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Indore water contamination deaths are system-made disaster: Rajendra Singh

Civic officials have said a leakage was found in the main drinking water supply pipeline near a police outpost in the Bhagirthpura area, at a spot over which a toilet has been constructed

Indore water contamination deaths are system-made disaster: Rajendra Singh
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Andhra tops India investment chart, secures 25.3% of proposed FY26 capital

The state now leads peers such as Odisha (13.1 per cent) and Maharashtra (12.8 per cent), signalling a shift in industrial momentum toward the eastern and southern corridors

Andhra tops India investment chart, secures 25.3% of proposed FY26 capital
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Red Fort blast: Accused used ghost SIMs to contact Pakistani handlers

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year

Red Fort blast: Accused used ghost SIMs to contact Pakistani handlers
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

'US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 bn stuck dues for India'

India was once a major processor of Venezuelan heavy crude, importing more than 4,00,000 barrels per day at peak levels, until sweeping US sanctions shut down purchases in 2020

'US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 bn stuck dues for India'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

PM Modi likely to inaugurate Commonwealth Speakers' conference on Jan 15

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will host the four-day Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan

PM Modi likely to inaugurate Commonwealth Speakers' conference on Jan 15
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympic Games: PM Modi

The tournament, being held from January 4 to 11, will witness the participation of more than 1,000 players, representing 58 teams, from across the country

India preparing with full strength to host 2036 Olympic Games: PM Modi
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

Karnataka to mandate term insurance for doctors, staff in medical education

Decision follows the death of IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi in a road accident last month, in which a technical oversight resulted in his family receiving nearly ₹50 lakh less than the entitled amount

Karnataka to mandate term insurance for doctors, staff in medical education
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Over 1,700 acres of forest land in Assam cleared of encroachments: Himanta

Since the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government came to power in 2021, it has carried out a series of evictions to clear land from alleged encroachments

Over 1,700 acres of forest land in Assam cleared of encroachments: Himanta
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Several feared dead as rocks collapse at stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal

The incident took place on Saturday evening when some workers were engaged in drilling and exploration of stone from the quarry located near Gopalpur village

Several feared dead as rocks collapse at stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

'Nearly 5,000 homes surveyed amid water contamination crisis in Indore'

The water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura has sparked widespread criticism after it claimed several lives and affected many families

'Nearly 5,000 homes surveyed amid water contamination crisis in Indore'
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue

Delhi's air quality improved to an AQI of 248, but cold wave and dense fog continue to disrupt travel and daily life, with most pollution drifting in from neighbouring NCR districts

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly, but cold wave, fog continue
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

4 new bus depots ready as Delhi govt pushes for all-EV fleet by year-end

A Transport Department official said construction work at the depots in Nangloi, Dwarka, Kohat Enclave and Rithala has been completed, and they are ready to be handed over

4 new bus depots ready as Delhi govt pushes for all-EV fleet by year-end
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 8:40 AM IST

Elon Musk warns Grok users creating illegal content will face consequences

The statement from Musk comes a day after Ministry of Electronics and IT directed X to immediately remove all vulgar, obscene and unlawful content, especially generated by AI app Grok

Elon Musk warns Grok users creating illegal content will face consequences
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory

Large parts of north India remain under a cold wave and dense fog, disrupting visibility and air and rail services as IMD forecasts persistent conditions and issues a travel advisory

North India reels under cold wave, dense fog; IMD issues advisory
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA

MEA on Saturday advised all Indian nationals in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution and restrict their movements in view of the prevailing situation

Avoid travel to Venezuela, Indians there should exercise caution: MEA
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

Gurugram civic body sets up 'Monsoon Cell' to tackle waterlogging, sewerage

According to the orders, the concerned official shall report to the Chief Engineer MCG for supervision, coordination, and review of the assigned work

Gurugram civic body sets up 'Monsoon Cell' to tackle waterlogging, sewerage
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

EC orders FIRs against five poll officials over roll lapses in Bengal

In the draft rolls, published on December 16, around 13,600,000 entries were flagged for "logical discrepancies"

EC orders FIRs against five poll officials over roll lapses in Bengal
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

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