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West Bengal SIR: ECI directs CEO to implement SC's directions

Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Chief Secretary, and police officials to implement the Supreme Court's order to display the names of the electors falling under the 'logical discrepancies' category in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state.

2026-01-21T19:23:31.355129+00:00 IST

BY Vijayendra accuses Karnataka govt of misusing governor address

Vijayendra said the Governor has not opposed the address itself, but has objected to the inclusion of false and misleading information and the use of common people for propaganda against the Centre.

2026-01-21T19:06:55.205637+00:00 IST

Himachal Pradesh gets Rs 2,247 crore approval under PMGSY

Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday received approval of Rs 2,247.24 crore from the Government of India under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-Phase IV (PMGSY-IV) for the construction of 294 new rural roads covering a total length of 1,538.608 km across the state

2026-01-21T18:21:47.659287+00:00 IST

Coal ministry holds emergency meet on Naini coal block tender

Speaking to reporters, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said the meeting was held in view of allegations linked to the tender process for the Naini coal block, which is operated by the Telangana government-controlled Singareni Collieries Company. He noted that the company had withdrawn the tender following the allegations.

2026-01-21T17:36:12.568602+00:00 IST

Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes illegal foreign currency

The Assam Rifles recovered foreign currency amounting to Burmese Kyat 3,46,07,000 (Three crore forty-six lakhs seven thousand only) during the apprehension. The apprehended individuals included three Myanmarese and two Indians.

2026-01-21T16:33:11.650341+00:00 IST

Goa govt signs MoU with Starlink to boost digital connectivity

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr Pramod Sawant, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Rohan Khaunte, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Dr V. Candavelou, IAS, Chief Secretary, along with Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director, DITE&C; Shri Neville Noronha, OSD to the Minister and other senior officials. Shri Prabhakar Jayakumar, Head Starlink India, represented Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited.

2026-01-21T16:31:16.294633+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh engages Maldives, ReNew Power, Sandoz and NVIDIA

The state government met a delegation from the Maldives to discuss potential cooperation in tourism, zoo development and other related areas. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav spoke about the need to leverage common areas of interest, such as medical tourism, fisheries, education, wildlife, health, and cultural opportunities.

2026-01-21T16:31:02.935906+00:00 IST

Akhilesh asks SC to take suo motu cognisance of CJM's transfer

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court and the Allahabad High Court to take suo motu cognisance of the transfer of Sambhal's Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Vibhanshu Sudhir.

2026-01-21T15:45:10.769582+00:00 IST

Priya Sachdev Kapur vs Mandhira Kapur Defamation matter: Court is

Patiala house court on Wednesday issued a notice to the proposed Accused Mandhira Kapoor and Pooja Chaudhary. The notice has been issued on the Defamation Complaint filed by Sanjay Kapur's wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur.

2026-01-21T15:44:10.400216+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM directs to promote Eco-Tourism in protected forest are

In this meeting, held in the presence of Forest and Environment Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia and Minister of State Pravin Mali, details presented to the Chief Minister also stated that a tiger has been observed in the Ratanmahal Sanctuary and that there is a strong possibility of it settling there permanently.

2026-01-21T15:43:50.691452+00:00 IST

BLO is foundational pillar for electoral democracy: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday emphasised that the Booth Level Officer (BLO) serves as the foundational pillar of India's electoral democracy.

2026-01-21T15:29:53.839003+00:00 IST

Australia High Commissioner to India meets Gujarat CM

He shared this perspective during a meeting held in Gandhinagar with the High Commissioner of Australia to India, Philip Green OAM. With reference to the Brisbane Olympic Games scheduled for 2032, the meeting included detailed discussions on Australia's ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure, accommodation, and related facilities.

2026-01-21T15:29:11.605979+00:00 IST

BJP chief Nitin Nabin reviews poll preparations

As per a press statement issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh, the meeting was attended by former president Jagat Prakash Nadda, National General Secretary BL Santosh, and party chiefs from across the country. All the leaders extended their congratulations to Nabin on his appointment.

2026-01-21T15:15:41.178874+00:00 IST

Telangana HC grants permission for 'Dharma Rakshana Sabha'

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday granted permission to conduct the 'Dharma Rakshana Sabha' at Balapur on Saturday, advocate K Karuna Sagar said, adding that the court has also directed the police to provide security for the event.

2026-01-21T15:14:00.146563+00:00 IST

BJP holds strategy meet on poll-bound states at party headquarter

The meeting was attended by state BJP presidents, organisation general secretaries, and party in-charges from key election states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam. Senior organisational leaders actively participated in the discussions, which remained centred on strengthening the party's electoral preparedness.

2026-01-21T15:13:22.626386+00:00 IST

Delhi govt doubles parking charges under GRAP 3, 4

The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to double the existing parking charges at authorised parking sites to discourage use of private vehicles when GRAP Stage III- 'Severe' Air Quality (AQI between 401-450) and GRAP Stage IV- 'Severe +' Air Quality (AQI above 450) are invoked.

2026-01-21T15:02:15.880059+00:00 IST

Robbery case solved by Narela Industrial Area Police

According to police, the incident took place on January 11, 2026, at around 7:35 pm, when the complainant, Kuldeep, was travelling on his motorcycle across the Narela-Bawana Flyover carrying Rs 4.50 lakh in cash. His motorcycle was intercepted by four individuals travelling in a white car.

2026-01-21T15:00:07.709888+00:00 IST

Shah to visit Assam, West Bengal to review election preparations

According to sources, the Union Home Minister will arrive in Dibrugarh late on January 29. During his stay, he will hold a meeting with party leaders on the party's election strategy and conduct a detailed review of the state's ongoing election preparations.

2026-01-21T14:53:45.379834+00:00 IST

NF Railway partners with SBI to enhance safety and transparency i

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken a major step towards strengthening financial efficiency, safety and transparency by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI) for providing cash pick-up facilities at 400 stations across the NFR network.

2026-01-21T14:48:53.303969+00:00 IST

Indian Army conducts joint counter-drone capsule in Assam ahead o

As part of heightened security arrangements ahead of Republic Day 2026, the Indian Army conducted a Joint Counter-Drone Capsule at Tinsukia to strengthen preparedness against emerging drone-based threats.

2026-01-21T14:42:55.750090+00:00 IST

Delhi: 62-year-old woman allegedly dies by suicide after jumping

A 62-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the eighth floor of a residential building in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi, on Tuesday morning, police said.

2026-01-21T14:30:23.340286+00:00 IST