA ensures India will get concessions on carbon tax

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 2:20:02 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns regarding the potential impact of the European Union's carbon tax on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the pact is designed to safeguard Indian industries from adverse effects while promot ... read..

Directorate General Resettlement organises mega job fair for ex-servicemen at Guwahati's Narangi Military Station

Guwahati (Assam) | January 30, 2026 1:49:54 PM IST

The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) successfully organised a mega job fair at Narangi Military Station today, providing a strong platform for ex-servicemen (ESM) to connect with leading corporate recruiters and explore meaningful second-career oppo ... read..

"India now at high table of international geopolitics": Union Minister Piyush Goyal hails India-EU FTA

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 1:49:48 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark deal that places India at the high table of international geopolitics. ... read..

Amit Shah lays foundation stone of New Assam Assembly in Dibrugarh, inaugurates projects worth Rs 825 crore

Dibrugarh (Assam) | January 30, 2026 1:49:45 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for five major development projects worth around Rs 825 crore in Assam. ... read..

"We are all on same page": Shashi Tharoor downplays 'Kochi Mahapanchayat' controversy, says issues resolved amicably with Congress leadership

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 30, 2026 1:20:10 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday downplays the recent 'Kochi Mahapanchayat' controversy, saying issues have been resolved amicably with the Congress leadership. ... read..

SIT likely to question KCR at Erravalli farmhouse in phone tapping case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 1:20:01 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) left his Erravalli farmhouse in Siddipet district on Friday to visit nearby agricultural fields. ... read..

"Pending contractor bills left behind by BJP," says Karnataka CM Siddaramiah, BJP alleges corruption

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 30, 2026 12:50:23 PM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramiah has laid the blame of pending contractor bills at the door of the BJP. A day after the Karnataka Contractors association alleged that they had around Rs 38,000 crore in dues, the BJP seized on the issue to slam the government. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on ED's plea challenging interim bail to Manoj Gaur on mother's health condition

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 12:50:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on the plea of Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging the interim bail granted to Businessman Manoj Gaur former CMD of Jaypee Infratech Ltd on mother's health ground. ... read..

'Merger of NCP factions was Ajit Dada's last wish': Pawar family close associate Kiran Gujar

Baramati (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2026 12:50:12 PM IST

Member of Vidya Prathisthan and close associate of the Pawar family, Kiran Gujar, on Friday said that NCP chief Ajit Pawar's last wish was to unite the two party factions. ... read..

Where BSF has put up fencing, why are people still crossing from there?: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal), | January 30, 2026 12:50:07 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday responded to the Calcutta High Court's directive to the West Bengal government to hand over land to the Border Security Force (BSF), stating that the state government had already handed over land to th ... read..

President Murmu to visit Ayodhya in March: Nripendra Mishra

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 12:50:05 PM IST

Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, on Friday reviewed the progress of the Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya, as a two-day review meeting commenced for the ongoing work. ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside bail rejection based on 'voluminous pleadings', directs fresh hearing

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 12:50:03 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside an order of a trial court that dismissed a bail application solely on the ground that it was "too voluminous and bulky", and directed the trial court to reconsider the bail plea on merits within ten days after granting a ... read..

PIL in Delhi High Court flags prolonged non-functioning of Delhi Commission for Women

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 12:50:01 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, highlighting the prolonged non-functioning of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). ... read..

"Karnataka an ATM for Congress" says state BJP as govt comes under fire for delayed payments of contractors

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 30, 2026 12:20:52 PM IST

The issue of alleged delayed payments of government contractors has snowballed into a mega political faceoff between the BJP and the ruling Congress government led by CM Siddaramiah. ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 78th death anniversary at Raj Ghat

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 12:20:43 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes at Raj Ghat on January 30, marking the 78th death anniversary (Punyatithi) of Mahatma Gandhi. Birla offered homage at the samadhi sthal of the Father of the Nation. ... read..

"It's NDA vs Tamil Nadu in upcoming elections": CM MK Stalin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 12:20:22 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday gave a clarion call against the AIADMK-BJP alliance ahead of the upcoming State Assembly elections, terming the polls as a "Tamil Nadu versus NDA" contest. ... read..

DMK-Congress alliance talks progressing smoothly, says MP Kanimozhi

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 12:20:14 PM IST

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Friday said talks between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Indian National Congress were progressing smoothly. ... read..

Congress trying hard to divert all leaders from election campaign: BRS spokesperson

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 12:20:11 PM IST

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has strongly criticised the Special Investigation Team (SIT) notice served to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank accused the Congres ... read..

Delhi: Building collapses in Preet Vihar, firefighters present at scene

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 12:20:03 PM IST

A building collapsed in the Preet Vihar area of New Delhi. Firefighters are present at the scene, Delhi Fire Services said. ... read..

"Dragged Lord Venkateswara's prasadam into politics": YSRCP leader Bhuman Karunakar Reddy slams CM Chandrababu Naidu, DCM Pawan Kalyan

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 11:51:20 AM IST

YSRCP leader and former TTD chairman Bhuman Karunakar Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan of deliberately hurting Hindu sentiments by making what he termed as false all ... read..

"Self-declared custodians of nationalism": Jairam Ramesh takes jibe at BJP on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 11:51:02 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a jibe at the BJP on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, citing former Prime Minister Pt Jawaharlal Nehru and former Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's letter to Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mooke ... read..

All AIIMS institutions sign MoU to form Pan-India Research Consortium

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 11:50:43 AM IST

Twenty AIIMS institutions across India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a Pan-India Research Consortium to unite the resources to advance collaborative research, innovation, and evidence-based studies. ... read..

PM Modi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 78th death anniversary at Raj Ghat

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 11:50:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his 78th death anniversary on Friday. ... read..

Dry weather persists in Himachal Pradesh; dense fog hits pockets

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 11:50:39 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh witnessed dry weather conditions across the state during the past 24 hours, with no significant rainfall or snowfall recorded, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its morning weather bulletin on Friday. ... read..

KCR to be questioned by SIT in phone tapping case at his farmhouse today: sources

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 11:50:20 AM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the phone tapping case is set to question Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrashekhar Rao at his Erravalli farmhouse in Siddipet district on Friday. ... read..

Former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy calls the laddu adulteration claims baseless

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 11:19:59 AM IST

YSRCP senior leader and former TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy performed the Srinivasa Prasada Ninda Parihara Homam (Srinivasa Prasada reproach remedial ritual) in Tirupati on Tuesday. The Srinivasa Prasada Ninda Pari ... read..

Delhi: Six-year-old allegedly raped in Bhajanpura, three minors held

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 10:50:24 AM IST

Delhi Police apprehended three minor boys aged 13, 14, and 15 years old for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl in the Bhajanpura area of the national capital. ... read..

KPCC files case against Karnataka BJP over defamatory post targeting CM Siddaramiah, Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 30, 2026 10:50:03 AM IST

The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has filed a case with the cybercrime police against the Karnataka BJP's official X handle for posting defamatory content targeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D Shivakumar, and other m ... read..

BJP unveils nationwide plan to promote Union Budget 2026

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 10:50:01 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has prepared a comprehensive nationwide strategy to publicise the Union Budget 2026 and communicate its key features to the public. ... read..

"Brand ambassador for dirty and manipulative politics": YSRCP's Gadikota Srikanth Reddy slams CM Chandrababu Naidu over Tirumala laddu claims

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 30, 2026 10:20:06 AM IST

Gadikota Srikanth Reddy, General Secretary of the YSR Congress Party, launched a sharp attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the Tirumala laddu controversy, citing the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT). ... read..

Bapu's path is the only antidote to hatred: Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 10:20:04 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary, recalling the values he stood for. ... read..

Assam Petro-Chemicals signs MoU with Deendayal Port to set up e-Methanol Plant at Kandla Port

General News | January 30, 2026 9:50:26 AM IST

Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], January 30: Marking the beginning of a new chapter in Assam's industrial development journey, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed this evening at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh, in the presence of Assam ... read..

'Mere hatho ye margayi hai': SWAT commando's brother recalls her husband's call after beaten to death

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 9:50:21 AM IST

The death of 24-year-old Kajal Chaudhary, a Delhi Police SWAT commando, has left her family shattered, with her brother Nikhil recounting the events that led to her death. Kajal, who was allegedly assaulted by her husband, Ankur, at their Mohan Garden res ... read..

Jairam, Kharge, Rahul's smear factory peddles deceit to tarnish PM Modi's legacy, India's honour: BJP's ANS Prasad

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 30, 2026 9:50:17 AM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Friday criticised the Congress party over its remarks on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), asserting that the agreement would significantly boost India's economy and global trade standing. ... read..

Jharkhand: Police rescue Jamshedpur businessman's son from kidnappers, three miscreants injured in encounter

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | January 30, 2026 9:50:13 AM IST

Jharkhand Police rescued Kairav Gandhi, son of Jamshedpur-based businessman Devang Gandhi, from the kidnappers, and three miscreants were injured in an encounter, Bistupur Police Station Officer Alok Dubey said on Friday. ... read..

MP Sudhakar Singh files PIL seeking direction to fill post of chairperson, staff in Delhi Commision for Women

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 9:50:11 AM IST

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Delhi High Court of Delhi over alleged continued non-functioning of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). The post of chairperson is vacant since January 2024, PIL said. ... read..

"Swadeshi a fundamental pillar of developed, self-reliant India": PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 9:50:08 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary, saying that his emphasis on 'Swadeshi' is the "fundamental pillar of self-reliant India." ... read..

Stray dog killings continue in Telangana; 100 more dogs killed: Police register FIR

Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | January 30, 2026 9:20:18 AM IST

In a shocking incident of alleged animal cruelty, around 100 stray dogs were brutally killed in Thummaipally village of Nagarkurnool district, Telangana earlier this week. ... read..

Assam CM pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs' Day

Guwahati (Assam) | January 30, 2026 9:20:16 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Friday. ... read..

Mosque loudspeakers disrupt children's education: Rajasthan BJP MLA Balmukundacharya

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 30, 2026 9:20:11 AM IST

BJP MLA Balmukundacharya raised the issue of mosque loudspeakers disrupting children's studies in Jaipur. ... read..

"Medical board conducting post-mortem, police probing access to social media": ACP Chhavi Sharma on Sadhvi Prem Baisa's death

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | January 30, 2026 9:20:03 AM IST

Religious speaker and storyteller, Sadhvi Prem Baisa, passed away in Rajasthan under mysterious circumstances after her health deteriorated, and her body has been sent for a post-mortem, a police official said. ... read..

TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticises EC's Special Roll Observer, alleges unbecoming conduct

West Bengal | January 30, 2026 9:20:01 AM IST

The Trinamool Congress has launched a fresh offensive against the Election Commission and its Special Roll Observer Ravikant Singh. TMC MP Mahua Moitra, has alleged that the officer was indulging in conduct unbecoming of the elect ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Sarma welcomes Amit Shah at Dibrugarh airport

Dibrugarh (Assam) | January 30, 2026 8:50:07 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Assam at the Dibrugarh airport late Thursday night. ... read..

Martyrs' Day 2026: UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 78th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 8:50:01 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs' Day, remembering the Father of the Nation for his ideals of truth, non-violence and compassion on his 78th death anniv ... read..

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 30, 2026 8:49:59 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary. ... read..

"Gaurav Gogoi, Rakibul Hussain striving relentlessly to fulfil old dream of Muslim League": Assam BJP accuses Congress leaders of having pro-Pakistan sympathies

Guwahati (Assam) | January 30, 2026 8:19:54 AM IST

BJP State Spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi accused Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Rakibul Hussain of having pro-Pakistan sympathies, claiming they're prioritising migrant Muslims' interests over Assamese people. ... read..

Delhi Traffic Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Martyrs' Day function at Rajghat today

New Delhi | January 30, 2026 8:19:50 AM IST

Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory in view of an official function scheduled at Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Sthal, Rajghat, on January 30 to mark Martyrs' Day. The event is expected to be attended by several dignitaries, prompting heightened securit ... read..

West Bengal: Ex-Indian footballer Mehtab Hossain receives SIR hearing notice, TMC calls it "depth of BJP's paranoia"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2026 7:50:05 AM IST

Former Indian footballer Mehtab Hossain has received a notice from the Election Commission (EC) of West Bengal to appear for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing, citing a mismatch between his name and the names of his parents. ... read..

"One of most important platforms for them": Kerala CM criticises UDF for boycotting Loka Kerala Sabha

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 30, 2026 7:20:03 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticised the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) for boycotting the Loka Kerala Sabha, saying that the opposition should have used the forum to "offer constructive suggestions and point out shortcom ... read..

Tripura: Security forces destroy ganja cultivation worth ?27 crore on forest land

Agartala (Tripura) | January 30, 2026 7:20:01 AM IST

In a major anti-narcotics operation, security forces destroyed a large-scale illegal ganja cultivation spread across forest land in Sonamura subdivision of Tripura on Wednesday. ... read..

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