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FIR registered in Jalandhar over doctored video of Delhi LoP Atishi; forensic report rules out use of word 'Guru'

Jalandhar (Punjab) | January 9, 2026 9:19:42 PM IST

An FIR has been registered by the Jalandhar Police Commissionerate in connection with the uploading and circulation of an edited and doctored video allegedly involving Atishi, MLA and Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, police said on Thursday. ... read..

JP Nadda reviews AIIMS Kalyani facilities during his two-day visit of West Bengal

Kalyani (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 9:19:34 PM IST

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday visited AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal, where he reviewed the functioning and expansion of key healthcare services and dedicated several advanced medical f ... read..

Himachal Pradesh govt to restart 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar', imposes Rs. 10 milk cess on liquor, says state Technical Education Minister

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 8:49:50 PM IST

Cabinet Minister and Technical Education Minister, Rajesh Dharmani, on Thursday, said that the state government will soon restart the "Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar" programme, under which ministers, the Speaker of the Assembly and senior MLAs will be assigned spec ... read..

IMD issues agromet advisory for Haryana; cold wave, dense fog likely, farmers advised caution

Chandigarh (Haryana) | January 9, 2026 8:49:46 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an agrometeorological advisory for Haryana, warning of cold wave conditions and dense to very dense fog at several places over the next few days, while ruling out rainfall across the state. ... read..

Budget Session 2026 to begin on January 28, says Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:49:44 PM IST

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the convening of both Houses for the Budget Session 2026, commencing on January 28. ... read..

Aam Aadmi Party has a direct nexus with parking mafias: Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:49:42 PM IST

The Mayor of Delhi, Raja Iqbal Singh, on Friday addressed a press conference and provided detailed information about the events that took place during the Corporation House meeting, according to a press release. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off Ram devotees for Ayodhya, calls pilgrimage message of Sanatan unity

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:49:39 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday flagged off a group of Ram devotees for Ayodhya Dham, describing the pilgrimage as a strong message of Sanatan faith, cultural unity and spiritual consciousness. ... read..

Omar Abdullah supports suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 9, 2026 8:19:52 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday showed support for the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, stating that the old agreement had been harmful to the interests of Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Permanent housing to be provided to poor families: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 8:19:48 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a high-level review meeting of the Panchayati Raj Department on Friday, stated that the state government would provide permanent (pucca) houses to eligible poor families who are ... read..

Stray dogs menace: 'Completely devoid of reality', SC on Sharmila Tagore's plea

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:19:45 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday said the arguments of actor Sharmila Tagore against a one-size-fits-all approach to tackle the stray dog problem are "completely devoid of reality." ... read..

NIDMS to be India's next-gen security shield against terrorism, says Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:19:43 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday chaired the 9th apex-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, with high-level deliberations focusing on dismantling drug networks and stre ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: 8 dead after bus falls into deep gorge in Sirmaur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 8:19:39 PM IST

At least eight people lost their lives on Friday after a private bus carrying over 30 passengers skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Harpur Dhar in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district. The bus was travelling from Kupvi to Shimla, police s ... read..

West Bengal: BJP Mahila Morcha holds protest against CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 7:49:42 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha on Friday held a protest march from Rabindra Sarovar to Deshapriya Park against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent alleged interference in a raid conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (E ... read..

"Totally unethical, unconstitutional, a criminal offence...": BJP leader Shashi Agnihotri slams WB CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 7:49:41 PM IST

BJP leader Shashi Agnihotri on Friday condemned the actions of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent alleged interference in the ED raid on Kolkata's I-PAC office, during the BJP Mahila Morcha's march, saying that the protest will con ... read..

Amit Shah to attend Rajasthan Police Academy event, appointment letters to 10,000 constables

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 9, 2026 7:49:39 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Rajasthan starting Friday, during which he will attend a key programme at the Rajasthan Police Academy (RPA) in Jaipur. ... read..

CBI apprehends Joint Director of Central Power Research Institute, Bengaluru in bribery case of Rs 9.5 lakh

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 7:49:36 PM IST

In a case of collusive corruption, the CBI has apprehended two accused persons, including one public servant-a Joint Director of Central Power Research Institute. Bengaluru, while transacting a bribe amount of Rs. 9.5 Lakh, the CBI said in a press release ... read..

Delhi court staffer jumps to death citing "work pressure"; colleagues stage protest

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 7:49:34 PM IST

A protest was staged outside the Saket court in the national capital on Friday after a court staff member died by alleged suicide by jumping from a building in the Saket court complex according to the Saket Court Secretary. ... read..

No intention to take back MANUU land, says Telangana Minister Mohammad Azharuddin

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 9, 2026 7:49:29 PM IST

Telangana Minister Mohammad Azharuddin on Friday sought to clear the air over concerns surrounding land belonging to the Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), stating that the State government has no intention of taking over the university's land ... read..

Delhi HC upholds election Symbols Order, rejects challenge to EC's authority

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 7:49:26 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, holding that the Election Commission of India possesses plenary powers under the Constitution ... read..

Swabhiman Parv: Devotees arriving by train from Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad accorded a vibrant welcome with drum beats, shehnai, and traditional Bhathigal Garba

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2026 7:19:54 PM IST

Under the 'Swabhiman Parv', a celebration of India's spiritual faith being held from January 8 to 11, the Gujarat government made special arrangements for Shiva devotees. As part of these efforts, special train services have been introduced for devotees t ... read..

Somnath Swabhiman Parv echoes with spiritual devotion ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2026 7:19:51 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival for the Swabhiman Parv, a grand and sacred atmosphere has been created. Sadhus and saints from the Girnar pilgrimage centre and other regions undertook a padyatra from Shankh Chowk in Somnath to pay their re ... read..

NGT directs UPPCB to enforce environmental penalty against Ganga Tent City Developers

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 7:19:49 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, has ordered the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and the state's Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department to recover environmental compensation within three months from the private operat ... read..

NSG is a world-class, zero-error force: Amit Shah

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 7:19:48 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the National Security Guard and said that the NSG is a world-class, "zero-error" force. ... read..

National IED Data Management System to be next-generation security shield against terrorism: Amit Shah

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 6:49:39 PM IST

Launching India's first National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said it will become the next-generation security shield against terrorism and prove to be extremely important in the coming days for the investiga ... read..

From temple's sanctity to prasad counters, Somnath Temple Trust empowers 363 women

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2026 6:49:37 PM IST

The Shree Somnath Temple, a living emblem of India's ancient cultural heritage and spiritual legacy, is globally recognised as a centre of faith and devotion. Today, however, this sacred dham goes beyond worship and darshan, emerging as a powerful and ins ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami recommends CBI probe in Ankita Bhandari case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 9, 2026 6:49:36 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has recommended a CBI inquiry into the Ankita Bhandari case, respecting the request and sentiments of the late Ankita Bhandari's parents. ... read..

"Delhi Startup Youth Festival 2026" launched to boost student entrepreneurship

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 6:49:29 PM IST

The Delhi Government on Friday inaugurated the "Delhi Startup Youth Festival 2026" at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) campus, according to an official release by the office of Education Minister. ... read..

Somnath Trust's Vastra Prasad initiative empowers local women, turns devotion into livelihood

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2026 6:49:27 PM IST

From the sacred precincts of the first Jyotirlinga of Shree Somnath, a unique initiative is blending faith with women empowerment, transforming the lives of local women and giving fresh meaning to the concept of self-reliance rooted in devotion. ... read..

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shibir

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2026 6:49:25 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the three-day Chintan Shibir in the presence of Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and C R Patil, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, the Union Minister of State for Mines, and other dignitaries. CM stated that the minin ... read..

Bombay HC grants temporary exemption to sugar mills from Maharashtra's mandate to contribute to relief funds

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 9, 2026 6:19:36 PM IST

The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to several sugar factories in Maharashtra by staying the State government's directive to pay levies to various relief funds like the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), Gopinath Munde Sugarcane Workers Wel ... read..

Delhi court sends 8 to judicial custody till Jan 21 in Turkman Gate stone pelting case

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

The Tis Hazari court on Friday remanded eight accused to judicial custody till January 21. Accused persons were produced before the court following fresh arrests in the Turkman Gate stone-pelting case. Delhi Police sought judicial custody of all the accus ... read..

Yellow water from tube wells triggers probe in UP's Amroha

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 5:49:54 PM IST

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district have launched an investigation after reports of yellow-coloured water emerging from tube wells, prompting concerns among farmers over possible health impacts. ... read..

Odisha govt set to extend construction ban from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack to curb pollution

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 9, 2026 5:49:49 PM IST

In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Mi ... read..

Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT working freely under HC supervision, says Kerala DGP Ravada

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 9, 2026 5:49:45 PM IST

Kerala State Director General of Police Ravada Azad Chandrasekhar on Friday said the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case is functioning independently under the supervision of the Kerala High Court, asserting that there ... read..

Maharashtra local body polls: "Mayor of Mumbai will be from Mahayuti only", says Eknath Shinde

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 9, 2026 5:49:43 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday campaigned in Pune ahead of the Pune Municipal Corporation elections, asserting that the Mahayuti alliance is contesting the civic polls on the plank of development and will eme ... read..

Running away from discussions on issues: Ashish Sood on Delhi AAP protest

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 5:49:41 PM IST

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood launched an attack on AAP on Friday, accusing them of "running away" from having to answer about their "incompetence and misgovernance." ... read..

Chandigarh: Mandatory live CCTV surveillance in all empanelled hospitals for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries

Chandigarh (Haryana) | January 9, 2026 5:19:39 PM IST

The Haryana government has ordered all empanelled hospitals to install live CCTV cameras in their High Dependency Units (HDU) and Intensive Care Units (ICU) to ensure transparency and stop the misuse of funds under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. ... read..

"Tanashahi Mamata Congress government...": BJP National Spokesperson hits out at West Bengal CM over ED raid

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2026 5:19:35 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Friday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged interference during the raid conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the I-PAC office in Kolkata. ... read..

"No work in Delhi will be stalled due to budget shortage": CM Rekha Gupta in Assembly

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 5:19:33 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday outlined her government's priorities in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, stressing planned development, pollution control, healthcare expansion and a shift towards electric mobility, while also launching a sharp a ... read..

Success demands dedication, honesty, transparency and modesty, says Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 5:19:32 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday engaged in a vibrant interactive session with the Students' Parliament (Chhatra Sansad), welcoming students from nearly 22 states across the country. ... read..

TN BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran meets AIADMK's Palaniswami ahead of PM Modi's visit to state

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2026 5:19:49 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Friday said discussions with AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami were held "smoothly" and concluded "successfully," indicating growing coordination between the two parties ... read..

"Her step will not be considered appropriate": MP CM Yadav criticises West Bengal CM for interfering with ED raid on I-PAC office

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 4:50:01 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's reaction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), saying "this step of hers will not be considered appropriate." ... read..

Urban Administration and sanitation workers make invaluable contribution to Somnath's cleanliness

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 9, 2026 4:49:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath on January 10 and 11. Under his leadership and the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Government of Gujarat has organised 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026' at Somnath, creating a deeply devotional a ... read..

"BJP thinks of ED, I-T and CBI as its private army...": Congress leader Pawan Khera

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 4:49:50 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) thinks of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax Department (I-T), and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as its personal army. He claimed that the ED only conduc ... read..

Rajnath Singh reviews military vehicles at Ashok Leyland's facility, emphasises defence production push

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 4:19:40 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Ashok Leyland's manufacturing plant in Lucknow on Friday. During his visit for the inauguration of the EV plant, he reviewed the production of Light Tactical Vehicles, Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Mine Protected Vehicle ... read..

Sennheiser Profile Wireless Review: The Only Audio Tool a Content Creator Needs?

By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 4:19:36 PM IST

Whenever you try to make a video, the aesthetics and the correct level of editing are crucial. However, we tend to overlook the importance of audio. ... read..

HP: Solan police files FIR after youth brutally beaten near Parwanoo-Kasauli Chowk

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 4:19:34 PM IST

Solan Police have registered a case after a youth was allegedly brutally assaulted by a group of men near the Parwanoo-Kasauli Chowk in Solan district on Wednesday. ... read..

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee leads protest in Kolkata against ED over I-PAC raids

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 3:50:15 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate (ED), a day after the central agency conducted raids at the office of I-PAC. ... read..

"No protest from TMC for attack on migrant workers from Bengal": Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 3:50:11 PM IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioned the intent behind the TMC protests held on Friday in the national capital against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on the I-PAC office in Kolkata. He said that the TMC felt the need to protest when th ... read..

CBI, ED oppose Christian Michel's challenge to India-UAE Extradition Treaty in Delhi HC

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 3:20:24 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have strongly opposed a plea filed by Christian Michel James before the Delhi High Court, challenging the applicability of the India-UAE Extradition Treaty, terming the petitio ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays floral tribute to Padma Vibhushan awardee Sunderlal Bahuguna on his 99th birth anniversary

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 9, 2026 3:20:22 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday paid floral tributes to renowned environmentalist, Chipko Movement pioneer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Sunderlal Bahuguna on his 99th birth anniversary at his official residence in Dehradun. ... read..

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to protest in Kolkata against ED after raids at IPAC office

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 3:20:19 PM IST

TMC Chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to lead a rally in Kolkata on Friday against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following the raid on I-PAC a day earlier. ... read..

Delhi: Nand Nagri Police Station team solves burglary case; 2 accused arrested

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 3:20:15 PM IST

The police team of Nand Nagri Police Station, New Delhi, solved a burglary case and arrested two accused persons on Friday, according to an official press release. The police recovered stolen electronic items, gold and silver ornaments, and a stolen scoot ... read..

Disaster Management Act's relevance being examined: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on HC order

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 3:20:12 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government would see the orders of the High Court on Panchayati Raj polls, and will discuss it with the same court to understand the relevance of the Disaster Management Act, which ... read..

"Right to work has been cancelled; BJP Pro-corporate": Congress' Syed Naseer Hussain slams BJP on VB-G RAM G Bill

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 9, 2026 3:20:10 PM IST

Congress MP and AICC J&K In-charge Syed Naseer Hussain said that the Congress party has been running programmes across the country against the proposed VB-G-Ram-G Bill. ... read..

"ED committed robbery, Mamata Banerjee went to protect information": TMC MP Mahua Moitra on raid at I-PAC office

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 3:20:08 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Friday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate was "committing robbery" at the I-PAC office, where all of the TMC's data related to elections was present, and justified West Bengal Mamata Banerjee's actions to protec ... read..

"Direct attack on Constitution": BJP's Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata Banerjee of interfering in ED raid

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 3:20:07 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Friday strongly criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's reaction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), calling it a "completely criminal offenc ... read..

"To be with people is greatest security": West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose amid threat email

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 3:20:05 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday said that being among the people was the "greatest security" he could have, even as he confirmed receiving a threatening email warning of an attack on him. ... read..

Delhi: North-West District Staff solves theft case; 1 accused arrested

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 3:20:00 PM IST

The North-West District staff in New Delhi solved a theft case on Friday and arrested an accused, recovering partially stolen property. Cash amounting to Rs 1 lakh and a gold earring were recovered from the accused's possession. ... read..

ED accuses Bengal Police, CM Mamata Banerjee of 'obstructing probe' in writ petition filed in Calcutta High Court

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:49:56 PM IST

In a writ petition filed before the Calcutta High Court, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday accused the West Bengal Police, allegedly acting in collusion with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, of obstructing its officials and failing to discharge th ... read..

Himachal High Court orders Panchayat elections before April 30, says Disaster law can't override constitutional mandate

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 2:49:54 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the State Election Commission to ensure that elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are conducted at the earliest and, in any case, before April 30, holding that elected local bodies cannot b ... read..

"BJP is scared because all their corruption is about to be exposed": Congress' Gaurav Gogoi

Golaghat (Assam) | January 9, 2026 2:49:51 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming elections in the state, Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Friday said the BJP is worried as large crowds attend Congress rallies and programs. He added that the party is scared because its corruption is about to be exposed. ... read..

BJP leaders tear into Opposition for skipping Delhi Assembly Winter session

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:49:44 PM IST

Amid uproar during the Delhi Assembly Winter Session, BJP leaders launched an attack on the opposition for skipping proceedings, accusing them of "running away" from key issues like pollution. ... read..

"Foreign policy swings like wild pendulum": Kharge as Centre plans to allow Chinese to bid for govt contracts

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:49:35 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday slammed the Centre over reports suggesting that the Indian government plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, alleging inconsistency in the Modi governmen ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee is with mafia": BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal slams West Bengal CM for interfering with ED raid on I-PAC office

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:19:45 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Friday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of "siding with the mafias" after the latter allegedly interfered with the Enforcement Directorate raid in Kolkata at the offices of political consultanc ... read..

Revanth Reddy govt already implemented major schemes: Congress' V Hanumantha Rao dismisses KTR's criticism

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 9, 2026 2:19:38 PM IST

Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Friday accused the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao of repeatedly criticising the ruling party in Telangana despite several welfare schemes already being implemented. ... read..

Karnataka Assembly to hold two-day special session on MGNREGA: Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 9, 2026 2:19:36 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday announced that the state will hold a two-day special assembly session to discuss issues related to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). ... read..

Kathua: Rs 750 crore disbursed under mission Yuva, 13,000 youths supported for entrepreneurship

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 9, 2026 2:19:33 PM IST

As many as 13000 youth are covered under Yuva Mission and Rs 750 crore is disbursed to start thier entrepreneurship. The Government has a mission to start 137,000 entrepreneurship initiatives to provide 4.25 lakh jobs in J&K within five years of the Y ... read..

Ravi Shankar Prasad accuses West Bengal CM of putting "democratic process to shame"

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:19:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday came down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, criticising her action during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the I-PAC office in Kolkata, stating that the latter has p ... read..

Section 163 of BNSS imposed near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:19:24 PM IST

Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed around Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi, restricting gatherings following the recent stone-pelting incident near the Turkman Gate area, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Section 163 of BNNS imposed near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:49:41 PM IST

Tamil Nadu notifies 100 new reserved forests to boost conservation and climate resilience

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 9, 2026 1:49:38 PM IST

The Government of Tamil Nadu has notifnt milestone in its sustained efforts to strengthen forest protection, enhance ecological security and build climate resilience through legally protected landscapes.ied 100 New Reserved Forests across the State betwee ... read..

KTR slams Congress over 'illegal grab' of MANUU land, assures support to students

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 9, 2026 1:49:35 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday criticised the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of attempting to illegally acquire 50 acres of land belonging to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). ... read..

PM Modi to participate in Omkar Mantra chanting at Somnath temple during Gujarat visit

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:49:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from 10 to 12 January 2026. The Prime Minister will arrive in Somnath in the evening on 10th January. At around 8 PM, he will participate in Omkar Mantra chanting and thereafter view the drone show at the So ... read..

Himachal: Una Court orders immediate removal of encroachments from wetland to protect wildlife

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 1:49:30 PM IST

A court in Himachal Pradesh's Una district has directed the administration to immediately remove illegal encroachments from a protected wetland area, stressing that any delay would cause serious harm to wildlife habitat and the local ecology. ... read..

"Extortion Directorate sent to loot, plunder": Mahua Moitra on ED raid on I-PAC office

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:19:44 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Friday accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of "misusing" the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to "loot and plunder" her party's election data through a raid on the I-PAC office in Kolkata. ... read..

"ED conducts raids to provide political benefits to BJP": Congress' Sandeep Dikshit

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:19:43 PM IST

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Friday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carries out raids to give political benefit to the BJP, saying the agency has failed to "prove its cases". ... read..

Karnataka: 4 killed after vehicle hits parked lorry in Tumkuru

Tumkuru (Karnataka) | January 9, 2026 1:19:41 PM IST

Four people were killed in a road accident in Karnataka's Tumkuru district in the early hours of Friday. ... read..

Amit Shah inaugurates India's first National IED Data Management System

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:19:31 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated India's first National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), marking a significant step towards strengthening the country's counter-IED and internal security architecture. ... read..

Land for job scam: Delhi Court directs framing of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:19:26 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday directed to frame charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejaswi Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Misa Bharti and other accused persons in the land for job scam case. ... read..

BJP, AAP Councillors create ruckus in Delhi Municipal Corporation

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:19:19 PM IST

BJP councillors in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House held a protest on Friday against Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi over her statement in the Assembly allegedly insulting Guru Teg Bahadur. ... read..

Delhi High Court rejects challenge to election symbols allotment rules

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 12:49:41 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday turned down a petition challenging the constitutional validity of The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, which regulates the specification, reservation and allotment of electoral symbols to political p ... read..

HP High Court pulls up state over delays at AIMSS Chamiyana, sets January 30 deadline for key works

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 12:49:39 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday expressed strong displeasure over the slow pace of infrastructure development and access-related works at the Advanced Intensive Maternal and Surgical Super Speciality (AIMSS) Hospital, Chamiyana, and issued stric ... read..

AAP MLAs stage protest outside Delhi Assembly against state government

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 12:49:37 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Friday staged a protest outside the Delhi assembly against the state government. ... read..

"Signs not good": BJP's Suvendu Adhikari on Gangasagar police control room fire

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 12:49:35 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said that the "signs were not good" as the police control room at Gangasagar in West Bengal was caught on fire ahead of the 'Gangasagar Mela'. ... read..

"Congress try to divide people in name of language, state and religion": BJP's Prakash Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 9, 2026 12:19:49 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Friday criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's remarks on language policy, accusing the Congress of trying to divide people in the name of language, state and religion. ... read..

Fire breaks out at Kanchikacherla Tahsildar's office in Andhra Pradesh

Kanchikacherla (Andhra Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 12:19:47 PM IST

A fire broke out at the Tahsildar's Office in Kanchikacherla on Friday, said a police official. ... read..

Delhi Police arrest one more accused in Turkman Gate stone-pelting case; total arrests now 12

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 12:19:44 PM IST

Delhi Police have arrested one more accused, identified as Mohd. Imran (36), in connection with the Turkman Gate stone-pelting case. ... read..

She should be arrested: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM on Mamata Banerjee allegedly disrupting ED raid at I-PAC

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 9, 2026 12:19:42 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly disrupting the Enforcement Directorate's search operations at the offices of the political consultancy firm I-PAC. He demanded the ... read..

"Kya se kya ho gaya Bewafa tere dosti mein": Jairam Ramesh amid claims on India-US trade setback

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 12:19:41 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a swipe at the BJP-led Centre by sharing remarks of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, alleging that India missed out on a trade deal with the United States due to a lack of direct engagement at the leadership l ... read..

"Calibrated capitulation to Chinese aggression": Jairam Ramesh as Centre mulls allowing Chinese firms to bid for govt contracts

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 12:19:29 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday slammed the Centre over reports suggesting that the Indian government plans to scrap five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts. ... read..

Public will laugh if Trinamool protests against corruption: BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya

Darjeeling (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 12:19:30 PM IST

After MPs of the Trinamool Congress staged a protest outside the office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya said that people of the state have "understood " the ruling party and their leaders ... read..

BJP's double engine government is running, but only for billionaires, says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 11:49:36 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the BJP-led governments of widespread corruption and misuse of power, alleging that their "double-engine" governments have failed the poor, workers, and the middle class. ... read..

Gujarat: Fire breaks out after two trucks collide on Godhra-Ahmedabad highway

Panchmahal (Gujarat) | January 9, 2026 11:49:32 AM IST

A fire broke out after two trucks collided head-on near Dr Na Muvada village on the Godhra-Ahmedabad National Highway in Gujarat early Friday morning. ... read..

"CM came to steal files during raid": BJP's Samik Bhattacharya accuses Mamata Banerjee of interfering in ED raid

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2026 11:49:29 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Friday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of undermining constitutional values and interfering in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid in the state. ... read..

"Agencies weaponised, democracy punished": Abhishek Banerjee hits out at centre over detention of TMC MPs

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 11:49:19 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of "weaponising agencies" to suppress democracy. ... read..

MP: Bhopal municipal body seals slaughterhouse after report confirms seized meat as banned; 2 held

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 11:49:17 AM IST

The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sealed a slaughterhouse in the city after laboratory reports confirmed that a large consignment of meat seized from a truck was prohibited. ... read..

Congress appoints AICC Senior observers for Assembly polls in several states

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 11:49:14 AM IST

The Congress President has appointed senior party leaders as AICC Senior Observers for the forthcoming Assembly Elections in several States, with immediate effect, according to a statement from the party. ... read..

MP: E Coli bacteria found in 4 locations in Bhopal, slaughterhouse sealed amid contamination concerns

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 9, 2026 11:19:40 AM IST

After the recent incidents in Bhopal and Indore, contaminated water has been found in several areas of Bhopal, with the municipal corporation's investigation report confirming the presence of E. coli at four locations. ... read..

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