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13 Jan 2026
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Gunfire breaks out in Kathua during security search

Security forces engaged in gunfire with suspected terrorists during a search operation in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.

13 Jan 2026
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Four Agra men missing near Pangong Lake, Ladakh

Four men from Uttar Pradesh's Agra district have mysteriously disappeared near the remote Pangong Lake in Ladakh, triggering a police search operation.

13 Jan 2026
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India keeping close watch on Bangladesh unrest, says Army Chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi confirmed that actions by Bangladeshi forces are not targeted against India, amidst ongoing tensions and communication between the two nations.

13 Jan 2026
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Puducherry's ₹3,000 Pongal gift for families

The Puducherry government will provide a Rs 3,000 Pongal gift to each of the 3.47 lakh families under the public distribution system.

13 Jan 2026
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Maharashtra's 4-day dry spell: What you need to know

The Maharashtra government has declared a four-day prohibition on alcohol sales and consumption in 29 civic areas, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur from January 13 to January 16.

13 Jan 2026
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J&K sacks 5 government staff over alleged terror links

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed five government employees found to be linked with Pakistan-backed terrorist outfits.

13 Jan 2026
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Indian Navy wants cool new amphibious planes—here's why

The Indian Navy plans to lease four amphibious aircraft for four years to enhance coastal security and maritime capabilities.

13 Jan 2026
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Banks to remain shut from January 14-18: Check why

Banks across India are set to observe state-wise holidays for up to five days next week due to regional harvest festivals, as per the RBI's calendar.

13 Jan 2026
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Jabalpur: ₹3.5cr scam hits cow-based cancer research project

A government probe has exposed a Rs 3.5 crore scam in Madhya Pradesh's Panchgavya cancer research project, revealing misuse of funds and questionable purchases.

13 Jan 2026
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PM Modi flags off 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

Ahead of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launch, a railway official has urged passengers to respect public property and maintain toilet hygiene during their journey.

13 Jan 2026
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Fire at Jharsuguda railway station causes chaos, but everyone safe

A fire broke out at the Jharsuguda railway station in Odisha due to an overhead equipment malfunction, briefly disrupting train services.

13 Jan 2026
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Kashmir finally gets a break from the dry spell

A western disturbance is forecasted to hit Kashmir from January 16, potentially ending the ongoing dry spell with light to moderate snowfall.

13 Jan 2026
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Makar Sankranti: Banks to remain shut in 4 states tomorrow

Makar Sankranti, a major Indian harvest festival on January 14, 2026, influences the bank holiday schedule with regional variations.

13 Jan 2026
Tushar Mehta

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on plea challenging corruption act 

The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.

13 Jan 2026
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Bengaluru pilot gets anticipatory bail after rape accusation

A 60-year-old private jet pilot, accused of raping a flight attendant during a layover in Bengaluru, has been granted conditional anticipatory bail by a sessions court.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi: 80-year-old loses ₹96L in digital arrest scam

An 80-year-old Delhi man lost ₹96 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of senior citizens to such frauds.

13 Jan 2026
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Bhupen Hazarika's youngest brother, Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, dies at 75

Samar Hazarika, respected Assamese singer and younger brother of legendary musician Dr Bhupen Hazarika, has died at age 75 in Guwahati.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi-NCR shivers under cold wave; minimum temperature drops to 3°C

Delhi-NCR is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures plunging to a three-year low of three degrees Celsius. The chilling weather is accompanied by very poor air quality.

13 Jan 2026
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Army Chief calls 1963 China-Pakistan border deal "illegal"

Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi reaffirmed India's position on the Shaksgam Valley, declaring the 1963 Pakistan-China agreement as "illegal".

13 Jan 2026
Mamata Banerjee

Bengal: Government starts contact tracing after 2 Nipah virus cases

The West Bengal government has identified two suspected cases of the Nipah virus in the state on Monday.

13 Jan 2026
Indian Army

'Was ready for ground offensive': Army chief on Op Sindoor

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the armed forces were ready to launch a ground offensive during Operation Sindoor if Pakistan had attempted any misadventure.

13 Jan 2026
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Microplastics in Xi'an air have tripled since COVID-19, study finds

A study reveals that microplastic levels in city air have tripled since the COVID-19 pandemic, introducing tiny plastics into lungs through everyday breathing.

13 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Of India

'For every dog bite, we'll...fix heavy compensation for states': SC 

The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised serious concerns over the issue of stray dog attacks, questioning the accountability of states and dog lovers.

13 Jan 2026
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Sri Lankan Navy detains 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen near IMBL

Ten fishermen from Tamil Nadu were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line on January 12, 2026.

13 Jan 2026
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Rampaging elephant kills 22 in Jharkhand

Forest officials in India are searching for a single-tusked elephant responsible for killing 22 people in Jharkand's West Singhbhum district since early January.

13 Jan 2026
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Bengaluru: Power cut alert for January 14—here's what you need to know

Residents of east Bengaluru should prepare for a scheduled power cut tomorrow, due to urgent maintenance work by BESCOM.

13 Jan 2026
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PM Modi discusses 50+ youth-led innovations at 'Viksit Bharat' finale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed over 50 innovative ideas, including celebrating Rasoi Day and promoting startups, with young leaders at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026.

13 Jan 2026
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UP: Man kills stepmother, stepbrother over property dispute

In Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, a man allegedly killed his stepmother and stepbrother due to a property-related disagreement, according to police.

13 Jan 2026
Mumbai

UP man kills wife, mother, then hurls flesh at onlookers

In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old man from the Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly killed his wife and mother and consumed their flesh on Sunday.

13 Jan 2026
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UPSC CSE 2026 notification drops January 14—here's what you need to know

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to open applications for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 on January 14, with prelims scheduled for May 24.

13 Jan 2026
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Man kills wife, mother-in-law in Kushinagar; villagers witness horror

A man named Sikandar Gupta allegedly killed his wife and mother in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, shockingly consuming their flesh post-murder.

13 Jan 2026
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to keynote Kerala Literature Festival 2026

NASA's veteran astronaut, Sunita Williams, will be a special guest at the Kerala Literature Festival 2026, sharing her space experiences and insights.

13 Jan 2026
Air India

Republic Day: Delhi airport closure to affect thousands

The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi will have airspace closed for six days starting January 21 due to Republic Day security arrangements for 2 hours and 25 minutes each day.

13 Jan 2026
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Bengaluru dental college suspends staff after student's suicide

A 23-year-old dental student in Bengaluru ended her life after allegedly being humiliated over her skin colour, clothing, and absence from a seminar by college faculty members.

13 Jan 2026
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Indore water crisis: 2 more deaths take toll to 23

Two more deaths linked to contaminated water supply in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, have raised the death toll to 23, sparking public outrage and fear.

13 Jan 2026
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Four-year-old girl found dead in Delhi; police investigation underway

A four-year-old girl, reported missing from Northwest Delhi's Kirari area on January 9, was tragically found dead in a drain after an intensive three-day search.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi airport shutting for Republic Day rehearsals—here's what you need to know

Delhi's airspace closure for six days due to Republic Day safety protocols will disrupt thousands of passengers, causing flight delays and cancellations.

13 Jan 2026
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NIA steps in on major Bangladeshi infiltration case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over a case from Delhi Police probing the infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants into India.

13 Jan 2026
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Murshidabad headmaster dies by suicide after juggling election and school duties

Hamimul Islam, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in West Bengal, died by suicide allegedly due to the stress from Special Intensive Revision (SIR) workload.

13 Jan 2026
Bihar

North India freezes: Delhi-NCR becomes colder than Shimla

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for several parts of northern India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region, as well as Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.

13 Jan 2026
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IAS officer Abhishek Prakash charged in solar bribery scam

Abhishek Prakash, a once-revered IAS officer, is embroiled in a corruption scandal involving a 5% commission. His estranged wife demands his removal from the Uttar Pradesh cadre.

13 Jan 2026
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Bhogi Pandigai 2026: Here's what makes this harvest festival special

Bhogi Pandigai, marking the start of the four-day Pongal festival in South India, will be celebrated on 13 January 2026 with bonfires and family gatherings.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi is colder than Mussoorie and Shimla right now

Northern India experiences a meteorological divide as plains record lower temperatures than the hills, causing severe cold waves and dense fog.

13 Jan 2026
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Gurugram's 0.6°C: Cold wave grips NCR plains

Gurugram records a historic low temperature of 0.6 degrees Celsius, colder than many Himalayan hill stations, with Delhi not far behind at 3 degrees Celsius.

13 Jan 2026
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Tamil Nadu: Light rain and cloudy skies ahead of Pongal

As Tamil Nadu prepares for Pongal celebrations, light to moderate rain is expected, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the festivities.

13 Jan 2026
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Suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal: What's happening?

Two suspected cases of the deadly Nipah virus have been detected in Barasat, West Bengal, with both patients currently in critical condition.

13 Jan 2026
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Mumbai Marathon faces air quality concerns

Ahead of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, environmental group Awaaz Foundation raises concerns over deteriorating air quality, urging authorities to implement health safeguards.

13 Jan 2026
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Himachal man detained by US forces on Russian oil tanker

Rakshit Chauhan, a Merchant Navy officer from Himachal Pradesh, has been detained by US forces from a Russian oil tanker just before his planned February wedding.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi-NCR shivers under severe cold wave, orange alert issued

Delhi is grappling with a severe cold wave as temperatures plummet, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert. Meanwhile, Noida's temperature may drop to 4 degrees Celsius.

13 Jan 2026
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Uttarakhand floods, landslides caused ₹15,103cr loss: Report

Uttarakhand faced economic losses of Rs 15,103.52 crore due to deadly floods, avalanches and other disasters in 2025, according to a State Disaster Management Authority report.

13 Jan 2026
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North India faces harsh cold, South gets heavy rain

North and Northwest India are experiencing severe cold wave conditions, while South India anticipates rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

13 Jan 2026
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Fuel prices stay steady across India

Petrol and diesel prices across various Indian cities on January 13, 2026, have been announced, reflecting global crude oil price fluctuations.

13 Jan 2026
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Bihar: Orchestra dancer abducted and gang-raped, escapes by calling police on accused's phone

A 24-year-old orchestra dancer was rescued and one suspect arrested after she was abducted and gangraped in Bihar, managing to alert police using an accused's phone.

13 Jan 2026
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Ghaziabad man arrested after friend found dead in hotel room

A 40-year-old man in Ghaziabad was arrested for allegedly murdering his female friend in a hotel room and staying overnight with her body following a violent argument.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway tolls cut in half while construction continues

Motorists using the under-construction Delhi–Mumbai Expressway will soon pay just 30% toll, a significant reduction aimed at boosting traffic uptake during expansion.

13 Jan 2026
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Ghaziabad: 7-year-old girl dies after severe abuse by father, stepmother

A seven-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death by her father and stepmother in Ghaziabad, leading to their detention by local police.

13 Jan 2026
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ECI sends notices to Admiral Prakash, Amartya Sen, Mohammed Shami

Notices issued under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to figures like Amartya Sen and Admiral Arun Prakash are system-generated, say Election Commission of India (ECI) officials.

13 Jan 2026
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Government slashes funding for rural water supply scheme by 60%

The Indian government plans to slash the budget for its rural tap water scheme, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), by nearly 60% this year.

13 Jan 2026
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Supreme Court asks: Should 'creamy layer' get SC/ST reservation benefits?

The Supreme Court will hear a plea advocating for the exclusion of the creamy layer from reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi just had its coldest January morning in over a decade

On Monday, the plains of northwest India, including Delhi, experienced colder temperatures than the hilly regions, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

13 Jan 2026
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Himachal Pradesh: 3 dead, 3 hurt in back-to-back road accidents

Three people died and three others were injured in two separate road accidents in Sundernagar, Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

13 Jan 2026
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Delhi-NCR pollution: Big study hopes to cut AQI by 15-20%

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta aim to cut NCR pollution by 15-20% by 2027.

13 Jan 2026
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Mohali: Two arrested after ex-AG's wife killed in robbery

Police have arrested two suspects in the murder of Ashok Kumari, wife of former Additional Advocate General Krishan Goyal, alleging their house help planned the crime.

13 Jan 2026
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ED asks Supreme Court for CBI probe into Mamata Banerjee's raid involvement

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has petitioned the Supreme Court for a CBI probe into 17 alleged offences by Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

13 Jan 2026
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Sleeper busses flout safety norms across India: Report

A reality check across five major Indian cities reveals widespread safety violations in sleeper buses, raising serious concerns over passenger safety.

12 Jan 2026
Jagdeep Dhankhar

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hospitalized after losing consciousness twice

Former Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi after he lost consciousness twice over the weekend.

12 Jan 2026
Bikaner

Class 12 student gang-raped inside moving car in Bikaner

A Class 12 girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped inside a moving car in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on January 6.

12 Jan 2026
Nepal

'Maid sedated whole family, stole valuables': Puja Khedkar alleges theft

The Pune police have launched an investigation into a theft at the Aundh bungalow of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's family.

12 Jan 2026
Agra

UP girl killed, set on fire by family for eloping

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her family in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district for eloping with a 19-year-old youth from her neighborhood.

12 Jan 2026
Madhya Pradesh

'Disgusting': SC to Madhya Pradesh judge who urinated inside train

The Supreme Court has put a stay on the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order that had set aside the termination of a judicial officer, who is accused of urinating in a train compartment.

12 Jan 2026
Bihar

Boy dies, Nepal nationals missing after fire in Himachal's Solan 

An eight-year-old boy died, and two others were injured in a massive fire that broke out at the Old Bus Stand area of Arki subdivision, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.

12 Jan 2026
Narendra Modi

PM to shift to new office after January 14: Report 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly move his office to a new location near Raisina Hill after January 14.

12 Jan 2026
Indian Railways

No RAC, VIP quota: All about 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper

The Indian Railways is set to launch its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route.

12 Jan 2026
Gujarat

India, Germany sign migration, security MOUs; visa-free transit announced

India and Germany have deepened their economic and strategic ties with new agreements aimed at the legal migration of Indian professionals.

NHAI sets 4 Guinness World Records for highway construction

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set four new Guinness World Records in the construction of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G).

12 Jan 2026
Himachal Pradesh

Himachal navy officer among Indians on tanker seized by US

Three Indian nationals are among the crew members of the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, which was seized by the United States last week.

12 Jan 2026
Germany

German chancellor in India: What's the focus of this visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on Monday for his first official visit.

12 Jan 2026
Bengaluru

Teen neighbor kills Bengaluru techie for rejecting sexual advances  

The death of a 34-year-old software engineer, Sharmila DK, at her Bengaluru apartment on January 3 has been ruled a murder.

11 Jan 2026
Bihar

North India braces for severe cold wave tomorrow

Northern India is likely to witness a severe cold wave on Thursday, January 12.

11 Jan 2026
Delhi Police

Elderly NRI couple loses ₹14cr to 'digital arrest' scam

An elderly Non-Resident Indian (NRI) couple was allegedly scammed of ₹14 crore in a "digital arrest" scheme, the Delhi Police said today.

11 Jan 2026
Indian Railways

Why Indian Railways wants to test galvanized steel rails

The Indian Railways is planning to experiment with galvanized steel rails in coastal and high-humidity areas.

11 Jan 2026
Gujarat

PM Modi takes part in 'Shaurya Yatra' featuring 108-horse procession

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the "Shaurya Yatra" at Somnath Temple, Gujarat.

10 Jan 2026
Gujarat

Gujarat: 8, including minor, arrested for raping 15-year-old

Police have arrested eight people, including a minor, in Gujarat's Navsari district for allegedly gang-raping a 15-year-old girl.

10 Jan 2026
Kolkata

ED moves SC over Mamata Banerjee's interference in I-PAC case

The Enforcement Directorate(ED) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, alleging obstruction in its investigation of the I-PAC coal scam case by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

10 Jan 2026
Bhubaneswar

Odisha: 9-seater plane crashes, occupants severely injured

A nine-seater aircraft operated by IndiaOne Air crashed in Odisha on Saturday. The incident occurred near Jagada block, around 10-15km from Rourkela airstrip.

10 Jan 2026
Afghanistan

Taliban appoints first envoy to India after Afghanistan takeover

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has appointed Noor Ahmed Noor as its first diplomat to India after its takeover of the country in August 2021.

10 Jan 2026
Jhansi

3 arrested for murder of Jhansi's first woman auto driver

Anita Chaudhary, the first female auto-rickshaw driver in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, was murdered on January 4.

10 Jan 2026
Ayodhya

Ayodhya bans liquor, non-veg sale within 15km of Ram temple

The Ayodhya administration has imposed a ban on the sale and delivery of non-vegetarian food items within a 15-kilometer radius of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.

10 Jan 2026
Bihar

'Impregnate childless women, get ₹10L': Bizarre scam dupes Bihar men

The Nawada Cyber Police in Bihar have busted a scam that promised men huge rewards for impregnating childless women.

10 Jan 2026
Delhi

Delhi sets 2-year record as temperature drops to 4.2°C

Delhi has recorded its coldest day of the season, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

09 Jan 2026
Sharjeel Imam

'Personal prejudices...' MEA on Zohran Mamdani's letter to Umar Khalid

India has reacted strongly to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid.

09 Jan 2026
Pushkar Singh Dhami

Ankita Bhandari murder: Uttarakhand CM recommends CBI probe into case

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the Ankita Bhandari murder case.

09 Jan 2026
Bengaluru

Bengaluru tops list of best Indian cities for women

Bengaluru has been ranked the best city for women in India, according to the "Top Cities for Women in India 2025" report by Avtar Group.

09 Jan 2026
Narendra Modi

India rejects US commerce secretary's claim about trade deal breakdown

India has rejected the claim made by United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's refusal to directly engage President Donald Trump was a key reason behind the stalled India-US trade deal.

09 Jan 2026
Calcutta High Court

Lawyers push, shove each other before I-PAC hearing; judge leaves

The hearing of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) case at the Calcutta High Court was adjourned due to chaos in the courtroom.

09 Jan 2026
Odisha

Odisha courts on high alert after receiving bomb threats

Authorities in Odisha have been put on high alert after several courts received bomb threats via anonymous emails.

09 Jan 2026
Abhishek Manu Singhvi

'Completely...removed from reality': SC to Sharmila Tagore on stray dogs

The Supreme Court on Friday schooled Sharmila Tagore after advocate Pragyan Pradip Sharma, appearing for the actor, batted for methods like color-coding collars to identify aggressive dogs from non-aggressive ones.

09 Jan 2026
Chhattisgarh

'Ram' as dog name option in Chhattisgarh exam sparks row 

A controversy has erupted in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district after a government school exam paper featured "Ram" as an answer option for a dog's name.

09 Jan 2026
Nitin Gadkari

Centre tightens sleeper bus safety norms after 145 fire deaths 

The central government has tightened safety norms for sleeper coach buses after a spate of deadly fire accidents over the past six months.

09 Jan 2026
Bay of Bengal

Delhi-NCR wakes up to unexpected rain, records season's lowest temperature

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were taken by surprise on Friday morning as they woke up to surprise rainfall.

09 Jan 2026
Bangladesh

'Security issue': Bangladesh suspends visa services at key India missions  

Bangladesh's interim government has temporarily suspended visa services at its key diplomatic missions in India, citing security concerns.

08 Jan 2026
Lok Sabha

Supreme Court reserves judgment on Justice Yashwant Varma's plea

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma.

08 Jan 2026
Delhi

Delhi, Noida spent less than 3rd of clean air fund

A study by the Foundation for Responsive Governance (ResGov) has found that Delhi and Noida have failed to fully utilize funds allocated under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).

08 Jan 2026
Kerala

Stash of ₹4.5L, foreign currency found after Kerala beggar's death

Residents of Alappuzha in Kerala got the shock of their lives when they discovered that a regular beggar who died after a road accident had more than ₹4.5 lakh in cash on him.

08 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Of India

'Dogs can smear fear, even your dog will attack': SC 

The Supreme Court has observed that dogs can sense fear in humans and may attack if they do.

08 Jan 2026
Kanpur

Kanpur horror: Journalist, cop rape minor in SUV for 2hrs

A local journalist/YouTuber and a sub-inspector have been accused of kidnapping and gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in Kanpur's Sachendi area.

ED launches nationwide crackdown on fake government job racket

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a nationwide operation against a gang running a fake government job racket, according to ANI.

08 Jan 2026
Greater Noida

Contaminated water scare in Greater Noida after 30 fall sick 

Residents of Delta 1 in Greater Noida have fallen ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water.

07 Jan 2026
Haridwar

'Non-Hindus can't dip': VHP leader demands restrictions at Haridwar ghats

A leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for a ban on non-Hindus from Ganga ghats in Haridwar.

07 Jan 2026
Delhi Police

Wrong-side driving now criminal offense in Delhi

In a first for the national capital, the Delhi Police have started registering criminal cases against motorists for wrong-side driving. This makes Delhi the first Union Territory in India to do so.

07 Jan 2026
Indore

Every 3rd glass of water in rural MP unsafe: Report

A recent survey conducted by the central government under the Jal Jeevan Mission has revealed alarming levels of unsafe drinking water in rural Madhya Pradesh.

Pune: 24-year-old TCS techie dies by suicide in washroom

A 24-year-old software engineer of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was found dead in a washroom at the Hinjewadi IT Park in Pune on Tuesday.

07 Jan 2026
Kapil Sibal

'What about chickens, goats?' SC on stray dog lovers' plea

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the arguments of stray dog lovers in a case related to stray dog management.

Pakistan's ISI trapping, brainwashing Indian minors to work for them

The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan is allegedly behind a teenage spy network in India, according to an NDTV report.

07 Jan 2026
Delhi

Cops, locals clash during demolition near Delhi mosque; several injured

A pre-dawn demolition drive in Old Delhi's Turkman Gate area turned tense on Wednesday night as miscreants tried to breach barricades and pelted stones at police.

06 Jan 2026
Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar PVC card fee hiked to ₹75: What's the reason?

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has increased the fee for Aadhaar PVC cards from ₹50 to ₹75.

06 Jan 2026
Delhi

Delhi's winter air carries antibiotic-resistant bacteria: Study

A recent study conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has found alarming levels of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" in Delhi's winter air.

06 Jan 2026
Ahmedabad

Centre's Budget plan to give cities greater financial autonomy

The central government is reportedly working on a blueprint to give more financial autonomy to urban local bodies (ULBs) in India.

06 Jan 2026
Uttar Pradesh

10-year-old dies of heart attack in UP's Amroha

A 10-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district allegedly died of a heart attack while watching videos on his smartphone.

06 Jan 2026
China

India introduces new e-business visa for Chinese nationals

India has launched an e-Production Investment Business Visa, or e-B-4 Visa, to facilitate travel for Chinese businessmen.

06 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Of India

'Easy to blame buses, trucks for pollution': SC raps CAQM 

The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for scientific evidence in addressing the Delhi-NCR air pollution crisis.

06 Jan 2026
Haridwar

'Will hold discussions': CM on banning non-Hindus in Kumbh areas 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded to demands for a ban on non-Hindus from entering Kumbh Mela areas.

06 Jan 2026
Amritsar

Punjab: Ex-kabaddi player shot, assailants taunt kin to collect body

A former kabaddi player, Gagandeep Singh (36), was shot dead in Ludhiana's Manuke village on Monday.

06 Jan 2026
Gujarat

After Indore drinking water crisis, Gujarat sees 133 typhoid cases

After the acute water contamination crisis in Indore that left hundreds hospitalized, Gandhinagar in Gujarat is grappling with a major typhoid outbreak.

06 Jan 2026
Rajasthan

Video: Rajasthan thief gets stuck in kitchen vent during robbery

In a bizarre incident in Kota, Rajasthan, a thief got stuck in the shaft of a kitchen exhaust fan while attempting to rob a house.

06 Jan 2026
Delhi

Delhi Metro staff quarters fire kills family of 3

A devastating fire at the Delhi Metro staff quarters in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi, has claimed the lives of three family members.

06 Jan 2026
Amit Shah

Sloganeering against Modi at JNU after Umar Khalid denied bail 

Objectionable slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were allegedly raised during a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

06 Jan 2026
Madras High Court

Madras HC upholds order allowing lamp lighting near Madurai dargah

The Madras High Court has upheld an order permitting the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at a stone pillar near the Hazarath Sultan Sikkandar Badhusha Avuliya Dargah on the Thiruparankundram hills.

06 Jan 2026
United States of America

Indian-origin Maryland woman was killed by ex-roommate over money: Family

The father of 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala, who was murdered in Howard County on New Year's Eve, has spoken out about his daughter's death.

Punjab: 15-year-old arrested for allegedly spying for ISI

The Punjab Police arrested a 15-year-old boy on charges of espionage for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

06 Jan 2026
Delhi

IMD alerts of cold wave across north, central India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a green alert for Delhi on January 6 due to a cold wave. The weather agency has predicted shallow fog during the morning hours.