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MP: CM Yadav issues instructions to Commissioners, Collectors for 'Krishak Kalyan Varsh'; directs to work in mission mode for farmers' welfare
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 10:50:17 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a virtual meeting of all divisional commissioners and district collectors via video conference on Saturday in view of 'Krishak Kalyan Varsh' (Farmers Welfare Year) and issued necessary instructions for the pe ... read..


President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Guru Ravidas Ji's birth anniversary
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 10:50:14 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted fellow citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji. ... read..


Court permits Ex MLA Naresh Balyan to call family twice a week from Jail
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 10:50:09 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court has permitted former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan to make telephone calls twice a week for 5 minutes to his family at Mandoli Jail, where he is in judicial custody. He had sought liberty to make an additional telephone call in lieu of E Mu ... read..


Himachal CM congratulates DDT&G on national recognition for 'HimParivar' initiative
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 10:50:07 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today congratulated the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDT&G), Government of Himachal Pradesh, for receiving national recognition at the 6th Governance Now Digital Trans ... read..


Himachal CM Sukhu orders launch of fourth phase of BPL identification survey
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 10:50:06 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department to begin the fourth phase of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) identification survey from February 1, 2026, according to an official release ... read..


Agra: Speeding container truck collides with auto-rickshaws; 6 dead
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 10:50:01 PM IST
A speeding container truck collided with two passenger-filled auto-rickshaws on the Nagla Chandan Jalesar Road in the Khandauli police station area of Agra on Saturday afternoon, leaving six people dead and six others injured. ... read..


"TDP workers attacked our Guntur office, Ambati Rambabu life under threat": YSRCP
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 10:50:16 PM IST
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers on Saturday staged a violent protest at the office of the Guntur district YSRCP president, Ambati Rambabu, in Vikas Nagar, triggering a heavy police deployment and tense scenes in the city. ... read..


2026 budget will pave way for the PM Modi's vision of developed India: Jagdambika Pal
Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 10:49:57 PM IST
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Saturday expressed optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, saying the upcoming financial plan would pave the way for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India and reinforce the goal of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. ... read..


AAP govt painting schools in party colours, politicising education: Pargat Singh
Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 31, 2026 10:20:06 PM IST
Former Punjab Education Minister and Congress MLA Pargat Singh on Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government of politicising education by painting government schools in party colours, calling it a violation of neutrality and basic hu ... read..


Goa Police arrests two in inter-state 'digital arrest' fraud worth Rs 1.42 crore
Bicholim (Goa) | January 31, 2026 9:50:14 PM IST
The Cyber Crime Police Station, Goa, has arrested two persons in connection with a major inter-state cyber fraud case involving a "digital arrest" scam worth Rs1.42 crore, police said on Saturday. ... read..


"Modi govt pushed economy into unprecedented mess": Mallikarjun Kharge ahead of Union Budget
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 9:50:10 PM IST
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, asserting that its own "legacy" has left the economy in an "unprecedented mess," and questioned whether the upcom ... read..


"Tried to spread falsehoods": BJP accuses Congress of altering Epstein mail with PM Modi reference
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 9:50:05 PM IST
BJP MP Sambit Patra on Saturday accused the Congress of spreading falsehoods by allegedly editing an email linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files to falsely suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken advice from the disgraced financier. ... read..


Congress leaders only care about illegal Bangladeshi migrants: Assam CM on "Miya Muslims" row
Golaghat (Assam) | January 31, 2026 9:50:04 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that Congress leaders only "care about illegal Bangladeshi migrants" and not about the interests of in ... read..


MP: CM Yadav inaugurates Bhairavnath Lok, development projects worth Rs 17.13 cr in Rewa
Rewa (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 9:50:00 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated Baba Bhairavnath Lok and various development projects constructed at a cost of Rs 17.13 crore in Rewa district on Saturday and announced to develop a new industrial area spread over 100 acres in Gudh. ... read..


Assam CM unveils statue of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukaphaa at Natboma, Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | January 31, 2026 9:19:52 PM IST
On the sacred occasion of Me-Dam-Me-Phi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday formally unveiled a newly constructed statue of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukaphaa, the founder of Greater Assam, at Sukaphaa Nagar in Natboma, Guwahati. ... read..


Himachal Pradesh Police puts personnel well-being at the centre of policing reforms
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 9:19:47 PM IST
The newly launched Health and Wellness Initiative for police personnel aims to address the high-stress nature of the profession. ... read..


"Sunetra Pawar will continue to work for development of state, as late Ajit Pawar used to do": Maharashtra Minister Shelar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 8:50:21 PM IST
Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar on Saturday expressed confidence that Sunetra Pawar, as Deputy Chief Minister, would continue to work for the development of the state, as late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar used to do. ... read..


KCR terms phone-tapping notice 'Illegal', says will appear for questioning at 3 PM tomorrow
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 8:50:19 PM IST
Former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrashekar Rao wrote a response to P. Venkatagiri, Assistant Commissioner of Police, in the ongoing alleged phone-tapping case, saying that he would be available at 3 pm tomo ... read..


"Govt has no clear vision to bridge gap between rich and poor": Congress' Sachin Pilot ahead of Union Budget
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 31, 2026 8:50:16 PM IST
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday criticised the government for lacking a clear, results-oriented vision, highlighting unemployment, underemployment, rising inflation, and the widening gap between rich and poor. ... read..


CAG emphasizes need for reimagining public accountability in 21st century
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 8:50:11 PM IST
Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy emphasised the need for reimagining public accountability in the 21st century at the World Forum of Accountants in New Delhi. ... read..


Himachal State Election Commissoion prepares for Panchayat Polls, Govt appoints adminatrators after tenure ends
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 8:50:09 PM IST
With the five-year tenure of all Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Himachal Pradesh ending on Saturday, the state government has notified the appointment of administrators to run Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads. ... read..


"Confident Sunetra Pawar will work for Maharashtra's development": Union Minister Athawale
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 8:50:07 PM IST
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Saturday congratulated newly-appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. ... read..


Maharashtra: Dy CM Sunetra Pawar gets Excise Duty, Minorities development, Sports portfolios; CM Fadnavis keeps Finance
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 8:20:11 PM IST
Newly-appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been allocated the portfolios of State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Affairs and Minorities Development and Aukaf. ... read..


Fire breaks out at Telangana State Bus Bhavan Cellar in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 8:20:10 PM IST
A fire erupted in the cellar of the Telangana State Bus Bhavan located at RTC X Roads in Hyderabad on Saturday, official said. ... read..


Elected Panchayati Raj bodies in Himachal dissolved; government appoints administrative committees
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 8:20:04 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh government has dissolved elected Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across the state following the expiry of their tenure and has constituted administrative committees to run Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads until ... read..


"In form of Sunetra Pawar we can see Ajit Dada": NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar congratulates Maha new DyCM
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 8:20:01 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchand Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar on Saturday congratulated on taking oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. ... read..


"Very big thing that a woman has become Deputy CM": NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique hails Sunetra Pawar
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 7:50:29 PM IST
NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Saturday lauded Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, after her historic elevation as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, calling it "a very big thing". ... read..


"DMK does what it promises and promises only what it can deliver": Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
Sivagangai (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2026 7:50:19 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday recalled Sivaganga's rich legacy of Tamil civilisation, valour and sacrifice, stating that the district symbolises resistance, freedom and social justice. ... read..


Second edition of Indian Navy half marathon in New Delhi on Sunday
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 7:50:17 PM IST
The Indian Navy will host the second edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM) on Sunday in New Delhi with the tagline 'Run with the Navy'. ... read..


"Will keep Dada's ideals alive," says Sunetra Pawar after taking oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM; assigned key portfolios
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 7:50:12 PM IST
Newly appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, after taking oath on Saturday, remembered her late husband Ajit Pawar, promising to carry forward his vision while taking on her new responsibility in the state government. ... read..


Below-normal rainfall, above-average temperatures likely in February in India: IMD
General News | January 31, 2026 7:20:11 PM IST
India is likely to witness below-normal rainfall in February, while both minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to remain above normal across most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. ... read..


"SIT doing its work, we are not playing politics with anyone," Congress Leader Mettu Sai Kumar after KTR alleges political harassment by Telangana Govt
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 6:50:15 PM IST
Telangana Congress Leader Mettu Sai Kumar on Saturday said that the Special Investigative Team probing the alleged phone-tapping scandal during the previous Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) regime in Telangana was simply doing its job and denied allegations of ... read..


Bengaluru Police forms SIT to probe CJ Roy suicide case
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 31, 2026 6:50:13 PM IST
The Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, IPS, has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of CJ Roy, Chairman of the Confident Group. ... read..


"History has been written as Sunetra Pawar becomes Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM": NCP's Sana Malik
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 6:50:12 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Sana Malik on Saturday hailed the appointment of Sunetra Pawar as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, calling it a historic moment for the state. ... read..


Hyderabad Police constitutes special crime team to investigate the armed robbery of Rs 6 lakh in Koti
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 6:50:10 PM IST
The Hyderabad City Police has constituted special crime teams to investigate and trace the accused involved in the armed robbery of Rs six lakh in the Koti area of Hyderabad, Telangana, police said on Saturday. ... read..


Tirumala laddu case: SIT chargesheet does not mention animal fat, stop playing with devotees' faith, says YSRCP
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 6:50:08 PM IST
Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Vellampalli Srinivas on Saturday stated that the final CBI-led SIT chargesheet clearly does not say that animal fat was mixed in the ghee used for preparing Tirumala laddu prasadam, yet coalition leaders continue to spread t ... read..


"Confident she will work tirelessly and fulfil vision of Ajitdada Pawar": PM Modi congratulates new Maha DyCM Sunetra Pawar
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 6:50:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sunetra Pawar, Nationalist Congress Party leader and widow of Ajit Pawar, after she took oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister in Mumbai. ... read..


Gujarat contributes 16.50% to India's renewable energy, cumulative installations reaches 42.583 GW
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 31, 2026 6:50:05 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a national target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and introduced key initiatives to reduce dependence on conventional fuels, aiming for 50% of India's electricity to come from renewable energy by 2030, accordin ... read..


"I wish a woman should also become CM of Maharashtra," says Chhagan Bhujbal after Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Deputy CM
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 6:50:02 PM IST
Senior NCP leader and Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Saturday congratulated Sunetra Pawar on taking oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of the state and expressed hope that a woman would one day also become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. ... read..


"CM Sarma has become quiet, it's a clear case of contempt": Gaurav Gogoi on 'Miya Muslims' remark row
Guwahati (Assam) | January 31, 2026 6:20:47 PM IST
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday accused Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of misusing the name of the Supreme Court to defend his remarks on illegal immigration and "Miya Muslims", saying that wrongly attr ... read..


BRS' Madhusudhana Chary defends KCR over SIT notice in phone-tapping case; cites KCR's age, election duties
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 6:20:45 PM IST
Former Telangana Assembly Speaker and BRS MLC S Madhusudhana Chary on Saturday defended party chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) in connection with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) notices issued to him regarding the phone-tapping case. Chary alleged tha ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Muslim trader donates vegetables, groceries for Vadalur Thaipusam Festival
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2026 6:20:42 PM IST
In a powerful reflection of India's enduring communal harmony, a Muslim wholesale vegetable trader from Cuddalore has made a massive donation of food supplies worth several lakhs of rupees to the historic Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabha at Vadalur, ahead of t ... read..


India records 31.5 per cent below-normal rainfall in January, warm temperatures: IMD
General News | January 31, 2026 6:20:38 PM IST
India recorded 31.5 per cent below-normal rainfall in January even as temperatures across the country remained above normal, the India Meteorological Department said. ... read..


Supriya Sule heads to Delhi for Parliament Budget Session after meeting Ajit Pawar's mother
Baramati (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 6:20:31 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP SCP) Supriya Sule, on Saturday, said that she is heading to New Delhi for the Budget Session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on February 1. ... read..


Tamil Nadu industrialists expressed confidence in central govt after India-EU FTA: Edappadi Palaniswami
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2026 6:20:30 PM IST
AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, on Saturday said that several industry representatives from Tamil Nadu have contacted him and expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government after the India-European Union Free T ... read..


"BJP govt will hand over land to BSF within 45 days after being voted to power in Bengal": Amit Shah slams TMC over 'infiltration'
Siliguri (West Bengal) | January 31, 2026 6:20:28 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that after the Bengal Assembly polls, a BJP chief minister is set to take charge of the state, and all the land required for fencing will be provided to the Border Security Force (BSF) within 45 days. ... read..


Lifeline in snow: Indian Army rescues 29 stranded tourists in North Sikkim
Gangtok (Sikkim) | January 31, 2026 5:50:18 PM IST
The tranquil, snow-laden landscapes of North Sikkim turned perilous last week when a group of 29 tourists found themselves stranded amid extreme weather conditions. What began as a breathtaking journey through the high-altitude stretch between Shivmandir ... read..


Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 5:50:15 PM IST
Amidst chants of 'Ajit dada amar rahe', NCP Sunetra Pawar, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party and widow of the late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday took oath as the state's Deputy CM at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai. ... read..


Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary added to Ramsar List, Gujarat's total reaches five
Kutch (Gujarat) | January 31, 2026 5:50:08 PM IST
The Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat's Kutch district has been accorded the prestigious Ramsar Site status, marking an important milestone in India's wetland conservation efforts. With this inclusion, the total number of Ramsar wetlands in Gujarat ... read..


"Mamata Banerjee opposing Vande Mataram for vote bank politics, people of Bengal will not forgive you": Amit Shah
Siliguri (West Bengal) | January 31, 2026 5:20:16 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress and said that people of West Bengal will not forgive Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her party's opposition to the national song Vande Mataram. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Four women killed, one injured after car hits group of pilgrims in Perambalur
Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2026 5:20:14 PM IST
Atleast four women devotees were killed while another woman sustained injuries after a car hit a group of pilgrims walking to the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple near Siruvachur in Perambalur district on Saturday. ... read..


Telangana: Woman burnt to death in Nalgonda petrol attack; police investigation underway
Nalgonda (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 5:20:11 PM IST
A 25-year-old woman was killed in a petrol attack by another woman in Nalgonda district, Telangana, police said on Saturday. ... read..


BRS calls for statewide protests against political harassment of KCR
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 5:20:07 PM IST
BRS party leaders have called for massive protests across Telangana on Sunday to condemn the undemocratic and politically motivated actions being pursued by the current government against Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, the first Chief Minister of Telangan ... read..


DRI seizes over 27 kg Marijuana at Hyderabad Airport
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 5:19:59 PM IST
Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, mounted surveillance at the Airport Arrival Village, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, and recovered 27.15 kilograms of marijuan ... read..


Karnataka: 5 people injured in explosion in Bidar
Bidar (Karnataka) | January 31, 2026 5:19:51 PM IST
Five people were injured in an explosion that occurred in Molakera village in the Bidar district on Saturday ... read..


NGT pulls up police for non-cooperation in inspection of illegal 'Red Category' units in East Delhi
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 4:50:52 PM IST
Calling the continued operation of illegal industrial units a "serious environmental violation" creating air and water pollution and posing a health hazard to residents of Delhi, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Po ... read..


Two gunmen loot ?6 Lakh after firing man at SBI ATM in Hyderabad's Koti
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 4:50:46 PM IST
Unidentified assailants opened fire on a man and looted ?6 lakh from him at the State Bank of India (SBI) main branch ATM in Koti, Hyderabad, police said on Saturday. ... read..


Madhya Pradesh: Two held for killing 13-year-old boy in Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 4:50:43 PM IST
Two persons, including a juvenile, were arrested in connection with the killing of a 13-year-old boy in Indore district, a police officer said on Saturday. ... read..


Bharat Jodo Yatra a transformative event in India's politics: Congress' Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 4:50:41 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday recalled the third anniversary of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, describing it as a transformative political movement led by party leader Rahul Gandhi from Kanyakumari to Kashmir that highlighted "rising economic inequality, ... read..


Karnataka: Transformer blast injures five, including school children in Bidar
Bidar (Karnataka) | January 31, 2026 4:50:39 PM IST
A transformer blast on the side of a highway in Bidar district critically injured several people, including school children, on Sunday. ... read..


"Mamata Banerjee has torn apart the unity of Bengal," alleges Home Minister Amit Shah
Siliguri (West Bengal) | January 31, 2026 4:50:33 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday addressed a Karyakarta Sammelan in Bagdogra, West Bengal, launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress, accusing them of dividing society and weakening the State. ... read..


IMD forecasts rain, snowfall in Himachal from Feb 1; temperatures to drop sharply
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 4:50:32 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from February 1, with a significant drop in temperatures expected over the following days. ... read..


Chhari-Dhandh becomes Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first Ramsar Site
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 31, 2026 4:50:30 PM IST
Banni's jewel Chhari-Dhandh has been officially declared a Ramsar Site. It is now Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first wetland of international importance. With the inclusion of the Chhari Dhandh Bird Sanctuary from the Kutch district, the total number of Ra ... read..


Preparations underway at Lok Bhavan for Sunetra Pawar's swearing-in as Maharashtra Deputy CM
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 4:20:00 PM IST
Preparations have begun for the swearing-in ceremony of late Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra after she was elected as the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Legislative Party Leader on Saturday. ... read..


"Make people confident in federal structure": Karnataka Law Minister ahead of Union Budget
Hubballi (Karnataka) | January 31, 2026 3:50:18 PM IST
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil emphasised the need for the budget to strengthen India's federal structure and promote cooperative federalism. ... read..


Delhi HC quashes CAT contempt orders against revenue secy, CBIC chairman; reaffirms limits of contempt jurisdiction
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 3:20:15 PM IST
In a significant ruling delineating the contours of contempt jurisdiction, the High Court of Delhi has set aside contempt proceedings initiated by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) against the Secretary (Revenue), Ministry of Finance, and the Chai ... read..


Maharashtra: Sunetra Pawar elected as NCP Legislative Party Leader, to take oath as Deputy CM today
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 3:20:11 PM IST
NCP Rajya Sabha MP and Ajit Pawar's widow, Sunetra Pawar, was chosen as the NCP Legislative Party Leader and is set to take the Deputy Chief Minister's post. ... read..


"What is the reason for this haste?": UBT Sena's Anand Dubey questions rush to fill Maharashtra Dy CM post
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 3:20:10 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Saturday questioned the urgency in filling the Deputy Chief Minister post in Maharashtra. ... read..


NGT issues fresh directions, imposes environmental compensation over groundwater misuse by cricket stadiums
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 3:20:08 PM IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has expressed serious concern over the continued groundwater extraction by several cricket stadiums across the country to irrigate cricket grounds, despite earlier directions to shift to treat ... read..


Patna: Family of murdered NEET student alleges "administration connivance", RJD accuses state of "Trying to cover it up"
Patna (Bihar) | January 31, 2026 3:20:04 PM IST
Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's tweet about the NEET student's murder case has sparked a reaction, with Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha slamming the state government. ... read..


Telangana CM Reddy completes executive education program at Harvard Kennedy School
Boston | January 31, 2026 2:50:28 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with 62 students, has successfully completed the executive education program "Leadership in the 21st Century" at the Harvard Kennedy School in the United States. ... read..


"There was possibility when Ajit Pawar was alive": Sanjay Raut calls BJP a hindrance to NCP factions joining hands
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 2:50:26 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday termed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a hindrance to the speculated merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra. ... read..


"Absolutely right": Chhagan Bhujbal welcomes possibility of Sunetra Pawar becoming the Maharashtra Dy CM
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 2:50:17 PM IST
Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Saturday welcomed the possibility of Sunetra Pawar becoming the Deputy Chief Minister, saying it's a good decision, and people want it following the untimely death of NCP chief Ajit Pawar. ... read..


"Rajasthan should be granted special status": Congress' Tika Ram Jully urges centre ahead of Budget 2026
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 31, 2026 2:50:15 PM IST
The leader of the Opposition at the Rajasthan Assembly, Tika Ram Jully, on Saturday expressed disappointment and scepticism over the upcoming Union Budget 2026, stating that the government's promises fail. ... read..


"Maa, Maati, Manush no longer safe in Bengal": Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee over misgovernance
North 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) | January 31, 2026 2:20:14 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that the slogan of "Maa, Maati, Maanush" under which she came to power has lost its meaning as all three are now unsafe in the state. ... read..


Hyderabad: Mother, two children die by suicide on outskirts of Charlapalli Railway Station
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 2:20:07 PM IST
Three members of a family, including a mother and her two children, died allegedly by suicide on the outskirts of Charlapalli Railway Station in Hyderabad. The three took the extreme step by "jumping in front of a goods train." ... read..


PMK founder S.Ramadoss moves Madras High Court over 'Mango' symbol dispute
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 31, 2026 2:20:05 PM IST
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder Dr.S.Ramadoss has filed a writ petition before the Madras High Court seeking to quash a communication issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on July 30, 2025, regarding the allotment of the party's 'mango' sym ... read..


"Party meeting at 2 PM... hope Sunetra Pawar will be elected": Sunil Tatkare on NCP's Legislature Party leader
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 2:20:04 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party's Maharashtra State President Sunil Tatkare said the party's legislature members will hold a meeting on Saturday afternoon to elect the leader of the Legislature Party, with Sunetra Pawar expected to be chosen. ... read..


"Fulfil Ajit Dada's final wish": NCP's Jayant Patil urges merger of factions
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 2:20:02 PM IST
Senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction), Jayant Patil, has made a major revelation about the party's efforts to merge with another faction, citing the late Ajit Pawar's insistence on unity. Patil, who has been leading ... read..


Blending tradition with modern style: 20-year-old Fazil Riyaz revives Kashmir's traditional Karakuli cap
General News | January 31, 2026 2:20:00 PM IST
In Kashmir, 20-year-old Fazil Riyaz is reviving the traditional Karakuli cap, a symbol of elegance and identity. Fazil's efforts have made the cap trendy again, blending tradition with modern style. ... read..


Amit Shah condoles Anandpur fire incident, calls it "result of corruption under Mamata government"
North 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) | January 31, 2026 2:19:57 PM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday targeted the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, holding it responsible for the fire at the Anandpur momo factory and alleging that the incident was a result of corruption under the state government. ... read..


Aligarh locksmiths seek faceless GST system, demand tax cut in Union Budget
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 1:50:43 PM IST
As the Union Budget is set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, the local locksmiths and businessmen from Aligarh have demanded a faceless system and tax cut in GST from the government, so that the local workers of the region ... read..


Rajasthan; Pak ISI agent sent to five days of police custody
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 31, 2026 1:50:41 PM IST
A court in Rajasthan on Saturday remanded a suspected Pakistani ISI agent, who was arrested by Rajasthan Intelligence in Pokhran a day earlier, to five days of police custody till February 4. ... read..


Rouse Avenue Court reserves order on ED's plea for confiscation of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari's properties
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 1:50:31 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday reserved its order on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea for confiscation of Sanjay Bhandari's properties. ... read..


"Reflects journey of policy, protection and preservation": UP CM welcomes new Ramsar sites at Patna Bird Sanctuary, Chhari-Dhand
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 1:50:29 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday welcomed the inclusion of Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat as Ramsar sites. ... read..


"Only Ajit Dada knew about it": NCP's Anil Patil on merger of party factions
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 1:50:26 PM IST
Nationalist Congress Party MLA Anil Patil has expressed support for Sunetra Pawar, the widow of the recently deceased NCP chief Ajit Pawar, to take over the leadership of the party. ... read..


NEET PG Round 3 counselling resumes; new seats added
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 1:20:23 PM IST
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has announced the resumption of NEET PG Round 3 counselling with a revised schedule, giving eligible candidates the opportunity to participate and exercise their choices. ... read..


"Inspiring memory continues to guide": Piyush Goyal remembers father, ex-Union Minister Vedprakash Goyal on 100th birth anniversary
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 1:20:19 PM IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal paid tribute to his father and former Union Minister Vedprakash Goyal on his 100th birth anniversary, remembering his principles of "dedication, humility, and selfless service." ... read..


"Internal matter of NCP": BJP's Zafar Islam on speculations of Sunetra Pawar to take oath as Maharashtra Dy CM
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 1:20:16 PM IST
Amid speculations that Sunetra Pawar will be sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, just days following the demise of her husband Ajit Pawar, BJP National Spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam said on Saturday that his party will back the Nationalist Co ... read..


Delhi Court extends judicial custody of Al Falah Group Chairman, lists chargesheet for consideration
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 1:20:14 PM IST
Delhi's Saket Court on Saturday extended Al Falah Group Chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and listed the charge sheet for arguements on consideration on February 13. ... read..


"High expectations... we usually receive more than expected": Uttarakhand CM on Union Budget
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 31, 2026 1:20:12 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday expressed high expectations from the Union Budget to be presented on February 1, saying the state usually receives more than expected. ... read..


Retired Air Force Officer shot by unidentified assailants at restaurant in Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 31, 2026 12:50:19 PM IST
A retired Air Force officer was allegedly shot by unidentified assailants at his restaurant in Lucknow, an Uttar Pradesh police official said on Saturday, adding that the injured man was hospitalised and his condition is said to be stable. ... read..


Congress' Atul Londhe Patil questions rush to fill Maharashtra Dy Chief Minister's post
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 31, 2026 12:50:16 PM IST
Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil on Saturday questioned the rush to fill the Deputy Chief Minister post in Maharashtra, saying that it is not a constitutional post and had only been vacant for three days following Ajit Pawar's demise. ... read..


"Police mere puppets in Revanth Reddy's hands, harassing Opposition": KT Rama Rao after SIT refuses to examine KCR at Erravelli residence
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 31, 2026 12:50:14 PM IST
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao slammed Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after the State police refused a request by former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) to examine him at Erravelli residence in connection with the alleged phone tappi ... read..


Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge calls CJ Roy death case "harassment" by IT officials, orders probe
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 31, 2026 12:50:09 PM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday described the death of Confident Group Chairman CJ Roy as a case of "pure harassment" by the Income Tax Department, accusing the Centre of using the IT, ED and GST departments to target SMEs, MSMEs, individual ... read..


Two-year Central deputation as SP or DIG mandatory for IPS officers seeking IG rank at Centre: MHA
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 12:50:07 PM IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has made it mandatory for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to complete a minimum of two years of Central deputation at the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG), or an equivalent le ... read..


Gujarat leads in rooftop solar with over 11 lakh Installations generating 6412.80 MW
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 31, 2026 12:50:06 PM IST
Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has set new benchmarks in renewable energy, contributing significantly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, introducing key initiatives ... read..


PM Modi to visit Punjab on Feb 1, rename Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas
New Delhi | January 31, 2026 12:20:23 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on February 1 (Sunday). ... read..


Not against high-speed rail project, clarifies Kerala LoP VD Satheesan; flags ecological concerns
Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) | January 31, 2026 12:20:18 PM IST
Kerala Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Saturday clarified that the Congress opposed the high-speed rail project proposed by the State government due to fears of ecological damage, and would saddle Kerala with a massive debt burden. ... read..


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