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Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 35,000 crore in Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 18, 2026 2:49:14 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki India Limited will establish a new vehicle manufacturing plant at Khoraj in Gujarat, investing ?35,000 crore on 1,750 acres of land provided by the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) ... read..

J-K: CRPF tightens security near Dal Lake ahead of Republic Day

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 18, 2026 2:49:12 AM IST

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) established a special security checkpoint along the banks of Dal Lake to ensure safety ahead of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations. Sniffer dogs are also deployed as part of tightened security arrangements ahead ... read..

Govt committed to strengthening school infrastructure: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | January 18, 2026 2:49:07 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the present state government is working with an emphasis on developing infrastructure in the state's schools, while the previous government left behind a burden of debt and various cases, including the 10,323 is ... read..

After Delhi meetings, CM Sukhu flags fiscal stress, GST losses and revenue challenges for Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 18, 2026 2:49:04 AM IST

A day after returning from New Delhi following a series of meetings with Union ministers, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday highlighted the state's growing fiscal challenges, sharp revenue losses due to GST and the need fo ... read..

Result of collective teamwork: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on BMC election results

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 18, 2026 2:49:02 AM IST

After the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) recorded an impressive performance in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan said that this was the "result of collective teamwork". ... read..

CAQM invokes Stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi NCR after air quality turns 'Severe'

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 11:50:05 PM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday reinvoked measures under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region after the air quality deteriorated in the area. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh CM welcomes 'Children of the State', reaffirms commitment to fulfil their dreams

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 11:50:03 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday warmly welcomed the 'Children of the State' who recently returned from an all-India educational tour. ... read..

"Memorable interaction with young friends": PM Modi speaks with students on board Vande Bharat sleeper train in West Bengal

Malda (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 11:49:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with students after flagging off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal. ... read..

Bagurumba Dwhou celebrates Bodo heritage, reflects Assam's transformation: PM Modi

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 11:49:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, describing the event as a vibrant celebration of the rich traditions and cultural identity of the Bodo community. ... read..

Bheemanna Khandre was a great asset to Congress, says DK Shivakumar on senior leader's demise

Bidar (Karnataka) | January 17, 2026 11:49:50 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday paid tribute to veteran Congress leader and freedom fighter Bheemanna Khandre, describing him as a towering personality who worked with loyalty for the party and played a key role in the developmen ... read..

J-K: Old Houseboat gutted in the fire incident in Char Chinari, authorities douse the blaze

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 17, 2026 11:49:48 PM IST

A fire erupted on Saturday in an old, non-usable houseboat at Kabutar Khana, Char Chinari in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. ... read..

"Sikhs across world will never forgive them": AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang slams BJP's divisive politics

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 17, 2026 10:50:10 PM IST

The Aam Admi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Saturday slammed the BJP's divisive politics, citing a Jalandhar court order and a forensic report that allegedly proves former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi didn't mention Gurus. ... read..

"These anti-national forces receive help from outside": BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh on Murshidabad protest

Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 10:50:08 PM IST

Amid protests in Beldanga over the alleged murder of a migrant worker from West Bengal in Jharkhand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Shankar Ghosh on Saturday alleged that anti-national elements were attempting to disrupt the country by creating unrest a ... read..

"TMC extremely insensitive, ruthless": PM Modi gives clarion call to Bengal polls; Mamata accuses Centre of stopping funds, urges judiciary to "save Constitution"

Malda (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 10:50:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave the clarion call for the West Bengal elections, attacking the Trinamool Congress and accusing the state government of failing to implement the Centre's welfare schemes. ... read..

BJP launches awareness campaign on SIR, VB-G-Ram-G Yojana in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 10:50:03 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday launched a special awareness campaign focusing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the "Viksit Bharat G-Ram Yojana," aimed at educating the public at the grassroot ... read..

Farmer Suicide Case: SIT inspects Kathgodam crime scene

Kathgodam (Uttarakhand) | January 17, 2026 10:50:00 PM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the suicide of Sukhwant Singh on Saturday inspected the crime scene in Kathgodam, with Uttarakhand Police saying that evidence collection and witness examination are being carried out to ensure a fair and trans ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Children in Naxal-hit Sukma attend classes in makeshift school for first time

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | January 17, 2026 10:49:51 PM IST

Children in the remote areas of Sukma have finally started going to school in a temporary classroom, marking a major shift after years of living under the shadow of Naxalism. Security forces have helped clear the way for teachers to reach children in vill ... read..

Attack on revenue officials unacceptable, says CM Sukhu as Patwaris go on strike in Kullu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 10:49:47 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that any attack on government officials would not be tolerated, as revenue department employees in Kullu district went on strike following an assault on a patwari during a demarcation ... read..

Rahul Gandhi to address public meeting against scrapping of MGNREGA in Raebareli on Jan 20

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 10:49:42 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh on January 20 to address a public meeting against the scrapping of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). ... read..

Roads around Kartavya Path to be closed on Republic Day: Delhi Police urges citizens to check advisory before travelling

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 10:49:33 PM IST

The roads around Delhi's Kartavya Path will remain closed for Republic Day (January 26) from 4 am onwards, Delhi Police said on Saturday. ... read..

BJP-Mahayuti clinches BMC and major civic bodies; Opposition flags missing voters, misuse of power

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 10:49:32 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its Mahayuti allies swept the Maharashtra civic elections, winning 25 of 29 municipal corporations, including the prestigious Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). ... read..

Karnataka: Speeding tipper lorry kills three youth in Devanahalli road accident

Devanahalli (Karnataka) | January 17, 2026 10:49:27 PM IST

In a tragic incident, three young men died on the spot after a speeding tipper lorry collided with their bike near Agalakote village on the state highway in Devanahalli taluk on Saturday. ... read..

Court lists ED's chargesheet against Al Falah Group chairman, charitable trust for consideration

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 10:19:31 PM IST

Delhi's Saket Court on Saturday listed the money laundering charge sheet against Al Falah Group Chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and Al Falah Charitable Trust for consideration after hearing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Submissions. ... read..

'ECI, through a 'backdoor method', put 1.3 crore voters for deletion': Mahua Moitra

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 10:19:30 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Saturday raised concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the Election Commission of India has, since December 16, categorised around 1.3 crore voters under "lo ... read..

"Telangana govt has started brutal police raj by curtailing opposition democratic rights": BRS MLC Dasoju Shravan slams denial of rally permission

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2026 10:19:23 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC Dasoju Shravan slammed the Telangana government for denying permission for a party rally, alleging that the administration has initiated a "brutal police raj" by curtailing the opposition's democratic rights in the state. ... read..

"People have placed their trust in us": Owaisi hails AIMIM's landmark victory in Maharashtra civic polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2026 10:19:21 PM IST

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has recorded its most impressive performance yet in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, winning 125 corporator seats and significantly expanding its presence across the state's urban centres. P ... read..

Shimla: Over 57 gm heroin recovered, 9 arrested

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 10:19:20 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Police have registered three separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Shimla district, leading to the recovery of 57.340 grams of heroin (chitta) and the arrest of nine accused, police said on Frid ... read..

Entire Punjab govt misled court by presenting doctored video: Delhi BJP President

Amritsar (Punjab) | January 17, 2026 9:49:29 PM IST

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday demanded strict legal action against Leader of Opposition Atishi over her alleged objectionable remarks on a Sikh Guru, asserting that a forensic examination report has confirmed that the video of the rema ... read..

Telangana: BJP holds preparatory meeting ahead of upcoming Municipal elections

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2026 9:19:31 PM IST

Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao on Saturday said that municipal elections in the state are likely to be held in the coming days and asserted that the party is fully prepared and confident of a strong performance. ... read..

Strange poll...opted all methods, from cash to kidnapping our candidates: Uddhav Thackeray on BMC election results

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 9:19:29 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday described the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on January 15 as a "strange" and desperate fight for his opponents. ... read..

Maintain simplicity, humility in conduct: Maharashtra CM advises party workers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 9:19:27 PM IST

After the Mahayuti emerged as the largest bloc in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday expressed joy over the victory and urged party corporators to remain humble and work in the ... read..

Clean water still a luxury in Smart Cities: Rahul Gandhi on Indore water tragedy

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 9:19:25 PM IST

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water in Indore and also those who are undergoing treatment in the hospital. ... read..

"Several people complained of their names missing from voter list": Uddhav Thackeray, says BMC poll results were "surprising" at various locations

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 9:19:24 PM IST

A day after the Mahayuti alliance secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday claimed he received numerous complaints from citizens regarding missing names from the v ... read..

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee urges judiciary to "protect Constitution, democracy from disaster"

Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 9:19:22 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday, in a veiled attack on the BJP, urged the judiciary to protect the Constitution and democracy from a "disaster". ... read..

PM flags off Vande Bharat sleeper train; Assam Governor, CM Sarma attend ceremony

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 8:49:18 PM IST

Adding a new milestone in rail connectivity for the Northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda, West Bengal, as Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma atte ... read..

BJP launches awareness campaign on SIR, VB G-RAM-G Act in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 8:49:16 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday launched a special awareness campaign focusing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the "Viksit Bharat G-Ram-G" initiative, aimed at creating awareness among people ... read..

Bihar: Prashant Kishor meets Patna SSP over death of NEET aspirant, says 'family alleges police pressure'

Patna (Bihar) | January 17, 2026 8:49:14 PM IST

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday met Patna SSP Kartikey K Sharma at his office over the death of a girl who was a NEET aspirant in Bihar and alleged that the family of the deceased was pressured to drop the case. ... read..

"A BLO committed suicide due to mental harassment inflicted by West Bengal govt": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 8:49:11 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday alleged that the recent suicide of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in West Bengal was the result of mental harassment by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government. ... read..

"Govt wants to ruin heritage": Akhilesh Yadav criticises redevelopment of Varanasi's Manikarnika, Harishchandra Ghats

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 17, 2026 8:49:09 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for "destroying" heritage amid redevelopment works underway at Varanasi's Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats. ... read..

New Delhi: Congress President Kharge chairs meeting with Tamil Nadu leaders, says party determined to fulfil aspirations of the people of state

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 8:19:47 PM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the party is confident that the people of Tamil Nadu will choose equality, social justice, empowerment, and good governance, following a key meeting of Congress leaders from the state held at ... read..

"Melodies of music echoing where curfew-like silence prevailed": PM Modi hails Bodo Peace Accord in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 8:19:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord, stating that youths have left violence and entered the mainstream. ... read..

Dhirubhai Ambani University confers 649 degrees at its 20th Convocation

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 17, 2026 8:19:43 PM IST

Dhirubhai Ambani University on Saturday held its 20th Convocation at its Gandhinagar campus, awarding degrees to 649 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. ... read..

"Entire victory is due to PM Modi's good governance...": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad on Yuti's victory in Maharashtra local body polls

Patna (Bihar) | January 17, 2026 8:19:41 PM IST

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday hailed the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance's performance in the Maharashtra local body elections, attributing it to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good governance and the work carried out by Chief ... read..

"BJP govt's 'poisonous model' has devastated many families": Congress' Supriya Shrinate on Indore water contamination incident

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 8:19:38 PM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Saturday slammed the BJP's handling of the water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, which claimed several lives and affected numerous families. ... read..

Assam: PM Modi attends 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026', tries his hand at traditional musical instrument

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 7:49:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026', the traditional Bodo Cultural Programme, in Assam's Guwahati, where he tried his hand at the Serja, a traditional musical instrument. ... read..

"Finally, truth has prevailed!": Delhi CM after Speaker Gupta presents FSL reports confirming Atishi's alleged remarks on 'Sikh Guru'

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 7:19:30 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that "truth has prevailed" after Assembly Speaker Vijendra Gupta presented a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report confirming that there was no tampering in the audio-video recording of the Delhi Assemb ... read..

Hotel politics in Mumbai again as Sena likely to pitch for Mayor post in BMC after Yuti earns majority: Sources

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 7:19:27 PM IST

After a sweeping victory for the BJP-Sena's Mahayuti in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in Maharashtra, Mumbai is witnessing power-play and hotel politics as Shiv Sena has moved all its newly elected corporaters in a hotel in Bandra ... read..

Rohith Vemula's mother meets Telangana Deputy CM, seeks justice on son's 10th death anniversary

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2026 7:19:22 PM IST

The mother of Rohith Vemula, a PhD scholar at the Hyderabad Central University, who died by suicide in 2016, met Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday and submitted a formal representation seeking justice in her son's case. ... read..

Assam: PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati ahead of his participation in 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026',

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 7:19:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a grand roadshow at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, ahead of his participation in the 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026', a traditional Bodo Cultural Programme. ... read..

Ram Katha transmits timeless values of Dharma and compassion, says Vice-President Radhakrishnan

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 7:19:18 PM IST

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday attended the inaugural day of the nine-day Ram Katha by Morari Bapu at Bharat Mandapam here and said the spiritual recital is a profound and living medium for disseminating timeless values of morality, compassio ... read..

"TMC government spreading terror in the name of the SIR": West Bengal BJP MLA Sital Kaopat

Medinipur (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 6:49:22 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Ghatal, Sital Kopat, on Saturday, accused the Trinamool Congress government of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to spread terror in West Bengal. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi gave us Rs 1 lakh cheque, assured he'll take our full responsibility": Indore water contamination victims

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 6:49:18 PM IST

Victims of the water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality on Saturday told about their interaction with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, expressing gratitude for the support extended to them and alleging a lack of assistan ... read..

"Cremations get tough during monsoon": UP CM defends development project of Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 6:49:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday defended development works underway at Varanasi's Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses election petition challenging Manish Sisodia's 2020 Patparganj win

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 6:49:13 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Saturday dismissed an election petition seeking to set aside the 2020 Assembly election victory of Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia from the Patparganj constituency, holding that the plea suffered from a complete lack of mater ... read..

West Bengal: TMC leaders slam BJP over alleged murder of migrant worker in Jharkhand

Mushidabad (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 6:19:30 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress leaders slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged murder of Alauddin Sheikh, a Bengali worker, in Jharkhand, demanding strict punishment for the perpetrators. ... read..

West Bengal: BJP's Kopat demands President's rule amid Murshidabad protests over Bengali worker's murder

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 6:19:27 PM IST

BJP MLA from Ghatal, Sital Kopat, has demanded the imposition of President's Rule in West Bengal, holding the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government responsible for the protests that erupted in Murshidabad following the alleged murder of a migrant worker in ... read..

Second rangewide estimation of riverine and estuarine Dolphins in India starts from Bijnor

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 6:19:25 PM IST

Following up the release of population estimation result of first round by the Prime Minister in the National Board for Wild Life (NBWL) at Gir in March last year, and to take forward the conservation of Dolphins in the country, the Union Ministry of Envi ... read..

"Final chance to withdraw remarks, apologise before the House," says Speaker Vijender Gupta on Atishi's alleged insult of 'Sikh Guru'

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 6:19:18 PM IST

Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday said a forensic examination has conclusively established that there was no tampering with the audio-video recordings of House proceedings over the purported remarks of AAP leader Atishi. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses Somnath Bharti's election petition over non-joinder of necessary party

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 6:19:16 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Saturday dismissed an election petition filed by AAP leader and former Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti challenging the 2025 Assembly election victory of BJP candidate Satish Upadhyay from the Malviya Nagar constituency, holding t ... read..

Kashi reclaims its glory under PM Modi's vision, projects worth Rs 55,000 cr approved: CM Yogi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 5:49:20 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Kashi, the eternal city revered by every Indian, has witnessed an unprecedented revival over the last 11-11.5 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"Elect a clown, see circus": BRS's KT Rama Rao on arrest of two journalists in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2026 5:49:18 PM IST

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao condemned the arrest of two journalists by the Telangana police. ... read..

Priya Kapur files criminal defamation case against Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira Kapur Smith

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 5:19:47 PM IST

Priya Sachdeva Kapur has moved a criminal defamation complaint against Sunjay Kapur's sister, Mandhira Kapur Smith, and another individual, alleging that a series of statements made against her across podcasts, social media platforms, media interviews and ... read..

"Attack on daughters means end of life": Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi welcomes court's verdict awarding death penalty in Rajkot POCSO case

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 17, 2026 5:19:44 PM IST

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday welcomed the Rajkot Special Court's verdict awarding the death penalty to a man convicted of raping, stating, "any attack on daughters means the end of life." ... read..

BJP holds nationwide press conference against TMC's violence in Bengal and other issues

By Suchitra Mukherjee New Delhi | January 17, 2026 5:49:27 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is holding press conferences across 10 states today to protest TMC's violence and other issues in West Bengal. ... read..

Kanjhawala hit and drag case: Eyewitness identifies driver of vehicle that dragged deceased girl

By Dhiraj Beniwal New Delhi | January 17, 2026 5:19:39 PM IST

The eyewitness of the Kanjhawala case, Nidhi, on Saturday identified two accused, Amit Khanna and Manoj Mittal, who were allegedly present in the car that hit and dragged the deceased Anjali. ... read..

"Necessary to remove infiltrators": PM Modi calls TMC "ruthless", alleges "loot" of Centre's funds for Bengal

Malda (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 4:49:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack against Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging non-implementation of the Centre's welfare schemes, while expressing confidence in the BJP's victory in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. ... read..

Bengal: Security tightened in Murshidabad as protests erupt over lynching of migrant labourers in Bihar

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 4:49:36 PM IST

Violence erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, on Saturday, as locals protested the lynching of migrant labourers in Bihar. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM announces government job for top Jallikattu bull-tamer at Alanganallur event

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 4:49:32 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday announced that the person who tames the maximum number of bulls in the traditional Jallikattu competition will be offered a suitable government job in the Animal Husbandry Department. ... read..

"Receiving support in places once considered impossible for BJP": PM Modi lauds BMC polls victory, says 'confident of win in Bengal'

Malda (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 4:49:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Mahayuti's victory in the Maharashtra civic body polls, stating that the party is winning in places once considered impossible to gain support. ... read..

Punjab CM discusses border issue with HM Shah; seeks rehabilitation of agricultural land situated beyond border fencing

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 4:19:46 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss issues related to the international border and other pending matters concerning the state, asserting that Punjab's rights were clearly placed before the Centre. ... read..

Talks with Karbi Samaj deferred due to PM Modi's visit, meeting to be rescheduled soon: Assam CM

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 4:19:42 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday announced that the scheduled talks between the government and representatives of the Karbi community have been deferred, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the state, with a fresh ... read..

"Very big achievement for us": Assam CM Sarma as PM Modi flags off Kolkata-Guwahati Vande Bharat sleeper express

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 3:49:48 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first-ever Vande Bharat Express between Kolkata and Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed gratitude to him and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. ... read..

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu meets Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urges ban on apple imports during peak season

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 3:49:44 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday called on Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal in New Delhi and strongly urged the Centre to ban apple imports during the state's apple production months, from Ju ... read..

"BJP worked towards defaming Indore": Congress' Bhupesh Baghel on Indore water contamination crisis

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 3:49:42 PM IST

Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday condemned the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over the water contamination issue in Indore, saying the ruling party in Madhya Pradesh has worked to defame the city. ... read..

Party had to split because of Sanjay Raut: Shiv Sena spokesperson Susieben Shah

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 3:49:37 PM IST

Shiv Sena spokesperson Susieben Shah on Saturday slammed Sanjay Raut for calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde 'Jaichand', saying that the party split because of the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP while asking him to "look at his conduct over the pa ... read..

Raja Warring targets Haryana CM Nayab Saini, BJP leadership and AAP govt over key issues

Chandigarh (Punjab) | January 17, 2026 3:20:04 PM IST

Punjab Congress president Raja Warring on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini over his growing political activity in Punjab, while also criticising the BJP, the AAP-led Punjab government and recent law-and-order devel ... read..

Delhi Court finds contractor liable in Vasant Kunj wall collapse death case while discharging former MP

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 3:20:00 PM IST

A Delhi court has discharged the owner of a residential flat, former Member of Parliament Kirip Chaliha, while holding that a prima facie case exists against the contractor in connection with the death of a labourer during renovation work at a Vasant Kunj ... read..

Daily Metro ridership in Gujarat surges fourfold over 3 years; Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro sees 1.5 lakh passengers daily

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 17, 2026 3:19:55 PM IST

Daily passenger numbers on the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro have surged nearly fourfold over the past three years, rising from around 35,000 commuters to nearly 1.5 lakh daily passengers, reflecting growing public confidence in the metro as a safe, efficie ... read..

"If Punjab not included, how can you make such an act?": Bhagwant Mann opposes Seed Act

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 3:19:48 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and conveyed the state government's opposition to the proposed Seed Act, which the Centre plans to table in the upcoming Budget Session to replace th ... read..

"These projects will make travel easier, simplify trade and business": PM Modi after flagging new rail services in Malda

Malda (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 3:19:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train will transform long-distance travel in India, making journeys "more comfortable, splendid and memorable" for passengers across the country. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav inspects Union Carbide factory premises, reviews future of Bhopal Gas Tragedy site

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 3:19:38 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday visited the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) factory premises in Bhopal, site of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, to inspect the area, review the status of the site and hold discussions with officials re ... read..

"Congress in tukde tukde mode": Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 3:19:31 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday said that reports emerging of Congress leader Bhai Jagtap blaming party MP Varsha Gaikwad for the poor performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections indicated that the Opposi ... read..

Rahul Gandhi visits Indore as "disaster tourist": Madhya Pradesh minister Vijayvargiya

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 3:19:27 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi on Saturday for visiting the victims of Indore water contamination. The BJP minister called Gandhi a 'disaster tourist' who preoccupied with photo ops and leaves the plac ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Bodies of two Maoist cadres recovered, weapons seized during Bijapur encounter

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | January 17, 2026 2:49:31 PM IST

Security forces in Chhattisgarh have recovered the bodies of two Maoist cadres along with automatic weapons from the encounter site in the northwestern region of the state from Bijapur, officials confirmed on Saturday. ... read..

BJP State President Ravindra Chavan meets newly elected corporators of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 2:49:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Maharashtra State President Ravindra Chavan on Saturday met the newly elected corporators of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) following the announcement of the civic poll results. ... read..

Shivakumar cancels Davos tour to attend party meetings ahead of forthcoming Assam polls

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 2:49:28 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has cancelled his official tour to Davos to take part in the World Economic Forum, which was scheduled from January 18, an official release said. ... read..

J-K: Tourists brave chilly morning at Dal Lake amid cold wave

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 17, 2026 2:49:22 PM IST

A cold wave continued to grip Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, with temperatures dipping below freezing across several parts of the Valley. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department ... read..

"Eknath Shinde doesn't need certificate": Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC slams Sanjay Raut's 'Jaichand' jibe

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 2:49:20 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Sanjay Raut after the latter called Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde 'Jaichand', saying that it was the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP who betrayed his ideology when he "sat on the la ... read..

New train route sanctioned for Thrissur-Guruvayur, says Kerala BJP chief

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 17, 2026 2:49:19 PM IST

The Central government has sanctioned a new train service for the Thrissur-Guruvayur route, which is set to benefit thousands of commuters and devotees travelling to the Guruvayur temple in Kerala. ... read..

Delhi: PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 to be organised in Dilli Haat from January 18 to 31

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 2:19:59 PM IST

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will be organising PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026, an exhibition dedicated exclusively to artisans and craftspeople under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. ... read..

Illegal and unauthorized parties that compromise public safety and tarnish Goa's image will not be tolerated: Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte

Panaji (Goa) | January 17, 2026 2:19:57 PM IST

Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Saturday assured the Assembly of strict action against illegal parties and called for a coordinated approach across various departments to ensure responsible tourism in the State. ... read..

"Rohit Vemula Act necessity to criminalise caste discrimination": Rahul Gandhi remembers late scholar on his 10th death anniversary

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 2:19:55 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday remembered Rohith Vemula, a PhD scholar at the Hyderabad Central University, who died by suicide in 2017, alleging caste discrimination. He questioned whether everyone in the country truly had the right to dream, sayin ... read..

PM Modi flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda

Malda (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 2:19:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Indian Railways. The state-of-the-art sleeper version of the Vande Bha ... read..

Vande Bharat's indigenous design, manufacturing to be future of Indian Railways: Northeast Frontier Railway GM

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 2:19:52 PM IST

The 'pride of Indian railways' Vande Bharat sleeper train has been equipped with the latest technology for both passengers and the drivers, with a full indigenous design and indigenous manufacturing, according to Northeast Frontier Railway's General Manag ... read..

"Those in power will not let go of opportunity to harass Marathi people": Raj Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 2:19:46 PM IST

As the BJP-Shiv Sena sweep the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, Maharashtra Navnirnman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said that those in power will "not let go of any opportunity" to harass the Marathi people. ... read..

"Incident happened because of govt's negligence": Rahul Gandhi demands compensation for affected families in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 2:19:36 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met with the families of those who lost their lives allegedly due to consumption of contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality and demanded accountability from the state government over the incident. ... read..

"Want to protect 'Rohingyas,' want to protect Bangladeshis": BJP's Sambit Patra slams West Bengal CM

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 2:19:32 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sambit Patra on Saturday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to stop the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state. ... read..

"Shivakumar in Delhi on AICC president's instructions...given responsibility for Assam elections": G Parameshwara

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 17, 2026 1:49:34 PM IST

Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has arrived in the national capital on the instructions of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) president and has been entrusted with responsibilities ... read..

"Not going to start any new party": Expelled AIADMK leader Panneerselvam says "will announce alliance soon"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 1:49:32 PM IST

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (AIADMK) leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Saturday ruled out the possibility of launching a new political party, stating that he would announce his future course of action ver ... read..

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