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22 Jan 2026
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15 Maoists, including ₹1cr-bounty leader, killed in Jharkhand

In a successful operation, security forces gunned down 15 Maoists, including top leader Patiram Majhi alias Anal Da, who carried a Rs 1 crore bounty.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi Metro tightens security for Republic Day 2026

Delhi Metro has issued a travel advisory for Republic Day 2026, urging commuters to plan ahead due to enhanced security checks.

22 Jan 2026
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Khalistani activists replace Indian flag at Croatian embassy

Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun raised a Khalistan flag at the Indian embassy in Croatia, leading to condemnation from India's Ministry of External Affairs.

22 Jan 2026
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Woman, lover frame husband in cow slaughter cases for divorce

A woman and her lover in Lucknow allegedly conspired to frame her husband for cow slaughter, aiming to pressure him into granting a divorce.

22 Jan 2026
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UP cop, bystander stabbed while trying to break up fight in Delhi

A Uttar Pradesh Police head constable and a bystander were stabbed by motorcycle-borne assailants following an altercation at a bus stop in northeast Delhi.

22 Jan 2026
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Women Agniveers to debut in IAF band at Republic Day parade

For the first time, nine women Agniveer will join the Indian Air Force's band contingent in the 77th Republic Day Parade, marking a historic inclusion.

22 Jan 2026
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12 Bangladeshi sailors rescued after cargo ship sinks in Muriganga River

Twelve sailors were saved from a sinking Bangladeshi cargo vessel in West Bengal's Muri Ganga river. The rescue operation involved local fishermen and police personnel.

22 Jan 2026
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Bihar's makhana goes global at Republic Day parade

Bihar's tableau at the 77th Republic Day parade will focus on the state's superfood, Makhana (foxnut), showcasing its cultivation and significance.

22 Jan 2026
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Road collapse near Surat wedding venue causes chaos, but no injuries

A road cave-in near a wedding venue in Surat's Shahpore area created a 20-foot-deep crater, causing panic among guests and disrupting the event.

22 Jan 2026
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'Water bankruptcy': India extracts 60.6% of groundwater, says UN

The United Nations warns of a potential 'water bankruptcy' in India, as demand outpaces sustainable supply. This could lead to severe economic and social consequences.

22 Jan 2026
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Yamuna pollution slashes Delhi's water supply by up to half

Delhi Jal Board (DJB) warns residents of low water pressure due to high pollution in the Yamuna, affecting key areas supplied by Wazirabad and Chandrawal Water Treatment Plants.

22 Jan 2026
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Kaziranga elevated corridor: A boon for wildlife and connectivity

Assam's first elevated wildlife corridor, a Rs 6,950 crore project, will enhance connectivity and safeguard animals like rhinos, elephants, and tigers in Kaziranga National Park.

22 Jan 2026
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10 soldiers die after army vehicle falls into gorge in J&K

Ten soldiers were killed and eleven injured when an Army vehicle plunged into a gorge in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.

22 Jan 2026
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IndiGo's senior VP fired over flight time rule violations in December crisis

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court of its decision to dismiss IndiGo's vice president following alleged regulatory violations by the airline.

22 Jan 2026
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India's next big move: Small nuclear reactors by 2033

India is strategizing to reduce its heavy energy import bill and enhance energy security by focusing on small nuclear reactors, as part of its 2047 energy vision.

22 Jan 2026
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Andhra Pradesh wants to be your next global investment hotspot

At the World Economic Forum 2026, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu presented Andhra Pradesh as a future-ready destination for investment and innovation.

22 Jan 2026
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Maoist leader with ₹1 crore bounty killed in Jharkhand

Pathiram Manjhi, a top decision-making member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), was among ten killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand's Saranda forests.

22 Jan 2026
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67-year-old woman arrested for smuggling illegal firearms to Delhi-NCR

Delhi Police arrested 67-year-old Rambiri, known as 'Chachi', for smuggling weapons hidden within parathas, revealing her key role in a major arms network.

22 Jan 2026
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Noida: Young software engineer loses life after car plunges into pit

A distressing video has surfaced, showing 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta's desperate attempts to signal for help after his car plunged into a water-filled pit in Noida.

22 Jan 2026
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Rare red aurora lights up Ladakh during solar storm

Ladakh's night sky was illuminated by the strongest solar radiation storm in over two decades, resulting in visible auroras captured by the Indian Astronomical Observatory.

22 Jan 2026
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Odisha bans all tobacco products and packaging

The Odisha government has imposed a statewide ban on all tobacco and nicotine products, following directives from the Supreme Court of India and the FSSAI.

22 Jan 2026
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Pune: Woman accuses Shiv Sena leader's family of dowry harassment

A Pune woman has accused Shiv Sena leader Anil Lokhande and his family of dowry-related harassment. The Bombay High Court condemned the dowry practice as criminal.

22 Jan 2026
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India launches 2nd dolphin census under Project Dolphin

India has initiated its second nationwide dolphin census under Project Dolphin, aiming to strengthen conservation of endangered river and estuarine dolphins.

22 Jan 2026
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PM Modi to launch Thiruvananthapuram development plan on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kerala on Friday, initiating several development projects including an innovation hub and new train services.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi tourists die in Kullu road accident; probe underway

A road accident in Himachal’s Kullu claimed the lives of three Delhi tourists, including a five-year-old girl, while injuring three others.

22 Jan 2026
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UP cop's family awarded ₹1 crore after fatal road accident

A Delhi tribunal has granted Rs 1 crore compensation to the family of a Uttar Pradesh police constable who died in a road accident in Aligarh.

22 Jan 2026
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Gujarat officer's family tragedy shocks Ahmedabad

A Gujarat Maritime Board officer, Yashrajsinh Gohil, fatally shot his wife before committing suicide in their Ahmedabad apartment. The tragic incident followed a domestic dispute.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi court quashes rape FIR, says law can't be misused for failed relationships

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a consensual relationship turning sour cannot be retrospectively branded as rape, quashing an FIR alleging such.

22 Jan 2026
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NRI YouTuber Sangram Patil detained over anti-BJP posts

UK-based YouTuber Sangram Patil's detention in Mumbai for anti-BJP comments has sparked concerns among netizens about the criminalisation of dissent and freedom of speech.

22 Jan 2026
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Woman, lover arrested for husband's murder in Andhra Pradesh

An Andhra woman, aided by her lover, allegedly murdered her husband using a smothering method, then spent the night watching pornography beside his body.

22 Jan 2026
Indian Army

Army vehicles falls into gorge in J&K; 10 soldiers killed

Ten soldiers were killed and 10 others were injured after their vehicle went off the road and fell into a gorge in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi airport's "human skeleton" scare turns out to be a student's anatomy model

A suspected 'human skeleton' found in a bag during a security check at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-3 has been sent for forensic tests.

22 Jan 2026
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Viral video sparks safety worries at Mumbai's Andheri station

A terrifying video has gone viral, showing a near-stampede situation at Andheri Railway Station in Mumbai as passengers scramble to board a local train.

22 Jan 2026
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Republic Day 2026: Battle array debut and Vande Mataram's big moment

India's 77th Republic Day parade will highlight the nation's military strength, featuring a narrative centered on 'Operation Sindoor'.

22 Jan 2026
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Scarf saves woman from leopard attack in Maharashtra

A 45-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Beed district narrowly escaped a leopard attack, her life saved by the thick scarf around her neck.

22 Jan 2026
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Odisha: 3 youths die in SUV-truck collision

Three individuals lost their lives and another was critically injured when their SUV collided with a truck on NH-16 in Odisha's Khurda district.

22 Jan 2026
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Bengal minister accused of threatening election officer, BJP calls for resignation

West Bengal's Minister of State for Power, Akhruzzaman, is accused of threatening a female election officer during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) camp.

22 Jan 2026
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Security ramped up at Bhojshala for Basant Panchami-Friday overlap

Ahead of Basant Panchami, security has been bolstered at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque in Madhya Pradesh due to religious tensions.

22 Jan 2026
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IAF veterans tableau to honor airmen on Republic Day 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will feature a Veterans Tableau at the 77th Republic Day parade, honoring the airmen who defended India's skies and contributed to nation-building.

22 Jan 2026
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India's green hydrogen dream hits a speed bump

India is rapidly advancing towards green hydrogen production, aiming to produce 5 million tonnes by 2030, in a bid to decarbonise industries and enhance energy security.

22 Jan 2026
Madhya Pradesh

SC allows Basant Panchami prayers, namaz at MP's disputed Bhojshala

The Supreme Court has ordered the peaceful conduct of Basant Panchami poojas and Juma Namaz on Friday at the disputed Bhoj Shala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.

22 Jan 2026
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15 monkeys dead, 80 hurt in suspected poisoning in Telangana

In a shocking incident, 15 monkeys were killed and around 80 are critically ill due to suspected poisoning at a roadside eatery in Telangana's Kamareddy district.

22 Jan 2026
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Goa nightclub fire: Ex-village head surrenders after deadly blaze

Roshan Redkar, ex-sarpanch of Arpora village in Goa, surrendered to a local court after his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by the Bombay High Court.

22 Jan 2026
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Unpaid highway tolls? Your vehicle's registration may get canceled

The Indian Government has revised the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for 2026 to counter unpaid toll fees on national highways, impacting crucial vehicle-related services.

22 Jan 2026
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SC allows joint prayers at Bhojshala-Kamal Maula site on Basant Panchami

The Supreme Court has permitted Hindus and Muslims to conduct prayers at the contested Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.

22 Jan 2026
Chhattisgarh

7 charred to death in explosion at Chhattisgarh steel plant 

A deadly explosion at the Real Ispat Steel Plant in Baloda Bazar district, Chhattisgarh, has left seven workers dead and several others injured.

22 Jan 2026
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to attend Kerala Literature Festival

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has landed in Kozhikode to participate in the Kerala Literature Festival, with her involvement spanning various events until January 25.

22 Jan 2026
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Kashmir's deep freeze: Rare snowfall set to hit valley plains

Kashmir is experiencing severe cold with temperatures dropping below freezing, and a western disturbance is expected to bring fresh snowfall soon.

22 Jan 2026
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Basant Panchami: Here's where schools are closed tomorrow

On January 23, 2026, schools in various Indian states will remain closed to celebrate the festival of Basant Panchami.

22 Jan 2026
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Noida builders booked after waterlogged pit turns deadly

Five builders from Lotus Greens Construction and MZ Wiztown Planners face a fresh FIR for alleged environmental and pollution law violations linked to a software engineer's death.

22 Jan 2026
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Nagpur student's murder staged as suicide, autopsy reveals

A 23-year-old student, Prachi Hemraj, was murdered by her neighbour in Nagpur after rejecting his advances. The crime was initially mistaken for suicide.

22 Jan 2026
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Supreme Court wants real action on Delhi-NCR air pollution

Vehicular emissions and dust have been identified as the primary contributors to air pollution in the Delhi NCR region, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management.

22 Jan 2026
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'Vande Mataram' tableau coming to 2026 Republic Day parade

The Ministry of Culture will present a tableau at the 2026 Republic Day parade, showcasing the 150-year journey of India's national song, 'Vande Mataram'.

22 Jan 2026
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Mirzapur gyms sealed after women allege sexual assault, forced conversion

Five individuals have been arrested in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of forced religious conversion and extortion at local gyms.

22 Jan 2026
Manipur

Manipur man kidnapped, shot dead; viral video shows him begging 

A 38-year-old Meitei man was allegedly abducted and later shot dead by armed men in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Wednesday.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi doubles parking fees when air gets really bad

In response to escalating air pollution, Delhi's government has announced a doubling of parking fees during severe air quality conditions.

22 Jan 2026
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'Fake ghee' scam: How 68L kg synthetic ghee reached Tirupati

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has discovered extensive ghee adulteration in the laddus from Sri Venkateshwara Temple, Tirupati, with a chargesheet expected soon.

22 Jan 2026
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Gujarat Congress leader's nephew involved in tragic murder-suicide in Ahmedabad

Yashraj Gohil, nephew of a senior Congress leader in Gujarat, allegedly shot his wife and then himself in a shocking murder-suicide incident in Ahmedabad.

IAS who emptied stadium to walk dog appointed MCD commissioner 

Sanjeev Khirwar, the 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who was at the center of a controversy over allegedly clearing a Delhi stadium to walk his dog, has been appointed as the new Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner.

22 Jan 2026
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Ganga-Brahmaputra delta sinking faster than rising sea levels, says new study

The Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, one of the world's largest, is gradually sinking due to rising sea levels and human activities.

22 Jan 2026
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Andhra: 3 dead as bus-truck collide on Nandyal-Allagadda highway

A DCM vehicle driver heroically saved numerous lives by aiding passengers to escape from a fiery bus-truck collision in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district.

22 Jan 2026
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Pune: Dacoity at ex-IAS officer's house, family sedated

Dilip Khedkar, father of dismissed IAS officer Puja Khedkar, claims a recent robbery at their home was an attempted murder, criticizing the police's handling of the investigation.

22 Jan 2026
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Viral video of man blocking milk flow to poor girls sparks debate

A video showing a man shooing away girls trying to collect milk during a Ganga 'Doodh Abhishek' ritual has sparked an online debate about religious practices and human needs.

22 Jan 2026
Jaipur

Speeding Thar runs over IAF aspirant who was out jogging  

Anaya Sharma, an 18-year-old Indian Air Force aspirant, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on a Jaipur expressway on Wednesday morning.

22 Jan 2026
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286kg Panchadhatu bow arrives at Ayodhya Ram temple

A 286-kilogram Kodanda bow, crafted by Tamil Nadu women artisans from panchadhatu, is set to arrive at Ayodhya's Ram Temple today after a grand procession.

22 Jan 2026
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Navi Mumbai man loses ₹74L in online trading scam

A 59-year-old man from Navi Mumbai was allegedly defrauded of Rs 74.67 lakh in a share trading scam, according to local police.

22 Jan 2026
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Manipur: Man abducted and killed as ethnic violence continues

A 38-year-old Meitei man was kidnapped and later killed in Manipur's Churachandpur district. The chilling incident was captured on video, which has since gone viral.

22 Jan 2026
Bengaluru

Korean woman alleges sexual harassment during immigration-clearance at Bengaluru airport

A 32-year-old South Korean businesswoman has accused a ground staff member of sexual harassment at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).

22 Jan 2026
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Republic Day 2026: 'Vande Mataram' gets the spotlight at 77th celebration

Republic Day 2026, themed 'Vande Mataram', marks 150 years of the iconic song, while hosting EU leaders emphasizes India's growing global diplomacy.

22 Jan 2026
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CBSE admit cards for Class 10, 12 coming by Feb 10

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the admit cards for the main examination 2026 for Classes 10 and 12 in February.

22 Jan 2026
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Republic Day 2026: Tableaux to feature robotics, AR/VR, 3D printing

The Ministry of Defence finalizes the Republic Day parade themes, which undergo a rigorous selection process. The 2026 parade will highlight prosperity and self-reliance.

22 Jan 2026
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Karnataka's new bill takes on honor killings, supports inter-caste couples

The Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka has proposed a law to specifically address honour killings and protect inter-caste marriages.

22 Jan 2026
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Bengaluru: Air India staffer arrested for sexually harassing South Korean woman

A South Korean businesswoman accused an Air India ground staff member of sexual harassment at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.

22 Jan 2026
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Mumbai: BEST bus driver who killed 4 pedestrians denied bail

The Mumbai police have opposed the bail plea of Santosh Sawant, a BEST driver accused of causing a fatal accident near Bhandup railway station that resulted in four deaths.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi traffic: Restrictions for 'Beating Retreat' rehearsals

Due to rehearsals for the Beating Retreat ceremony, traffic restrictions have been implemented in parts of New Delhi on January 22.

22 Jan 2026
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Lawrence Bishnoi gang member arrested after encounter in Bihar

A key shooter of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Parmanand, was arrested following a midnight gunfight near Patna by Bihar Police under 'Operation Langda'.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi weather: Light rain, thunderstorms expected on Friday

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with an AQI of 330, while the India Meteorological Department predicts lightning and gusty winds for Thursday.

22 Jan 2026
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Republic Day 2026: What to expect from India's 77th parade

India gears up for its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. The day marks the establishment of the Indian Constitution and is celebrated with a grand parade in New Delhi.

22 Jan 2026
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Three charred to death in bus-lorry collision in Andhra Pradesh

Three individuals tragically lost their lives when a private bus collided with a lorry, leading to a devastating fire, in Nandyal district.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi-NCR wakes up to thick smog and 'very poor' air quality

Delhi-NCR woke up to a dense blanket of smog on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to 'very poor' levels at 377.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi Police issues alert for wanted AQIS terrorist ahead of R-Day

In a first, Delhi Police's alert posters for Republic Day 2026 have included a picture of Mohammed Rehan, a wanted local Al-Qaeda terrorist.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi: 25-year-old man stabbed to death in broad daylight

A 25-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death by a group of men in broad daylight in Delhi's Mangolpuri, with the horrific incident caught on CCTV.

22 Jan 2026
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Gurugram's air pollution hits 4-year high in January

Gurugram has recorded its worst air pollution spell in the first three weeks of January in four years, with the air quality index (AQI) averaging at 318.

22 Jan 2026
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IMD warns of rain, snow, and storms across North India

The India Meteorological Department predicts widespread rain and snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and hailstorms in Punjab from January 22.

22 Jan 2026
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J&K: Student's suicide after cheating accusation leads to professor's suspension

An assistant professor in Jammu and Kashmir has been suspended following suspicions that a cheating accusation during an exam led an 18-year-old student to suicide.

22 Jan 2026
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8-year-old boy killed in Hyderabad after scooter accident with military truck

A seven-year-old boy was tragically killed and his mother critically injured when their two-wheeler skidded under an Army vehicle in Telangana.

22 Jan 2026
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India's e-passports: How chip tech is making travel smoother

One in ten Indian passport holders now possess e-passports, which feature embedded RFID chips storing encrypted biometric data for enhanced security and identity verification.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Beating Retreat rehearsal

Due to the Beating Retreat rehearsal today, key parts of central New Delhi will face traffic restrictions, as per the Delhi Traffic Police.

22 Jan 2026
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Stray dogs injure 32 in Haryana's Nuh; rabies fears loom

In the past fortnight, 32 villagers, including women and children, have been critically injured by stray dogs in Nuh's Nai village. The authorities fear some dogs may carry rabies.

22 Jan 2026
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Jaishankar heads to US for big minerals meeting

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has been invited to a critical minerals ministerial meeting in Washington on February 4-5.

22 Jan 2026
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Mumbai: Man loses leg after resisting phone snatching on train

A 30-year-old man lost his left leg after falling from a moving train while resisting a mobile phone snatching attempt at Ambernath railway station.

22 Jan 2026
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Telangana's wild weather: From record chills to sudden heat

Hyderabad and parts of Telangana are witnessing fluctuating temperatures, with Adilabad recording the state's lowest minimum temperature amidst a wider regional cooling trend.

22 Jan 2026
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UP: ECI starts fixing voter list for 3.26 crore people in UP

Hearings on notices served to voters under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began in Uttar Pradesh, addressing 'logical discrepancies' in forms of 2.22 crore voters.

22 Jan 2026
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1.25 crore Bengal voters flagged: EC puts names on display

The Election Commission has directed the Bengal CEO to publicly display names of electors under "logical discrepancies" and "unmapped" categories by January 24.

22 Jan 2026
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Pune cop, 3 others busted for ₹20cr mephedrone racket

A police officer and three others were apprehended in Pune for allegedly running an illegal narcotics ring, with drugs worth ₹20 crore seized.

22 Jan 2026
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Punjab Police's 'Operation Prahaar' sees 2,500 arrests in just 2 days

The Punjab governor is set to introduce a reward policy offering up to ₹10 lakh for credible information on gangsters, aiming to crack down on organised crime.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi's water crisis: High ammonia in Yamuna sparks rationing

High ammonia levels in the Yamuna River have disrupted water supply across Delhi. The pollution has affected operations at Wazirabad and Chandrawal water treatment plants.

22 Jan 2026
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NEET-PG 2025 cut-off slashed to -40, faces legal heat

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed challenging the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences' decision to reduce NEET-PG 2025 cut-off marks.

22 Jan 2026
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Delhi set for rain, fog, and a quick weather flip on January 23

Delhi is expected to experience light to moderate rainfall until Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert.

22 Jan 2026
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65 IIT students died by suicide since 2021, reveals report

Over 65 students have committed suicide at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) between 2021 and 2025, prompting calls for institutional accountability from alumni groups.

22 Jan 2026
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Crime rates drop in Delhi; murder, rape, robbery cases decline

Delhi Police data reveals a decrease in crime rates across most categories in 2025, despite a rise in extortion and attempted murder cases.

22 Jan 2026
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Operation Trashi-I: Security forces hunt JeM militants in J&K's Kishtwar

Operation Trashi-I enters its fourth day as security forces intensify their search in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district to track down fleeing terrorists.

22 Jan 2026
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Assam mob lynching: Two killed over cattle theft suspicion

The Indian Army conducted a second day of flag marches in Kokrajhar, after a mob attack resulted in two deaths and four injuries.

22 Jan 2026
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SC says: Show flagged voter names in West Bengal

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Election Commission's power to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is not unlimited and must be transparent.

22 Jan 2026
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Kochi apartment fire: All safe, but city sees repeat scares

A fire broke out in a 12-floor apartment complex in Kaloor, Kochi, but was successfully extinguished by firefighters, averting a major tragedy.

22 Jan 2026
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Retired Mumbai officer scammed out of ₹16.5L by fake NIA agents

A retired BMC official, aged 75, was tricked into transferring Rs 16.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters who staged a fake 'digital arrest' related to a fictitious Delhi bomb blast case.

21 Jan 2026
High Court

Kerala woman arrested after man's suicide over viral harassment video 

YouTuber Shimjitha Musthafa was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the suicide of Deepak U, a 41-year-old sales officer from Govindapuram, Kerala.

21 Jan 2026
Canada

Pakistan, Punjab gangster-backed terrorists plotting R-Day strike: Report

Security forces in Delhi have been put on high alert after receiving intelligence reports of a possible terrorist attack on or before Republic Day (January 26).

21 Jan 2026
Indian Army

India, Pakistan troops exchange fire along LoC in Kupwara

An exchange of gunfire between Indian and Pakistani forces took place in the Keran sector of North Kashmir's Kupwara district on the night of January 20-21, defense sources told HT.

21 Jan 2026
Assam

Assam violence: Tensions rise in Kokrajhar after mob-lynching; internet suspended 

Tensions are running high in Assam's Kokrajhar district after clashes between the Bodo and Adivasi communities.

21 Jan 2026
Jharkhand

Jharkhand declares 'emergency' after elephant attack kills 22 

The Jharkhand government has declared an "elephant emergency" after a wild elephant went on a killing spree in the West Singhbhum district.

21 Jan 2026
Prayagraj

IAF's trainee aircraft crashes into water body in Prayagraj

An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft crashed into a water body in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday. The incident took place during a routine training sortie.

21 Jan 2026
Air India

Air India crash plane had history of safety defects: Campaigners 

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in India last year had a history of technical failures, including a fire incident, according to aviation safety campaigners in the United States.

21 Jan 2026
Kanpur

PhD scholar jumps to death on IIT-Kanpur campus

A PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, died on Tuesday after he allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of a residential building.

20 Jan 2026
Indian Government

Who are the special guests of Republic Day Parade 2026?

The Indian government has invited over 10,000 "special guests" from across the country to attend the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

20 Jan 2026
Assam

Arson, violence, internet shutdown: Assam's Kokrajhar on edge after tensions

Tensions between the Bodo and Adivasi communities in Assam's Kokrajhar district have escalated into violence.

20 Jan 2026
Delhi

Delhi airport's 3rd runway to be shut for 5 months

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi will close its third runway, Runway 11R/29L, for five months starting February 16.

20 Jan 2026
Ajmal Kasab

SC slams Maneka Gandhi for remarks on stray dog order 

The Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi's public criticism of its orders on the stray dog issue.

20 Jan 2026
Jaish-e-Mohammed

50 Maggis, 20kg rice: JeM's winter bunker unearthed in Kishtwar

A Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist group had been planning a long-term stay in the high mountains of Kishtwar, judging by the food items recovered by security forces.

20 Jan 2026
Himalayas

Western disturbances to bring rain, snow across Himalayas, north India

The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has forecast a series of three western disturbances that will likely bring prolonged wet weather to the western Himalayan region over the next week.

20 Jan 2026
Greater Noida

Builder arrested after Noida techie drowns in construction pit 

The Greater Noida Police has arrested builder Abhay Kumar in connection with the death of 27-year-old Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta.

20 Jan 2026
India

How India can become a high-income country by 2047

India's economy needs to grow at an annual rate of 7.5% over the next 21 years, to reach the World Bank's high-income threshold of $13,936 in gross national income (GNI) per capita by 2047.

20 Jan 2026
Chennai

Sabarimala gold case: ED raids 21 locations in 3 states 

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major crackdown on the Sabarimala gold smuggling case.

20 Jan 2026
Delhi

CAQM flags 'serious deficiencies' in GRAP measures implementation across Delhi-NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has flagged "serious deficiencies" in implementing anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

20 Jan 2026
Noida

Noida techie's death: 2015 stormwater plan stayed on paper

The tragic drowning and agonizing final 90 minutes of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in a waterlogged trench in Noida's Sector 150 have brought the city's long-standing civic issues to the centerstage once again.

20 Jan 2026
Delhi

Delhi's air quality upgrades to 'very poor'; Northeast monsoon withdraws

Cold wave persists in Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR), while they simultaneously experience dense fog.

20 Jan 2026
Abu Dhabi

Nuclear reactors, AI: What Modi-UAE president discussed during short meeting 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a meaningful two-hour meeting in India on Monday.

20 Jan 2026
Gurugram

On camera: Gurugram doctor repeatedly runs Scorpio over Swiggy agent  

In a shocking incident of road rage, a Scorpio driver ran over a Swiggy delivery agent repeatedly in Gurugram's Hayatpur village.

20 Jan 2026
Karnataka

Karnataka DGP, Ranya Rao's stepfather, suspended over sleazy videos scandal

The Karnataka government has suspended K Ramachandra Rao, the Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement), after several videos allegedly showing him in a compromising position with women went viral.

20 Jan 2026
Gujarat

India, UAE sign letter of intent for strategic defense partnership

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken their bilateral relations to new heights by signing a letter of intent for a strategic defense partnership.

PM Modi's special airport welcome for UAE president's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi on Monday.

19 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh

Noida techie drowning: SIT formed, Noida Authority CEO removed

The Uttar Pradesh government has removed Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M after a 27-year-old techie drowned in a water-filled pit at an under-construction site in Sector 150.

19 Jan 2026
Cambodia

Pakistan involved in Cambodia-based job scam that duped Indians

A high-level investigation into a Cambodia-based job scam has revealed a Pakistani connection.

19 Jan 2026
Poland

'Don't help fuel terrorism in our neighborhood': Jaishankar tells Poland 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday urged Poland to adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.

19 Jan 2026
Jammu And Kashmir

Paratrooper, critically injured in gunfight with terrorists in J&K, dies

A paratrooper, who was critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday, has succumbed to his injuries.

Unnao rape accused denied bail in survivor's father's death case

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the father of the Unnao rape victim.

19 Jan 2026
Greater Noida

'Trained rescuers just watched': Delivery agent on Noida techie's drowning 

A tragic incident unfolded in Greater Noida late Friday night, when a 27-year-old software engineer drowned after his car fell into a water-filled pit.

19 Jan 2026
Jhansi

UP: Man with 2 wives kills live-in-partner, burns body

In a shocking incident, a retired railway employee, already married to two women, allegedly killed his 32-year-old live-in partner in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

19 Jan 2026
Greater Noida

'Don't want to die': Excruciating final moments of Noida techie

A 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, drowned in Greater Noida after his vehicle fell into a waterlogged pit over the weekend.

19 Jan 2026
Earthquake

Strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Ladakh's Leh 

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Leh Ladakh region of northwestern Kashmir on Monday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed.

19 Jan 2026
Umar Khalid

'Bail must be norm...': Ex-CJI Chandrachud on Umar Khalid's case

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has said that bail should be the rule if an expeditious trial is not possible.

19 Jan 2026
Assam

Manipur gang-rape horror: No suspects identified 2yrs after FIR filed 

A 20-year-old woman from the Kuki-Zo community has died after suffering severe physical and psychological injuries from an alleged gang rape incident during the May 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur.

19 Jan 2026
Sexual Harassment

'Got carried away': Teen's mother defends son groping American woman 

A teenage boy allegedly groped a United States woman on the Delhi Metro.

19 Jan 2026
Cambodia

Pakistan link emerges in 2024 Cambodia job scam: Report

A high-level investigation by central agencies has revealed a possible connection to Pakistan in the Cambodia job scam that victimized hundreds of Indians, according to a report by The indian Express.

19 Jan 2026
Delhi

Delhi records most severe January AQI in 2 years

Delhi is experiencing its most polluted January day in two years, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunging further.