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Gas leak sparks fire at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh, no casualties reported

A pipeline leak led to a fire at ONGC's Mori-5 gas well in Andhra Pradesh. Cooling operations were initiated and officials said no casualties have been reported

Gas leak sparks fire at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh, no casualties reported
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

Mamata to move court on Tuesday against 'inhumane' conduct of SIR

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that fear, harassment and administrative arbitrariness linked to the exercise had led to deaths and hospitalisations of several people

Mamata to move court on Tuesday against 'inhumane' conduct of SIR
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:16 PM IST

SC agrees to examine NCLT's power to transfer cases outside state

The controversy stems from Rule 16(d) of the NCLT Rules, 2016, which allows the NCLT President to "transfer any case from one Bench to another Bench when the circumstances warrant"

SC agrees to examine NCLT's power to transfer cases outside state
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Delhi riots conspirators must face strictest punishment: CM Rekha Gupta

The Supreme Court refused bail to Khalid and Imam in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, but granted relief to five other accused, citing a "hierarchy of participation"

Delhi riots conspirators must face strictest punishment: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Congress MP Selja asks Centre to start train on Sirsa-Delhi route

The former Union Cabinet minister said better rail connectivity is directly linked to the social and economic development of the region

Congress MP Selja asks Centre to start train on Sirsa-Delhi route
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:24 PM IST

Four AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assembly for three days

When the House reconvened after the address, PWD minister Parvesh Sahib Singh moved a resolution for the suspension of the four MLAs

Four AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi Assembly for three days
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects

The Haryana government has set up a high-level monitoring committee to speed up development projects and ensure timely execution, according to an official order issued on Monday.

Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

'Jail is my life now, relieved for those granted bail,' says Umar Khalid

The February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured

'Jail is my life now, relieved for those granted bail,' says Umar Khalid
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Op Sindoor showed India's resolve, armed forces made nation proud: V-P

Operation Sindoor was carried out by the Indian armed forces in the early hours of May 7, 2025, eliminating at least 100 terrorists in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack

Op Sindoor showed India's resolve, armed forces made nation proud: V-P
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

OPD services disrupted in Odisha as doctors begin 2-hour daily work boycott

Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling appealed to the doctors to shun agitation as the government was "sympathetically considering" their demands

OPD services disrupted in Odisha as doctors begin 2-hour daily work boycott
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

'Anti-federal': Derek O'Brien asks ICSE-ISC school principals to oppose NEP

He pointed out that several states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, have their own state education policies

'Anti-federal': Derek O'Brien asks ICSE-ISC school principals to oppose NEP
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

'Unfortunate': Umar Khalid's father as SC denies bail in Delhi riots case

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria, however, granted bail to activists Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd. Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmad in the case

'Unfortunate': Umar Khalid's father as SC denies bail in Delhi riots case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

Lok Adalat 2026 on January 10: Know registration link, process, and more

The National Lok Adalat 2026 will now take place on January 10, 2026, giving Delhi's vehicle owners a single day to settle eligible e-challans through streamlined legal proceedings

Lok Adalat 2026 on January 10: Know registration link, process, and more
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

BJP asks Congress to apologise after SC denies bail to Umar, Sharjeel

Calling Khalid and Imam the 'poster boys' of divisive forces in India, the BJP claimed that the Congress ecosystem was projecting them as 'innocent victims' to protect them

BJP asks Congress to apologise after SC denies bail to Umar, Sharjeel
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case

In October last year, the trial court framed charges against Yadav, his family and 11 other accused

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing a prima facie case under UAPA, but granted bail to five others, pointing to delay and long jail terms

Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

1 killed, 2 injured as ceiling collapses in Kolkata's Park Circus

The incident happened between 3 and 3.30 am near Lohar Pool when a part of the ground floor ceiling fell where five people were sleeping

1 killed, 2 injured as ceiling collapses in Kolkata's Park Circus
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

AAP holds protest in Delhi Assembly premises over rising air pollution

The protest highlighted concerns over public health, particularly for children, the elderly, and people with respiratory issues, as Delhi continues to struggle with hazardous air quality

AAP holds protest in Delhi Assembly premises over rising air pollution
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: A look at case timeline

The Supreme Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case; the activists have been in jail for over five years as the trial continues

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: A look at case timeline
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

SC signs MoU with Bhutan apex court for exchange of law clerks: CJI

The initiative is aimed at strengthening judicial cooperation and enhancing institutional ties between the two countries

SC signs MoU with Bhutan apex court for exchange of law clerks: CJI
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:13 PM IST