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PM Modi to visit Kerala; launch development projects, flag off 4 new trains

Prime Minister Modi will visit Thiruvananthapuram to launch development projects, flag off new train services and address BJP workers

Magh Mela: Over 10 mn devotees take dip at Sangam on Basant Panchami

Superintendent of Police (Magh Mela) Neeraj Pandey said over 10,000 police personnel have been deployed across the mela area to ensure the safety of devotees and smooth traffic movement

Basant Panchami puja begins at disputed Bhojsala site amid tight security

Basant Panchami puja began at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula site in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar under heavy security, following a Supreme Court order laying down time-sharing of religious activities

Delhi AQI improves to 'poor' category after light rain on Basant Panchami

Delhi's overall AQI improved slightly to 297 on Friday amid early morning rain, but most areas remained in the poor to very poor category as only limited respite came on Basant Panchami

Rain forecast in Delhi, snow in hills as North India faces weather shift

Western disturbance to bring rain and snowfall to Himalayas, light rain and thunderstorms to Delhi-NCR on January 23, with dense fog and cold waves lingering before a gradual weather change

Maharashtra to get India's first Innovation City near Mumbai, says Fadnavis

The project, in partnership with the Tata Group, will be completed in next six to eight months and is expected to attract an investment of over ₹1 lakh crore

Delhi-Pune IndiGo flight gets bomb threat, nothing suspicious found

Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the official said, adding no suspicious or adverse findings were detected

Global ties key to secure India's critical minerals value chain: Vaishnaw

He said that engagements at WEF, Davos reinforce Bharat's growth story, with sustained interest from global leaders in partnering with India across multiple sectors

Census of India 2027: Phase 1 houselisting questionnaire notified

The questionnaire will form the basis for data collection during the houselisting phase, to be carried out between April 1 and September 30, 2026, across all states and Union Territories

Tata to invest $11 billion in AI Innovation City near Navi Mumbai airport

Global demand for data center capacity could more than triple by 2030 to reach an annual level of 219 gigawatts, according to consultancy McKinsey & Co

Karnataka Cabinet extends five-year age relaxation for govt job aspirants

Under the new provision, for example, if the maximum age for a post is 35 years, candidates up to 40 years will now be eligible to apply

India 2nd most congested in Asia; Delhi 3rd among metro cities: Study

According to the report, globally, the national capital placed 23rd with 60.2 per cent congestion, while in Asia, it ranked seventh. India emerged as the second most congested country in Asia

High ammonia in Yamuna to disrupt water supply in Delhi till Feb 4

The affected WTPs include Wazirabad, Haiderpur Phase 1 and 2, Bawana, and Dwarka, with water production reduced, impacting several areas across the city until February 4

Insolvency tribunals can't decide disputed ownership issues, says SC

SC rules insolvency tribunals cannot decide contested trademark ownership; parties must pursue IP rights in civil or commercial courts

SC says ECI must follow constitutional limits in voter roll revision

Chief Justice Surya Kant then raised concerns about transparency, noting that revisions under Section 21(3) could have serious civil consequences for voters

Govt notifies GHG emission intensity targets for four industries

This comes after the government notified targets for the aluminium, cement, chlor-alkali and pulp and paper sectors in October 2025

Jacob & Co's Rs 13.7 crore Vantara watch: Why luxury watches cost so much

Jacob & Co's $1.5 million Vantara watch for Anant Ambani features a miniature figure on the dial. Here's a peek into how luxury watches are made, priced and sold

Grap III curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR after AQI drops to 'poor' range

In an order, the Commission on Air Quality Management said the AQI of Delhi had improved to 332 on Thursday, following which the restrictions were being relaxed

77th Republic Day 2026 parade details, theme, chief guests, and more

The occasion carries added significance this year as India commemorates 150 years of its national song, Vande Mataram, infusing the ceremony with heightened historical and emotional meaning

Delhi court acquits Kejriwal in ED summons cases linked to liquor policy

A Delhi court has acquitted AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in cases linked to alleged non-compliance with ED summons in the liquor policy probe; detailed order is awaited