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Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to attend Budget Session in custody

Rashid's counsel Vikhyat Oberoi told the court that his client's appeal about travel costs is pending before the Delhi High Court

Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to attend Budget Session in custody
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Never violated party line, unapologetic over Op Sindoor stance: Tharoor

He said that while India is focused on development, it should not be dragged into a prolonged conflict with Pakistan, and that any action should be limited to targeting terrorist camps

Never violated party line, unapologetic over Op Sindoor stance: Tharoor
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

East Coast Railway earned ₹23,000 crore in freight charges in 294 days

Till December 2025, the ECoR's total originating earnings increased from Rs 21,543 crore in 202425 to Rs 23,959 crore in 202526, registering an overall growth of 11.21 per cent

East Coast Railway earned ₹23,000 crore in freight charges in 294 days
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Trade, mobility pacts to open new opportunities for youth: PM Modi

Modi said India has the maximum number of youngsters in the world and his government was making efforts to create new opportunities for the youth within the country and abroad

Trade, mobility pacts to open new opportunities for youth: PM Modi
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

Govt should consider national database for AI incidents: White paper

The PSA has proposed a national database to record AI incidents such as safety failures, bias and security breaches, with reports from public bodies, private firms, researchers and civil society

Govt should consider national database for AI incidents: White paper
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Punjab Police bust BKI terror module ahead of Republic Day, 4 arrested

The arrested accused have been identified as Diljot Singh Saini, Harman alias Harry, Ajay alias Mehra, and Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Kandola

Punjab Police bust BKI terror module ahead of Republic Day, 4 arrested
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

President Murmu greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day, lauds state's progress

Uttar Pradesh was earlier known as United Provinces; on January 24, 1950, it was recognised as Uttar Pradesh

President Murmu greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day, lauds state's progress
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Delhi air quality stays 'poor' despite rainfall, many areas cross 300 mark

Delhi woke up to dense fog after rainfall on January 23 as the pollution levels remained high, with overall AQI at 256 and several hotspots recording 'very poor' air quality

Delhi air quality stays 'poor' despite rainfall, many areas cross 300 mark
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Shubhanshu Shukla among five to receive Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2026

This year, the personalities include those who have made remarkable contributions in diverse fields such as space science, education, literature, women empowerment and agriculture

Shubhanshu Shukla among five to receive Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman 2026
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Wife can't claim maintenance if behind husband's incapacity to earn: HC

The court dismissed a revision petition of a woman seeking maintenance from her husband, a homoeopathic doctor, who was allegedly shot at by his brother-in-law and father-in-law during an altercation

Wife can't claim maintenance if behind husband's incapacity to earn: HC
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 9:08 AM IST

AIFB General secy urges govt to formally accept Mukherjee Commission Report

Devarajan asserted that, in view of the Mukherjee Commission's findings, the narrative regarding Netaji's ashes being preserved at Renkoji Temple is false, baseless and misleading

AIFB General secy urges govt to formally accept Mukherjee Commission Report
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Over 500 roads, including four NHs, shut in Himachal due to heavy snowfall

The PWD said 264 machines, including 78 departmental JCBs, 128 hired JCBs, 18 robots, 10 dozers and 30 tippers, have been deployed for snow clearance operations across the state

Over 500 roads, including four NHs, shut in Himachal due to heavy snowfall
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:55 AM IST

Rain in Delhi, snow in hills end North India's dry spell; cold wave returns

A western disturbance has brought rain, snowfall and fog across North India, triggering cold wave conditions in several states, disrupting travel in the hills and lowering temperatures in Delhi-NCR

Rain in Delhi, snow in hills end North India's dry spell; cold wave returns
Updated On : 24 Jan 2026 | 6:51 AM IST

Lula's visit to focus on defence, open office of Brazilian trade in Delhi

Brazilian President Lula will visit India from Feb 19-21 to inaugurate an ApexBrasil office in New Delhi, attend the AI World Summit and sign agreements spanning defence, critical minerals, energy

Lula's visit to focus on defence, open office of Brazilian trade in Delhi
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Rafale, S-400, BrahMos to feature in Operation Sindoor Republic Day tableau

The Operation Sindoor-themed Republic Day tableau will showcase India's tri-service coordination, precision strike capability and indigenous defence strength

Rafale, S-400, BrahMos to feature in Operation Sindoor Republic Day tableau
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 8:48 PM IST

PM Modi kicks off NDA's Tamil Nadu poll campaign, brands DMK 'CMC'

Tamil Nadu wants to be free of DMK's "misgovernance," and was looking forward to the BJP-NDA's good governance, PM Modi said

PM Modi kicks off NDA's Tamil Nadu poll campaign, brands DMK 'CMC'
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 7:52 PM IST

SC flags registry lapse over connected bail pleas before different Benches

The Supreme Court flags a serious registry lapse after connected bail pleas from the same case were listed before different Benches, seeking accountability

SC flags registry lapse over connected bail pleas before different Benches
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Court discharges NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal in money laundering case

The case relates to a 2005-2006 deal that the NCP leader, when he was state PWD minister, allegedly gave to a firm for its construction

Court discharges NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal in money laundering case
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

TN Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to continue with MGNREGA

The resolution was moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin

TN Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to continue with MGNREGA
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

BMW crash victim taken to distant hospital deliberately, says Delhi Police

Judicial Magistrate Ankit Garg on Thursday heard the city police's submission while taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed in December last year

BMW crash victim taken to distant hospital deliberately, says Delhi Police
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 4:58 PM IST