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Dog lovers protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against SC order on strays

On November 7, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered to remove all stray dogs from railway stations, schools, hospitals, bus stops and other public areas

Dog lovers protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against SC order on strays
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

DDA launches second phase of 'Towering Heights' project in Karkardooma

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Saturday launched the second phase of its housing scheme 'DDA Towering Heights' located in Karkardooma.

DDA launches second phase of 'Towering Heights' project in Karkardooma
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

PM Modi calls return of Piprahwa relics a moment of pride and reverence

Modi today inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics, titled "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One," at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi

PM Modi calls return of Piprahwa relics a moment of pride and reverence
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Andaman & Nicobar to play major role in India's economy in 10 years: Shah

Shah was speaking at the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of various projects worth ₹ 373 crore in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar to play major role in India's economy in 10 years: Shah
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Pune civic polls: NCP candidate's son among 14 booked for violations

A total of 1,166 candidates are in the fray across 41 wards, which comprise 165 seats, in Pune

Pune civic polls: NCP candidate's son among 14 booked for violations
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav moves Delhi HC against framing of charges

The petition is listed for hearing before Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma on Monday

IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav moves Delhi HC against framing of charges
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

SGPC chief hits out at AAP govt over FIR in 328 missing 'saroops' case

The Aam Aadmi Party leaders have been asking the SGPC to cooperate with the Punjab Police, which is probing the matter

SGPC chief hits out at AAP govt over FIR in 328 missing 'saroops' case
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

65% of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city: CREA

As much as 65 per cent of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city, mainly from other NCR districts, while local sources accounted for the remaining 35 per cent, a study said.

65% of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city: CREA
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

NIA takes over Gujarat ricin terror plot case from ATS for further probe

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has handed over the probe into the alleged ricin poison terror plot to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), said a senior Gujarat ATS official on Saturday.

NIA takes over Gujarat ricin terror plot case from ATS for further probe
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Former Kerala minister sentenced to three years' jail in 1990 drug case

A court here on Saturday sentenced former Kerala transport minister Antony Raju and a court official to imprisonment for tampering with evidence in a 1990 drug seizure case.

Former Kerala minister sentenced to three years' jail in 1990 drug case
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

Delhi riots case: SC verdict on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail on Jan 5

The accused moved the apex court challenging a Delhi High Court order dated September 2 denying them bail in the "larger conspiracy" case of the February 2020 riots

Delhi riots case: SC verdict on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail on Jan 5
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Zubeen Garg death case: Four accused file bail pleas, hearing on Jan 17

Four accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case filed bail petitions before the court on Saturday.

Zubeen Garg death case: Four accused file bail pleas, hearing on Jan 17
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:54 PM IST

Top Maoist commander Badse Sukka, 19 others surrender to Telangana police

This surrender sounded the death knell for the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) and the Telangana State committee of the CPI (Maoist) party

Top Maoist commander Badse Sukka, 19 others surrender to Telangana police
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

Sadanand Date, 26/11 terror attack hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP

Date, 59, accepted the charge from Rashmi Shukla, the first woman DGP of Maharashtra who retired on Saturday, at the state police headquarters

Sadanand Date, 26/11 terror attack hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

Rajasthan govt cracks down on 6 pharma stores over RGHS irregularities

The cases have been registered against them, and their drug licences are cancelled

Rajasthan govt cracks down on 6 pharma stores over RGHS irregularities
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Congress to launch nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 10

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, or VB-G RAM G, was passed with a voice vote amid protests in the Rajya Sabha on December 18, hours after the Lok Sabha cleared it

Congress to launch nationwide 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram' from Jan 10
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

TN CM Stalin launches new assured pension scheme for govt employees

Pensioners receiving 50 per cent assured pension would be granted Dearness Allowance hike every six months on a par with government employees

TN CM Stalin launches new assured pension scheme for govt employees
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

Minimum temperatures fall below freezing point in most parts of Kashmir

After a few days of respite, the cold returned to Kashmir as the minimum temperatures dropped in the valley and settled below the freezing point at most places, officials said on Saturday.

Minimum temperatures fall below freezing point in most parts of Kashmir
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Red Fort blast: Accused Bilal Malla sent to judicial custody till Jan 16

A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, one of the accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast case, to judicial custody for 13 days till January 16.

Red Fort blast: Accused Bilal Malla sent to judicial custody till Jan 16
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:25 PM IST

CM Naidu welcomes reports naming Andhra top investment destination

Naidu said the development reflects the impact of the state's forward-looking policy reforms, particularly the 'speed of doing business' initiatives

CM Naidu welcomes reports naming Andhra top investment destination
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 4:00 PM IST