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PM Modi pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenar

The Prime Minister said that Balasaheb Thackeray was known for his sharp intellect, powerful oratory and uncompromising convictions, and commanded a unique connect with the people.

2026-01-23T03:25:00.444285+00:00 IST

East Coast Railway introduces Humanoid Robot

In a significant step towards leveraging advanced technology for enhancing passenger safety, security and service delivery, East Coast Railway has introduced a humanoid robot "ASC ARJUN" at Visakhapatnam Railway Station under the aegis of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). This is the first of its kind in Indian Railways.

2026-01-23T03:17:26.643209+00:00 IST

Tripura CM Manik Saha unveils 40-foot Saraswati idol in Agartala,

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the Bani Bandana programme organised by the Dhaar Committee at Ward No. 40 in Agartala, where he unveiled a 40-foot-high idol of Goddess Saraswati on the premises of Bardawali Higher Secondary School.

2026-01-23T03:13:16.997264+00:00 IST

Light rain, thunderstorm bring slight relief in Delhi's AQI

Light rain and a thunderstorm were reported in the national capital on Friday, bringing slight relief from pollution as the air quality remained in the "poor" category, with the AQI recorded at 297 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-01-23T03:10:17.855166+00:00 IST

Delhi Court issues summons to accused Gagan Preet in BMW case

The travel time to the hospital was 23 minutes. The delay in medical treatment allegedly led to loss of the "golden hour" of trauma care, police say.

2026-01-23T02:57:56.218438+00:00 IST

"His ideals continue to inspire generations": PM honours Bose

The PM took to X to post, "On the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which is commemorated as Parakram Diwas, we recall his indomitable courage, resolve and unparalleled contribution to the nation." Praising his ideas as timeless and an inspiration for generations, he further added, "He epitomised fearless leadership and unwavering patriotism. His ideals continue to inspire generations to build a strong India."

2026-01-23T02:55:29.455975+00:00 IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi slams BCB's demand amid T20 WC fixtures

Expressing her concerns over the humanitarian situation, Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "The ICC has also rejected Bangladesh's demand to play the match outside. Out of all the committee members present on the board, only Pakistan has supported them; no one else has. It is clearly visible that Pakistan is using Bangladesh. There is continuous oppression of minority Hindus in Bangladesh; instead of responding to that, they are talking about cricket. Rather, we should have told the ICC that we neither want Pakistan's team nor Bangladesh's team until these people stop their antics. At this time, whatever the ICC has said, Bangladesh will have to follow it."

2026-01-23T02:10:06.475859+00:00 IST

Albert Ekka Brigade conducts Know Your Army Campaign

As part of the campaign, a weapon and equipment display was organised, showcasing a range of modern military weapons and systems. Soldiers explained the operational aspects, features and significance of the displayed equipment, thereby generating keen interest among the visitors who had turned up in large numbers.

2026-01-23T01:30:27.191732+00:00 IST

Drones deployed to ensure safety on Basant Panchami Sana

On the occasion of Basant Panchami, Prayagraj Additional Police Commissioner Ajay Pal Sharma on Thursday announced that high-tech surveillance, including AI-enabled cameras and drones, has been deployed to monitor the massive crowds expected for the Basant Panchami holy dip.

2026-01-23T01:19:51.778598+00:00 IST

IndiGo Delhi-Pune Flight receives hoax bomb threat

The aircraft, scheduled to arrive at 8:40 pm, landed at 9:24 pm and was parked at Bay No. 3 at 9:27 pm. Subsequently, Air Traffic Control (ATC) communicated the bomb threat information to Apron Control.

2026-01-23T00:23:02.914578+00:00 IST

Hubballi fire: Police, locals suspect short circuit as blaze rage

The raging fire on Thursday gutted the fifth and fourth floors of Sukhasagar Metro Mall. Following the incident, Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar confirmed that a massive fire broke out on the fourth floor.

2026-01-22T23:10:51.285093+00:00 IST

Devendra Fadnavis unveils global investment plans at Davos

The investments span across industrial, services, agriculture, and technology sectors. The Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra has a 75% MoU conversion rate, and that last year's MoUs were implemented at a similar rate.

2026-01-22T23:07:56.507850+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Nagaland

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 3:20 am (IST) at a depth of 90 kilometres. The latitude of the earthquake was reported to be 25.74 North, and the longitude was 94.84 East .

2026-01-22T23:01:43.546592+00:00 IST

Massive fire guts top floors of Sukhasagar Metro Mall in Hubballi

A massive fire broke out at the Sukhasagar Metro Mall in Maratha Galli, Hubballi, on Thursday, causing significant property damage but no casualties. The raging fire completely gutted the fifth and fourth floors of Sukhasagar Metro Mall, burning furniture, clothing, and other retail outlets to ashes.

2026-01-22T21:36:14.886147+00:00 IST

Devendra Fadnavis sets eight-month target for tech hub

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Chief said, " Detailed planning will be completed within the next 6 to 8 months. This concept was discussed at last year's Davos, and further deliberations took place with Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran. The Tata Group will invest over ₹1 lakh crore, with participation from several international investors."

2026-01-22T20:45:31.494044+00:00 IST

SC orders separate spaces for Hindu rituals and Namaz in MP for

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an interim arrangement at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, to allow both Hindu and Muslim communities to perform their religious practices on Basant Panchami, which happens to fall on a Friday - coinciding with Jumuah (special midday prayer).

2026-01-22T20:09:49.519279+00:00 IST

Will BJP apologise for dirty political conspiracy: Anurag Dhanda

Rouse Avenue Court delivered a judgment in favour of the Aam Aadmi Party, acquitting former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in two cases where the ED failed to prove that the summons was served properly. Following this, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Media Incharge Anurag Dhanda on Wednesday expressed his views on the decision. Anurag Dhanda expressed, "Once again, Arvind Kejriwal has proven to be right. Once again, ED and the BJP have proven to be wrong. ED's lies have been exposed.

2026-01-22T19:55:28.340424+00:00 IST

ED case was not right: Saurabh Bharadwaj on Kejriwal's acquital

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed his views on the verdict. Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "To win Delhi elections, the BJP slapped false cases on AAP leaders. Before the elections, all leaders were arrested and jailed for 2 years. Now, when the elections have concluded, ED has nothing to tell the Court.

2026-01-22T19:29:35.437385+00:00 IST

Geothermal energy to power Himachal’s ‘Green Future’: CM Sukhu

While presiding over a review meeting with senior officers last evening, Sukhu stated that the State Government was working with a spirit of 'Vyavastha Parivartan', a systemic transformation, to shift Himachal Pradesh towards a clean, self-reliant and sustainable energy future.

2026-01-22T18:04:22.357091+00:00 IST