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Delhi HC takes suo motu cognisance of plight of patients' kin, orders PIL on night shelter conditions

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 5:19:18 PM IST

Directing urgent executive and judicial intervention, the Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the registration of a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the "pitiable conditions" faced by patients, attendants, and their relatives, who are forced ... read..

Speaker Om Birla to chair Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth; Delhi CSPOC will be the largest

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 5:19:20 PM IST

The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, being hosted by the Parliament of India, will be the largest CSPOC in terms of participation. ... read..

Indore: Police intensifies search for Chinese manjha after 1 dead, 2 injured

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 4:49:43 PM IST

In Indore, the police have intensified efforts to crack down on the use of dangerous Chinese and nylon Manja kite strings after a fatal incident and two injuries occurred on Sunday. ... read..

"No Mayor possible without NCP": Nawab Malik on BMC polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 4:49:36 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Monday highlighted the party's significance in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, claiming that the party will decide the majority in the otherwise "hung" house. ... read..

"Reflects poor state of law and order": Uttarakhand Congress leader Harish Rawat on Kashipur farmer suicide

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 12, 2026 4:49:22 PM IST

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Senior Congress leader Harish Rawat, on Monday, expressed his concerns over the suicide of Sukhwant Singh, a farmer from Kashipur, who allegedly shot himself in a Haldwani hotel room, and urged for government to take ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference organises seminar on "immense opportunities in oilseed sector"

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 3:49:33 PM IST

As part of the 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference- Saurashtra-Kutch', a seminar on the theme "AgriValue - The Oilseed Opportunity" was organised at Marwadi University, Rajkot in Gujarat on Monday, according to an official statement. ... read..

Himachal government gifts Chilgoza saplings to Bhutan; CM Sukhu flags off vehicle

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 3:49:27 PM IST

Strengthening the long-standing friendly and amicable relations between India and Bhutan, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday flagged off a vehicle carrying Chilgoza (pine nut) saplings as a gift to kingdom of Bhutan from the State Secr ... read..

"There were never issues within family": Supriya Sule on joining hands with Ajit Pawar's NCP in Pune civic polls

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 3:49:25 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Monday said that there has never been any issue within their family. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds successful test of indigenous MPATGM, calls it boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 12, 2026 3:19:44 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), its industry partners and the defence industry after the successful flight test of the Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Ta ... read..

PM Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurate 'International Kite Festival 2026'

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 3:19:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'International Kite Festival (IKF) 2026' at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The two leaders inaugurated the festival by flyi ... read..

People will not tolerate 'Zero' Annamalai insulting Maharashtra: Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 3:19:35 PM IST

A day after controversy erupted over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Annamalai's statement on Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aadtiya Thackeray on Monday said that it has been made clear that the party only wants to insult and "loot" the state. ... read..

Congress misleading public on G RAM G Bill, urges Telangana to cooperate with Centre for "maximum public benefit"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 12, 2026 3:19:21 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday hit out at the Telangana Congress for "misleading the public" by spreading false information on the recently passed overhaul of the rural employment guarantee scheme, VB G RAM G act. ... read..

ED files charge sheet against businessman Manoj Gaur in Jay Pee Infratech money laundering case

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 2:49:44 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday filed a Prosecution Complaint (Charge sheet) against Manoj Gaur, former CMD, Jaypee Infratech Ltd, in Patiala House Court. ... read..

HP CM Sukhu expresses grief over Solan's fire incident; orders district administration to investigate the incident

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 2:49:40 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday expressed grief over the fire incident that broke out on Sunday night in Arki market in Solan district, in which an eight-year-old child was reported to have died. ... read..

ED arrests imposter threatening agency investigators in Rs 5,978-cr money laundering case

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 2:49:23 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an imposter trying to threaten agency investigators and interfere in its working process in the Rs 5,978 crore money laundering case against Nowhera Shaik and others in Hyderabad. ... read..

"Youth who want to enter politics must avoid shortcuts," says BJP Working President Nitin Nabin

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 2:49:20 PM IST

BJP Working President Nitin Nabin on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 164th birth anniversary, saying the revered leader had unwavering faith in India's youth to lead the nation's progress. ... read..

Coal levy scam: ED attaches Rs 2.66 crore assets of ex-Chhattisgarh CM's former deputy secretary Saumya, her aide

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 2:19:54 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached eight immovable properties valued at Rs 2.66 crore belonging to arrested Chhattisgarh officer and former deputy secretary to ex-Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Saumya Chaurasia, and co-accused ... read..

Himachal: One dead, 9 others trapped in Solan's fire incident

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 2:19:47 PM IST

At least one child has died and nine other people, all Nepali-origin migrant labourers, are feared trapped after a major fire broke out in the old bus stand area of Arki in Solan district in the early hours of Monday. ... read..

Bengaluru police arrest 18-year-old for techie's murder, fire staged as accident, to destroy evidence

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 12, 2026 2:19:46 PM IST

Bengaluru Police have arrested an 18-year-old youth for the murder of Kavoor resident techie Sharmila (35). It was initially suspected that Sharmila died in a fire accident in her flat in Bengaluru last week, officials said. ... read..

Narcotics Bureau busts MD manufacturing lab in MP's Agar-Malwa, seizes 31.25 kgs MD powder

Agar Malwa (Madhya Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 2:19:39 PM IST

Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh unit, bust a major MD drug manufacturing lab in Agar-Malwa district with the seizure of 31.250 kilograms of psychotropic substance MD powder and arresting three individuals in connection with the same. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM assures of "strict action" if anyone is found guilty of Kashipur farmer's suicide

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 12, 2026 2:19:37 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday assured of "strict action" if anyone is found guilty in the ongoing Kashipur farmer suicide probe. ... read..

Phase-I rollout: NSG's IED data system to link 780 districts nationwide

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 2:19:36 PM IST

India is set to significantly strengthen its internal security architecture as 780 districts across the country will soon be connected under the first phase of the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) the country's first comprehensive digital platf ... read..

"Consistently placed responsibility above celebration": Robert Vadra's message on Priyanka Gandhi's birthday

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 2:19:31 PM IST

MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, Robert Vadra, on Monday extended birthday greetings to his wife and expressed his pride in her. Recognising her accomplishment as a parliamentarian and her ability to raise people's issues with strength and conviction, ... read..

CBI grills actor-turned-politician Vijay on delays, crowd management in Karur Stampede Case

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 1:49:54 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday began a detailed line of questioning of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay as part of its probe into the Karur stampede case, focusing on alleged delays, crowd management lapses, and organisational res ... read..

Mani Shankar Aiyar a British agent with a colonial mindset: BJP leaders condemn 'Hindutva' remark

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2026 1:49:49 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have strongly objected to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar calling "Hindutva as Hinduism in paranoia," with the BJP leaders calling Aiyar a "British agent" with a "colonial mindset," with the whole congress party its ... read..

Delhi High Court directs CAT to expeditiously decide Sameer Wankhede disciplinary case

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 1:49:47 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to take up and conclude, within a fixed timeline, the original application concerning disciplinary proceedings against Sameer Wankhede, arising out of allegations linked to ... read..

"Tantri being dragged to save real culprits": BJP's V Muraleedharan claims amid chaos over Sabarimala gold theft case

Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) | January 12, 2026 1:49:37 PM IST

Amid the ongoing chaos over the Sabarimala gold theft case, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader V Muraleedharan on Monday said that there was documentary evidence against members of the Devaswom Board, along with the former and current ministers, Kadakamp ... read..

"Sabarmati Ashram stands as powerful reminder of Mahatma Gandhi's ideals": PM Modi

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 1:49:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited the historic Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad along with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, recalling the enduring global influence of Mahatma Gandhi's ideals. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 1:19:23 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary and extended greetings to the country's youth on the occasion of National Youth Day. ... read..

Telangana: FIR registered against Shyampet sarpanch for allegedly killing 300 stray dogs

General News | January 12, 2026 1:19:19 PM IST

Hanumakonda (Telangana) [India], January 12: An FIR has been registered by the Shyampet Police Station on Sunday against nine people, including the Shyampet sarpanch, for allegedly killing 300 stray dogs in Shayampet and Arepally villages. ... read..

"Illegal encroachment will not be tolerated": UP CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 1:19:16 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with petitioners from various districts during the 'Janata Darshan' on Monday and heard their grievances. ... read..

"Congress, CPI(M) saving Rahul Mamkootathil": BJP's Anoop Antony Joseph

Thiruvanathapuram (Kerala) | January 12, 2026 1:19:14 PM IST

As Rahul Mamkootathil gets 14-day judicial custody, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anoop Antony Joseph on Monday accused the Congress and the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) of "saving" the expelled Congress MLA. ... read..

Polling underway for local bodies at three wards in Kerala

Malappuram (Kerala) | January 12, 2026 12:49:45 PM IST

The polling began on Monday in the Payimpadam ward of Moothedam gram panchayat in Malappuram district of Kerala. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami flags off 'Swadeshi Sankalp Run' in Dehradun on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 12, 2026 12:49:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday flagged off the 'Swadeshi Sankalp Run' from Gandhi Park in Dehradun, organised to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. ... read..

Anti-people Modi govt looking to help corporates instead of the poor: Congress on VB G-RAM-G Act

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 12, 2026 12:49:39 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday reaffirmed the party's resolve to continue opposing changes to the national rural employment guarantee, formerly named MGNREGA, while alleging that the Centre is attempting to cut funds for the act and help ... read..

"Union usurping our rights": Kerala CM Vijayan leads 'Satyagraha' against Centre's 'anti-people' policies

Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) | January 12, 2026 12:19:31 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday accused the Union government of undermining federal principles and violating the state's constitutional rights by imposing last-minute and "discriminatory" cuts on Kerala's borrowing limits, forcing the Lef ... read..

"States sitting with fingers crossed as budget nears": Congress' Jairam Ramesh on upcoming Union Budget

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 12:19:29 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday raised concerns about the upcoming Union Budget, warning that state governments and the broader economy are entering a critical phase as Parliament prepares for its next session. ... read..

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz observe charkha spinning at Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 12:19:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday visited the historic Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, where they paid heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, said Gujarat CMO. ... read..

MP CM Yadav participates in mass Surya Namaskar program on Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 12:19:23 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday participated in the state-level mass Surya Namaskar program held in Bhopal to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. ... read..

Who is Raj Thackeray to abuse me?: Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai on 'Rasmalai' jibe

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

Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai on Monday hit back at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's attempts to allegedly "abuse" him while adding that those who criticised his previous remarks on Mumbai were "just ignora ... read..

Maharashtra local body polls: None of the other parties like a rising Muslim leader, says AIMIM chief Owaisi

Jalna (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 11:49:59 AM IST

With the local elections for numerous local bodies in Maharashtra just a few days away, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has pitched for the muslim community to "develop their own political agency" and vote for a party which will develop organic muslim leader ... read..

PSLV-C62 mission witnesses disturbance at PS3 stage, deviation in vehicle's flight path: ISRO

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 11:49:54 AM IST

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C62 mission carrying the 'Anvesha'/EOS-N1 satellite and 15 co-passenger satellites launched by India on Monday encountered an anomaly during the end of the PS3 burn stage with ISRO chairman V Naryanan stating tha ... read..

"Viksit Bharat not just a target for 2047, but part of a process": Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:49:47 AM IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others for designing the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue program, and asserted that 'Viksit Bharat' was not merely a target to be achieved till 2047, but part of a process. ... read..

Chikkaballapur hosts Inter-State bullock cart race as part of Sankranti celebrations in Karnataka

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka) | January 12, 2026 11:49:44 AM IST

As part of the Sankranti festivities, a thrilling bullock cart race organised by the Raithamitra Balaga at Huduguru village in Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapur district, left spectators on the edge of their seats. Not only farmers from across Karnataka, but a ... read..

"INSV Kaundinya flying the tricolour across the Arabian Sea": Sanjeev Sanyal

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:49:43 AM IST

Economist and Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal on Monday shared the update in relation to INSV Kaundinya. In an official X post, he stated that the INSV Kaundinya was flying the Indian flag across the Arabian Sea and descri ... read..

TVK leader Vijay arrives at CBI headquarters in connection with Karur stampede probe

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:49:38 AM IST

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay arrived in the national captial on Monday for questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a party campaign event in Se ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on 164th birth anniversary

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:19:27 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 164th birth anniversary. ... read..

Jammu shivers under cold wave; Nathatop sees weekend tourist rush despite lack of snowfall

Nathatop (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 12, 2026 11:19:24 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir continued to reel under cold wave conditions on Monday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility to less than 50 metres in several areas, including parts of Jammu division. ... read..

Last erstwhile Queen of Darbhanga Raj, Kamasundari Devi, passes away; wave of grief sweeps Mithila

Darbhanga (Bihar) | January 12, 2026 11:19:18 AM IST

A wave of grief has swept across the entire Mithila region of Bihar following the death of Maharani Kamasundari Devi, the third wife and last erstwhile Maharani of Maharaja Kameshwar Singh of Darbhanga. The 'Queen' had been unwell for the past six months ... read..

ED moves SC seeking CBI probe, accuses West Bengal CM, top police brass of obstructing money-laundering search

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:19:16 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court seeking a CBI investigation into what it calls a "grave and unprecedented obstruction" of its lawful search operations, alleging that the West Bengal Chief Minister, along with senior polic ... read..

TMC govt needs to be removed to bring back fame of West Bengal: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 10:49:45 AM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, while paying respects to Swami Vivekananda on his 164th birth anniversary, vowed to "bring back the state's fame and rejuvenate its culture" by removing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in the upcoming state assembl ... read..

Few suspected Pakistan drones sighted along LoC in Rajouri: Defence Sources

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 12, 2026 10:49:43 AM IST

A few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday, Defence Sources said. ... read..

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz inaugurate International Kite Festival 2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:49:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. ... read..

ISRO launches PSLV-C62 mission carrying 'Anvesha' satellite

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 10:49:29 AM IST

India on Monday launched its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C62 mission carrying the 'Anvesha'/EOS-N1 satellite and 15 other satellites into the sun-synchronous polar orbit (SSO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. ... read..

"Suffering from pseudo-secularism": BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi launches attack on Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 10:49:27 AM IST

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi has claimed that the efforts of the BJP government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are towards the promotion of a "true secular country", adding that the country is currently suffering from "pseudo-secularism". ... read..

"Elevated India's culture to the global stage": Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 164th birth anniversary

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 10:49:24 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 164th birth anniversary. ... read..

ISRO gears up for PSLV-C62 launch today from Sriharikota

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 10:20:07 AM IST

India is set to carry out its first space launch of the year today, as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to launch the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C62 mission from First Launch Pad (FLP), SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. ... read..

"Rajiv Gandhi truly empowered youth of nation": Congress MP Manickam Tagore on National Youth Day

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2026 10:49:31 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore, on the occasion of National Youth Day, celebrated on the birth anniversary of Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda, on Monday, highlighted the role of Rajiv Gandhi in empowering the youth by lowering the voting age to 18 and w ... read..

North India shivers under intense cold wave; Magh Mela draws devotees despite biting chill

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 9:49:33 AM IST

A severe cold wave continued to grip large parts of Uttar Pradesh and north India on Monday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility in several cities even as thousands of devotees braved the freezing conditions to take a holy dip at the Sangam in Pray ... read..

Uttarakhand govt orders magisterial inquiry into suicide of farmer

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 12, 2026 9:49:31 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the suicide case of farmer Sukhwant Singh, who hailed from Udham Singh Nagar district. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Major fire broke out near Arki old bus stand; claims life of 8-year-old

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 9:49:28 AM IST

A major fire broke out near the UCO Bank building at the old bus stand in Arki town of Himachal Pradesh's Solan district during the early morning hours on Sunday, triggering panic in the area. ... read..

"Powerful source of inspiration for youth": PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 164th birth anniversary

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 9:49:21 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 164th birth anniversary. ... read..

"Want power on strength of infiltrators' votes": BJP's Kapil Mishra slams Mamata Banerjee's "ECI harassing citizens" claims

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 9:19:25 AM IST

Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra has criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "ECI harassing citizens" and "attempt to disenfranchise eligible voters" claims amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, saying that it was natural ... read..

Focus on women reshapes campaign narrative in Pune municipal polls

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 9:19:21 AM IST

With the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections entering the final phase, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aishwarya Surendra Pathare has unveiled a separate manifesto for her ward, from where she is contesting, making it women-centric. ... read..

"Police supporting CM Mamata's unconstitutional actions": BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad after alleged attack on Suvendu Adhikari

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 9:19:20 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that the West Bengal Police have "become a weapon" to openly assist Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "illegal and unconstitutional actions" while accusing the state administration of failing to r ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Agricultural produce floods Thoothukudi market ahead of Pongal Festival

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2026 9:19:18 AM IST

Ahead of Pongal, one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals, large quantities of agricultural produce have been brought to the Thoothukudi market area for sale from several districts. ... read..

UP govt to observe 'Road Safety Month' till January 31 with 'resolve to protect our families', says Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 8:49:15 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government is observing 'Road Safety Month' across the state till January 31, with the pledge of 'protecting our families and our future' and bringing about a change in the road behaviour of riders and pedestrians. ... read..

Delhi freezes at 2.9 degrees Celsius as cold wave intensifies, AQI remains 'poor'

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 8:49:11 AM IST

New Delhi reeled under an intense cold spell as temperatures dipped sharply across the national capital, with Ayanagar recording the lowest minimum temperature at 2.9 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). ... read..

Karur stampede probe: TVK President Vijay to appear before CBI in Delhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2026 8:19:28 AM IST

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on Monday in connection with the ongoing probe into the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a party campaign event i ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Kite string slits 45-year-old man's throat in Indore, dies

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 6:49:14 AM IST

A 45-year-old man died after a kite string slit his throat while he was riding his bike in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

Delhi: Two more accused arrested in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 6:19:50 AM IST

Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two more accused in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case, in which around 25-30 people pelted stones at police and MCD officials after they arrived at the spot with JCBs to demolish illegal encroachment near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mos ... read..

PMC Polls: Devendra Fadnavis slams parties for giving tickets to criminals, says "Their place is in jail, not corporation"

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 5:49:28 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has strongly criticised political parties for fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds in Pune's municipal elections, questioning the contradiction between promises of crime-free governance and the reality ... read..

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw arrives in US, to participate in Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 5:19:28 AM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting, to be held on Monday in the United States. ... read..

'In Hinduism, one can imagine love between Hindus and Muslims but in Hindutva...': Mahua Moitra highlights difference at Calcutta Club's debate 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 5:19:27 AM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra established a distinction between Hindutva and Hinduism as separate ideologies on Sunday. She said that Hindutva, as a political platform, believes that its ideology is the only correct path, whereas Hinduism, as a relig ... read..

"Maharashtra has become number one in country..." Union Minister Piyush Goyal at BMC election rally

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 5:19:25 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India is the fastest-growing economy in the world, asserting that new facilities are being created daily to simplify business, promote industry, and boost exports. ... read..

"Hindutva basic immunity of Hinduism:" BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi at Calcutta Club's debate 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 4:49:09 AM IST

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi emphasised the complementary connection between Hinduism and Hindutva during a debate on the theme "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva," hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle on Sunday. ... read..

"Hinduism is a great spiritual religion, Hindutva a political tract": Mani Shankar Aiyar at Calcutta Club's Debate 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 3:49:17 AM IST

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised the concept of Hindutva during a debate titled "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva", which was hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle on Sunday. ... read..

Several Pakistan drones sighted along LoC in Rajouri sector, forced to retreat: Defence Sources

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 12, 2026 3:19:08 AM IST

A few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday, Defence Sources said. ... read..

"What Shiv Sena did in 25 years, Mahayuti have ruined Mumbai in 3 years": Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 2:49:35 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government, accusing it of ruining Mumbai in three years, undoing what the then undivided Shiv Sena had built over 25 years. ... read..

Union Minister Jitendra Singh hosts informal interaction with J-K, Ladakh contingent participating in 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue'

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 2:49:33 AM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, interacted with the youth contingent from the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at his residence on Sunday. ... read..

Raj Thackeray calls for Marathi Unity, warns against 'Imposition' of Hindi as BMC poll battle intensifies

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 1:49:31 AM IST

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday made a strong pitch for Marathi unity, warning that the state's language, land and identity are under threat. ... read..

Indian Navy Showcases India's Maritime legacy at World Book Fair 2026

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 1:19:36 AM IST

The Indian Navy participated in the World Book Fair 2026, a flagship cultural event celebrating literature, knowledge, and heritage, which was held in New Delhi on Sunday. ... read..

"Culprit will be apprehended soon": UP DGP Rajeev Krishna on Kanpur minor's rape case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 1:19:33 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna on Sunday said that another culprit in the Kanpur minor rape case will be apprehended soon, emphasising further that the police force has a zero-tolerance policy towards anyone involved in any kind o ... read..

Healthy body is foundation of strong leadership, says Mansukh Mandaviya during 56th Fit India Sundays on Cycle

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 12:49:37 AM IST

Fit India's flagship mass fitness movement, Sundays on Cycle (SoC), made a vibrant comeback in the national capital on Sunday, with more than 1000 people, including 500 Young Leaders, participating in a fitness festival, followed by a Cycle Rally, beating ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi inaugurates Gandhinagar Metro Rail Project Phase-2 in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 12:49:36 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Metro Rail from the Mahatma Mandir Metro Station in Gandhinagar under Phase 2 of the Metro Rail Project on Sunday. ... read..

Chandigarh: KMM announces mass movements against anti-farmer and anti-worker policies

Chandigarh | January 11, 2026 11:50:00 PM IST

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) held a press conference at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh, on 8 January 2026, to announce a series of mass movements against anti-farmer and anti-worker policies being implemented in Punjab and across India. ... read..

Minority Commission takes cognizance of rising mob lynching incidents in Bihar

Patna (Bihar) | January 11, 2026 11:49:56 PM IST

The Bihar State Minority Commission has taken strict cognisance of the increasing incidents of mob lynching in the state and has directed the appointment of a senior police officer as a nodal officer in every district to maintain a peaceful environment. ... read..

Rwanda, India share harmonious bilateral relations: High Commissioner congratulates organisers of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 11, 2026 11:49:50 PM IST

High Commissioner of Rwanda Jacqueline Mukangira congratulated the organisers of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference and stated that Rwanda and India share harmonious bilateral relations. She recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Rwanda in ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu directs Shimla Municipal Corporation to ensure comfort, safety of tourists

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 11, 2026 11:49:49 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday issued instructions to the Municipal Corporation Shimla to improve tourist facilities and cleanliness in the city. After visiting Mall Road in Shimla and other areas on Saturday evening, he ... read..

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates 6 renovated, modernised post offices in MP; announces ?111-crore National Postal Training Centre at Shivpuri

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh) | January 11, 2026 11:49:45 PM IST

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region and Member of Parliament from Guna, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, during his official visit to Madhya Pradesh from 8th-11th January 2026, inaugurated 6 renovated Post Offices across the S ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for "anchor region"of India's growth

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 11, 2026 11:20:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Saurashtra and Kutch, describing the region as the "anchor region" of India's growth and calling it the right time for global investors to invest in the ... read..

Cable theft disrupts Delhi's Airport Express Line services, restoration work planned for tonight

New Delhi | January 11, 2026 11:19:58 PM IST

Train services on the Airport Express Line have been regulated since today morning following theft and damage to signalling cables between Dhaula Kuan Metro Station and Shivaji Stadium station, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a report. ... read..

Patriotic participation continues at 'Know Your Army Mela' in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 11, 2026 11:19:57 PM IST

'Know Your Army Mela' in Jaipur continued to resonate with vibrant patriotic fervour and enthusiastic public participation, as it was attended by Diya Kumari, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, as the Chief Guest. Her gracious and distinguished presence ... read..

Centre does not provide funds to develop classical languages like Tamil: Kanimozhi at World Tamil Diaspora Day

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

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Sunday said that the Union Government is not providing adequate funds to develop classical languages like Tamil, even though Tamil has a rich heritage and millions of speakers across the world. She was speaking at the World ... read..

I have faith in my party: Karnataka Dy CM expresses confidence in his party's high command on leadership tussle

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 11, 2026 11:19:50 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday expressed confidence that the party high command would take a decision on him going forward amid the ongoing leadership tussle in the state. ... read..

"If we need history lessons, we will go to college...": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on PM Modi's remark on Somnath Temple

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | January 11, 2026 11:19:46 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday responded to PM Modi's statement on Somnath temple, claiming that "people with a colonial mindset" attempted to "erase history" of India's glorious past, saying that instead of "history lessons," the Prime Minis ... read..

Prabhas Patan Museum preserves inscriptions and remains showcasing Somnath's history

New Delhi | January 11, 2026 11:19:45 PM IST

Prabhas Patan preserves a rich and sacred past, with copper plates, inscriptions and memorial stones reflecting its prosperity, heritage, and enduring spirit of valour. Epigraphic records and authenticated remains revealing the history of Prabhas Patan an ... read..

Inspiring interaction with ISRO astronauts launches Day 3 of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

New Delhi | January 11, 2026 11:19:41 PM IST

The third day of the "Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026," organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, commenced with great zeal and enthusiasm at Bharat Mandapam, and witnessed diverse events including an inspiring addre ... read..

Plastic waste management seminar on day 1 of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

New Delhi | January 11, 2026 11:19:40 PM IST

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (Kutch and Saurashtra Zone) commenced at Marwadi University, Rajkot on Sunday. ... read..

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