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"Lenient judgement": DSGMC's Gen Sec on Sajjan Kumar's acquittal

Kahlon told ANI, "The court's decision is very unfortunate and saddening. Sajjan Kumar was involved in the killing of three Sikhs, and stone pelting was carried out on Sikh homes. Despite five different witnesses giving their statements in court that Sajjan Kumar was leading the mob during the riots, I think the court has delivered a very lenient judgment."

2026-01-22T17:47:39.824441+00:00 IST

Top Naxal with bounty of Rs 1 cr killed in Jharkhand: Shah

Taking to X, Amit Shah said, "Today, in West Singhbhum, the ongoing joint operation by CRPF and Jharkhand Police has achieved a major success in the campaign to make the region free of Naxals through encounters, with the neutralization of the notorious bounty-wanted Naxal Central Committee member 'Anal alias Patiram Manjhi' worth ₹1 crore and 15 other Naxals so far."

2026-01-22T17:43:55.521615+00:00 IST

Airport staff in judicial custody: Bengaluru Police Commissioner

Following the arrest of an airport staffer based on a complaint from a South Korean national who alleged sexual harassment by the accused on the pretext of routine frisking at the Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that the accused was placed under judicial custody and the woman had left the country.

2026-01-22T17:42:23.798300+00:00 IST

Sanjeev Khirwar assumes charge as Commissioner of MCD

Khirwar is a 1994 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre and brings with him vast administrative experience across diverse sectors of governance.

2026-01-22T17:30:22.234367+00:00 IST

Indian Army extends solidarity to families of bravehearts

The Indian Army said that Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi also paid a heartfelt tribute to the 10 Army personnel who lost their lives in a tragic road accident.

2026-01-22T17:27:37.665778+00:00 IST

Patanjali Critical Care Hospital to provide integrated treatment

Yoga Guru Ramdev on Thursday said that Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital at Patanjali Yogpeeth will provide medical treatment at very affordable prices, and it is the world's first hospital where treatment will be provided through an integrated system and integrated treatment methods.

2026-01-22T17:26:32.152892+00:00 IST

Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes 2.057kg of heroin from Champhai

Assam Rifles recovered 2.057 kg of Heroin No-4 valued approximately at Rs 15.42 crores and a mobile phone from the general area, Diltlang in Champhai district, Mizoram on 20 Jan 2026. Recovered narcotics and mobile were handed over to the Police Department, Champhai, for further legal action.

2026-01-22T17:25:32.814771+00:00 IST

CDS releases Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework

According to the release, the framework aims to integrate the four pillars of Quantum technologies, that is, 'Quantum Communication', 'Quantum Computing', 'Quantum Sensing and Metrology' and 'Quantum Materials and Devices' into the Tri-Services to empower them to prepare for the future battlefield and to achieve technological dominance in the rapidly evolving world.

2026-01-22T17:20:12.717107+00:00 IST

Broom-making provides livelihood boost to women

The Forest Department has formed a group of women from Pahadi Korwa, often referred to as adopted children of the President of India, and connected them with employment activities centred on broom-making.

2026-01-22T17:17:33.377605+00:00 IST

Amritsar grenade attack: NIA searches places in Punnjab

NIA claimed to have seized a host of incriminating materials, including mobile phones, digital devices, and documents, during searches carried out at 10 locations in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur districts in Punjab.

2026-01-22T17:16:16.866411+00:00 IST

SC to rule on validity of death-by-hanging mode of execution

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has asked the counsels representing the petitioners and the Attorney General of India, representing the Centre, to file their written briefs, if any, within three weeks.

2026-01-22T17:15:52.183935+00:00 IST

Army Chief attends ‘Red Lines Redrawn' book launch

The Army Chief attended the launch of the book titled 'Red Lines Redrawn: Operation Sindoor and India's New Normal'.

2026-01-22T16:59:53.338678+00:00 IST

CAQM revokes Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR

The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect on Thursday (January 22) in view of the improvement in air quality and forecast trends.

2026-01-22T16:39:46.071941+00:00 IST

“Need to rethink ties with Bangladesh”: Samik Bhattacharya on T20

West Bengal BJP president and Member of Parliament Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday reacted to reports of Bangladesh deciding not to play its T20 World Cup fixtures in India and expressed concern over the prevailing situation in the neighbouring country, saying developments there were being closely watched by everyone.

2026-01-22T16:35:26.604208+00:00 IST

Republic Day: Gujarat tableau to showcase Vande Mataram’ theme

With "Swatantrata Ka Mantra: Vande Mataram" as its central theme, Gujarat will present an impressive, visually compelling tableau on Kartavya Path in New Delhi during the Republic Day parade.

2026-01-22T16:29:07.487522+00:00 IST

Indore Mayor inspects water supply restoration in Bhagirathpura

Speaking to ANI, Mayor Bhargva said, "Our priority is to ensure that the situation in Bhagirathpura becomes completely normal. Wherever required, work on laying new drainage systems and drinking water supply lines is being carried out on a war footing. Today, we inspected the work of laying the main pipeline from the water tank and that work is now in its final stage."

2026-01-22T16:23:13.042452+00:00 IST

Haryana Govt announces age relaxation for Common Entrance Test

The Haryana Government on Thursday announced an age relaxation for candidates appearing for the Common Entrance Test (CET) under the state's police constable recruitment drive.

2026-01-22T16:15:50.320195+00:00 IST

'Jan-jan ki sarkar, jan-jan ke dwar' programme to...: Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said that the state government's 'Jan-jan ki sarkar, jan-jan ke dwar' programme aims to take governance to the doorsteps of people living in remote, border and far-flung areas of the state.

2026-01-22T15:44:21.635313+00:00 IST

Decisive action on Art. 370, naxalism, terrorism under PM: Dhami

"Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, work has been done on Article 370, Naxalism, and terrorism. Uttarakhand received the honour of being the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after independence," Dhami told ANI.

2026-01-22T15:33:11.888159+00:00 IST

From household labour to national-level footballer

Verma was inducted into the force on Thursday with 323 other batch mates, 170 females and 154 males, creating a history in CISF as it was the force's largest-ever sports batch Passing Out Parade (POP). She was part of the POP of the 7th batch of Head Constable (GD) recruits from Rajasthan's Deoli Recruitment Training Centre.

2026-01-22T15:25:01.385772+00:00 IST

Punjab govt launched health insurance scheme

Under this scheme, three crore Punjabis from 65 lakh families in Punjab will receive health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per year at over 900 government and private hospitals in the state and its capital, Chandigarh.

2026-01-22T15:21:26.578897+00:00 IST