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Madhya Pradesh: Five women killed in road accident in Jabalpur, s

Atleast five women were killed and several others injured after a speeding vehicle rammed into a group of labourers in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The family members of the deceased blocked the road, demanding the arrest of the culprit.

2026-01-19T22:13:11.614667+00:00 IST

"AI can help radiologists improve precision, delivering high-qual

Executive Director of the Soni Group of Hospitals, Mohit Soni, noted that India has a beautiful healthcare ecosystem and stated that there is an oppurtunity for India to integrate AI to create something very cost-effective that can be exported anywhere in the world.

2026-01-19T21:08:22.829617+00:00 IST

"Political situation b/w India, Japan very stable": MP Govt meets Executive MD of Japan Bank for International Cooperation at Davos

The Government of Madhya Pradesh on Monday met Hashiyama Shigeto, representative director and Executive Managing Director of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The discussions covered the projects where JBIC is already supporting in Madhya Pradesh, apart from looking at areas such as policies for manufacturing and other sectors, yen borrowings, tie-ups through collaborations, and renewable energy, including solar power.

2026-01-19T20:02:34.447587+00:00 IST

INS Sudarshini to embark on transoceanic sail expedition

The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition, on Jan 20 2026. Reflecting India's rich maritime heritage and the vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam across the oceans, the ship will sail over 22,000 nautical miles, visiting 18 foreign ports across 13 countries, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.

2026-01-19T19:15:24.272475+00:00 IST

Maharashtra opens Davos 2026 with record Rs 14.5 lakh crore in in

Maharashtra commenced its participation at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 by inaugurating the state pavilion, marking the beginning of a focused week of high-level engagements aimed at advancing Maharashtra's ambition of becoming a five trillion-dollar economy, guided by the vision of Viksit Maharashtra 2047.

2026-01-19T19:03:42.588890+00:00 IST

Tourist bus catches fire in Shalimar Bagh area of ​​Delhi

A tourist bus caught fire in the Shalimar Bagh area of New Delhi on Monday night. Three fire engines were deployed to douse the fire.

2026-01-19T18:35:09.157561+00:00 IST

Indian Railways runs 244 special trains during Mauni Amavasya

Indian Railways successfully managed rail traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period, operating 244 special trains across the country since 3 January 2026, ensuring smooth and convenient travel for devotees.

2026-01-19T17:49:03.434430+00:00 IST

Kerala HC orders fresh SIT inspection at Sabarimala temple

The High Court of Kerala, while considering a progress report on the alleged gold theft at Sabarimala, has ordered the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a fresh on-site inspection at Sabarimala temple tomorrow.

2026-01-19T17:45:45.535553+00:00 IST

HP Government to establish Cancer Care Centre at Hamirpur

According to the Himachal Pradesh CMO, the Cabinet also approved the creation of 11 new departments and the filling of requisite posts across various categories.

2026-01-19T17:40:02.967890+00:00 IST

Delhi HC refuses to suspend the sentence of Kuldeep Singh in the

Justice Ravinder Dudeja rejected the plea seeking suspension of the sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

2026-01-19T17:38:03.264081+00:00 IST

Messi event organiser Satadru Dutta gets interim bail

Footballer Lionel Messi event organiser Satadru Dutta has been granted interim bail in connection with the case related to the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan football stadium (Salt Lake Stadium).

2026-01-19T17:30:48.220896+00:00 IST

‘True justice resides in grassroot level court': CJI Surya Kant

Addressing a gathering in the national capital, where he was felicitated by the office bearers of 13 Bar Associations of Delhi, the CJI said, "Justice does not primarily reside in appellate level courts. True justice resides in the grassroot level courts."

2026-01-19T17:28:38.999770+00:00 IST

Gujarat's AI-driven initiative to tackle stray cattle problem

In a major push towards smart governance, the Gujarat government is leveraging modern technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop cities as advanced urban centres, with a pilot project launched to tackle the issue of stray cattle in Ahmedabad.

2026-01-19T17:00:50.177293+00:00 IST

Mumbai–Ahmedabad train project gains momentum under Make in India

This development marks an important step towards enabling electric traction for India's first high-speed rail system and reflects consistent on-ground execution under the 'Make in India' initiative.

2026-01-19T16:59:25.687541+00:00 IST

Anurag Thakur, Sudhanshu Trivedi hold meeting with US Senator

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday said that he, along with senior party colleague and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, held a "very fruitful meeting" with U.S. Senator Steve Daines to discuss the Indo-U.S. relationship.

2026-01-19T16:57:13.047508+00:00 IST

J-K DGP chairs security review meeting ahead of Republic Day

At the outset of the meeting, participating officers briefed the DGP on intelligence inputs, security measures, and preparedness plans, outlining steps to strengthen security, safeguard public spaces, and ensure the smooth conduct of the event across all designated places in the valley.

2026-01-19T16:47:16.743722+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: Six Naxals killed in encounter in Bijapur

Police officials said that following an encounter on 17-18 January, the bodies of six Naxals were recovered. Two AK-47 rifles, one INSAS rifle, two .303 rifles and a BGL launcher were seized. The total reward for these Naxals was Rs 27 lakh.

2026-01-19T16:35:50.646749+00:00 IST

Leh protesters rally in support of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei

"Iran brought about a revolution for the sake of humanity and peace, but America and Israel could not tolerate it," Sharifi told ANI.

2026-01-19T16:29:27.855778+00:00 IST

Shatrujeet Kapur takes charge as Indo-Tibetan Border Police DG

Shatrujeet Kapur, a 1990-batch Haryana cadre Indian Police Service officer, on Monday assumed charge as the Director General (DG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

2026-01-19T16:19:33.297268+00:00 IST

Salman Khurshid welcomes UAE President's visit to India

Former External Affairs Minister and Chairman of Congress' Foreign Affairs Department, Salman Khurshid, on Monday hailed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's official visit to India, stating that the country will benefit from strengthening the relationship with Abu Dhabi.

2026-01-19T16:10:49.192597+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker advocates meaningful legislative sessions

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla raised concerns over the declining number of sittings in State Assemblies and disruptions in the House and advocated for meaningful and productive legislative sessions as a foundation for a prosperous democracy.

2026-01-19T16:08:02.571391+00:00 IST