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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

Kerala plans India's 1st 'State bacterium' to boost good microbes

Kerala is set to become India's first state to name a 'state bacterium', aiming to boost awareness, conservation, and innovation around beneficial microbes

Kerala plans India's 1st 'State bacterium' to boost good microbes
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Unpaid highway tolls to block fitness certificate, NOC for vehicles

As per the provisions, an NOC for transfer of ownership or transfer of a vehicle from one state to another will not be granted until any unpaid user fee is cleared

Unpaid highway tolls to block fitness certificate, NOC for vehicles
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

South Delhi to get ₹1,471 crore double-decker flyover to ease traffic: Govt

In a meeting if the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC), the project worth an estimated cost of ₹1,471.14 crore will be completed by December 2027

South Delhi to get ₹1,471 crore double-decker flyover to ease traffic: Govt
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Grap IV lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality shows marginal improvement

CAQM revoked Stage IV actions under the revised GRAP after Delhi's AQI improved to 378. It said Stages I, II and III curbs will continue across the NCR

Grap IV lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality shows marginal improvement
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

All emergencies, one number: Delhi rolls out '112' helpline under ERSS

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ERSS 2.0, under which citizens can dial 112 for police, fire, ambulance and disaster help, ending the need to remember multiple emergency numbers

All emergencies, one number: Delhi rolls out '112' helpline under ERSS
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 5:04 PM IST

Can ED invoke Article 226? SC to decide if agency can file writ petitions

The Supreme Court will examine whether the Enforcement Directorate can invoke Article 226 to file writ petitions before High Courts, after appeals by Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments

Can ED invoke Article 226? SC to decide if agency can file writ petitions
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

'Roads kill, bridges kill, water kills': Rahul Gandhi on UP techie death

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi used the term 'TINA- There is No Accountability' to criticise the government over the death of Noida based techie

'Roads kill, bridges kill, water kills': Rahul Gandhi on UP techie death
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Kerala under financial pressure due to Centre's curtailments: Governor

In his address marking the commencement of the budget session of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Governor Rajendra Arlekar said despite the curtailments, the state achieved a growth of 12 per cent

Kerala under financial pressure due to Centre's curtailments: Governor
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Bihar CM asks to clear all pending land measurement applications by Jan 31

The CM said the government has also made it mandatory for the survey officials to upload the land measurement report on the designated portal within 14 days of the application date

Bihar CM asks to clear all pending land measurement applications by Jan 31
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

SC missed chance to test federalism in Article 370 case: Salman Khurshid

While disagreeing with the view that uniformity is essential for national strength, the 73-year-old acknowledged that such opinions could not be dismissed outright

SC missed chance to test federalism in Article 370 case: Salman Khurshid
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on

Despite a slight improvement on Tuesday, Delhi is witnessing its worst January air quality in five years, with Grap Stage IV restrictions continuing amid unfavourable weather and dense fog

Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

ED conduct raids in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala case

According to official sources, about 21 locations across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, are being raided under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

ED conduct raids in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu in Sabarimala case
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Maharashtra signs 19 investment MoUs worth ₹14.5 trillion on 1st day of WEF

Soon after inaugurating state pavilion, CM Fadnavis said the state is getting good response from investors and even the development of 'third Mumbai', being undertaken by his govt, is seeing interest

Maharashtra signs 19 investment MoUs worth ₹14.5 trillion on 1st day of WEF
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

IMD predicts rain this week; will cold wave return to Delhi, north India?

IMD has flagged a possible cold wave revival in Delhi and north India, along with dense fog in the plains and rain and snowfall over the western Himalayan region later this week

IMD predicts rain this week; will cold wave return to Delhi, north India?
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Datanomics: Cold wave blankets North India as temperatures plunge

A severe cold wave grips parts of India, pushing temperatures to near-freezing levels and highlighting a sharp rise in cold-related deaths and regional winter extremes

Datanomics: Cold wave blankets North India as temperatures plunge
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan

Simplified policies boost investor interest as RIICO allocates 1,790 plots worth ₹3,200 crore in six months and opens 20 new industrial areas in Rajasthan

1,790 plots allocated to investors in last six months in Rajasthan
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Delhi airport plans to shut third runway from February 16 for upgrade

No cancellations due to upgrade; airport currently handles about 1,400-1,500 aircraft movements per day

Delhi airport plans to shut third runway from February 16 for upgrade
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties

India, UAE announced a dozen outcomes after talks between PM Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, including a $200 billion trade target, nuclear cooperation and new investments

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

Video of man urinating at Delhi Metro station triggers public outrage

A video purportedly showing a man urinating inside a Delhi Metro station was widely shared online, triggering widespread criticism from users over poor civic sense and hygiene at public places.

Video of man urinating at Delhi Metro station triggers public outrage
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM IST