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First in South-East Asia: Fortis, Gurugram, performs life-saving hybrid cardiac surgery
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 10:49:37 PM IST
In a landmark clinical milestone, doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurugram successfully performed an exceptionally rare and complex life-saving Hybrid Cardiac Surgery (open bypass surgery combined with minimally invasive endovascular repa ... read..


"We will win": BJP's Ram Kadam ahead of Maharashtra local body elections
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 8, 2026 10:49:35 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Kadam on Thursday denounced opposition leaders for being a no-show in the meetings ahead of the Municipal Corporation elections, thereby affirming the victory of the BJP. ... read..


Whatever Congress high command decides, says Karnataka Minister MB Patil on state leadership speculations
Vijaypura (Karnataka) | January 8, 2026 10:49:33 PM IST
Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Thursday addressed the ongoing discussion about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's tenure and stated that the party's high command can decide the future of the state's leadership. ... read..


PM Modi mentioned KM Munshi's 'Somanatha: The Shrine Eternal' in his article, book gains attention on Internet
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 8, 2026 10:19:49 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting on the thousand-year history since the invader Mahmud of Ghazni's attack on the Somnath Temple, mentioned a special book in his article, prompting curious readers to search for it on the internet. ... read..


"Despite repeated demands, Centre has not given single penny for Gangasagar Mela": Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 10:19:47 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Centre of neglecting the Gangasagar Mela, alleging that no financial assistance has been provided despite repeated demands and that the iconic pilgrimage has not been accorded the status o ... read..


Odisha courts receive bomb threat, police launch investigation
Cuttack (Odisha) | January 8, 2026 10:19:42 PM IST
Director General of Police (DGP) Odisha, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, on Thursday reported a bomb threat received at several courts in the state through an anonymous e-mail, adding that security has been enhanced at all concerned locations. ... read..


"Your contribution towards Op Sindoor is commendable": IAF Chief Marshal AP Singh to NCC cadets
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 10:19:40 PM IST
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday urged National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets to compete with themselves, uphold strong moral values and contribute meaningfully to nation-building, while addressing them ahead of the NCC Rep ... read..


"All frauds of Prashant Kishor and IPAC should be unveiled": BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal after ED raids at I-PAC office
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 9:49:22 PM IST
Following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the I-PAC office in Kolkata, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal said that "all frauds of Prashant Kishor and IPAC should be unveiled." ... read..


MP CM Yadav requests Union Minister Giriraj Singh to hold next National Textiles Ministers' Conference in Ujjain
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 9:20:15 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday attended the National Textiles Ministers' Conference 2026 being held in Guwahati and requested Union Minister Giriraj Singh to hold the next conference in Ujjain. ... read..


Somnath Swabhiman Parv: Baanstambh symbolises India's scientific vision, geographical insight
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 8, 2026 9:20:13 PM IST
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, to be held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will serve as a national resolve linking India's ancient and unbroken cultural legacy with the present and the future. ... read..


Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pays tribute to Indian environmentalist Madhav Gadgil
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 8, 2026 9:20:10 PM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday offered his condolences on the passing of Madhav Gadgil, a well-known expert on India's environment. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews development works of Dehradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 8, 2026 9:20:06 PM IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday reviewed development works of Dehradun district at the Manthan Auditorium located at the Forest Headquarters on Rajpur Road. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that, during ro ... read..


Devotees flock to Somnath for Swabhiman Parv
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 8, 2026 9:20:03 PM IST
The first Jyotirlinga, Shree Somnath Mahadev, a symbol of India's national pride in culture and strong faith, the grand celebration of the "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" commenced today, January 8, and will continue until January 11. This festival is not just a ... read..


Stray dogs menace: Not directed removal of every dog from streets, says SC
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 8:49:39 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that it had not directed the removal of every dog from the streets, and the direction was to treat these stray canines according to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules. ... read..


"ADG in Kanpur is scrap mafia": Akhilesh Yadav on alleged minor rape case
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 8:49:36 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Uttar Pradesh government and the Kanpur police over the alleged rape of a minor girl in the Sachendi area, accusing the ADG in Kanpur of being part of the "scrap mafia". ... read..


"Centre attempting to financially strangle Kerala:" Pinarayi Vijayan calls for protest against BJP
Kerala | January 8, 2026 8:49:25 PM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday accused the BJP-led Central government for allegedly "attempting to financially strangle Kerala," and announced a "Satyagraha protest" on January 12th. ... read..


Only TMC has defeated BJP repeatedly, says Abhishek Banerjee at Malda rally
Malda (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 8:49:22 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and rival political parties, asserting that the TMC remains the only force capable of consistently defeating the saffron party in W ... read..


Centre approves Justice Manoj Gupta as Uttarakhand HC Chief Justice
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 8:20:01 PM IST
The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Thursday cleared the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium for the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, the senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court, as the Chief Justic ... read..


Six more people have been arrested: DCP on Turkman Gate stone pelting case
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 8:20:00 PM IST
Delhi Police have arrested six more individuals in connection with the stone-pelting incident that occurred during the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) demolition drive near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid in Turkman Gate. ... read..


Turkman Gate Stone Pelting Case: Court sends 5 accused to judicial custody, bail hearing tomorrow
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 7:49:59 PM IST
A Delhi court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of five accused, Mohd Kaif, Kasif, Areeb, Adnan and Sameer, by 13 days in connection with the Turkman Gate stone-pelting case. ... read..


ED arrests CEO of The Green Billions Limited in Rs 47.32 crore money laundering case
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 7:49:57 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has arrested Prateek Kanakia, CEO of The Green Billions Limited (TGBL), in connection with alleged money-laundering case involving Rs 47.32 crore. ... read..


"Conspiracy of 'data chori' after 'vote chori' fails": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on ED raids, leads protest in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 11:49:39 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday led party workers and leaders in a protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after ED conducted raids at the I-PAC office. ... read..


Himachal: Bomb threat to Dharamshala Court Complex turns out to be hoax
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 7:49:52 PM IST
The Dharamshala Judicial Court Complex was evacuated on Thursday after authorities received a bomb threat via email, leading to an immediate security response and a detailed search of the premises, but later turned out to be a hoax, officials said. ... read..


NCRTC invites bids to open facilities like rooftop restaurants, cafes, showrooms at Namo Bharat stations
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 7:49:45 PM IST
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been working to enhance passenger amenities at the Namo Bharat stations and make travel more comfortable and convenient. In this direction, NCRTC has invited bids for licensing of Property Developm ... read..


Somnath Swabhiman Parv: 72-hour non-stop Omkar chanting begins at Somnath Temple
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 8, 2026 7:19:57 PM IST
In Gujarat's Somnath, the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a symbol of national pride, Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being celebrated under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As part of the celebrations, a grand and divine 72-hour uninterru ... read..


"Confront Revanth Reddy, who abused Gandhi family": KTR responds to Congress criticism over his remarks on Rahul Gandhi
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 8, 2026 7:19:50 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) strongly countered Congress leaders who criticised his recent comments about Rahul Gandhi, reminding them that it was Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, not him, who repeatedly "abused the Gand ... read..


"Thorough investigation should be conducted, people should cooperate": BJD President on Odisha bomb threats
Odisha | January 8, 2026 7:19:48 PM IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and former Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, on Thursday expressed his concerns over the bomb threats received at multiple district courts in the state, urging a thorough investigation into the threats. ... read..


NCB busts cross-border drug racket near Indo-Myanmar border, seizes 7.3 Kg heroin; two held
Imphal (Manipur) | January 8, 2026 7:19:45 PM IST
In a major blow to international drug trafficking networks operating along the Indo-Myanmar border, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized 7.312 kg of high-grade heroin and arrested two alleged traffickers in a swift operation carried out in Manipu ... read..


Republic Day Celebrations 2026: Veer Gatha 5.0 witnesses record participation of 1.92 crore students
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 7:19:43 PM IST
Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has received an overwhelming response. This year, approx. 1.92 crore students from around 1.90 lakh schools participa ... read..


GST cut on air purifiers lies solely within GST Council's domain: Centre tells Delhi HC
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 7:19:41 PM IST
In a detailed counter affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court, the Union government has firmly opposed the plea seeking a reduction of GST on air purifiers, asserting that classification of goods and fixation of tax rates fall exclusively within the c ... read..


Gadgil Committee report implementation could have averted many natural disasters in Kerala: K Surendran
Kozhikode (Kerala) | January 8, 2026 6:49:59 PM IST
BJP leader K. Surendran on Thursday paid tribute to Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil, who passed away a day earlier (Wednesday) at the age of 83, stating that Kerala will always remember his contributions to the state's environmental conservation. Su ... read..


West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lead protest in Kolkata tomorrow following ED raids at I-PAC office
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 11:49:36 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead a protest in Kolkata on January 9 following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the IPAC office in connection with the alleged coal smuggling scam. ... read..


NIA court issues notice on Dr Shaheen's plea for meeting with husband in judicial custody
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 6:20:01 PM IST
The Delhi Blast Case accused Dr. Shaheen Saeed has moved a plea seeking permission to meet her husband Muzammil in judicial custody. He is also a co-accused and is lodged in Tihar Jail in judicial custody. Both are in judicial custody after the NIA's inve ... read..


Delhi BJP Chief demands apology from Atishi over alleged Guru Tegh Bahadur remark, announces protest
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 5:50:18 PM IST
The political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Delhi Assembly escalated sharply after Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva strongly condemned Leader of Opposition Atishi Marlena for her alleged r ... read..


FCA amendments safeguard standing forests, no opening for private exploitation: Environment Ministry
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 8:49:20 PM IST
The amendments made to the Forest (Conservation) Act do not open up existing forests for private exploitation, sources at the environment ministry said, clarifying that the changes are aimed solely at encouraging greening of degraded forest land through p ... read..


BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over ED raid at I-PAC, alleges 'deeper conspiracy'
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 5:49:53 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday mounted a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following her visit to the Kolkata office of political consultancy firm I-PAC, which was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connec ... read..


ED action evidence-based, not political: BJP West Bengal responds to Mamata Banerjee on coal smuggling case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 11:49:38 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party's West Bengal unit on Thursday responded to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on the ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches, stating that the central agency's "action is based on evidence" and linked to the alleged ... read..


"Indo-US relations are going through turbulent times, every day a fresh challenge": Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 5:49:37 PM IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday highlighted the growing strains in Indo-US relations, describing the bilateral ties as going through a "very turbulent" time. ... read..


NGT pulls up Delhi government over waste management lapses, seeks fresh reports
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 5:19:51 PM IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised serious concerns over the Delhi government's failure to regularly report on solid and liquid waste management and has directed the Chief Secretary of the Government of NCT of Delhi to submit detailed progress r ... read..


Bengal CM entered residential premises of I-PAC Director Prateek Jain, took away key evidences: ED
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 5:19:49 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of entering the residential premises of Prateek Jain, the director of top political consultancy group I-PAC, during its ongoing search operation in Kolkata and ... read..


Kerala Govt Medical College doctors to launch indefinite protest from January 13 over 'anomalies' in pay revision order
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 8, 2026 5:19:47 PM IST
Kerala Government Medical College Teachers' Association (KGMCTA) will commence an indefinite boycott of teaching, and from the following week, all non-emergency medical services will also be boycotted from January 13. Secretariat dharna will also be condu ... read..


CM Sukhu directs integration of online facilities in health services
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 5:19:44 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday directed that the maximum number of online facilities be integrated into health services to facilitate people. ... read..


MP: LoP Singhar alleges negligence in Indore water contamination case, demands FIR against responsible, Rs 1 cr compensation to affected families
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 4:49:51 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP), Umang Singhar, on Thursday slammed the state government and civic authorities over the water contamination incident in Indore, accusing serious negligence, corruption, and attempts to suppress facts related to de ... read..


"Cancel her membership, apologise immediately": Delhi Minister to AAP on Atishi's alleged Guru Tegh Bahadur remark
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 4:49:49 PM IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday criticised Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi's allegedly disrespectful remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur, asking the party to cancel her membership and offer an immediate apology. ... read..


"BJP is on a mission to make fake votes": Akhilesh Yadav after 2.89 crore voters deleted in UP SIR draft electoral rolls
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 3:49:25 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the BJP of trying to create fake votes in Uttar Pradesh, following the deletion of 2.89 crore names from the draft electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). ... read..


"Supported illegal activities and criminal elements...": BJP's Gopal Krishna Agarwal slams Mamata Banerjee
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 3:19:54 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal on Thursday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of supporting illegal activities and criminal elements. ... read..


"People of Aurangabad will respond by pressing 'Kite' symbol": Owaisi condemns attempts to attack Imtiaz Jaleel
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | January 8, 2026 3:19:53 PM IST
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the recent attack on the party's Maharashtra unit president Imtiaz Jaleel amid the ongoing election campaigns for the upcoming local body polls, and said that people of Au ... read..


Jaipur: Special arrangements made at Nahargarh Biological Park to protect wildlife from cold wave
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 8, 2026 3:19:49 PM IST
With the onset of cold waves this winter in Rajasthan, special arrangements have been made at Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur to protect the wildlife from the cold. Changes have been made to the animals' routine diet, and heaters have been installed i ... read..


"JNU is the most nationalist university": University VC Santishree Pandit on PM Modi, Amit Shah slogan controversy
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 3:19:43 PM IST
Jawaharlal Nehru University vice chancellor Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit on Thursday described the institution as the "most nationalistic" in the country, amid ongoing controversy over slogans raised against PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on the ... read..


AAP will give tickets based on public support, not status: Arvind Kejriwal
Ludhiana (Punjab) | January 8, 2026 3:19:34 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the party remains committed to giving electoral tickets to common people who earn the trust and support of the public through their work. ... read..


West Bengal: JP Nadda holds meeting with BJP leaders in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 2:50:06 PM IST
Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday held a meeting with party leaders in Kolkata. ... read..


Delhi HC Division Bench stays single judge's order mandating human review of RBI Ombudsman rejections
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 2:49:59 PM IST
The Delhi High Court Division Bench, headed by the Chief Justice, on Thursday stayed a direction issued by a single judge which required that complaints finally rejected by the Reserve Bank of India Ombudsman must undergo a second level of human supervisi ... read..


Parliamentary panel holds consultations in Coimbatore on US tariffs' impact on Indian Industry
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2026 2:49:58 PM IST
A Parliamentary Standing Committee comprising 16 Members of Parliament held consultations with industrialists in Coimbatore to assess the impact of India-US trade relations and the consequences of the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Ind ... read..


"Her membership should be revoked": Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Atishi's alleged Guru Tegh Bahadur remark
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 2:49:44 PM IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday said that Leader of Opposition Atishi's Assembly remarks were "irresponsible" and offensive to the Gurus, asserting that "her membership should be revoked." He added that the BJP legislative party has sought a probe ... read..


Delhi riots case 2020: No case of conspiracy made out as there is no agreement of minds, argues Sharjeel Imam
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 3:19:41 PM IST
Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Thursday heard the arguements on the framing of charges on behalf of accused Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi Riots conspiracy case. Sharjeel's counsel argued that no conspiracy case was made out against him, as there was no agreeme ... read..


"Take me on, democratically": Mamata's challenge to BJP amid ED raid on I-PAC, agency says CM misused position
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 2:49:37 PM IST
Issuing a direct challenge to the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dared him to come to the state and take her on democratically, amidst the ongoing confrontation between TMC and BJP ahead of forthcoming elections. ... read..


"HP Congress to launch statewide stir against dilution of MGNREGA from Jan 10" , says HPCC President Vinay Kumar
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 2:49:35 PM IST
The newly appointed President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC), Vinay Kumar, on Thursday held the first meeting of the party's newly appointed district presidents in Shimla and announced a statewide agitation against the Centre over alleg ... read..


Somnath Temple stands as symbol of our strong faith, devotion and collective strength: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 8, 2026 2:19:49 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel commenced the 72-hour collective recitation of Omkar Naad with context to the Somnath Swabhiman Parv from the ancient and renowned Dholeshwar Mahadev Temple in Gandhinagar, a CMO release said. ... read..


PM Modi to visit Somnath during two-day Gujarat tour; temple enters 'golden age' of revival
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 8, 2026 2:19:48 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the historic Somnath Temple during his upcoming two-day visit to Gujarat, as the country's first Jyotirling continues to witness an unprecedented spiritual, infrastructural, and cultural revival under his ... read..


Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's health in stable condition; responding to treatment at Sir Gangaram Hospital
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 2:19:44 PM IST
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, who was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Monday night, is in stable condition, according to Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of Sir Gangaram Hospital. The chairman said that the Congress leader is responding well to treatment and r ... read..


"Misuse of power": Congress' Tamil Nadu in-charge now backs Vijay questions censor block on film
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 2:19:39 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Congress incharge Girish Chodankar on Thursday alleged "misuse of power" by the Narendra Modi government as the censor certification for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has been delayed. ... read..


Natural for political parties to want to participate in govt: Karti Chidambaram amid demands for power sharing in Tamil Nadu
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 8, 2026 1:49:46 PM IST
Amid demands for power sharing ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday said that it was "natural" for every political party that participates in elections to see its representatives secure victory and par ... read..


High drama in Kolkata: Mamata vs ED as agency searches IPAC offices, Bengal CM blames HM Shah calls him "Nasty"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2026 1:49:44 PM IST
There was high drama at the officices of Political consultants IPAC in Kolkata after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reached the premises even as the Enforcement Directorate was conducting searches in connected with an alleged fake government j ... read..


J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Kathua
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 8, 2026 1:49:43 PM IST
A major combing and search operation is currently underway in the forest area of Kamadh Nullah in Kathua district following an encounter between security forces and terrorists, said the officials. ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami chairs review meeting to accelerate implementation of development works in Dehradun district
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 8, 2026 1:49:41 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday chaired a review meeting at Manthan Sabhagar, State Forest Headquarters, Dehradun. The review meeting was organised to accelerate the implementation of development works and schemes in Dehradun di ... read..


"PM Modi insults Tamil people": Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty's charge amid censor block on 'Jana Nayagan'
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 1:49:39 PM IST
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "insulting" people of Tamil Nadu amid uncertainty over the censor certification for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'. ... read..


"Will ensure accountability...": Congress' Pawan Khera on issue of contaminated water in Bhagirathpura
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 1:49:34 PM IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday said the party will ensure accountability over the water contamination incident in Bhagirathpura, Indore, and is actively raising the issue to prevent such incidents in the future. ... read..


Delhi HC orders citywide survey of Govt schools for RTE compliance
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 1:19:54 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has issued comprehensive directions to the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to undertake a time-bound inspection of all government-run schools in the capital to asse ... read..


"LoP should apologise...": Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Atishi's alleged Guru Tegh Bahadur remark
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 1:19:51 PM IST
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Thursday demanded the termination of Leader of Opposition Atishi's Assembly membership, saying her alleged disrespectful remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur cannot be ignored, and she should apologise. ... read..


"Need to think of injustice to students," Omar Abdullaj criticises decision to stop MBBS course at Mata Vaishno Devi Institute
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 8, 2026 1:19:49 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday has criticised the decision to withdraw permission for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence to conduct an MBBS course. ... read..


"Will inform people about injustice": Punjab Congress chief on MGNREGA Bachao Sangram
Amritsar (Punjab) | January 8, 2026 12:50:08 PM IST
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday said his party will hold multiple rallies and programs across the state under the banner of 'MNREGA Sangram' while informing people about the "injustice" done to them. ... read..


"AIADMK led alliance will form Govt, no place for Panneerselvam": Edappadi Palaniswamy after meeting Amit Shah
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 12:50:04 PM IST
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday said he met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and apprised him of the current political situation in Tamil Nadu. ... read..


J&K: 10 people injured in a mini bus accident in Chatroo
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 8, 2026 12:50:02 PM IST
A mini bus met with an accident in Chatroo on Thursday. Ten people were reported to be injured in the accident. All the injured people were shifted to the district hospital. ... read..


Sabarimala gold theft case: Former Devaswom Secretary S Jayashree appears before SIT
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 8, 2026 12:50:01 PM IST
Former Devaswom Secretary S Jayashree appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday as part of the ongoing probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case. ... read..


SP chief Akhilesh Yadav appeals to PDA and voters to protect rights, urges vigilance against vote splitting
Politics | January 8, 2026 12:49:59 PM IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI) The Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday appealed to voters and 'PDA Guardians' to ensure that votes from the PDA society are not divided ahead of the upcoming elections. He emphasised the ... read..


"His life's work will continue to inspire generations": Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 12:49:55 PM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday remembered prominent Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil, who passed away a day earlier (Wednesday) at the age of 83. She expressed her grief through her official X handle. ... read..


"Action should not be taken against any innocent": Maulana Khalid Rasheed on stone-pelting incident at Turkman Gate
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 12:49:50 PM IST
Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, Chairman of the Islamic Centre of India, condemned the recent anti-encroachment drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, saying, "Action should not be taken against a ... read..


Kanpur police apprehend suspect in minor's rape case; sub-Inspector on the run
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 12:19:56 PM IST
Kanpur police apprehended one suspect in connection with the rape of a minor girl in the Sachendi area, based on a complaint filed against unknown individuals. ... read..


Delhi: Outer District Police apprehends 20 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 12:19:51 PM IST
The Outer District Police has apprehended 20 illegal Bangladeshi nationals during a special operation as part of an intensified crackdown against foreign nationals residing without valid visas. The action was part of a sustained drive conducted throughout ... read..


Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav attend National Textile Ministers' Conference 2026 in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) | January 8, 2026 12:19:48 PM IST
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended the National Textiles Ministers' Conference 2026 in Guwahati on Thursday. ... read..


ED conducts nationwide searches in fake government job scam
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 12:19:46 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted nationwide searches against an organised gang involved in a fake government job scam that duped aspirants by offering fraudulent appointments across multiple government departments. ... read..


BJP hits out at Tamil Nadu govt over Thiruparankundram Deepam controversy
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 12:19:41 PM IST
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has accused the Tamil Nadu government of showing a "double face" in the Thiruparankundram Deepam row. ... read..


"Do not politicise this...": Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on stone-pelting incident at Turkman Gate
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 12:19:40 PM IST
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday urged the public to refrain from politicising the stone-pelting incident reported near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate and appealed for calm, asking people to avoid spreading rumours and allow the police to c ... read..


Delhi Assembly winter session: AAP MLAs demand Kapil Mishra's resignation
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 12:19:38 PM IST
The Delhi Assembly witnessed chaos on Thursday as AAP MLAs protested inside the House, demanding the resignation of BJP leader Kapil Mishra over allegations of circulating a misleading video involving Leader of Opposition Atishi. ... read..


"PM Modi has moved forward with heritage and development": Gujarat CM on Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 8, 2026 11:49:28 AM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in promoting India's cultural heritage, saying that the PM has advanced development while preserving the nation's traditions. ... read..


Cong MP Pramod Tiwari condemns minor's rape in Kanpur, expresses shock over Police involvement
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 11:49:15 AM IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent rape of a minor in Kanpur. He expressed shock over police involment. ... read..


NCB seizes 1.33 lakh kg of drugs worth around Rs 2,000 crore in 2025
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 11:19:50 AM IST
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) continued its unwavering resolve and operational excellence in its fight against the drug menace throughout 2025. Through sustained and aggressive nationwide enforcement efforts, the agency seized 1,33,965 kilograms of n ... read..


Guwahati: Union Minister Giriraj Singh to attend inauguration of National Textiles Ministers' Conference 2026
Guwahati (Assam) | January 8, 2026 11:19:49 AM IST
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend the inaugural programme of the National Textiles Ministers' Conference 2026, organised by the Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Government of Ass ... read..


Fresh CCTV footage surfaces in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar assault case; Main accused arrested
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 11:19:44 AM IST
Another CCTV video related to the assault case in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar has surfaced, shedding more light on the sequence of events. The footage shows a group of people arriving at the spot, opening the gate of the house and attacking a man. ... read..


"Govt has allergy to Mahatma Gandhi..." : Bhupesh Bhagel calls for nationwide protest against VB--G RAM G act
Amritsar (Punjab) | January 8, 2026 11:19:39 AM IST
Former Chhattisgarh CM and Punjab Congress in charge Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said that the central government of having an "allergy" to Mahatma Gandhi and a problem with the poor, after it abruptly scrapped the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment ... read..


Uttarakhand CM meets parents of Anikta Bhandari, police question actress Urmila Sanawar in case
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 8, 2026 11:19:37 AM IST
The Uttarakhand police have questioned actress Urmila Sanawar, wife of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suresh Rathore, amid the controversy surrounding an audio clip related to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, a senior officer said on Thursda ... read..


Agartala: Contraband Codeine seized at Churaibari; 2 arrested in Joint Operation
Agartala (Tripura) | January 8, 2026 11:19:36 AM IST
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, a joint team of North Tripura Police and the GST Enforcement Wing, North Tripura, on Wednesday evening, seized a large consignment of contraband codeine-based cough syrup and arrested two persons at the Churaibari ... read..


After Manickam Tagore, Congress MP Jothimani backs Vijay; questions centre on censor block for his new film
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 11:19:29 AM IST
Congress MP Jothimani on Thursday slammed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over its refusal to grant certification to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', saying that it was an attack on the Tamil film indus ... read..


Rajesh Bawania gang member injured in encounter with Delhi Police
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 10:49:49 AM IST
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police carried out an encounter with criminals in the Bawana area of the national capital in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. ... read..


Manipur Police destroys 53 acres of poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi
Imphal (Manipur) | January 8, 2026 10:49:40 AM IST
In a joint operation, the Manipur Police, along with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), destroyed poppy cultivation spread over 53 acres in the hill ranges of Kangpokpi district, officials said. ... read..


"Cannot digest that Telangana is progressing under Congress govt": Venkat Balmoor slams opposition
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 8, 2026 10:49:39 AM IST
Congress MLC Venkat Balmoor on Thursday accused the BRS and BJP of politicising the Telangana government's decisions, saying they cannot digest that Telangana is progressing under the Congress government. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Ankita Bhandari's family, assures justice and support
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 8, 2026 10:49:34 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the parents of late Ankita Bhandari and assured them of the state government's full support and commitment to ensuring justice in the case. ... read..


Delhi: Fire breaks out in polythene warehouse near Kapashera Rajokri border
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 10:49:32 AM IST
A massive fire broke out early Thursday in a plastic and polythene warehouse near the Kapashera Rajokri border in the national capital, which also affected nearby slum areas. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Burnt semi-naked woman's body found behind brick kiln in Hapur, rape and murder suspected
Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 8, 2026 10:49:30 AM IST
A shocking incident has been reported from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district after the burnt, semi-naked body of a woman, aged around 30, was recovered from a sugarcane field behind brick kilns in Lahadra village under the Bahadurgarh police station area, po ... read..


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