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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
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..


"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..


Vijay starrer 'Jana Nayagan' makers move SC; seek ex-parte stay on Madras HC order stalling certification
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:19:36 AM IST
Producers of Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, KVN Productions LLP, have moved the Supreme Court seeking an ex parte interim stay on the Madras High Court's order that stalled the film's certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). ... read..


Have always fought against each other, nothing different here: Ajit Pawar on NCP's breakaway from Mahayuti for local body polls
By Ranjeet Singh

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 10:19:35 AM IST
Nationalist Congress Party Chief, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday, said that there is "nothing different" about his party contesting the polls separately from the Mahayuti alliance, as the parties have decided to fight in such ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends Lohri greetings to people of the state
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 13, 2026 10:19:32 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Lohri, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health, and renewed energy. ... read..


"Cases of angina, heart attack increase during winter": AIIMS Expert
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 9:49:37 AM IST
Heart Attacks are one of the leading causes of death across the world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 19.8 million people died from Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) in 2022. ... read..


Delhi freezes as cold wave intensifies, AQI remains in 'very poor' category
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 9:49:35 AM IST
Delhi woke up to a chilly morning on Tuesday as the temperature dropped to 4 degrees Celsius, with a cold wave and dense fog continuing to affect the national capital, while air quality remained a concern with the overall Air Quality Index recorded in the ... read..


"Heartiest greetings to all of you": Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge extends Lohri greetings
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 9:49:33 AM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, sent his 'heartiest' greetings to the citizens of India on the occasion of Lohri, on Tuesday. He also hoped for the festival to bring boundless happiness and prosperity to people's lives. ... read..


"Money being offered to voters, candidates": Raj Thackeray's serious charge against Mahayuti ahead of Maharashtra civic polls
Thane (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 9:49:30 AM IST
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray has levelled serious allegations against the ruling Mahayuti of offering bribes to voters and opposition candidates for withdrawal of nominations in the upcoming local body elections. ... read..


"Prove if confident": Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam dismisses Raj Thackeray's bribery charge
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 9:49:28 AM IST
Maharashtra Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Yogesh Kadam dismissed the allegations levelled by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Raj Thackeray against the ruling Mahayuti, saying that such claims are made when one is aware of losing the elect ... read..


Mathura murder case: Husband killed wife with friend's help, arrested after encounter
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 9:49:24 AM IST
Mathura Police on Tuesday said that two men, including the husband of a woman and his friend, who were involved in her murder in December 2025, were arrested following a police encounter on the Bareilly bypass. ... read..


Cong Telangana MLA Danam Nagender appeals for people to avoid Chinese manja for Makar Sankranti
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 13, 2026 9:49:19 AM IST
Congress MLA Danam Nagender on Tuesday appealed to people to refrain from using Chinese manja, citing serious safety concerns amid the ongoing Makar Sankranti celebrations. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Uttarakhand's Bageshwar
Bageshwar (Uttarakhand) | January 13, 2026 9:19:37 AM IST
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), on Tuesday. ... read..


'Love you to moon and back': CM Vijayan's silent gesture at LDF Satyagraha sparks debate, seen as support for Rahul Mamkootathil case survivor
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 13, 2026 9:19:34 AM IST
As the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala held a day-long satyagraha on Monday protesting what it termed the Centre's "economic blockade" of the State, a silent gesture by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan became a major point of public dis ... read..


President Murmu extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu greetings
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 9:19:32 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended greetings for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, asserting that the festivals are symbols of India's rich agricultural traditions and national unity. ... read..


Think relationship with Bangladesh will come back on even keel: Congress' Manish Tewari
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 9:19:30 AM IST
Congress leader Manish Tewari has expressed confidence in a long India-Bangladesh relationship "coming back on an even keel", despite the currently turbulent times. Remembering how India "walked the extra mile" in 1971 to stop the persecution and torture ... read..


Gangasagar Mela 2026: Large crowd expected, 1,200 CCTV cameras, bridge to mainland announced
By Ujjwal Roy

Sagar Islands (West Bengal) | January 13, 2026 8:49:33 AM IST
District Magistrate of South 24 Parganas, Arvind Mina on Monday briefed about the arrangements for the Gangasagar mela, stating that a larger crowd is expected this year, asserting that the major attraction of the event is the Ganga aarti. ... read..


"Accused student found guilty, will not continue course": KGMU VC on sexual harassment, religious conversion case
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 8:49:27 AM IST
King George's Medical University (KGMU) Vice-Chancellor Sonia Nityanand said that the accused student in the alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case has been found guilty as per the Vishakha Committee report and will not be allowed to cont ... read..


Vande Mataram echoes across Odisha on National Youth Day; Over 16,000 institutions join mass rendition
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 13, 2026 8:49:24 AM IST
The patriotic fervour of Vande Mataram resonated across Odisha as all educational institutions in the state joined in a mass rendition of the national song to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and observe National Youth Day on Monday. ... read..


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