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Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Noida techie's death

Linking environmental degradation, failing infrastructure and social apathy to the tragedy, Gandhi, in a video message on X, said the manner in which society responds to such suffering will define the values it upholds and the kind of future it chooses to build.

2026-01-20T16:35:17.076474+00:00 IST

ECI-IIIDEM conference to focus on electoral standards, innovation

Rakesh Verma, Director General at the India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management (IIIDEM), said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) and IIIDEM are jointly organising a three-day international conference in collaboration with International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), adding that all preparations have been completed and the conference will begin tomorrow.

2026-01-20T16:28:39.975281+00:00 IST

NDRF team retrieves car of deceased 27-year-old techie in Noida

Meanwhile, the Noida Police arrested Abhay Singh, the CEO of real estate firm MZ Wiztown Planners, in connection with the death of the 27-year-old techie whose car plunged into a water-filled drain in Sector 150.

2026-01-20T16:20:23.922307+00:00 IST

NHA hosts two-day Chintan Shivir to strengthen Jan Arogya scheme

Inaugurating the Chintan Shivir, Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and IT, Odisha, expressed his delight at Odisha hosting this important national dialogue.

2026-01-20T16:15:36.551821+00:00 IST

RTDC director Ajay Sharma on Naddi Zipline project

Speaking to ANI, RTDC Director Ajay Sharma said the initiative reflects the corporation's vision of promoting sustainable tourism while attracting international adventure seekers. He added that the Naddi Zipline has the potential to surpass similar projects in Japan, Thailand and the Philippines, making Himachal a landmark destination in global adventure tourism.

2026-01-20T16:11:33.324917+00:00 IST

SIT issues notices to officials, banks in Sukhwant Singh suicide

The SIT's action follows the circulation of a video on social media and statements provided by the victim's family.

2026-01-20T15:06:35.880757+00:00 IST

India’s hypersonic missile to debut at Republic Day Parade

The LRAShM missiles have a range of 1,500 km and will boost India's capabilities in the Indian Ocean region. Its display at the Republic Day parade will showcase India's self-reliance in the defence sector.

2026-01-20T14:47:04.414520+00:00 IST

Vice President releases book on ‘Ram Janmabhoomi movement’

Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday, released the book "Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi - Challenge and Response", authored by former Secretary to the Government of India, Surendra Kumar Pachauri, at the Vice President's Enclave in New Delhi.

2026-01-20T14:40:47.253591+00:00 IST

Delhi government to contruct six lane elevated road

The Delhi government's Finance Committee has approved the construction of a new six-lane elevated road in South Delhi, at an estimated cost of over ₹1,400 crore.

2026-01-20T14:34:17.676364+00:00 IST

Himachal Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri reviews road safety scenario

Agnihotri chaired the 5th meeting of the HP State Transport Development and Road Safety Council, held at the Secretariat here.

2026-01-20T14:24:52.376031+00:00 IST

Jana Nayagan: Madras HC reserves order on CBFC appeal...

This development comes in the wake of the Madras HC's single bench judgement, which directed the CBFC to issue a 'U/A 16+' certificate for the film, providing temporary relief to the producers. However, the CBFC moved to a division bench of the High Court, which stayed the single judge's order on January 9.

2026-01-20T14:24:14.934232+00:00 IST

Unnikrishnan Potti granted statutory bail in Sabarimala idol case

Statutory bail was granted as the chargesheet was not filed even after 90 days. However, Potti will remain in jail in the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) door frames case linked to the gold theft at the Sabrimala temple.

2026-01-20T14:11:36.241526+00:00 IST

Noida: Man arrested in relation to year-old viral video

The police have identified the arrested accused as Ankit Pal, a resident of Gaur City 2 and the driver of the car in this case.

2026-01-20T14:10:02.927021+00:00 IST

SC rebukes Maneka Gandhi’s remarks on Stray Dog case

An anguished bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria also told the counsel representing Gandhi that his client, on her podcast, is making comments on anyone and anything she likes.

2026-01-20T13:55:18.077963+00:00 IST

Delhi HC releases Samadhan Calendar–2026

The Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre (Samadhan) on Tuesday released its Samadhan Calendar-2026 at the Delhi High Court premises.

2026-01-20T13:40:20.694569+00:00 IST

Assam: Internet services suspended in Chirang district

The Assam Government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in Chirang District following escalating violence that erupted after a road incident in neighbouring Kokrajhar District on January 19.

2026-01-20T13:23:37.416385+00:00 IST

Mizoram: Assam Rifles seizes contraband; apprehends 1 individual

Assam Rifles apprehended an individual for his involvement in the illegal transportation of foreign currency and the smuggling of tobacco and foreign cigarettes, an official release stated on Tuesday.

2026-01-20T13:11:43.819893+00:00 IST

IndiGo assured no flight cancellations after February 10: DGCA

According to the committee's findings, the primary causes of the disruption were excessive operational optimisation, inadequate regulatory preparedness, deficiencies in system software support, and shortcomings in management structure and operational control.

2026-01-20T13:07:02.796724+00:00 IST

Autorickshaw crashes into police escort car in Mumbai

According to Inspector Shaukat Rajak Inamdar of Juhu Police Station, the first vehicle involved was a police car escorting actor Akshay Kumar. A rickshaw approaching from behind was struck by the second vehicle, causing it to collide with the back of the police car. The rickshaw driver and passenger were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.

2026-01-20T12:56:33.174362+00:00 IST

First phase of Census 2027 in Odisha to begin on April 16

The Union Cabinet had approved Census 2027 in December 2025 at a cost of Rs 11,718.24 crore.

2026-01-20T12:55:13.723575+00:00 IST

Attendance in Lok Sabha to be marked from members'

In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in parliamentary proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that attendance of Members of Parliament will now be recorded only when they are physically present inside the House at their designated seats. The new attendance rule will be effective from the upcoming Budget Session.

2026-01-20T12:51:40.573949+00:00 IST