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Haryana: Delivery boy assaulted in Gurugram

According to police, on January 18, the police team of Police Post Hayatpur under Police Station Sector-10, Gurugram received information about an incident near a Swiggy store in village Hayatpur, where a Scorpio driver hit a bike rider and then rammed the vehicle into him three to four times, causing injuries.

2026-01-20T07:54:30.752039+00:00 IST

Patna: BJP workers, supporters celebrate as Nitin Nabin takes cha

BJP leader Nitin Nabin on Tuesday formally took charge as the national president of the BJP. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, outgoing BJP national president JP Nadda, several other BJP leaders, and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states.

2026-01-20T07:37:21.504639+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Bengaluru Police bust drug racket, seize MDMA

The Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru City Police, has successfully busted a major racket involved in the illegal peddling of MDMA and ecstasy pills.

2026-01-20T07:34:27.518577+00:00 IST

Gujarat Deputy CM meets OpenAI Chris Lehane to explore AI enablem

Gujarat Deputy CM, Harsh R. Sanghavi, met with Chris Lehane from OpenAI to explore pathways for AI enablement and the next wave of high-tech transformation. Backed by strong digital infrastructure and a rising talent engine, Gujarat is forging an ecosystem where breakthrough technologies can thrive. The dynamic discussion reinforced a shared focus on responsible AI, advanced capabilities, and a future shaped by world-class innovation.

2026-01-20T07:29:47.718117+00:00 IST

"Nitin Nabin is boss and I am party worker": PM Modi

"When it is about the party, Nitin Nabin is the boss, and I am a party worker. Now Honourable Nitin Nabin ji is the president of all of us, and his responsibility is not just to manage the BJP, but also to ensure coordination among all NDA allies," the Prime Minister said.

2026-01-20T07:27:02.192709+00:00 IST

JP Nadda says ‘Lotus will bloom in new places and states’

Union Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday congratulated Nitin Nabin as he took charge as the BJP national president, saying the party will expand its reach to new states and achieve success in regions where it has not yet prevailed.

2026-01-20T07:16:50.934635+00:00 IST

CAT holds disciplinary proceedings against Sameer Wankhede

The Bench observed that once courts had restrained the use of SET material for disciplinary action, the respondents were duty-bound to comply with those directions.

2026-01-20T06:57:47.142351+00:00 IST

'TINA: There Is No Accountability': Rahul Gandhi on techie death

"Roads kill, Bridges kill, Fires kill, Water kills, Pollution kills, Corruption kills, Indifference kills; India's urban collapse isn't about lack of money, technology, or solutions. It's about lack of accountability," he wrote in a post on X.

2026-01-20T06:48:33.936498+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP National President

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, outgoing BJP national president JP Nadda, several other BJP leaders, and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states.

2026-01-20T06:38:35.707248+00:00 IST

"Matter of joy for the people of Bihar": Sanjay Saraogi

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday described the appointment of Nitin Nabin as the party's national president as a "matter of joy for the people of Bihar."

2026-01-20T06:20:19.823640+00:00 IST

"Will bring success to the organization": Union Minister on Nabin

"...First and foremost, to fulfill the nation's resolve, to strengthen its foundation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and our central leadership have entrusted the responsibility of national leadership on the shoulders of a young, Nitin Nabin. This will bring success to the organization and strengthen the BJP's base immensely," he said.

2026-01-20T06:15:57.668786+00:00 IST

Army officers pay last tributes to Havildar killed in Kishtwar Op

Army officers on Tuesday paid last tributes to Havildar Gajendra Singh, who laid down his life yesterday in the line of duty during a counter-terrorism operation in the Singhpora area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district.

2026-01-20T06:13:53.122806+00:00 IST

Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season concludes

The Mandala-Makaravilakku festival at the Sabarimala temple concludes with the closing of the sanctum sanctorum following age-old rituals. The two-month-long festival comes to an end.

2026-01-20T06:10:46.637420+00:00 IST

TN governor walks out of Assembly citing governance, social conce

In a press release issued by Lok Bhavan, the Governor's office elaborated on the reasons for his decision. It stated that the speech contained numerous unsubstantiated claims and misleading statements while ignoring crucial issues affecting the people. Claims of over ₹12 lakh crore in investments were described as inaccurate, with many MOUs still on paper, and Tamil Nadu's foreign investment ranking having dropped from fourth to sixth among Indian states.

2026-01-20T05:58:31.423631+00:00 IST

BJP national working president Nitin Nabin accorded ‘Z’ category

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national working president Nitin Nabin has been accorded 'Z' category armed security cover by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), sources said on Tuesday.

2026-01-20T05:57:47.972712+00:00 IST

"Good work will undoubtedly be done": BJP MP on Nitin Nabin

"Nitin Nabin is 45 years old. He has a long time ahead of him. We are all very positive. Good work will undoubtedly be done," she said.

2026-01-20T05:55:07.875876+00:00 IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Tata Group Chairman at WEF

"Ahead of my meeting with representatives from the global semiconductor industry at @wef later today, I had a good conversation with Shri N Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of @TataCompanies. The Tata Group is anchoring Assam's semiconductor industry and we are keen to strengthen this ecosystem by joining hands with key global players. #AssamAtDavos #WEF26," CM Himanta's post read.

2026-01-20T05:37:17.420506+00:00 IST

Delhi: Several BJP leaders arrive at party headquarters

Several leaders and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states arrived at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday, as Nitin Nabin is set to take charge as the party's national president later in the day.

2026-01-20T05:33:53.322716+00:00 IST

Make in India drives momentum in bullet train electrification

The OHE masts form the backbone of the traction system that will power high-speed trains on the corridor. Installation is currently underway across several stretches, including elevated viaduct sections, where precision engineering is required to ensure safety, stability and uninterrupted operations at very high speeds.

2026-01-20T05:20:50.847371+00:00 IST

Government aims to make skilling aspirational: Jayant Chaudhary

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Monday said that the government is making sustained efforts to make skilling aspirational, with a focus on preparing a future-ready workforce aligned with industry needs.

2026-01-20T05:06:19.239132+00:00 IST

UP: Posters put up in Raebareli ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

The posters feature Congress MP and Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav as the captains of INDIA for 2027 and 2029, symbolising the leadership of the INDIA bloc in the years ahead.

2026-01-20T05:05:45.070268+00:00 IST