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PM to visit Assam from Jan 17, unveil Amrit Bharat trains, launch projects

Modi's visit to the northeastern state, where assembly elections are due in the first half of 2026, will be his second tour in less than a month

BJP releases schedule for national president election, result on Jan 20

The scrutiny of the documents of the candidates' nomination papers will be carried out between 4 pm and 5 pm on January 19, according to the notification issued by Laxman, also BJP Rajya Sabha MP

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on plea by Rabri Devi in IRCTC scam case

On October 13, 2025, the trial court framed charges against Lalu, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and 11 others in the case for the alleged offences of cheating, criminal conspiracy and corruption

SC flags misuse of right to constitutional remedies under Article 32

The Supreme Court pulled up a petitioner for misusing Article 32 by approaching it despite a pending Bombay High Court case, calling such pleas a gross misuse of the court's process

Schools in Noida to remain closed on Jan 16-17 due to fog, extreme cold

In view of the prevailing cold and foggy weather conditions, the district administration in Uttar Pradesh's Noida has ordered the closure of schools upto Class 8 for January 16 and 17

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave, dense fog; AQI at 348

The national capital continued to breathe very poor air as pollution levels stayed high; a cold wave and widespread fog reduced visibility and added to travel disruptions across the region

BMC election results: BJP ahead in 115 seats, Shiv Sena (UBT) in 68

Mumbai BMC election vote counting: The counting process for over 200 municipal wards of India's richest civic body started at 10 am on Friday

Counting of votes for high-stakes civic polls begins; all eyes on Mumbai

In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), whose annual budget is over Rs 74, 400 crore, 1,700 candidates are vying for 227 seats in elections being held after a four-year delay

Mumbai civic polls: 52.94% turnout recorded; down from 55.53% in 2017

Of the over 10.3 million eligible voters in the metropolis, 52.94 per cent exercised their franchise on Thursday between 7.30 am and 5.30 pm

Weather today: Dense fog, cold wave grip North, mercury dips; snow in hills

North India remains under dense fog and cold wave conditions as temperatures stay below normal. IMD warns of travel disruptions, with snowfall likely in Himalayan states and rain in the plains

Tiger Global liable to pay tax on gains from 2018 Flipkart deal: SC

Indian officials argued arrangement was meant to avoid tax

Exit polls project Mahayuti win in BMC as Maharashtra polls see 50% turnout

Around half the electorate voted in the BMC and 28 other civic bodies in Maharashtra, with exit polls projecting a Mahayuti alliance win in Mumbai as counting is set for Friday

'Very serious': SC issues notice to Mamata over interference in ED raid

Stays further proceedings in three FIRs registered by the West Bengal Police against ED officials

Exit polls forecast strong BJP-Shiv Sena win in BMC elections

The Shiv Sena could win eight-eleven seats, NCP (SP) (four-six), Shiv Sena (UBT) (four to five) MNS (zero-two), Congress (11-14)

Maintenance societies lack locus to join developer insolvency cases: SC

The bench further reasoned that the proceedings under section 7 of the IBC are essentially bipartite at the admission stage, involving only the financial creditor and the corporate debtor

India readies citizens' evacuation from Iran, first flight on Friday

In view of the evolving situation, the Ministry of External Affairs has begun preparations to assist Indian nationals who wish to return home from Iran

Who is Preet Panesar, the key suspect in Canada's $20 million gold heist

Canadian authorities described Panesar, 33, as one of two remaining "outstanding" suspects in a case involving the theft of more than $20 million worth of gold from Canada's busiest airport in 2023

Supreme Court rejects Tiger Global's tax plea in Flipkart stake sale case

The apex court said tax authorities had correctly rejected Tiger Global's application seeking exemption from capital gains tax arising from the transaction

AIBOC flags security lapses, seeks curbs on bank officers' election duties

AIBOC has urged the ECI and DFS to curb election-related deployment of PSU bank officers in West Bengal, citing security lapses, discrimination and disruption to core banking work

EU leaders Antonio Costa, Ursula von der Leyen to be Republic Day guests

The MEA said the two European leaders will be the chief guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations