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Assam Governor interacts with IFS officer trainees in Guwahati

During the interaction, the Governor highlighted the critical role of the Indian Foreign Service in advancing India's global interests and strengthening the country's diplomatic outreach.

2026-01-19T15:59:09.058170+00:00 IST

Himachal Gov stresses quality education in rural areas

He was addressing a gathering in Nogli village, in Rampur subdivision, Shimla district.

2026-01-19T15:58:06.690775+00:00 IST

Police will take action If woman found at fault: Veena George

"The police are inquiring. We don't know what has actually happened, but suicide is not a solution. Let the police investigate the incident. If there is a fault on the part of the woman, there will be appropriate action," said George.

2026-01-19T15:54:38.571156+00:00 IST

State Human Rights Commission orders DIG probe into youth’s death

The Commission's Judicial Member, K Baijunath, has asked for an investigation report to be submitted within one week. The matter will be considered during the Commission's sitting scheduled to be held at the Kozhikode Public Works Rest House on February 19.

2026-01-19T15:41:42.729431+00:00 IST

Karnataka: GBA elections to be held using ballot papers

The civic body elections for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) would be held after May 25, using ballot papers instead of EVMs, Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi announced on Monday.

2026-01-19T15:41:20.483633+00:00 IST

DV Act case: SC asks Delhi HC to decide on Bhanvi Singh’s plea

A bench led by Justice BV Nagarathna refused to entertain Bhanvi Singh's plea by flagging a delay, noting that the matter is pending before the High Court.

2026-01-19T15:40:32.371304+00:00 IST

Western Command marks 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day

The Indian Army's Western Command commemorated the 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day by organising a series of veterans' rallies and outreach programmes across northern India, reaffirming its deep respect and enduring commitment to the welfare of the veteran community.

2026-01-19T15:37:56.072507+00:00 IST

Remarks against Sofia Qureshi: SC directs MP government to decide

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant also, for the second time, expressed its dissatisfaction with the delayed public apology tendered by Shah.

2026-01-19T15:36:12.246249+00:00 IST

U'khand UCC nears first anniversary on Jan 27

As Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) nears its first anniversary on January 27, the law is emerging as a key administrative reform, with record numbers of marriages being registered online and significantly faster, simpler procedures replacing the earlier offline system.

2026-01-19T15:34:24.289971+00:00 IST

674 candidates graduate from SAPTI as of December 2025

Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' and under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Stone Artisan Park Training Institute (SAPTI) aims to optimise the potential of Gujarat's stone industry and build on its rich heritage of stone art and architecture. As of December 2025, a total of 674 candidates have graduated from the institute.

2026-01-19T15:17:21.140494+00:00 IST

Delhi police arrest active member of notorious Kapil Sangwan gang

According to the Delhi Police, the absconding accused has been identified as Manoj Rathee. The arrest was made by a team of the Special Cell of the New Delhi Range (NDR) of the Delhi police.

2026-01-19T15:13:37.318048+00:00 IST

UP Govt Noida's top administrator suspended

The SIT, under the leadership of the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Meerut Zone, comprises the Divisional Commissioner, Meerut, and the Chief Engineer, PWD. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), it has been tasked to submit its report to the CM within five days.

2026-01-19T14:50:40.581376+00:00 IST

Supreme Court schools man for filing “erroneous” plea

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant schooled the petitioner, Kamlesh Tripathi, and noted that the issues in the petition have been erroneously intermingled.

2026-01-19T14:43:44.009515+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin will get elected unanimously: Yediyurappa

Speaking to ANI, Yediyurappa said, "The young gentleman (Nitin Nabin) will get elected unanimously. It is the speciality of Modi ji, Nitin Gadkari ji and Amit Shah ji to elect a young leader."

2026-01-19T14:31:10.700761+00:00 IST

Delhi Police deploy high-tech security apparatus at Kartavya Path

According to Additional CP, New Delhi District, Devesh Kumar Mahala, a multi-layered security cordon comprising Delhi Police and paramilitary forces has been deployed in the Kartavya Path area. The entire area is under surveillance through an extensive network of CCTV cameras, integrated with an advanced facial recognition system (FRS).

2026-01-19T14:07:46.863014+00:00 IST

'Mera Yuva Bharat': Kashmiri youth visit Delhi Assembly

The visit was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, to promote national integration and youth engagement. For many members of the delegation, it was their first visit to the national capital.

2026-01-19T13:08:43.318909+00:00 IST

Jaipur Audi hit-and-run: Driver Dinesh arrested

A team from Patrakar Colony Police Station, Jaipur South, finally caught the driver, Dinesh (son of Rajendra Jat), on the Ring Road during a search operation.

2026-01-19T13:00:37.196488+00:00 IST

Nagaland University team develops green corrosion shield

The collaborative study, led by Prof Ambrish Singh of Nagaland University and Prof Yujie Qiang of the University of Science and Technology Beijing, showed that the newly developed apple-leaf carbon quantum dots (ACDs) can suppress copper corrosion in acidic environments with an inhibition efficiency of 94.0 per cent at low concentrations, improving to 96.2 per cent over longer exposure periods.

2026-01-19T12:50:36.334859+00:00 IST

Greater Noida Car Mishap: 27-year-old died from drowning

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 19 (ANI): The postmortem report of Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old man who died after his car plunged into the drain in Greater Noida's Sector 150 area, revealed the cause of death to be "asphyxia due to antemortem drowning followed by cardiac arrest".

2026-01-19T12:47:59.271064+00:00 IST

Sabarimala Samithi demand CBI probe into Sabarimala gold theft

Socio-Religious organisation Sabarimala Karma Samithi held a protest outside Kerala Secretariat, demanding a CBI probe into the Sabarimala gold theft on Monday.

2026-01-19T12:41:39.458900+00:00 IST

CISF to start 2nd edition of coastal cyclothon from January 28

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will organise the second edition of the coastal cyclothon from January 28, engaging communities, youth and stakeholders along India's eastern and western seaboards.

2026-01-19T12:23:46.228182+00:00 IST