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Supreme Court to form expert panel to examine definition of Aravalli hills

The Supreme Court has invited suggestions to constitute an expert committee under its supervision to re-examine the definition of the Aravalli hills and address environmental concerns linked to mining

Supreme Court to form expert panel to examine definition of Aravalli hills
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

Doctors warn of rising health and financial risks as air quality worsens

Study of doctors flags growing concern over worsening air quality in Indian cities, linking high AQI levels to chronic illnesses, rising healthcare costs and poor financial preparedness among patients

Doctors warn of rising health and financial risks as air quality worsens
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 7:30 PM IST

Rani Kapur moves Delhi HC to cancel trust holding stake in Sona Comstar

Rani Kapur has approached the Delhi HC seeking cancellation of a family trust that holds a stake in Sona Comstar, alleging fraud and illegal diversion of assets following her son Sunjay Kapur's death

Rani Kapur moves Delhi HC to cancel trust holding stake in Sona Comstar
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

Mega Corporation inks pact with Rajasthan govt arm for salary-linked loans

Under the agreement, Mega Corporation will deploy its digital lending platform, Lendingo, to enable fully regulated, transparent and payroll-integrated advances against salary

Mega Corporation inks pact with Rajasthan govt arm for salary-linked loans
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

SC asks Centre, Delhi govt to submit action plan on CAQM's AQI measures

The top court made it clear that it will not entertain any objections to the recommendations

SC asks Centre, Delhi govt to submit action plan on CAQM's AQI measures
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 5:17 PM IST

SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan

The Supreme Court told Delhi government and NCR agencies to act without delay on CAQM's long-term air pollution plan and submit clear timelines for compliance

SC orders Delhi-NCR to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution plan
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Sanatana comments row: Madras HC quashes FIR against Amit Malviya

Justice S Srimathy said the comments of Udhayanidhi were tantamount to hate speech and held that questioning it was a reaction

Sanatana comments row: Madras HC quashes FIR against Amit Malviya
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

IAF's two-seater aircraft meets with accident in Prayagraj, crew safe

Both the pilot and the other crew member who were onboard the aircraft are safe

IAF's two-seater aircraft meets with accident in Prayagraj, crew safe
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

SC flags 'irreversible damage', orders expert committee on Aravalli mining

The Supreme Court asked ASG Aishwarya Bhati and amicus curiae K Parameshwar to suggest names of environmentalists and mining experts within four weeks for a panel that will work under its supervision

SC flags 'irreversible damage', orders expert committee on Aravalli mining
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Sudha Murty warns against fake videos using her image, voice for scams

In the video message, Murty, who is also the Chairperson of the Murty Trust said, as a rule, she never talks about investments or doing anything with money

Sudha Murty warns against fake videos using her image, voice for scams
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Brookfield, Andhra Pradesh govt review $12 billion pact at Davos meeting

The meeting reviewed progress since the leaders' earlier interaction in London and focused on accelerating next steps

Brookfield, Andhra Pradesh govt review $12 billion pact at Davos meeting
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

Nearly 100 stray dogs 'poisoned' to death near Hyderabad, case booked

The fresh incident follows killing of nearly 500 stray dogs in different districts of Telangana since January 6

Nearly 100 stray dogs 'poisoned' to death near Hyderabad, case booked
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Delhi AQI improves marginally but remains 'very poor'; relief unlikely

Delhi's air quality showed marginal improvement on Wednesday but remained in the 'very poor' category, with AQI at 339. Forecasts suggest little relief as pollution levels are expected to persist

Delhi AQI improves marginally but remains 'very poor'; relief unlikely
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

January 26, 2026: Is India celebrating 77th or 78th Republic Day this year?

India marks its Republic Day on Jan 26 every year. In 2026, it will mark its 77th Republic Day with a historic parade. It is a day of tribute to our Constitution, which came into force on Jan 26, 1950

January 26, 2026: Is India celebrating 77th or 78th Republic Day this year?
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

Women in live-in relationships must be granted status of 'wife': Madras HC

Madurai Bench says women in live-in relationships deserve legal protection when men withdraw marriage promises, invokes Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita while ruling on a case

Women in live-in relationships must be granted status of 'wife': Madras HC
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

PM Modi greets people of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura on statehood day

The prime minister expressed confidence that Meghalaya will continue to scale new heights of development in the future

PM Modi greets people of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura on statehood day
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

JPMorgan UK unit to open branch in GIFT City for equities trading

Dipesh Shah, executive director at IFSCA, confirmed that the regulator had issued a license to JPMorgan Securities earlier this month

JPMorgan UK unit to open branch in GIFT City for equities trading
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, snow, and thunderstorms across Northwest India

IMD has forecast a week-long wet spell over western Himalayas from Jan 20, heavy snow in Kashmir on Jan 22-23, rain across northwest plains with thunderstorms, fog, and a dry spell in South India

IMD forecasts rain, snow, and thunderstorms across Northwest India
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

India 'deeply engaged' with major economies on all fronts: Ashwini Vaishnaw

On being asked if India will be having a meeting with the US delegation, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The format of Davos is a format where we generally do panels and bilaterals

India 'deeply engaged' with major economies on all fronts: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

EU on cusp of free trade pact with India: Ursula von der Leyen at Davos

She further linked the trade push to upcoming high-level engagement, saying she will travel to India next weekend after the conclusion of the World Economic Forum in Davos

EU on cusp of free trade pact with India: Ursula von der Leyen at Davos
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:19 PM IST