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Hyderabad hosts global kite and sweet festival with participants from 40 countries

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 13, 2026 10:19:43 PM IST

Hyderabad witnessed vibrant scenes on Tuesday as the state-sponsored Global Kite and Sweet Festival began, with participants from nearly 40 countries and around 25 Indian states taking part in the cultural event. Large and creatively designed kites filled ... read..

Karnataka LoP criticises Congress govt for "prioritising" Rahul Gandhi over German Chancellor's visit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 10:19:55 PM IST

Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition R Ashoka criticised the state government's top leadership for "prioritising" party leader Rahul Gandhi's transit at Mysuru airport over German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit. ... read..

Delhi: Rohini Court issues notice on wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail plea in Sagar Dhankar murder case

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:19:39 PM IST

Rohini Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Delhi Police on Olympic Wrestler Sushil Kumar's application for regular bail in wrestler Sagar Dhankar's murder case. He had moved the application in view of the changed circumstances in the case. ... read..

Deendayal Port Authority secures 2nd position at the 25th All India Major Ports Cultural Competition

Kandla (Gujarat) | January 13, 2026 10:19:37 PM IST

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, put up an impressive and engaging performance at the 25th All India Major Ports Cultural Competition, held at Paradip Port Authority from January 8 to 11, 2026. Showcasing talent, the DPA contingent secured the seco ... read..

Op Sindoor: Pakistan's decision-making cycle completely disrupted after initial 22-minute strike, says Army Chief

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 9:49:45 PM IST

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said Operation Sindoor disrupted Pakistan's decision-making and forced it to step back after a 22-minute precision strike and calibrated military actions achieved India's politico-military objectives. ... read..

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel visits Wildlife Care Centre as a part of Karuna Abhiyan initiative

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 13, 2026 9:49:40 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, accompanied by Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia, on Tuesday visited the Wildlife Care Centre in Ahmedabad's Bodakdev area, which is functioning under the statewide Karuna Abhiyan initiative aimed at p ... read..

"Devil preaching scriptures": Tamilisai Soundararajan slams Rahul Gandhi after Congress seeks ban on 'Parasakthi'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 9:19:33 PM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for extending support to the Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' while Congress has sought a ban on Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Tamil film 'Parasakthi'. ... read..

UP: Administration makes special arrangements for Makar Sankranti snan, over 1 crore devotees expected

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 9:19:31 PM IST

The second sacred bathing ritual (snan) of Magh Mela will be held on Makar Sankranti, on January 15 in Prayagraj. After the successful Paush Purnima snan, in which over 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip, the Mela administration has stepped up preparations ... read..

MP Cabinet approves implementation of SpaceTech Policy-2026

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 8:49:33 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting at the state secretariat in Bhopal on Tuesday and the council of ministers gave nod to several key decisions, including SpaceTech Policy-2026. ... read..

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh "vacating" Rajya Sabha seat, not to seek third term

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 8:49:31 PM IST

Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday announced that he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha. His current six-year tenure is set to expire on April 9, 2026. ... read..

Central Sanskrit University launches Ayurveda Gurukulam Affiliation Portal

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 8:49:28 PM IST

In a significant and historic step toward the evolution of Ayurvedic education, Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, has formally launched the Ayurveda Gurukulam Affiliation Portal and detailed operational guidelines. The launch ceremony took pla ... read..

"Names deleted through AI on BJP's instructions": Mamata Banerjee slams ECI over SIR, calls 'logical discrepancies' a "dubious category"

Howrah (West Bengal) | January 13, 2026 8:49:23 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of deleting voters' names from the electoral roll using artificial intelligence on the behest of the BJP. ... read..

NIA chargeaheets third accused in Naxal's northern regional bureau revival bid case

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 8:49:21 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against the third accused in a case related to an attempt to revive the Naxal Northern Regional Bureau (NRB). ... read..

"If Bengal had 60% Muslims, no Chatterjee or Banerjee would become Chief Minister." BJP's Sukanta Majumdar

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 8:19:21 PM IST

Union Minister and Balurghat MP Sukanta Majumdar accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of "pushing" for a demographic change in the state, warning that if it happens, then "no Banerjee or Chatterjee will ever become the CM." ... read..

'ECI should be more careful, but law cannot be different for anyone': Sukanta Majumdar on notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen during SIR in West Bengal

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 7:49:37 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Education and BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar backed the notice to economist Amartya Sen during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, asking if Nobel laureates are above the law. ... read..

Amit Shah lays foundation stone for state-of-art bio-containment facility "Bio Safety Level-4" lab

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 13, 2026 7:49:33 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of Gujarat's first state-of-the-art Bio-Containment Facility "Bio Safety Level-4" lab as well as the "Animal Bio-Safety Level" facility on Tuesday in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Chief Minister Bh ... read..

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre condoles as woman dies in elephant attack

Bidar (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 7:19:52 PM IST

Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the death of a 40-year-old woman in a wild elephant attack in Mugali village of Sakleshpur taluk of Hassan district. ... read..

LAC needs constant vigilance as both sides increase presence: Army Chief Gen Dwivedi

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 7:19:47 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said the Line of Actual Control (LAC) requires constant vigilance, as both India and China continue to increase their presence along the border, even as diplomatic and military-level engagements help ... read..

Pamban fishermen block National Highway, demanding action after 2 fishermen went missing at sea

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 6:49:53 PM IST

Fishermen in Pamban on Tuesday blocked the national highway, demanding action after two fishermen, Sarathkumar and Tyson, went missing at sea. ... read..

Court reserves order on bail plea of 5 accused in Turkman Gate stone pelting case

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 6:49:47 PM IST

Tis Hazari Court on Tuesday reserved the bail pleas of five accused persons arrested in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case. The court will pronounce the order tomorrow at 4 PM. ... read..

Karnataka: DK Shivakumar receives Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru Airport amid power tussle

Mysuru (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 6:49:43 PM IST

Amid speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru airport on Tuesday. ... read..

Haryana Police crack down on gang culture, remove 67 songs glorifying organised crime

Chandigarh (Haryana) | January 13, 2026 6:49:41 PM IST

In a decisive move to curb the growing influence of gang culture and the glorification of violence among youth, the Special Task Force (STF) and Cyber Unit of Haryana Police have succeeded in removing or blocking 67 songs that promoted organised crime acr ... read..

Nitin Nabin to be elected BJP President on January 20

By Toshi Mandola

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 6:19:41 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National Working President Nitin Nabin will assume the post of BJP National President, succeeding JP Nadda, on January 20, sources aware of the development said on Tuesday. ... read..

Himachal lifts ban on transfers of Group-C, Group-D staff till March 31

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 6:19:35 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday lifted the ban on general transfers of Group-C and Group-D employees, excluding teaching cadres of the Education and Technical Education departments, allowing such transfers to be approved till March 31, 2026, ac ... read..

Defence Ministry to discuss Rs 3.25 lakh crore 114 Rafale fighter jet deal this week

By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 7:49:28 PM IST

In a significant development, India is going to take up the around Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, which would be manufactured in India with an indigenous content of around 30 per cent, at a high-level meeting of th ... read..

330 projects worth ?10.48 lakh crore: UP CM hails PRAGATI portal, highlights transition from "bottleneck" to "facilitator" and "accelerator"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 5:49:30 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday hailed the PRAGATI portal, technology-driven governance and inter-agency problem-solving, highlighting the state's massive infrastructure push, with 330 projects worth ?10.48 lakh crore underway. ... read..

Ajit Pawar did not uphold commitment for friendly contest in Pune: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on NCP chief's corruption allegations

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 5:49:20 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded to Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar's repeated corruption allegations in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), stating that the Deputy CM did not uphold the commitment of a "fr ... read..

Odisha: Two jaundice cases detected at Dhenkanal school

Dhenkanal (Odisha) | January 13, 2026 5:20:11 PM IST

Two cases of jaundice have been reported at a s school in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, prompting local health authorities to step up precautionary measures. ... read..

GBA Corporation Elections to be held as per Supreme Court order: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 5:20:08 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday assured to comply with the orders of the Supreme Court to conduct pending polls to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) before June 30 of this year. ... read..

"Want to help develop India where people respect others' languages, cultures, religions": Rahul Gandhi

Gudalur (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 5:19:58 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called for developing India into a nation where citizens respect each other's languages, cultures and religion. ... read..

Chandigarh: School holidays extended till January 17

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 5:19:52 PM IST

In view of the prevailing cold and foggy weather conditions, the District Education Office of the Union Territory of Chandigarh has extended the revised school timings and winter vacation for all government, government-aided and recognised private schools ... read..

Assam is gearing up to celebrate Magh Bihu on Jan 13-14

Guwahati (Assam) | January 13, 2026 4:49:29 PM IST

Magh Bihu is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, which marks the end of the harvesting season in the local month of Magh during mid-January. People of the state have celebrated the festival with community feasts after the annual harvest. ... read..

IIT Madras develops ramjet-assisted artillery shells to extend gun range

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 4:19:48 PM IST

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT), Madras researchers have successfully developed and tested ramjet-propelled artillery shells designed to extend the firing range of conventional gun systems by about 50 per cent. This marks a significant milesto ... read..

SC makes interim stay absolute in Kirloskar trademark dispute, seeks speedy High Court decision

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 4:19:42 PM IST

The Supreme Court of India has made absolute its earlier interim stay on a Bombay High Court order that had expanded restrictions on the use of the "Kirloskar" trademark within the Kirloskar group, while requesting the High Court to decide the pending com ... read..

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha terminates services of 5 Govt employees over alleged terror links

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 13, 2026 4:19:37 PM IST

In a major action against the terror ecosystem and Infrastructure within government machinery, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday terminated five government employees over alleged terror links, according to officials. ... read..

DMK deceiving people by failing to fulfil any of their promises: BJP's K Annamalai

Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 3:49:43 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai on Tuesday criticised the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government for 'deceiving' the people of the state by failing to 'fulfill any of the promises made to them.' ... read..

"Not maintaining the dignity of her post": BJP's Saroj Pandey slams Mamata Banerjee's allegations on SIR

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:49:42 PM IST

BJP National Vice President Saroj Pandey claimed on Tuesday that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is afraid and is not maintaining the "dignity" of her post. She took a jibe at the Chief Minister while saying that a person holding a constitution ... read..

"We must inform everyone about the benefits of new bill": Kiren Rijiju on VB G-RAM G Act

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 3:20:10 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the government aims to inform every village in Uttar Pradesh about the benefits of the Viksit Bharat G-RAM G act. ... read..

AAP, BJP's Kapil Mishra exchange jibes over alleged insult of 'Sikh Guru'

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:20:08 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing political tussle between the AAP party and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra over alleged insult of Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur, AAP demanded an apology from the minister on Tuesday, claiming that it was he who in the first place was insulting the ... read..

From Rahul's 'ForeignSeGyaan' to Mamata's 'AwaidGhuspaithiya', Opposition wide open for exploitation: BJP

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:20:02 PM IST

Calling for the ousting of 'dynastic disasters', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition party leaders, including Congress' Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, for trying to welcome ... read..

PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on Jan 23: BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 3:20:01 PM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu on January 23 will bring significant changes both in politics and governance. ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan inaugurates drug-free campus campaign at DU

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:19:43 PM IST

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday inaugurated the Drug Free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhi, underscoring the need for sustained and collective efforts to protect the youth from substance abuse and to realise the vision of a Viksit and ... read..

"Red eyes turned into red carpet": Congress' Pawan Khera's swipe at PM Modi; attacks BJP's meeting with CCP delegation

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:19:41 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party's relationship with China and took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that those who once spoke of showing "red eyes" to China have instead "rolled out a red carpe ... read..

YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses grief over fire accident in Kakinada, demands immediate relief of one lakh to each affected family

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 3:19:33 PM IST

Former Andhra Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday expressed deep shock and grief over the devastating fire that razed 38 thatched houses in Sarlankapalle village of Kakinada district, leaving around 120 ... read..

Leaders will take call on alliance for TN Assembly polls: TVK General Secy after Vijay returns to Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 3:19:31 PM IST

While waiting for TVK chief Vijay to return to Chennai after being questioned by the CBI, the party's general secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar on Tuesday said that party is "very clear" on its ideological stance, and that the leaders will "take a call in case o ... read..

"Attack on Somnath was attack on self-respect, religion... Swabhiman Parv very important for us": Amit Shah

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 13, 2026 2:49:48 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the attack on the Somnath temple was considered an assault on the nation's self-respect and religious faith, and asserted that despite being destroyed multiple times, the temple stands as a message to the ... read..

BJP's CR Kesavan calls Rahul Gandhi "shameless liar and peddler of fakery" after he backs Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 2:49:30 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he supported the Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, calling him a "shameless habitual liar and peddler of fakery." ... read..

UP: AMU diploma student dies by suicide, found hanging in hostel room

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 2:49:29 PM IST

In a tragic incident at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a final-year diploma student was found dead after allegedly hanging herself in her hostel room on Monday morning. ... read..

"'PRAGATI' is an example of the work culture of our new India": CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 2:49:27 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday praised the PRAGATI initiative, calling it an example of the work culture of modern India, which emphasises proactive governance and timely implementation. ... read..

"Right to employment has been taken away through G RAM act", says Congress MP KC Venugopal

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 13, 2026 2:19:50 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday sharply criticised the VB G RAM G act, stating that the right to employment has been taken away through the new legislation. ... read..

Court orders 3-day police remand of Pallakad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in third rape case

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | January 13, 2026 2:19:42 PM IST

The Thiruvalla Magistrate Court on Tuesday granted three days' police custody of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third rape case. ... read..

Delhi Police's 'Operation Gang Bust 2026': Arrests of 854 accused, 280 gangsters in 48-hour mega crackdown

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 2:19:41 PM IST

Delhi Police launched 'Operation Gang Bust 2026', the first major anti-gang operation of the year, which carried out a sustained 48-hour crackdown against organised crime and gangster networks, the police said on Tuesday. ... read..

SC grants bail to MLA Abbas Ansari in UP Gangsters Act case

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 2:19:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted regular bail to Uttar Pradesh (UP) MLA Abbas Ansari in a case registered against him under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-social Activities (Prevention) Act. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay returns to Chennai after '7 hours' of CBI questioning on Karur stampede

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 2:19:30 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay returned to Chennai on Tuesday, a day after being questioned at the CBI headquarters in Delhi in relation to the Karur stampede. As per CBI sources, the TVK chief will be called for questioning once again at a la ... read..

"No talks on nuclear issue between DGMOs of India, Pak during Op Sindoor": Army Chief General Dwivedi

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 2:19:28 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that there were no talks between the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan about nuclear warfare. ... read..

MP Govt rolls out paperless e-cabinet; CM Mohan Yadav, ministers attend meeting with tablets

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 2:19:24 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday formally launched its paperless e-Cabinet system, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and ministers attending the Cabinet meeting carrying their respective tablets held at the state secretariat in Bhopal. ... read..

"Mahatma Gandhi's name should be restored": Ramesh Chennithala on VB G-RAM-G scheme replacing MGNREGA

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 13, 2026 1:49:36 PM IST

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the replacement of MGNREGA with the VB G-RAM-G scheme and demanded that Mahatma Gandhi's name be restored. The remarks were made during a protest by the Kerala Pradesh Congress over ... read..

Chinese Communist Party leaders meet RSS Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale in courtesy call

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 1:49:29 PM IST

Leaders of China's Communist Party (CCP) on Tuesday met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale at the RSS headquarters. The meeting lasted for approximately half an hour, according to sources. ... read..

"Attack on Tamil culture": Rahul Gandhi backs Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', attacks Centre over film certification

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 1:49:27 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday came out in support of the Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan and attacked the Centre after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) put the film's certification on hold, calling it an attack on Tamil culture. ... read..

Supreme Court issues notice in Haryana DSP seniority dispute; UPSC impleaded as respondent

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 1:49:22 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma and former international wrestler Geetika Jakhar, both serving as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) in Haryana under the Outstanding Sportsperson category, have approached the Supreme Court of India challengin ... read..

Supreme Court issues notice in Haryana DSP seniority dispute; UPSC impleaded

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 1:49:20 PM IST

"Congress hypocrisy exposed": Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao on Revanth Reddy's auto-debit traffic fine plan

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 13, 2026 1:49:16 PM IST

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's proposal to introduce an auto-debit system for traffic fines, alleging that the move would compromise citizens' privacy and expose what he termed the "hypocrisy" ... read..

"These cowards...who is this Annamalai?" Saamana editorial slams remarks on Mumbai by BJP leader

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 1:19:27 PM IST

Repeating the 'Rasmalai' jibe for Bharatiya Janata Party leader K Annamalai, Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, Saamana has alleged that the Devendra Fadnavis-Eknath Shinde led government in Maharashtra had tarnished the state's image by engaging in corrupt prac ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal should have asked her to apologise": Kapil Mishra on Atishi's alleged Guru Tegh Bahadur remark

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 1:19:26 PM IST

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Tuesday criticised AAP leader Atishi over her alleged remarks on Guru Tegh Bahadur, saying AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal should have asked her to apologise. ... read..

"Non-existent" terrorist recruitment indicates positive change in J-K: Army Chief Dwivedi

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 1:19:21 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the situation along the Western Front as well as Jammu and Kashmir since May 10, after India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror outfits deep in Pakistani territory, rema ... read..

HPBOSE set to roll out "one school, one syllabus" scheme to reduce pressure from Class 10 students

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 1:19:15 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is set to introduce a "one school, one syllabus" scheme for Class 10 students from the upcoming academic year, with the aim of reducing academic stress and improving learning outcomes. ... read..

BJP leadership meets to decide on national party president election

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 12:49:30 PM IST

The leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday met in the national capital to decide the process for electing the party's National President, with an official announcement expected soon, sources have indicated. ... read..

"Marathi manus in danger because of BJP": Sanjay Raut lambasts Devendra Fadnavis' critique of Thackeray brothers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 12:49:25 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at Devendra Fadnavis over the latter's "existence in danger" remarks against Thackeray brothers, saying that the Maharashtra Chief Minister should worry about himself since the Thackeray family was capable ... read..

Uttarakhand SIC orders High Court to disclose status of corruption complaints against subordinate judiciary

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 13, 2026 12:49:23 PM IST

The Chief Information Commissioner of Uttarakhand SIC, Radha Raturi, has directed the joint registrar of Uttarakhand High Court to furnish the Information on the status of corruption complaints against subordinate judiciary, after due permission is receiv ... read..

MP Minister Vijayvargiya directs suspension of doctor in Bhopal slaughterhouse case, probe ordered

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 12:49:21 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya on Tuesday said that the Bhopal Municipal Corporation is directed to immediately suspend the doctor, who allegedly issued a certificate identifying the cow meat as buffalo meat, i ... read..

DMK's Dayanidhi Maran sparks debate says, "In North India, girls are kept at home, but we want our girls to study"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 12:49:16 PM IST

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on Tuesday sparked debate by claiming that in northern states, girls are often expected to stay at home and do household work, while Tamil Nadu encourages girls to study and pursue their careers. ... read..

"Best example of tri-service synergy with full freedom to act": Army Chief General Dwivedi says 'Op Sindoor ongoing'

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 12:49:13 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that Operation Sindoor, carried out in response to the ghastly 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, was the best example of "tri-service synergy under clear-cut political directive". ... read..

NGT directs WB authorities to clear Howrah's Belgachia dumpyard, enforce Solid Waste Management Rules

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 12:49:11 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has directed the West Bengal government, Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) and pollution control authorities to take urgent, time-bound measures to clear legacy waste and enforce statutory s ... read..

"Preparing for ceremonial entry into Port Sultan Qaboos": Sanjeev Sanyal on Day 16 of INSV Kaundinya's voyage

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 12:49:06 PM IST

With the INSV 'Kaundinya' present in the Omani waters, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal said on Tuesday that on Day 16, the goal for the team was to clean the ship, change to fresh sail and put the efforts towards looking p ... read..

NCP's Nawab Malik takes swipe at CM Fadnavis, K Annamalai over divisive politics remarks ahead of BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 12:19:51 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik on Tuesday criticised state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP leader from Tamil Nadu K Annamalai, alleging that both were indulging in divisive politics ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ... read..

Delhi Police launches 'Operation Gang Bust', arrests over 500 criminals

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 12:19:46 PM IST

Delhi Police have launched 'Operation Gang Bust', a 48-hour-long intensive crackdown against gangs and organised criminals across the national capital, resulting in the arrest of more than 500 criminals linked to various gangster networks, according to th ... read..

MP: Indore Collector orders to take legal action over use of Chinese Manjha

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 12:19:44 PM IST

Indore Collector Shivam Verma has issued an order regarding the use of banned Chinese kite string in kite flying, warning to face legal action against those found guilty ahead of Makar Sankranti festival. ... read..

TN: Tiruchirappalli Collectorate celebrates Pongal with foreign tourists

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 12:19:39 PM IST

Tiruchirappalli District Collectorate on Tuesday celebrated Pongal, the traditional harvest festival of Tamil Nadu with cultural fervour. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin distributes laptops to students under Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil scheme

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 12:19:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday distributed laptops to students of Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women under the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil scheme. ... read..

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju arrives in Lucknow, to participate in VB G RAM G act events

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 12:19:29 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday arrived in Lucknow to participate in events related to the VB G RAM G act. ... read..

Another feather in India's Tiger conservation story, under 5% mortality recorded in over 4 years

By Swati Saxena

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 12:19:28 PM IST

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), in its latest report, said India lost 167 tigers in 2025, including 31 cubs. This number is significant as it mean the mortality rate has not even crossed 5 per cent of the total tiger population in the la ... read..

CPI National Secretary K Ramakrishna urges CM Naidu to declare Amaravati as 'Free Zone', expedite land allotments

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 12:19:24 PM IST

CPI National Secretary K Ramakrishna on Tuesday urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to declare Amaravati as a Free Zone, emphasising that the move would attract further investments, generate employment opportunities, and promote the ov ... read..

NIA takes over probe into Illegal Bangladeshi infiltration case from Delhi Police, begins investigation

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 11:49:24 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into a major illegal Bangladeshi immigrant infiltration case that was earlier being probed by the Delhi Police's Special Cell, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

Defence Minister addresses joint services Multi-Speciality camp in Lakshadweep via video conference

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 11:49:22 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Indian Navy's Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp in Lakshadweep through video conference. ... read..

"Do not like this, I have a secular mindset": Ajit Pawar condemns 'communal remarks' amid BMC polls

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 11:49:21 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday condemned the Brihanmumbai Municipal Elections (BMC) being given a 'communal angle.' As he reaffirmed that he has 'a secular mindset', he said that in such a dive ... read..

Hindu man Shomir Das killed in Bangladesh, BJP's Amit Malviya says "Interim govt not reined in tormentors of Hindus"

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 11:49:17 AM IST

In another incident of the targeting of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, Shomir Kumar Das a resident of Daganbhuiyan upzilla of Feni district was murdered on January 11. ... read..

"Hugs exchanged even as China settles villages in Arunachal": Supriya Shrinate slams BJP for meeting CCP delegation

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 11:19:46 AM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for meeting leaders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the national capital, saying that while "China settles villages in Arunachal Pradesh", hugs were being exchange ... read..

Delhi: Two motorcycle-borne men fire shots in air outside Pashchim Vihar gym

Pashchim Vihar (New Delhi) | January 13, 2026 11:19:42 AM IST

Two unidentified motorcycle-borne men allegedly fired shots in the air outside a gym in Pashchim Vihar East on Monday night, police said. ... read..

Rashtrapati Bhavan sends unique invitation showcasing North East's rich heritage to guests for the 'At Home' reception

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 11:19:37 AM IST

On the occasion of Republic Day 2026, Rashtrapati Bhavan will welcome guests from across the country and abroad to commemorate the momentous national milestone. The preparations at Rashtrapati Bhawan for the Republic Day celebrations are in full swing. ... read..

Mischief during Hindu festivals won't be tolerated: BJP's Nitesh Rane as Municipal poll battle intensifies

Palghar (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 11:19:34 AM IST

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane warned that anyone attempting mischief during Hindu festivals would face strict consequences. ... read..

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews fire accident at Sarlankapalle; Rs 25,000 relief to be provided to affected

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 11:19:32 AM IST

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the fire accident that occurred at Sarlankapalle village in Kakinada district with ministers and senior officials, according to an official press release on Tuesday. ... read..

CM Mohan Yadav to inaugurate Khelo MP Youth Games today

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 11:19:31 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to inaugurate the Khelo MP Youth Games in Bhopal on Tuesday. ... read..

No US official came to receive Ashwini Vaishnaw: Congress' Supriya Shrinate claims "failure of diplomacy"

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:49:35 AM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday morning took a dig at Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who was apparently not recieved by a US official during his visit to Washington, DC, and said that the incident speaks about the failure of India's foreig ... read..

Delhi HC issues 10-point health reform roadmap, seeks time-bound compliance

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:49:30 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has issued a comprehensive set of directions to strengthen public healthcare delivery in the Capital, mandating immediate implementation of welfare measures, time-bound recruitment of medical staff, and urgent reforms in diagnostic an ... read..

Corruption increasing in PCMC; need to clean city: Ajit Pawar repeats charge against BJP

By Ranjeet Singh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 10:49:20 AM IST

With the campaigning for the Maharashtra local body polls set to conclude on Tuesday, Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has repeated the charge of being large scale corruption in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), decrying how on ... read..

Cold wave grips Kashmir; tourists enjoy winter charm at Dal Lake

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 13, 2026 10:49:19 AM IST

A cold wave continued to grip Kashmir on Tuesday as temperatures dipped below freezing across several parts of the Valley, with Srinagar recording a minimum temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ... read..

"Unnecessary statements being made to create confusion": Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Hate speech bill

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 10:49:17 AM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that the hate speech bill introduced by the state government has been brought with a long-term vision, and that unnecessary statements are being made to create confusion among the general public, with ... read..

Punjab: Tight security arrangements in place for Maghi Mela in Sri Muktsar Sahib

Sri Muktsar Sahib (Punjab) | January 13, 2026 10:19:40 AM IST

Tight security arrangements are in place for the Maghi Mela in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, the Punjab Public Relations Officer (PRO) said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Action will definitely be taken": BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on e-cigarette complaint against TMC MP

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:19:38 AM IST

Amid impending action against a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP for allegedly using an e-cigarette in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ghulam Ali Khatana said that an ethics committee was looking into the matter and action would be taken. ... read..

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