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Piyush Goyal hails PM Modi's "historic" rally in Chengalpattu

Union Minister and the BJP's election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Piyush Goyal, on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "mega rally" in Madurantakam, saying that the public meeting garnered a massive crowd.

2026-01-23T15:25:04.981296+00:00 IST

Delhi: Rajnath Singh meets veteran BJP leader LK Advani

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met Bharat Ratna and veteran BJP leader LK Advani at his residence in New Delhi, and wished him good health.

2026-01-23T15:09:20.264554+00:00 IST

Snowfall, rain lash Himachal; over 560 roads blocked

According to the Evening Public Utility Status Report issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) at 6:00 pm, a total of 563 roads, including two national highways, were closed due to snow accumulation, landslides, and adverse weather conditions. The number of disrupted DTRs rose to 4,797, compared to 4,274 reported in the morning hours.

2026-01-23T15:04:27.622043+00:00 IST

Delhi HC says courts cannot dictate mode of welfare delivery

Emphasising judicial restraint in matters of government policy, the Delhi High Court has upheld the Delhi government's decision to provide school uniform assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ruling that courts cannot insist on a particular mode of welfare delivery when the law itself does not prescribe one.

2026-01-23T15:02:05.209656+00:00 IST

Himachal police dismisses traffic constable in heroin case

Speaking to ANI, Director General of Police (DGP) Himachal Pradesh Ashok Tiwari said, "We have so far dismissed the services of 12 police personnel who were found involved in heroin peddling cases. There is absolutely no place in Himachal Pradesh Police either for chitta peddlers or for those promoting it."

2026-01-23T14:47:58.479409+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at automobile spare parts shop in Coimbatore

According to police, the fire broke out at Matheswari Automobiles, an automobile spare parts shop operating from the multi-storey structure.

2026-01-23T14:40:10.619872+00:00 IST

Republic Day 2026: Tri-services to display Operation Sindoor

The Indian Armed Forces will showcase a tableau on Operation Sindoor with a motto of "Victory through jointness", highlighting India's success and the coordination of the tri-services in the military operation against Pakistan's terror infrastructure, following the Pahalgam terror attack.

2026-01-23T13:53:46.981053+00:00 IST

Sameer Wankhede: Centre challenges CAT order quashing charge memo

Wankhede, the IRS Customs officer who exited the Narcotics Control Bureau under controversial circumstances following a botched probe in a high-profile drug case involving Shah Rukh Khan's son, had earlier secured relief from the Tribunal, which set aside the disciplinary charges framed against him by his administrative department, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

2026-01-23T13:50:29.083385+00:00 IST

Delhi HC extends time for Lokpal to decide on CBI sanction

The Delhi High Court on Friday extended by two months the time granted to the Lokpal of India to take a decision, in accordance with law, on whether sanction should be accorded to the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a chargesheet against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query case.

2026-01-23T13:09:15.460191+00:00 IST

Delhi: Kharge, Rahul hold meeting with Bihar Congress leaders

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday held a meeting with party leaders from Bihar.

2026-01-23T13:08:51.263823+00:00 IST

Rs 1,500 cr to be spent on Kerala’s national waterways: Sonowal

"We are happy to inform you that in every sector, because of our successful initiative, the growth has become faster and faster and even in the state of Kerala, whatever potential national waterways we have, we have determined to develop them for the promotion of tourism and also the cargo movement and passenger movement," he said.

2026-01-23T12:52:40.983731+00:00 IST

Terrorist killed in encounter in Kathua’s Billawar: J&K Police

One terrorist was killed in an encounter in the Billawar area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Friday.

2026-01-23T12:40:35.200658+00:00 IST

Third Delhi HC Judge recuses self from hearing Karti Chidambaram

The trial court had framed charges of conspiracy and corruption against him. Justice Girish Kathpalia on Friday recused himself from hearing a revision petition moved by MP Karti Chidambaram against the charges framed against him.

2026-01-23T12:40:24.038279+00:00 IST

Non-bailable warrant issued against builder in Yuvraj death case

Greater Noida Police have taken strict action in connection with the death of Yuvraj. A Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) has been issued against Nirmal Singh, the builder of Lotus Green, in the case.

2026-01-23T11:52:05.851042+00:00 IST

"NDA Govt committed to Fishermen's welfare": PM Modi in Kerala

Calling the interaction "a delight", through his official X handle, the Prime Minister said he exchanged views on issues related to Kerala's development. He also lauded the Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha for its sustained efforts towards the welfare of the fishing community.

2026-01-23T11:50:32.709714+00:00 IST

Delhi HC expresses strong displeasure over filing parallel pleas

The Delhi High Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure over filing parallel anticipatory bail pleas by the accused. The High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Harsh. The case pertains to an attempt to culpable Homicide lodged at Bhalsava Dairy police station.

2026-01-23T11:33:04.386525+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju pays floral tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The Union Cabinet Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday paid floral tributes at the Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan, on the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Jayanti.

2026-01-23T11:32:39.418633+00:00 IST

Chouhan slams Rahul Gandhi over VB-G Ram G act

In a post on X, Chouhan shared a clip from Rahul Gandhi's address at the National MGNREGA Workers' Convention organised by the Rachnatmak Congress. In the video shared by Chouhan, Rahul Gandhi is heard saying that he does not know the name of the new Act.

2026-01-23T11:32:13.583322+00:00 IST

Karnataka CM pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his bi

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday paid floral tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 129th birth anniversary in Bengaluru.

2026-01-23T11:30:57.947958+00:00 IST

Delhi HC sets aside bail granted to accused in Turkman Gate case

Justice Prateek Jalan sets aside the order and remanded it for consideration. The bail order was challenged by the Delhi Police. The bench said it was a case in which bail was granted by a cryptic and unreasonable order. It requires reconstruction.

2026-01-23T11:27:48.044428+00:00 IST

Over 6000 military personnel to take part in R-Day parade

Over 6,000 military personnel will take part in this year's Republic Day Parade, with Bhairav Battalion and Shaktibaan regiment to take part in the parade for the first time.

2026-01-23T10:49:35.021568+00:00 IST