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World Wide Web inventor wants to bring his digital data system to India

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee said India could benefit from adopting SoLiD, a digital data platform designed to give users greater control over how their personal data is shared

World Wide Web inventor wants to bring his digital data system to India
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

Swamitva drone data likely to improve civic amenities in rural areas

Centre plans pilots in seven Varanasi villages, conducts hackathon to make best use of drone survey data for Swamitva

Swamitva drone data likely to improve civic amenities in rural areas
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

Vijay's rising star vs the rising sun in run-up to Tamil Nadu polls

TVK's rallies are gaining considerable traction, with multiple surveys indicating that the party may get anywhere close to or above 20 per cent of the vote share

Vijay's rising star vs the rising sun in run-up to Tamil Nadu polls
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Chhattisgarh redraws industrial growth map with focus beyond Raipur

Since November 2024, the state has issued 219 investment commitments valued at ₹7.83 trillion

Chhattisgarh redraws industrial growth map with focus beyond Raipur
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Task cut out for BJP in Maximum City after Mahayuti's civic victory

With the Mahayuti alliance wresting control of India's richest civic body, it now needs to deliver on the promises it made to each section of the economic strata

Task cut out for BJP in Maximum City after Mahayuti's civic victory
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

India's Davos strategy gets eastern tilt: Assam, Jharkhand widen playbook

From clean energy to seafood exports, states line up investment pitches in Switzerland

India's Davos strategy gets eastern tilt: Assam, Jharkhand widen playbook
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Bomb threat forces Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight to land in Lucknow

Bomb disposal squads, security agencies and airport authorities are carrying out thorough security check of the flight carrying 222 passengers, including eight infants, besides two pilots and crew

Bomb threat forces Delhi-Bagdogra IndiGo flight to land in Lucknow
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

UP largest 'consumer market' in healthcare sector, says CM Adityanath

Adityanath said that the state has a long chain of primary health centres (PHCs), community health centres (CHCs), and wellness centres that provide healthcare facilities in remote areas

UP largest 'consumer market' in healthcare sector, says CM Adityanath
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear plea of Vijay Shah on Jan 19

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Dipankar Datta and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to hear the plea of the minister, who has expressed regret over his remarks

Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear plea of Vijay Shah on Jan 19
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

PM lays foundation for Kaziranga corridor, flags off new trains in Assam

PM Modi, who arrived here from Guwahati in the final leg of his two-day visit to the state, performed Bhoomi Poojan' of the Kaziranga project

PM lays foundation for Kaziranga corridor, flags off new trains in Assam
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Nightclub where fire killed 25 flagged for illegal construction: Goa govt

The complaint was filed against the then Maizon Lake View Resort (later named as the Birch by Romeo Lane after it was leased out to brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra)

Nightclub where fire killed 25 flagged for illegal construction: Goa govt
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

Govt readies power-packed presence at WEF ahead of global elite meet

The WEF said at least 64 heads of government or state would be present, while six out of seven G-7 countries would be represented by their top leadership

Govt readies power-packed presence at WEF ahead of global elite meet
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate projects, address rally in West Bengal's Singur today

On his return to the state after an overnight stay in Assam, Modi is scheduled to inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over ₹830 crore at Singur

PM Modi to inaugurate projects, address rally in West Bengal's Singur today
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

CM Fadnavis, US envoy Gor discuss boosting investments, business ties

The discussions, held at the chief minister's official residence in Mumbai on Saturday, were also attended by Consul General Michael Schreuder, Fadnavis said

CM Fadnavis, US envoy Gor discuss boosting investments, business ties
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 10:24 AM IST

GBS outbreak claims 2 lives in MP town; govt ramps up detection, treatment

Following the detection of over a dozen cases in Manasa town, the authorities have been asked to set up a control room there and create a special ward for GBS patients at the local government hospital

GBS outbreak claims 2 lives in MP town; govt ramps up detection, treatment
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to severe levels with AQI nearing 500. Stage-IV Grap curbs reinstated as residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure amid dense fog and winter chill

Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

Republic Day: Visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed from Jan 21-29

The roads around Delhi's Kartavya Path will remain closed for Republic Day (January 26) from 4 am onwards, Delhi Police said on Saturday

Republic Day: Visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed from Jan 21-29
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

IMD warns of dense fog, rain as cold wave tightens grip on north India

Minimum temperatures plunge across Delhi and north India as IMD warns of dense fog, cold wave conditions and spells of rain, with a gradual temperature rise expected over the next two days

IMD warns of dense fog, rain as cold wave tightens grip on north India
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 6:37 AM IST

Restoration, widening of Delhi-Meerut road stretch complete: NCRTC

According to NCRTC, while regular maintenance was carried out during the construction period, the road has now been completely rebuilt to ensure safer and smoother travel

Restoration, widening of Delhi-Meerut road stretch complete: NCRTC
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro

The statement highlighted that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has extended financial support to the Delhi Metro project since Phase 1

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 10:30 PM IST