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"Air power did the trick": Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Delhi, organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), he highlighted the Indian Air Force's proven track record of delivering swift and decisive outcomes, citing its ability to strike multiple targets in Pakistan within hours.

2026-01-21T08:33:46.635306+00:00 IST

Digvijaya Singh calls to follow ASI order to ensure peace in Dhar

"This year, the festival of Basant Panchami is falling on a Friday. This has happened earlier as well, and in accordance with the decision of the central government, the Dhar district administration had then made arrangements to celebrate it peacefully with the cooperation of both communities. I would like to say to the government and the administration that the ASI, in its orders issued in 2003, 2013 and 2016, has already made it clear that whenever the festival of Basant Panchami coincides with Friday prayers, Basant Panchami worship shall be performed from sunrise till 1 pm and again from 3.30 pm till sunset, while the time between 1 pm and 3 pm shall be reserved for offering Friday namaz," said Digvijaya Singh in a social media post.

2026-01-21T08:32:42.255651+00:00 IST

Former Mayor Kishori Pednekar elected as leader of Shiv Sena UBT

She secured victory in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation election from Ward No. 199, defeating Rupal Kusale of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction).

2026-01-21T08:32:10.718581+00:00 IST

UP: IAF trainee aircraft crashes into pond in Prayagraj

A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T07:57:07.967257+00:00 IST

“We wanted to bring back Amma's government”: TTV Dhinakaran

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday said his party is happy to rejoin the NDA in Tamil Nadu, emphasising that their goal is to bring back Amma's government.

2026-01-21T07:54:52.544054+00:00 IST

Economic power alone...robust military required:  IAF ChieF

Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Dlehi, organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), the Air Chief stressed that economic strength alone cannot ensure national security, citing examples of Venezuela and Iraq. He noted that even if a country is economically strong, it can't ensure security without a robust military. Singh pointed to India's history, where, despite controlling 60% of the world's GDP alongside China, it was colonised because of its lack of military strength.

2026-01-21T07:53:55.136902+00:00 IST

Rs. 25 crore to be released for setting-up food testing lab in Ka

CM Sukhu said that the state government was implementing several nutrition and food security programmes, including the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Mid-Day Meal Scheme and the Public Distribution System (PDS).

2026-01-21T07:49:55.081452+00:00 IST

“Will defeat anti-Bharat DMK alliance”: BJP’s Piyush Goyal

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Wednesday welcomed AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran back into the NDA, saying the alliance will work together to defeat the "anti-Bharat DMK" government.

2026-01-21T07:25:43.262442+00:00 IST

PM greets Manipur Guv, CMs of Meghalaya and Tripura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote letters to the Chief Ministers of Tripura and Meghalaya and the Governor of Manipur, extending greetings on their statehood days.

2026-01-21T07:24:43.395779+00:00 IST

Chief Election Commissioner welcomes delegates from 70 countries

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, on Wednesday, welcomed international delegates from 70 countries for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management-2026, hosted by the Election Commission of India, at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi.

2026-01-21T07:06:52.686224+00:00 IST

UP: Mainpuri Court clerk arrested for embezzling ₹1.24 crore

He allegedly used his official position to facilitate these financial irregularities. To conceal and utilise the funds, Kumar allegedly orchestrated a web of transfers to his family members. He continued to operate the bank account of his mother, Rama Devi, despite her death on December 30, 2019. Funds were also transferred to his wife, Reena Devi, and his brother, Abhishek Yadav.

2026-01-21T07:05:41.511240+00:00 IST

Delhi's crime shows a downward trend in 2025, with significant reductions in serious offences: Delhi Police

Delhi Police added that intensified night patrolling, use of CCTV and face recognition systems, and targeted operations against repeat offenders are being carried out to further reduce crime in the city.

2026-01-21T06:54:00.654571+00:00 IST

TTV Dhinakaran met BJP’s Piyush Goyal as AMMK rejoins NDA

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran met Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T06:42:05.071407+00:00 IST

Rani Kapur’s suit raises questions on role of late son and Priya

In her petition, the elderly widow contends that the trust was established and operated without her knowledge or informed consent, effectively excluding her from beneficial ownership of assets that she claims originally belonged to her.

2026-01-21T06:37:50.076089+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Powerloom workers seek 50 per cent solar subsidy

At present, the Tamil Nadu government provides 1,000 units of free electricity once every two months to ordinary power looms. The sector is now hopeful that the Union Budget will include a provision for installing solar power panels at subsidised rates.

2026-01-21T06:16:22.302843+00:00 IST

“We should not allow old issues to overshadow party’s interests”

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) Chief TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday said old differences should not be allowed to come in the way of the party's larger interests, as his party prepares to rejoin the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

2026-01-21T06:11:09.931068+00:00 IST

J-K: Srinagar's records min. temperature of -1°C

Srinagar's Dal Lake remains a draw even in the dead of winter. Layered in heavy winter wear, tourists braved the freezing temperatures at the Lake to experience the morning's frosty beauty. Despite the intense cold wave, many visitors noted that the season offers a distinct, captivating allure.

2026-01-21T06:06:31.098929+00:00 IST

Madras HC quashes FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya

Justice S Srimathy, while allowing the petition, observed that the remarks made by Udhayanidhi amounted to "hate speech."

2026-01-21T05:30:04.468763+00:00 IST

BJP’s CR Kesavan accuses DMK of “brazen anti-Hindu mindset”

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday accused the DMK of showing a "brazen and blatant" anti-Hindu mindset.

2026-01-21T05:23:35.393970+00:00 IST

DYFI activists protest RSS song at temple festival in Kerala

Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activists have protested the singing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) 'gana geetham' (prayer song) during the Kannadiparamba Sree Muthappan temple festival in Mayyil in Kerala's Kannur.

2026-01-21T05:20:48.826618+00:00 IST

"Vital role in strengthening the spirit of the Northeast": Assam

In a post on the social media platform X, the Assam Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to the sister states of Assam. "Warm wishes to our sister States of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their Statehood Day," Sarma posted.

2026-01-21T04:59:52.498218+00:00 IST