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Rajasthan Police not to release photos of arrested accused

On January 21, 2026, the office of the Additional Director General of Police (Crime Branch), Rajasthan, Hawa Singh Ghumaria, issued a transformative directive to uphold the fundamental rights of individuals in custody.

2026-01-22T07:07:53.094825+00:00 IST

Amit Shah inaugurates Patanjali Critical Care, Emergency hospital

Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev also attended the ceremony, where he highlighted the number of treatments offered to people to 'cleanse the body' through traditional methods.

2026-01-22T07:03:44.946942+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh:Banking service reestablished in naxalhit Jagragunda

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "Jagargunda was famous for its tamarind market, and the bank there was blown up by Naxalites. Now, a bank has been re-established there. Earlier, people had to travel 60-70 km to Bijapur, Sukma, or Dantewada for banking facilities. Now, with the opening of the bank in Jagargunda, about 600 people have already opened accounts, and the people are now getting access to banking facilities."

2026-01-22T06:39:27.265983+00:00 IST

Traditional attire, rituals mark Kanchoth festival celebrations

Also known as 'Gouri Tritiya', Kanchoth commemorates the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Similar to Karwa Chouth, the festival is observed exclusively by women, who keep a strict fast and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands. According to the Hindu calendar, Kanchoth falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Magh month.

2026-01-22T06:23:03.935699+00:00 IST

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi Court acquits Sajjan Kumar

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case linked to Janakpuri and Vikas Puri police stations.

2026-01-22T06:19:27.449005+00:00 IST

IAS officer Sanjeev Khirwar, linked to Delhi stadium dog walking

"Exercising powers conferred by Section 54 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the Central Government has appointed Sanjeev Khirwar, LAS (AGMUT:1994) as Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi," the notification read on Wednesday.

2026-01-22T06:04:20.880638+00:00 IST

Central government has convene all party meeting on 27 January

The Budget Session will commence on January 28 and continue till April 2, with one break. The first phase is scheduled from January 28 to February 13, while the second phase will run from March 9 to April 2. A total of 30 sittings are expected during the session.

2026-01-22T05:53:54.463756+00:00 IST

Delhi police to use AI-enabled smart glasses for R-Day security

Ahead of the 2026 Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses and advanced facial recognition systems as part of an upgraded security architecture aimed at tightening surveillance and improving threat detection across the national capital.

2026-01-22T05:17:10.309283+00:00 IST

Encounter breaks out between Naxals and security forces

An encounter has been reported in the area of Saranda Forests of Chaibasa between Naxals and security forces. The operation is underway in the area, according to Jharkhand police.

2026-01-22T05:09:22.702566+00:00 IST

Priyank Kharge slams Kar'ka Guv for declining customary address

This comes amid a faceoff between the state govt and Raj Bhavan over the governor's customary address to the joint sitting of the legislature. The Governor had expressed reservations about 11 paragraphs in the speech, which criticised the Central government's policies, including the VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA.

2026-01-22T05:07:00.708487+00:00 IST

Delhi Police arrests suspects in Mangolpuri stabbing case

"We were people in the park when a few men came, one of them was from our block. I noticed he had a scarf wrapped around him, so I asked. Meanwhile, two of my friends entered the park. As soon as the other men, scattered around the park, saw them, they tried to attack one of them, Jatin, with a knife. He dodged and saved himself... then they moved on to Akash. Because the park was slippery, he lost his balance and fell on the ground, and the men attacked him. I resisted by throwing stones at them, so they began to move towards me. We utilised the moment and ran out of the park. We stopped at a house, and an uncle began hitting those men to save us....there were 7-8 of them, and all of them had 2 knives each and a pistol," he explained.

2026-01-22T04:40:47.042586+00:00 IST

Fresh FIR names 5 in Noida techie death case

The FIR cites violations under the Environmental Protection Act, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, intensifying the probe into alleged lapses at the construction site.

2026-01-22T04:25:09.054344+00:00 IST

Myanmar refugees in Mizoram well looked after: Lalnghinglova Hmar

Speaking on the issue here, Hmar said, "There are people from Myanmar who are taking shelter in Mizoram. The refugees are well cared for. Since it's not my subject and I could not talk about it much more, but they are okay, they are healthy, they have been taken care of." He added that, to his knowledge, the refugees are being adequately supported by the state administration.

2026-01-22T04:16:26.584434+00:00 IST

Man found dead with stab wounds in Medchal-Malkajgiri district

A man was found dead with stabbing injuries in Goudavelli village under Medchal police station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district on Wednesday night. The police have reached the spot and are investigating the matter, Medchal police said.

2026-01-22T03:57:24.888034+00:00 IST

Three died after a private bus collided with an oncoming lorry

Madhusudan, an inspector at Sirivellametta, told ANI, "A private bus suffered a tyre burst and collided with an oncoming lorry, resulting in the death of three people near Sirivellametta in Nandyal district. The bus driver, the lorry driver, and the cleaner were burnt alive in the accident. Soon after the collision, the bus caught fire. A local DCM driver broke the bus windows, helping 36 passengers escape safely and saving their lives."Three people died in the accident, four sustained serious injuries and were shifted to the hospital, while eight others suffered minor injuries."

2026-01-22T03:55:33.681510+00:00 IST

Bengaluru Airport staff held for sexually harassing S Korean

An incident of sexual harassment of a foreign woman under the pretext of inspection has been reported at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, on Wednesday. An airport staffer has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a foreign woman who had arrived at the airport to travel to Korea, KIAL Airport police station officials said.

2026-01-22T03:55:09.201589+00:00 IST

UP Women Commission chief on Aparna Yadav’s divorce controversy

Uttar Pradesh state's Women Commission chairperson, Babita Singh Chauhan, has declined to comment on the divorce case between Vice Chairperson Aparna Yadav and her husband, Prateek Yadav, citing it as a "private family matter."

2026-01-22T03:53:47.427748+00:00 IST

CM Sarma highlights Assam's potential as hub for semiconductor

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been making waves at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting Assam's potential as a semiconductor investment hub.

2026-01-22T03:27:53.468885+00:00 IST

TN: Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings arrive in Thoothukudi

Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings have arrived in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, particularly around Perungulam and Thamirabarani River areas, creating a spectacular aerial display. District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja said that the Thoothukudi district, being a coastal district, encounters many migratory birds every winter.

2026-01-22T02:53:31.306123+00:00 IST

Delhi air quality remains very poor despite marginal improvement

Delhi continued to grapple with 'very poor' air quality on Thursday morning, even as there was a marginal improvement in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 312 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-01-22T02:38:11.973928+00:00 IST

"CEPA will benefit Indian trade and other sectors": Yusuf Ali

"Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed with the UAE and other countries. In exchange, all Indian products can enter duty-free, and vice versa. CEPA will benefit Indian trade, industries, agriculture and the aviation industry," he stated.

2026-01-22T02:28:08.876127+00:00 IST