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Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil denied bail in sexual assault case

Thiruvalla (Kerala) | January 17, 2026 1:49:22 PM IST

Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Thiruvalla in Kerala on Saturday denied bail to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with a sexual assault case. ... read..

AIADMK announces first phase of poll promises ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 1:49:21 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday announced the first phase of the party's poll promises for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..

"Shah-Sena": Saamana editorial accuses Eknath Shinde of 'opportunism'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 1:49:19 PM IST

Following the Mahayuti's decisive performance in the Maharashtra municipal body elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his party, accusing him of being opportunistic with the guiding pr ... read..

Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of freedom fighter and Congress leader Bheemanna Khandre

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:49:17 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday expressed condolences to the family of late Congress leader Bheemanna Khandre, after his unfortunate demise. ... read..

Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate Rs 4,400 crore highway projects in Vidisha; Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls it "great gift"

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 1:49:14 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is "bringing great gifts to our region" as he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple National Highway projects worth app ... read..

Indore water contamination: Rahul Gandhi meets affected families in Bhagirathpura

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 1:20:05 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived in Indore on Saturday and met the families of those who lost their lives allegedly due to the water contamination crisis in the city. ... read..

Congress' Udit Raj dubs Maharashtra civic polls "unfair', says "indelible ink played major role" in results

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:20:03 PM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj has criticised the recent Maharashtra Municipal Body elections, terming them as "unfair" and alleging that indelible ink played a major role in the results. ... read..

SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea challenging his removal proceedings

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:19:58 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea filed by Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, who had challenged the validity of a three-member Inquiry Committee constituted by the Lok Sabha Speaker to probe corruption allegations against him. ... read..

"Both brothers will now protect Mumbai": Shaina NC hails Shinde-Fadnavis duo after BMC poll results

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 1:19:47 PM IST

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Saturday welcomed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results, saying that the people of Mumbai have expressed their trust in Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Chief Minister Devendra Fadna ... read..

Khalistani, Bangladesh-based terror outfits may attempt to target Delhi ahead of R-Day: Sources

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:19:45 PM IST

Intelligence agencies on Saturday issued an alert ahead of Republic Day, warning of a possible attempt by proscribed Khalistani outfits and Bangladesh-based terror organizations to target New Delhi and several other cities across the country. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Schools operational from hut in Sukma, cutting years of darkness

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | January 17, 2026 1:19:39 PM IST

Cutting through the years of darkness, the sound of children learning about alphabets and numbers is resonating in a remote village of Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district. A small hut at village Dorlapara of Sukma, where Naxals were once running ... read..

Delhi Excise Policy case: Chargesheet against Kejriwal is cut-and-paste of earlier filings, argues counsel

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:19:34 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday heard initial arguments on behalf of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the point of framing of charges in the Delhi Excise Policy corruption case. Senior counsel appearing for Kejriwal submitted that there i ... read..

30 Tableaux to roll down Kartavya Path during Republic Day Parade in Delhi

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 12:49:56 PM IST

At least 30 tableaux will roll down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, providing a vivid display of India's rich cultural heritage and developmental achievements. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin arrives to witness Jallikattu in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 12:49:52 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday arrived at Alanganallur in Madurai district to witness the traditional Jallikattu event, celebrated as part of the Mattu Pongal festivities. ... read..

"Spiritual congregation comparable to Kumbh Mela": Swami Anandavanam Bharathi Maharaj on Mahamagha Mahotsavam

Malappuram (Kerala) | January 17, 2026 12:49:49 PM IST

Swami Anandavanam Bharathi on Saturday spoke about the Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is like the Kumbh Mela of South India, and said it was being re-established in its glory days. ... read..

"Marathi people will remember Shinde as Jaichand": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 12:49:48 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would never ha ... read..

Rana Balachauria murder case accused dies in encounter after fleeing from police in Mohali

Mohali (Punjab) | January 17, 2026 12:49:43 PM IST

In a major development in the Mohali-based Rana Balachauria murder case, the prime accused, Karan Pathak, was killed in a police encounter early on Saturday morning. ... read..

"Forever live in the hearts of the people of Tamil Nadu": K Annamalai pays tribute to AIADMK founder MGR

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 12:19:36 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai on Saturday paid tribute to AIADMK founder and former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran on his birth anniversary. ... read..

Failed to provide clean drinking water despite ruling for over 20 years: Congress' Jitu Patwari slams BJP over Indore water contamination issue

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 12:19:30 PM IST

Amid chaos over deaths allegedly caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state for engaging in the politics of "blame and counte ... read..

"Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) will analyse BMC results": Digvijaya Singh

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 11:49:47 AM IST

Reacting to the dismal performance of the Congress at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, party leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday said his party will hold a detailed analysis of the outcome, adding that other Opposition parties would ... read..

"BJP is politicising the issue": Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Rahul Gandhi's Indore visit

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2026 11:49:46 AM IST

Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday said that it is the responsibility and duty of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to visit Indore and understand the problems faced by families whose kin lost their lives due to water contamination. ... read..

Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra civic body polls, oppn struggles in most urban centres

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 11:49:33 AM IST

After losing control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which is in alliance in the state, failed to make significant gains in other municipal corporations as well, as the Mahayuti consolidated its dominan ... read..

Encounter underway between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | January 17, 2026 11:49:32 AM IST

An encounter broke out between security forces and Maoist cadres after the former launched a search operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday morning. ... read..

"This battle is not over...": Shiv Sena (UBT) reacts after BMC loss

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 11:19:37 AM IST

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (UBT) on Saturday gave its first reaction following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, striking a defiant tone and signalling that the political fight in Maharashtra is far from over and will con ... read..

"Congress worker killed at Nara Bharath Reddy's direction," alleges BJP's Janardhana Reddy amid chaos over Ballari violence

Ballari (Karnataka) | January 17, 2026 11:19:19 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and former Karnataka minister G Janardhana Reddy on Saturday alleged that the January 1 violence in Ballari was a plot to blame him and the party for the murder of a Congress worker. ... read..

"Another blow to self-proclaimed Vishwaguru's self-boastful diplomacy": Jairam Ramesh targets Centre over US-Pakistan joint military drill

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 11:19:16 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised the central government after the United States and Pakistan armies conducted a joint military exercise. ... read..

PM Modi's gift to West Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw ahead of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train inauguration in Malda

Jalpaiguri (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 10:49:42 AM IST

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Prime Minister Narendra Narendra Modi was "gifting" a dozen new trains to West Bengal, underlining that the first service of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will begin from Guwahati to Kolkata. ... read..

Uttarakhand seals over 250 illegal madrasas, removes encroachments on 10,000 acres: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 17, 2026 10:49:40 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government has sealed more than 250 "illegal" madrasas and removed encroachments on over 10,000 acres of government land as part of a major drive against unlawful institutions and violations of prescribed norms, Chief Minister Pushkar Sing ... read..

Republic Day 2026 to celebrate "150 years of Vande Mataram" with European Dignitaries as Chief Guests

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 11:49:37 AM IST

The annual celebration of India's Republic Day will acquire a special resonance this year, with the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on January 26 set to centre around the theme marking the 150 years of the national song "Vande Mataram," while s ... read..

High-level medical team in place for safe Jallikattu in Madurai: District Collector

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 10:49:31 AM IST

Preparations for the traditional Jallikattu event at Alanganallur in Madurai district are in full swing, with authorities ensuring comprehensive safety measures for both participants and bulls. Animal health checks, medical facilities, and security arrang ... read..

Gujarat: Wildlife Care Centre sees 40 per cent drop in injured birds after Uttarayan festival

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 17, 2026 10:19:21 AM IST

Bharat Bimani, a veterinary doctor at the Wildlife Care Centre in Bodakdev of Ahmedabad, who is involved in the treatment of injured birds after the Uttrayan festival in the state, said that there has been a decline of 40 per cent in the number of birds t ... read..

"Dhurandhar Devendra" posters put up in several parts of Mumbai after BMC election results

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 10:19:20 AM IST

Posters hailing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as "Dhurandhar Devendra" were put up across several parts of Mumbai on Saturday, a day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections results were announced. ... read..

Punjabi singer Dilnoor files police complaint after B Praak gets Rs 10 crore ransom threat

Mohali (Punjab) | January 17, 2026 10:19:18 AM IST

Punjabi singer Dilnoor has filed a complaint with Mohali police, alleging that he recieved a threat call asking him to inform his friend, the Bollywood and Punjabi singer B Praak, to pay a ransom of Rs 10 crore, failing which there would be dire consequen ... read..

"His contribution to Tamil Nadu's progress is outstanding": PM Modi pays tribute to AIADMK's founder MGR

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 10:19:14 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the legendary actor and politician MG Ramachandran on his birth anniversary. ... read..

"Pollution not political issue, but challenge to make Delhi better": CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 9:49:26 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that pollution was not a political issue but a challenge to improve the national capital. ... read..

PMC polls: Engineer couple emerge victorious on BJP ticket, vow to solve people's issues

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 9:49:21 AM IST

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections witnessed a rare and significant political moment in Vadgaon Sheri, as an exceptionally educated husband-wife duo, Surendra Pathare and Aishwarya Pathare, secured emphatic victories on Bharatiya Janata Party ... read..

We need to understand problems holistically from national perspective: Top Official on NEET-PG percentile

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | January 17, 2026 9:49:18 AM IST

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBE) issued a notification on 13 January regarding the revised qualifying cutoff for the 2025-26 NEET-PG admissions. According to the top official, the decision was taken from a "national perspective ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to witness Jallikattu event in Madurai; drone, UAV ban imposed

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 9:49:17 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is scheduled to attend the Jallikattu event in Madurai on Saturday, prompting authorities to impose a ban on flying drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) near the airport, surrounding areas, travel routes and acros ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav to visit Union Carbide factory premises in Bhopal today

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 9:49:15 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to visit the Union Carbide factory premises of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy in the state capital on Saturday. ... read..

"We provided one lakh jobs": Rajasthan CM holds dialogue with beneficiaries of Rajeevika scheme

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 17, 2026 9:19:47 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasised that his government has provided one lakh jobs in the state and aims to ensure the progress of each citizen. ... read..

Rajasthan ATS, ANTF arrest MD drug mastermind after 8-year-long pursuit from Kolkata

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 17, 2026 9:19:42 AM IST

Joint teams of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Rajasthan have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the illegal trade of MD, a synthetic drug, after an eight-year-long manhunt. The arrest was confirmed on Friday by ... read..

"Section for attempted murder should be applied...": BJP leader Jairam Thakur on alleged assault of revenue officers in Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 9:19:40 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Saturday condemned the alleged attack on revenue officials in Kullu's Naggar and demanded that a case for attempted murder be filed against the accused, as the injuries were inflicted o ... read..

FIR filed under Immigration Act after Coast Guard hands over Pakistani boat found operating in Indian waters

Porbandar (Gujarat) | January 17, 2026 9:19:38 AM IST

An FIR has been filed under the Immigration and Foreigners Act after a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during a routine maritime patrol off the Gujarat coast, officials said. The vessel, identi ... read..

Sankranti celebrations showcasing rural traditions conclude at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 9:19:35 AM IST

Visakhapatnam witnessed a vibrant celebration of tradition and culture as Sankranti festivities concluded successfully at the Andhra University Grounds. ... read..

BMC results show urban India's faith in BJP leadership: Tejasvi Surya

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 17, 2026 9:19:33 AM IST

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday said that the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results reflect the trust urban voters have in the BJP's leadership. ... read..

TVK constitutes Election Campaign Committee ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 9:19:31 AM IST

With preparations gaining momentum for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay announced the constitution of an Election Campaign Committee to coordinate and oversee poll-related ac ... read..

Kerala: Kannur Excise Intelligence team busts illicit liquor distillation unit in Alakode

Kannur (Kerala) | January 17, 2026 8:49:43 AM IST

The Kannur Excise Intelligence team on Friday conducted a raid and dismantled an illicit liquor distillation unit operating at Peruvattam in the Alakode area of Kannur district, officials said. ... read..

YSRCP leader Sudhakar Babu calls murder of party activist a "government killing"

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 8:49:41 AM IST

Amid chaos over the alleged murder of party activist Manda Salman, Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party leader TJR Sudhakar Babu accused the Chandrababu Naidu government in Andhra Pradesh of displaying "anti-Dalit ideology". ... read..

Delhi NCR's air quality persists to be 'very poor' at 368 AQI; GRAP 3 reimposed

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 8:49:35 AM IST

Delhi's air quality persisted in the 'very poor' category on Saturday with a recorded AQI of 368, a slight jump from the 354 AQI recorded on Friday. The slight jump comes a day after stage 3 of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) was reimposed in the ... read..

Assam's first RJ Fawzia Rahman passes away at 84

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 8:49:34 AM IST

Fawzia Rahman (Effie), retired staff artist cum programme executive of All India Radio (AIR), Dibrugarh, passed away on Friday at the age of 84. ... read..

Karnataka Revenue Minister criticises delay in NH-75 bypass road work

Hassan (Karnataka) | January 17, 2026 8:19:23 AM IST

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday lambasted the slow pace of work on the National Highway-75 (NH-75) bypass road in Hassan district and pulled up officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the prolonged delay i ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP leaders attend last rites of party activist Salman in Gurazala

Gurazala (Andhra Pradesh) | January 17, 2026 8:19:21 AM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party leader Kasu Mahesh Reddy, along with others, participated in the funeral rites of party activist Manda Salman at Pinnelli village in the Gurazala Assembly constituency. ... read..

Flights delayed in Delhi amid dense fog, AQI in 'very poor' category

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 8:19:19 AM IST

As cold wave conditions continued to prevail in the national capital, dense fog enveloped large parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, leading to reduced visibility and delays in several flights at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. ... read..

BMC elections result: Mahayuti gets decisive mandate, Thackeray brothers register significant presence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 7:49:15 AM IST

The results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections have placed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance in a leading position, while the Thackeray brothers' alliance Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and ... read..

"Unprecedented victory": CM Devendra Fadnavis on BMC poll results

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 7:19:11 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the BJP has achieved an "unprecedented victory" and emerged as the "single-largest party" in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. ... read..

BJP and NDA will 'never find a foothold' in Tamil Nadu politics: Sachin Pilot

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 17, 2026 6:19:23 AM IST

With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will "never find a foothold" in Tamil Nadu politics. ... read..

We pursued development with complete honesty: Nitin Gadkari on BMC election results

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 17, 2026 5:19:33 AM IST

As the BJP has emerged as the largest party in the BMC polls, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the NDA did not engage in politics based on caste or religion and pursued development with "complete honesty". ... read..

"West Bengal is fed up with TMC and is all set to reject them": PM Modi

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 5:19:32 AM IST

Ahead of his visit to West Bengal on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the ruling Trinamool Congress, stating that people want a development-oriented BJP government. ... read..

PM Modi has always considered railway development in West Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Malda (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 4:19:44 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and BJP MP Khagen Murmu visited Malda town railway station on Friday evening. ... read..

BJP will win through development, not muscle power: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | January 17, 2026 3:49:21 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the main aim of the party is to win the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) and the rest of the seats where the opposition won, not by muscle power, but through development works, ... read..

PM Modi to flag off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Howrah

Guwahati (Assam) | January 17, 2026 3:19:25 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal and Assam on January 17 & 18 and on January 17, at around 12:45 pm, the Prime Minister will visit Malda and flag off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) at ... read..

Meaningful exchanges at Delhi CSPOC strengthen bonds within Commonwealth family: LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 3:19:22 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said that meaningful exchanges at Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), that concluded here on Friday, would strengthen the bonds within the Commonwealth family and pave the way for ... read..

Women-led local bodies demonstrate higher levels of transparency, closer monitoring and stronger accountability: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 2:49:34 AM IST

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh addressed the Lightning Round Session of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), held here on the theme 'Women's Contribution to India's Three-Tier System of Governance' and ... read..

Defection is against Constitutional norms: Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 17, 2026 2:19:29 AM IST

Days after Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Thursday cleared two Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators in a disqualification case, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao said on Friday that the defection is against Constitutional nor ... read..

AAP seeks breach of privilege action against Kapil Mishra over 'fake video'

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 2:19:27 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday sought breach of privilege action against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra over the circulation of an allegedly fake and misleading video related to the Delhi Legislative Assembly. ... read..

Youth no longer willing to live their lives in comfort zone, risk-taking now mainstream in India: PM Modi

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:19:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the country's youth are no longer willing to live in a comfort zone and are eager to chart their own paths and noted that India's startup ecosystem continues to witness rapid growth. ... read..

Justice Sujoy Paul sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 17, 2026 1:19:38 AM IST

Justice Sujoy Paul was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on Friday. ... read..

MCD organises Ujjwala Yojana Distribution Programme in Delhi

New Delhi | January 17, 2026 1:19:35 AM IST

A special distribution programme under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was organised by the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) on Friday at the Civic Centre, the MCD headquarters. During the programme, Union Minister of State Raj Bhushan Chaudhary and De ... read..

Govt working to strengthen moral values in education: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | January 17, 2026 1:19:31 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the Tripura government is working to improve the quality of the education system in the state, with the main objective of strengthening students morally. ... read..

"Do not use AI for self-diagnosis": AIIMS Rheumatology Department HoD

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 11:49:41 PM IST

AIIMS Rheumatology Department HoD, Dr Uma Kumar, on Friday warned against using artificial intelligence (AI) for self-diagnosing. Kumar addressed the issue of false medication information using ChatGPT and shared a patient story as a cautionary tale. ... read..

"Fantastic engagement, very informative...": Speakers from Commonwealth countries laud Delhi CSPOC

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 11:49:38 PM IST

Participants of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth (CSPOC) countries hailed the warmth and efforts of the organisers and said the discussions were very informative. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari files defamation suit against Mamata Banerjee, seeks Rs 100 crore damages

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2026 11:19:55 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he described as "vile and imaginary allegations" linking him to the alleged coal scam. ... read..

TN: Coimbatore farmers perform traditional "Patti" stamping ritual to mark Mattu Pongal festivities

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | January 16, 2026 11:19:53 PM IST

A wave of festive cheer swept through Coimbatore on Friday as people celebrated Mattu Pongal, a key part of Tamil Nadu's most important harvest festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Mattu Pongal was celebrated with devotion, tradition, and ... read..

Assam CM reviews final rehearsal of 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026

Guwahati (Assam) | January 16, 2026 11:19:52 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex at Sarusajai in Guwahati and saw the final rehearsal of 'Bagurumba Dwhoo 2026'. ... read..

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of noted industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 11:19:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the death of noted industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal, remembering him as a man who "distinguished himself" in the world of industry, and was "very passionate about Indian culture." ... read..

J-K: Artists, GenZ entrepreneurs will forge India's future together, says LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 16, 2026 11:19:48 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, said "Artists and GenZ Entrepreneurs will forge India's future together. Art and business alliance is a unique power, and Imagination and Investment will be able to build a vibrant and deve ... read..

"Match could end in draw": Sanjay Raut calls BMC poll trends "inaccurate"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 16, 2026 11:19:46 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections "could end in a draw" as the final results for India's richest municipality are yet to be declared. ... read..

Mehbooba Mufti criticises US interference in Muslim countries, speaks on Iran-India ties

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 16, 2026 11:19:45 PM IST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that India and Iran have traditionally shared very close relations, adding that Iran has also had longstanding ties with Kashmir. ... read..

Mahayuti has won trust of people in Maharashtra civic polls: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 11:19:43 PM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the performance of the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, saying that the alliance has received the trust and blessings of the people of the state. ... read..

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena Yuti close to halfway mark in BMC polls, 'Thackeray brand' trails; Pawar-play fails in Pune

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 16, 2026 11:19:41 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena Yuti is heading towards the halfway mark of 114 seats in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, as the State Election Commission declared the results for 204 out of 227 seats for India's richest civi ... read..

Gujarat CM urges development of district-level system for swift resolution

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 16, 2026 11:19:40 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the district collectors of the state to develop a more robust system at the district level for speedy and honest resolution after listening to people's representations. ... read..

Akasa Air becomes first Indian airline to offer Apple Pay for international flight bookings

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:48 PM IST

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, on Monday announced Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, empowering international travellers with a seamless and secure payment experience for all flight bookings. Akasa Air is the first ... read..

PM Modi lauds 10 years of Startup India; highlights success of women as leaders, calls for manufacturing focus

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:47 PM IST

Marking a decade of the Startup India initiative on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the mission's evolution into a "revolution" in the last 10 years. He lauded the increasing number of women in leadership roles and encouraged entrepreneurs ... read..

"They are killing our people": Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of violence against migrant workers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2026 10:49:43 PM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) double-engine government of violence against migrant workers in their respective states. Her remarks come amid rising reports of mob lynching incidents in Bihar. ... read..

MP CM Yadav transfers Rs 1,836 cr to 'Ladli Behnas'; launches development projects worth Rs 206 cr for Sohagpur

Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh) | January 16, 2026 10:49:40 PM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday transferred financial assistance of Rs 1,836 crore to over 1.25 crore 'Ladli Behna' beneficiaries and over Rs 90 crore as a subsidy for gas cylinder refilling to 29 lakh beneficiaries under the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala' ... read..

NCERT, Delhi Police seize 32,000 pirated books in major crackdown

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:37 PM IST

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Crime Branch of Delhi Police, assisted in a major crackdown on the illegal printing of pirated NCERT textbooks. ... read..

"Unwavering faith in development policies": Amit Shah hails BJP-Sena victory in Maharashtra municipal polls

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:32 PM IST

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Friday hailed the BJP-Shiv Sena's victory in the Maharashtra civic polls, stating that the win shows people's faith in the development policies of the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Is X down? Netizens report issues accessing Elon Musk's micro-blogging platform

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:30 PM IST

X, formerly known as Twitter, reportedly experienced a major global outage on Friday. ... read..

SC stays Calcutta HC decision to disqualify MLA Mukul Roy under anti-defection law

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Calcutta High Court which had disqualified West Bengal MLA Mukul Roy from membership of the State Legislative Assembly following his defection to the Trinamool Congress from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ ... read..

AAP's Sanjeev Jha writes to Delhi Assembly Speaker, seeks breach of privilege action against Kapil Mishra

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:27 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday sought breach of privilege action against BJP minister Kapil Mishra after a Punjab court declared a video circulated by him as fake and misleading. AAP Chief Whip Sanjeev Jha, in a letter to Assembly Speaker Vijender Gu ... read..

HP CM meets Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar; seeks special relaxation for hill states

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:49:20 PM IST

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday called on Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, at New Delhi and urged him to provide special relaxations for hill states under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, citing operationa ... read..

Aatmanirbhar, Viksit Bharat: Indian Army signs procurement contract under iDEX

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:19:37 PM IST

In line with its commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat @2047, the Indian Army has signed a procurement contract under Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX). ... read..

J-K: Kathua Police busts three terrorist hideouts in joint operation

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 16, 2026 10:19:35 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua Police, in coordination with other security forces, busted three terrorist hideouts in the Billawar area of Kathua district, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Delhi Blast Case: NIA Court sends Dr Shaheen, five others to judicial custody

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:19:32 PM IST

A special NIA court at Patiala House on Friday remanded six accused, including Dr Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan, Dr Adeel Ahmed, Jasir Bilal Wani, Dr Muzammil and Yasir Ahmed Dar, in judicial custody till February 13. They were produced after 3 days of NIA c ... read..

Delhi Court issues notice to NIA on interim bail plea by MP Engineer Rashid to attend budget session

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:19:30 PM IST

Delhi's Patiala House court on Friday issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a plea of Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid seeking interim bail/custody parole to attend the upcoming parliament budget session schedul ... read..

Delhi's Labour Code rules should be aligned with Central rules to ensure maximum benefits for workers: Kapil Mishra

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 10:19:28 PM IST

Delhi's Labour Minister, Kapil Mishra, on Friday directed that the process of bringing unorganised workers, gig and platform workers, and construction workers under the ambit of social security be expedited, and that the rules be aligned with those of the ... read..

"Both MLAs will technically continue as members of BRS": Telangana Congress spokesperson

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 16, 2026 10:19:23 PM IST

Congress spokesperson Sama Ram Mohan Reddy on Friday welcomed Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar's decision not to disqualify two BRS MLAs under the Anti-Defection law. ... read..

GRAP Stage-III invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 9:49:19 PM IST

In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday invoked measures under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region. ... read..

Women-led bodies demonstrate higher levels of transparency, monitoring, accountability: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

New Delhi | January 16, 2026 9:49:17 PM IST

Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh on Friday addressed the Lightning Round Session of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi, focusing on the theme "Women's Contribution to I ... read..

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