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Andaman & Nicobar to play major role in India's economy in 10 years: Shah

Shah was speaking at the inauguration and foundation stone-laying of various projects worth ₹ 373 crore in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar to play major role in India's economy in 10 years: Shah
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Centre to tackle fertiliser misuse, promote balanced use: JP Nadda

Fertiliser Secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra said the government, PSUs and the private sector have all placed farmers at the centre of deliberations

Centre to tackle fertiliser misuse, promote balanced use: JP Nadda
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Pune civic polls: NCP candidate's son among 14 booked for violations

A total of 1,166 candidates are in the fray across 41 wards, which comprise 165 seats, in Pune

Pune civic polls: NCP candidate's son among 14 booked for violations
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav moves Delhi HC against framing of charges

The petition is listed for hearing before Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma on Monday

IRCTC scam case: Lalu Yadav moves Delhi HC against framing of charges
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

Maduro charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy: US Attorney General

The Attorney General's remarks come as US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the US had carried out a large strike against Venezuela

Maduro charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy: US Attorney General
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, flags fund delays

Chouhan said states must ensure funds earmarked for various schemes are spent before March to avoid administrative bottlenecks that delay the effective implementation of programmes

Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, flags fund delays
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

NEP is tool to free new generation from Macaulay mindset: Pradhan

The NEP, announced on July 29, 2020 proposes various reforms in school education as well as higher and technical education

NEP is tool to free new generation from Macaulay mindset: Pradhan
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

SGPC chief hits out at AAP govt over FIR in 328 missing 'saroops' case

The Aam Aadmi Party leaders have been asking the SGPC to cooperate with the Punjab Police, which is probing the matter

SGPC chief hits out at AAP govt over FIR in 328 missing 'saroops' case
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

65% of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city: CREA

As much as 65 per cent of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city, mainly from other NCR districts, while local sources accounted for the remaining 35 per cent, a study said.

65% of Delhi's air pollution in 2025 originated from outside the city: CREA
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 Round-Up: Pant, Axar tons help Delhi, Gujarat win

Rishabh Pant, who was earlier today announced as India's back-up keeper for the ODI series vs New Zealand, guided Delhi to a clinical chase vs Services

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 Round-Up: Pant, Axar tons help Delhi, Gujarat win
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:09 PM IST

NIA takes over Gujarat ricin terror plot case from ATS for further probe

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has handed over the probe into the alleged ricin poison terror plot to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), said a senior Gujarat ATS official on Saturday.

NIA takes over Gujarat ricin terror plot case from ATS for further probe
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Former Kerala minister sentenced to three years' jail in 1990 drug case

A court here on Saturday sentenced former Kerala transport minister Antony Raju and a court official to imprisonment for tampering with evidence in a 1990 drug seizure case.

Former Kerala minister sentenced to three years' jail in 1990 drug case
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 7:02 PM IST

Maharashtra govt waives stamp duty on farm, crop loans up to ₹2 lakh

The revenue and forest department issued a government gazette notification in this regard on January 1. The waiver has come into effect from that date

Maharashtra govt waives stamp duty on farm, crop loans up to ₹2 lakh
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Delhi riots case: SC verdict on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail on Jan 5

The accused moved the apex court challenging a Delhi High Court order dated September 2 denying them bail in the "larger conspiracy" case of the February 2020 riots

Delhi riots case: SC verdict on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail on Jan 5
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Zubeen Garg death case: Four accused file bail pleas, hearing on Jan 17

Four accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case filed bail petitions before the court on Saturday.

Zubeen Garg death case: Four accused file bail pleas, hearing on Jan 17
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:54 PM IST

Who is Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader US claims to have captured?

Venezuelan authorities said the government did not know the whereabouts of President Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, following the US operation

Who is Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader US claims to have captured?
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

US strikes Venezuela: World leaders condemn action, urge peace, dialogue

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country" following the operation

US strikes Venezuela: World leaders condemn action, urge peace, dialogue
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 6:27 PM IST

Top Maoist commander Badse Sukka, 19 others surrender to Telangana police

This surrender sounded the death knell for the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) and the Telangana State committee of the CPI (Maoist) party

Top Maoist commander Badse Sukka, 19 others surrender to Telangana police
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

India ODI squad announcement HIGHLIGHTS: Gill returns as captain; Iyer's return subject to fitness

Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul picked up as wicket-keeper batter, with no place for Shami. Shreyas Iyer has been named Gill's deputy.

India ODI squad announcement HIGHLIGHTS: Gill returns as captain; Iyer's return subject to fitness
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Sadanand Date, 26/11 terror attack hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP

Date, 59, accepted the charge from Rashmi Shukla, the first woman DGP of Maharashtra who retired on Saturday, at the state police headquarters

Sadanand Date, 26/11 terror attack hero, takes charge as Maharashtra DGP
Updated On : 03 Jan 2026 | 5:22 PM IST