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Sabarimala gold theft case: High Court angry as delay lets suspects go free

Kochi (Kerala) | January 28, 2026 2:19:51 PM IST

The Kerala High Court is very unhappy with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Sabarimala gold theft case. Because the police were too slow to finish their report, some of the main suspects have been allowed to leave jail on "default ba ... read..

Maharashtra in shock as Dy CM Ajit Pawar passes away; Leaders recall fearless 'Dada'

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 1:50:29 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat expressed deep shock and grief over the sudden demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying the loss is hard to believe as Pawar had attended a cabinet meeting just a day earlier. ... read..

Key accused in Pakistan-led espionage conspiracy case sentenced two imprisonments for 5.5 years

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:50:24 PM IST

A key accused in a Pakistan-led espionage conspiracy case was on Tuesday sentenced to two simple imprisonments for 5.5 years for his involvement in fraudulent use of mobile SIM cards and misuse of social media platforms. ... read..

"We're waiting for DMK's response, don't know why there's a delay": Tamil Nadu AICC In-charge on Assembly polls

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:50:14 PM IST

Tamil Nadu All India Congress Committee (AICC) In-charge Girish Chodankar said on Wednesday that they are waiting for the DMK's response to form an alliance for the upcoming State Assembly elections, scheduled to be held later this year. ... read..

Budget Session: Both houses adjourned to meet again at 11:00 am on Jan 29

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:50:07 PM IST

Both houses were adjourned on Wednesday afternoon and will meet tomorrow -- (Thursday) at 11 am. As the National Democratic Alliance-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs thumped their tables in appreciation, Opposition MPs stood and protested, demanding that ... read..

"Honour his legacy by continuing to build future-ready Maharashtra": Gautam Adani expresses grief over Ajit Pawar's demise

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 1:50:05 PM IST

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away following a plane crash. ... read..

BJP Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan mourns demise of "Baramati ka Raja" Ajit Pawar

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:50:02 PM IST

BJP's Lok Sabha MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, terming his death as an "irreparable loss" to both the state and the country. ... read..

Shield AI selected to provide V-Bat unmanned aircraft systems and hivemind autonomy software to the Indian Army

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:50:00 PM IST

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defence aircraft, today announced that India has selected Shield AI to supply V-BATs to the Indian Army. Under the program, the Indian Army will receive V-BATs and l ... read..

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Shiv Sena's Raju Waghmare raises concern on aircraft manufacturer, seeks thorough probe

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 1:20:31 PM IST

In the wake of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's demise in a plane crash on Wednesday, Shiv Sena leader Raju Waghmare has raised serious concerns on the manufacturer of the plane involved in the incident, recalling that the same company's pla ... read..

"Exam ke pehle Buddhist hua?" SC questions Haryana family's Buddhist conversion claim; seeks explanation from Haryana govt

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:20:25 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the claim of a Haryana-based family that they had converted to Buddhism shortly before examinations to avail minority benefits and sought an explanation from the Haryana government on the issuance of minority certi ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Salt production halts in Thoothukudi as stagnant rainwater causes trouble

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2026 1:20:23 PM IST

Due to heavy rainfall a few months ago, rainwater flowing from the urban areas of Thoothukudi passed through the salt pans in the Kala vasal region and drained into the sea. However, the rainwater has not fully receded even now and remains stagnant in the ... read..

Ajit Pawar's death shocking, politicians must be careful while travelling: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 28, 2026 1:20:21 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday expressed shock over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and called it a "huge loss", urging politicians to exercise greater caution while travelling, especially abroad. ... read..

"Response to attacks on India will be strong and decisive": President Droupadi Murmu cites Operation Sindoor as example in Parliament

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:50:22 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu placed strong emphasis on national security and India's decisive response to terrorism while addressing Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27 on Wednesday, stating, "response to all attacks on India will be str ... read..

Delhi: Special AAIB team to probe Baramati plane crash

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 1:20:15 PM IST

A special team of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will investigate the aircraft crash in Baramati, which took away the lives of five individuals, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and crew members. ... read..

"Will be remembered as seasoned politician with sincerity, astuteness": Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi mourn demise of Ajit Pawar

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:50:26 PM IST

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday expressed condolences over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who passed away in a plane crash this morning. ... read..

Rain, snow lash Himachal; Temperatures plunge, IMD warns of fog and cold wave

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 12:50:21 PM IST

Widespread rain and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours led to a sharp drop in temperatures, with several stations recording below-normal day and night temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Dynamics of politics in Maharashtra will change": Union Minister CR Paatil on Ajit Pawar's demise

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:50:13 PM IST

Union Minister CR Paatil on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, stating that his passing would significantly change the political dynamics of the state. ... read..

Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad expresses sorrow over Ajit Pawar's demise, says "I am shocked"

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:50:09 PM IST

Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Wednesday mourned the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, saying the entire state would be in grief following the tragic incident. ... read..

"Not just a crime but reflects lack of safety for women in state": YSRCP's Konda Rajeev slams Jana Sena MLA over alleged sexual harassment

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 12:50:07 PM IST

YSRCP spokesperson Konda Rajeev on Wednesday slammed the Jana Sena MLA from Railway Kodur, Arava Sridhar, following sexual harassment allegations made by a woman government employee. ... read..

Tourists thrilled as fresh snowfall blankets Shimla; travel industry sees revival

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 12:50:05 PM IST

Following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, tourist activity has picked up across several popular destinations, bringing cheer to visitors and renewed hope to the local travel industry. Areas such as Jakhoo, Kufri, Narkanda and upp ... read..

Maharashtra CM announces public holiday, three-day mourning over demise of Ajit Pawar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 12:50:03 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis on Wednesday announced a state holiday and three days of mourning following the demise of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash this morning. ... read..

Baramati plane crash: CMs across nation mourn Ajit Pawar's death, says "scale of tragedy is difficult to absorb"

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:49:59 PM IST

Chief Ministers across the nation on Wednesday expressed shock and grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a charter plane crash, describing his passing as an irreparable loss to public life and governance. ... read..

Delhi HC grants time to NIA, renotifies matter for April in Yasin Malik death penalty appeal

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:49:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) four weeks' further time to file its rejoinder in the agency's appeal seeking the death penalty for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in the terror funding case, and re ... read..

J-K: Heavy snowfall in Rajouri turns Kotranka sub-division and Pir Panjal range into winter wonderland

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 28, 2026 12:20:09 PM IST

Heavy snowfall in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, has turned the Kotranka sub-division and Pir Panjal range into a winter wonderland, attracting tourists and locals alike. ... read..

"Extremely heartbreaking": Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condoles Ajit Pawar's death

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:20:07 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who reportedly died in a plane crash in Baramati earlier in the day. ... read..

"Untimely demise of Ajit Pawar is irreparable loss": President Murmu expresses condolences

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:20:05 PM IST

President Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and said that the untimely demise of NCP chief is an "irreparable loss." ... read..

Bengaluru Police register FIR in Rs 87 crore data theft case involving ex-employee of software firm

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 28, 2026 12:19:58 PM IST

The Bengaluru Police have registered a case in connection with an alleged data theft worth approximately Rs 87 crore after a leading software company accused its former employee of illegally transferring sensitive source code and proprietary data. ... read..

"Government committed to true social justice": President Droupadi Murmu addresses Parliament on first day of Budget Session

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 12:19:57 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint session of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27, outlining the Union government's vision for social justice, inclusive growth, and a developed India. The President delivered her ... read..

"Ajit Pawar was like an elder brother": Eknath Shinde on demise of Maharashtra Deputy PM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 12:19:55 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday expressed grief at the demise of co-Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died after the charter plane carrying him crashed in Baramati. ... read..

Pushkar Singh Dhami, DK Shivakumar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekara and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring condole passing of Maharashtra DY CM Ajit Pawar

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 11:50:06 AM IST

Top political leaders across India including, Uttarkhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Dhivakumar, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekara and Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Brar, expressed heartfelt condolences followi ... read..

Pushkar Singh Dhami, DK Shivakumar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring condole passing of Maharashtra DY CM Ajit Pawar

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 11:50:05 AM IST

Top political leaders across India including, Uttarkhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Dhivakumar, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Brar, expressed heartfelt condolences followin ... read..

"Black day for Maharashtra": Sanjay Raut mourns Ajit Pawar's demise, hails his stronghold over administration

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 11:50:01 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday mourned the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, calling it "a black day" for the state. ... read..

Adjournment motion notice filed over alleged medical negligence in Kerala hospitals

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 28, 2026 11:20:13 AM IST

Congress MLA PC Vishnunath on Wednesday submitted a notice for an adjournment motion in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, seeking suspension of House proceedings to discuss alleged medical negligence in government hospitals and the crisis facing the state' ... read..

MP High Court questions 'death audit' in Indore water contamination issue, seeks clarity on "verbal autopsy"; appoints one-man commission to probe

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 11:20:12 AM IST

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court questioned the state government over its death audit report related to Indore's Bhagirathpura water contamination incident and appointed a former judge as a one-man commission to probe the issue. ... read..

"He has to resign for the scandal": BJP's Arvind Bellad demands Karnataka Minister Ramappa Timmapur's resignation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 28, 2026 11:20:08 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arvind Bellad on Wednesday demanded resignation of Karnataka Excise Minister Ramappa Timmapur after senior officers from his department were caught allegedly accepting a bribe for issuing a bar license. ... read..

Maharashtra loses 'Ajit Dada': Longest serving DyCM of state dies in tragic plane crash

Baramati (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 11:20:05 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Ajit 'Dada' Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash at Baramati airport, leaving behind a long career of ups and downs in politics. ... read..

"Could not pull people out due to massive fire": Eyewitness to Baramati plane crash mourns Ajit Pawar's demise

Baramati (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 11:20:03 AM IST

An eyewitness to the Baramati plane crash mourned the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and said that the locals could not rescue the people on board as the plane got engulfed in a massive fire. ... read..

"Unfortunate, huge loss": Union Minister Nitin Gadkari condoles death of Ajit Pawar in plane crash

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 11:20:02 AM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday condoled the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar in a plane crash in Baramati. ... read..

"Deeply shocked, pained to learn about untimely demise of Ajit Pawar": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 11:20:00 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed shock over the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a charter plane crash near Baramati earlier today. ... read..

"Grassroots leader dedicated to Maharashtra people": PM Modi mourns Ajit Pawar's death

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 11:19:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mourned the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, remembering him as a mass leader with deep grassroots. ... read..

Andhra: Case filed against Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar over alleged sexual harassment

Politics | January 28, 2026 11:19:55 AM IST

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 28 (ANI: A case has been registered against Railway Koduru Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar following sexual harassment allegations made by a woman government employee, who has accused the legislator of subjecting h ... read..

Uttarakhand: Chamoli witnesses relentless rain and snowfall, disrupting daily life

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | January 28, 2026 10:50:14 AM IST

Chamoli district has been experiencing relentless rain and snowfall since yesterday, with the remote village of Wan receiving a thick blanket of over 1 foot of snow. ... read..

"EWS is totally reserved for the 'Swarn' category": SP's Ram Gopal Yadav raises questions on inclusion in new UGC guideline

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 10:50:11 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns over the new UGC guidelines, questioning the claim of inclusive representation. He said while the guidelines speak of accommodating all sections of society through a proposed committee, benef ... read..

"Educational institutions will become centres of controversy": Bar Council Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra criticises new UGC regulations

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 10:50:08 AM IST

BJP MP in Rajya Sabha and Chairman of Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, criticised the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations to curb caste-based discrimination in colleges and universities, stating that educational institutions will ... read..

Kerala: Opposition demands Devaswom minister's resignation over Sabarimala gold theft; Assembly Satyagraha enters day two

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 28, 2026 10:50:06 AM IST

The Opposition on Tuesday intensified its attack on the Kerala government over the Sabarimala gold theft case, reiterating its demand for the resignation of State Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan and asserting that there would be no compromise on the issue. ... read..

Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: Fellow MPs express shock at "heart rending" news, recall big role in development of Baramati

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 10:50:03 AM IST

An emotional Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Wednesday expressed grief at the news of the tragic demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who was killed in a charter plane crash in Bramati eary today. ... read..

Maharashtra: Plane with Ajit Pawar on board crashes in Baramati, further details awaited

Baramati (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 10:20:29 AM IST

A chartered plane flying from Mumbai, Maharashtra, to Baramati crash-landed at 8.45 am on Wednesday morning. As per preliminary report, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar was onboard the charter. Pawar was he ... read..

Western disturbance brings rain, snowfall to Western Himalayas; isolated heavy falls and hailstorms expected today

Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 10:20:25 AM IST

A Western disturbance is bringing rain and snowfall to the Western Himalayas, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms expected on January 27-28, 2026, according to the India Meteorological Department. ... read..

YSRCP alleges "sexual harassment" of govt employee by Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 10:20:23 AM IST

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Wednesday levelled serious allegations against Jana Sena Party MLA from Railway Kodur Arava Sridhar, accusing him of sexually harassing and exploiting a government woman employee by misusing his political influence. ... read..

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat backs UGC regulations, calls it "effort to ensure equality within country"

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 10:20:22 AM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday highlighted the newly introduced University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, saying they reflect the constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination. ... read..

BJP's Prakash Reddy calls India-EU FTA "one more success story of PM Modi"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 28, 2026 10:20:20 AM IST

BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Wednesday termed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as "one more success story of PM Modi", asserting that if properly implemented, Indian trade will greatly benefit. ... read..

Dense fog engulfs Chandigarh, visibility drops sharply

Chandigarh | January 28, 2026 10:20:14 AM IST

Chandigarh witnessed dense fog on Wednesday, significantly reducing visibility across several areas and affecting early morning traffic. ... read..

Falling value of Rupee, air pollution to be raised in Budget Parliament Session: Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 10:20:07 AM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday said that issues such as the "falling value of the Rupee" against the US Dollar and the "worsening air pollution" in the national capital would be raised by the party during the Budget session of Parliament that beg ... read..

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash in Baramati

Baramati (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 10:20:05 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar died in the plane crash on Wednesday morning. ... read..

"PM and HM should step forward and tell country about new UGC regulation": Congress MP Manoj Kumar

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 9:49:55 AM IST

Amid uproar over the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulation, Congress MP Manoj Kumar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to come forward and make the new rules clear to the public. ... read..

"Convergence of democracy and trade" UBT Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomes India-EU FTA

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 9:49:53 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement, calling it a positive development for both India and the European Commission after nearly two decades of discussions. ... read..

Budget Session: Both houses to hold obituary reference to former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 9:49:52 AM IST

Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to hold an obituary reference to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on the first day of the Budget Session 2026-27. ... read..

"Offered everything to liberate Mother Bharati from chains of slavery": PM Modi pays tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 9:49:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to "Punjab Kesari" Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary. ... read..

SDRF rescues pet Pit Bull dog that guarded owner's body for 4 days in Bharmour

Bharmour (Himachal Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 9:49:46 AM IST

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued a pet Pit Bull dog from Bharmour subdivision on Monday, days after it stayed beside its deceased owner in sub-zero temperatures, refusing to abandon him despite heavy snowfall. ... read..

Odisha bandh: NNKS workers block Puri-Bhubaneswar road over Paddy Procurement lapses

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 28, 2026 9:49:44 AM IST

Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) workers on Wednesday blocked the Puri-Bhubaneswar road in Uttara Chhak during their eight-hour Odisha bandh. They are protesting against alleged lapses in paddy procurement. ... read..

"Towering national figure": Kharge remembers Field Marshal KM Cariappa on birth anniversary

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 9:19:55 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tribute to Field Marshal K M Cariappa on the occasion of his birth anniversary, calling him a "towering national figure" whose life reflected "courage, determination and valour." ... read..

Budget Session Day 1: President to address joint sitting of both Houses

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 9:19:53 AM IST

The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on Wednesday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the two Houses. ... read..

3 suspects wanted in Shastri Park murder case captured in Delhi after Police shootout

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 9:19:51 AM IST

Three men wanted in a recent murder case were captured by Delhi Police early Wednesday after a shootout in the national capital's Rohini area, officials said. ... read..

"Golden chapter in history of Uttarakhand": Dhami celebrates state's UCC Day

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 28, 2026 9:19:50 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday celebrated the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Day, marking the implementation of the UCC, which aims to establish social justice, equality, and constitutional values. ... read..

Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 28, 2026 9:19:45 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday inaugurated 'Wings India 2026' at Begumpet Airport, marking the start of one of Asia's largest aviation summits. ... read..

"This year will be great for aviation": Aviation Minister inaugurates Wing India 2026 with manufacturing in focus

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 28, 2026 9:19:40 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday inaugurated Wings India 2026 at Begumpet Airport, describing it as one of Asia's most significant aviation summits held once every two years. ... read..

"Paddy procurement failing, Mahanadi dried up, crimes against minors rising in Odisha": BJD's Sulata Deo

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 28, 2026 9:19:38 AM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Sulata Deo has said that her party would raise a range of pressing issues concerning Odisha in all party meetings, including irregular paddy procurement, the drying up of the Mahanadi River, and the rise in crimes against mino ... read..

"We hope Budget is in public interest and improves our economy": Congress' Tariq Anwar

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 8:50:03 AM IST

Ahead of the Budget Session set to commence today, Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Wednesday expressed hope that the Union Budget would be in the public interest and would improve the country's economy. ... read..

Budget Session: INDIA bloc MPs to meet with Congress chief Kharge, discuss floor strategy

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 8:49:58 AM IST

INDIA bloc MPs are scheduled to meet on Wednesday at 10 am to chalk out a strategy for the Budget Session 2026-27, which begins today. ... read..

"What changes are they trying to bring about?": Congress MP Imran Masood questions Centre's intent ahead of Budget Session

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 8:49:56 AM IST

Congress MP Imran Masood launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government, questioning its priorities and intent ahead of the Budget session of the Parliament. ... read..

BJP chief Nitin Nabin hails Bengal's iconic legacy, pays tribute to cultural and spiritual legends

Durgapur (West Bengal) | January 28, 2026 8:20:09 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin has lauded West Bengal's rich cultural, spiritual and artistic heritage, recalling the contributions of iconic figures who shaped India's identity. ... read..

Delhi sees marginal AQI improvement to 273, remains in 'poor' category

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 8:20:05 AM IST

The national capital witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 273 at around 7 am, keeping it in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board ... read..

Odisha: Railway Police apprehend two men for transporting ganja allegedly to Delhi

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 28, 2026 8:20:02 AM IST

Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) apprehended two men at Odisha's Bhubaneswar Railway Station for allegedly transporting ganja to New Delhi. ... read..

Budget Session 2026-27 to commence today with President Murmu's address

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 7:49:59 AM IST

The Budget Session of Parliament will commence today with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the two Houses. ... read..

Telangana: BRS submits memorandum to Governor alleging irregularities in Singareni

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 28, 2026 7:19:56 AM IST

A delegation of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), led by its Working President KT Rama Rao, met the Governor at Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum alleging corruption and financial irregularities in the functioning of Singareni Collieries Company Limit ... read..

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis approves key infrastructural projects in cabinet meeting

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 28, 2026 6:49:54 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved several major infrastructure projects, including Metro Line-8 connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports, during a meeting of the Cabinet Infrastructure Committee held at Mantralaya. ... read..

DMK-Congress alliance is a "failed engine": Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 28, 2026 6:49:50 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nainar Nagendran launched a sharp attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its ally Congress, describing their alliance as a "failed engine", as political campaigning intensifies ahead of t ... read..

"I also sat in the third row. What is the problem?": Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on R-day seating arrangement row

Hubballi (Karnataka) | January 28, 2026 6:49:49 AM IST

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi ridiculed the allegations surrounding the seating arrangement of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the Republic Day celebrations, saying the Congress was unnecessarily ... read..

Telangana: Catchers treat dogs brutally at NIT Warangal; FIR registered against warden and dog-catching team

Warangal (Telangana) | January 28, 2026 6:19:44 AM IST

Police have registered an FIR following allegations of inhumane treatment of dogs on the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal campus, officials said. ... read..

President meets tribal guests, tableaux artists, NCC Cadets, NSS volunteers and other Republic Day parade participants

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 6:19:43 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu met tribal guests, tableaux artists, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and other participants of the 77th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. ... read..

"Our duty to protect interests of marginalised communities": Karnataka Higher Education Minister on UGC guidelines

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 28, 2026 5:50:06 AM IST

Karnataka Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar emphasised that higher education institutes must safeguard the interests of marginalised communities in light of the new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM inaugurates railway overbridge and flyover in Gorakhpur, calls it "new gift" for state

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | January 28, 2026 5:50:03 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a railway overbridge and a flyover on the 4-lane road in Gorakhpur, calling the development a "new gift" for the state. ... read..

"Tariff reduction will greatly benefit India": Shiv Sena factions welcome India-EU FTA

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 5:19:48 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi welcomed the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expressing hope that it will benefit both nations and strengthen the global trade order. ... read..

BJP President Nitin Nabin holds strategy meet in West Bengal ahead of Assembly polls

Durgapur (West Bengal) | January 28, 2026 4:50:04 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin held a high-level strategy meeting with senior leaders of the West Bengal BJP in Durgapur, as part of the party's preparations for the upcoming state assembly elections. ... read..

Budget Session 2026: Political leaders arrive in Delhi ahead of Parliament session

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 4:19:47 AM IST

Several political leaders and ministers have begun arriving in the national capital ahead of the budget session of Parliament, which is scheduled to commence today. ... read..

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleges 32 lakh unmapped cases added to 'Logical Discrepancy' list to confuse voters

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 28, 2026 4:19:46 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has added 32 lakh unmapped cases to the 'Logical Discrepancy' (LD) list in West Bengal with the intent of confusing voters, despite the Supreme Court directing th ... read..

"The future of India-EU relations is full of promise": President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 2:50:14 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu lauded the various India-European Union (EU) agreements concluded during the visit of European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, stating that they will "further strengthen the ... read..

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of budget session of Parliament, opposition parties raise their issues

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 2:50:12 AM IST

The government on Tuesday convened an all-party meeting ahead of the budget session of Parliament in which it sought cooperation from the opposition parties for smooth functioning of the two Houses. The opposition parties talked about the issues they inte ... read..

SIT proves Gaurav Gogoi's direct link with Pakistan: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | January 28, 2026 2:19:44 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed details from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) report, which he said allegedly proves state Congress President Gaurav Gogoi's "direct link with Pakistan." ... read..

India-EU Trade Deal augments Atmanirbhar Bharat through win-win agreements: Amit Shah

New Delhi | January 28, 2026 4:50:02 AM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah hailed the India-European Union (EU) Trade Deal, describing it as a defining moment in India's global trade engagement and a strategic breakthrough that strengthens the country's mission of buildin ... read..

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