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OP Jindal Global University debuts in Times Higher Education Rankings 2026

The rankings assessed 2,191 universities from 115 countries and territories, with only institutions meeting thresholds for data credibility, teaching excellence, and research performance included

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court acquits Sajjan Kumar in Janakpuri violence case

In August 2023, a court had charged Kumar with rioting and promoting enmity, while discharging him of murder and criminal conspiracy offences

Air India 787 crash aircraft had repeated technical faults: US safety group

US-based Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS) said records show the Air India aircraft faced technical problems from its first day in service

Meitei man shot dead in Manipur's Churachandpur amid fresh rise in tensions

Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh was abducted from his home in the Tuibong area on Wednesday and shot dead in the vicinity of Natjang village, police said

Over 5 traffic offences a year can lead to driver's licence ban: Details

Earlier, driving licences could be suspended only for serious offences like vehicle theft, assault on passengers, kidnapping, and overspeeding, among others

Delhi Police alert poster ahead of Republic Day feature Al-Qaeda terrorist

Delhi Police alert poster feature Al-Qaeda terrorist Mohammed Rehan; multi-layered security, CCTV, and anti-drone units deployed ahead of 77th Republic Day celebrations

Delhi AQI stays 'very poor', but rain forecast gives hope of some relief

Overall AQI in Delhi on Thursday morning was 312, with several pollution hotspots; IMD has forecast rain this week which could wash away pollutants and provide temporary relief to residents

Delhi Police impose traffic curbs today for Beating Retreat rehearsal

Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic from 4 pm to 6.30 pm. Vehicular movement will also be restricted on Raisina Road from the roundabout near Krishi Bhawan towards Vijay Chowk

Maharashtra to plan nuclear shift with new small modular reactors: Fadnavis

When asked if there have been discussions about using nuclear energy in smaller clusters, Devendra Fadnavis said, We have basically taken the initiative in this regard

IMD predicts rainfall in Delhi today: Will cold wave return to the capital?

An active Western Disturbance is set to bring rain to Delhi from January 22, while triggering rain, snowfall and thunderstorms across North India, accompanied by cold wave conditions and gusty winds

MMRDA signs MoUs worth ₹9 trillion on day two of WEF 2026

MMRDA signed MoUs worth ₹9.52 trillion on day two of WEF 2026, taking total commitments to ₹18.25 trillion and reinforcing global investor confidence in MMR

Steel minimum import price: SC overturns 2018 Delhi High Court order

The Supreme Court has ruled that minimum import price curbs on steel products take effect only from the date of gazette publication, granting relief to importers who entered contracts before the notif

Datanomics: Women constitute 30% of trafficking arrests in India

Women are largely victims of immoral trafficking, yet they account for 30% of arrests, even as courts underline that adult victims cannot be detained under the law

Mohan Yadav meets NVIDIA AI chief to explore tech collaboration in MP

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met NVIDIA executive Calista Redmond at Davos to explore collaboration on artificial intelligence, governance, skill development and technology-driven growth

India 'stopped' buying oil from Russia, claims US Treasury Secretary

India had described the US action as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable" while maintaining that its energy policy is guided by its own national interest

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

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

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

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

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