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Haryana: Several schools in Ambala receive bomb threats

Several schools in Ambala received bomb threats on Monday, prompting police to conduct extensive security checks on the premises.

2026-01-19T08:44:50.353212+00:00 IST

JP Nadda arrives at BJP HQ ahead of National President nomination

BJP leaders including the current National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Saini, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, among others arrived at the party headquarters ahead of the nominations for the BJP National President on Monday.

2026-01-19T08:43:56.241084+00:00 IST

Gujarat’s adopts pilot AI project to spot stray cattle in crowds

Stray cows often lead to traffic-related issues in Ahmedabad. Currently, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation teams capture photographs of stray cattle in different areas through CCTV and identify them through microchips and RFID tags. Since officials carry out this process manually, it consumes considerable time and effort.

2026-01-19T08:29:54.192272+00:00 IST

TVK Chief's fans gather outside CBI office as he faces inquiry

"Thalapathy sir is also deeply saddened by the incident in Karur, where 41 people lost their lives. You can't blame only Thalapathy. There wasn't even as much police force there as you see here," a fan said.

2026-01-19T08:12:11.552364+00:00 IST

"Accused will be punished accordingly.": Ajay Arya

Uttarakhand's Director of Medical Education, Ajay Arya, condemned the ragging incident at Government Doon Medical College in which an MBBS 2025 batch student was allegedly assaulted by senior students, and assured that the investigation is ongoing and he will receive the report by the end of the day. He said that after the details are retrieved in the report, the accused will be punished accordingly.

2026-01-19T08:10:29.690681+00:00 IST

Telangana Ministers hail Cabinet meeting held in Madaram

Telangana Ministers, Adluri Laxman Kumar (Scheduled Castes Development, Tribal Welfare and Minorities Welfare), Konda Surekha (Forest, Environment and Endowments), and Ponnam Prabhakar Goud (Transport and BC Welfare) addressed the media on the recent state Cabinet meeting held in connection with the historic Medaram Jatara.

2026-01-19T08:08:38.627567+00:00 IST

"Who's stopping them from coming here?": Farooq Abdullah

As Kashmiri Pandits held protests as they observed 'Exodus Day', Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that nobody has stopped Kashmiri Pandits from returning to the valley, adding that many from their community are still living comfortably in the region.

2026-01-19T08:06:28.130374+00:00 IST

Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar attends program on Maharana Pratap's death

"The way Maharana Pratap worked for, and with all sections of the society, similarly, our Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also cares for everyone equally. He is a hero just like Maharana Pratap. While Maharana Pratap sacrificed himself for the country, our CM continues to work relentlessly for the people of Bihar. He is the servant of Bihar," Sanjay Singh said.

2026-01-19T07:52:37.470550+00:00 IST

Delhi HC to deliver verdict on Kuldeep Sengar bail plea

The Delhi High Court is set to pronounce the judgment on the suspension of sentence (bail) of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao custodial death case. He has been in custody since April 13, 2018 and is serving ten years jail term in the Unnao rape victim's father's custodial death case.

2026-01-19T07:43:25.196522+00:00 IST

HC affirms patent rejection of Nematode-based cancer detection

The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Japan-based Hirotsu Bio Science Inc., upholding the rejection of its patent application for a nematode-based cancer detection method on the ground that it constitutes a non-patentable diagnostic process under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act, 1970.

2026-01-19T07:37:37.574474+00:00 IST

Stampede security personnel under inquiry in Karur CBI office

The police personnel appearing for inquiry will be questioned by CBI officials about the time and place of their deployment during Vijay's campaign event on September 27, the sequence of events during the stampede, and other details related to the security arrangements in place at the time.

2026-01-19T07:06:01.606917+00:00 IST

Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary on Nitin Nabin's nomination

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday emphasised the inclusivity in the Bhartiya Janata Party, saying that even an ordinary worker sitting in the last row can also become the National President as Nitin Nabin gears up to file his nomination for the same, scheduled at 2 pm today.

2026-01-19T07:04:03.449656+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi to embark a two-day visit to Raebareli

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will embark on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, to address a public meeting against the scrapping of the MGNREGA and to meet with the senior party leaders.

2026-01-19T06:44:02.172159+00:00 IST

Telangana cabinet decides to hold municipal elections at earliest

The State Cabinet, which met on Sunday, decided to conduct municipal elections at the earliest and directed officials to complete all necessary arrangements by February.

2026-01-19T06:35:49.382955+00:00 IST

Renowned Mithilanchal storyteller arrested in minor rape case

Renowned storyteller Shravan Das Ji Maharaj from the Mithilanchal region has been arrested in connection with a minor rape case, police said on Monday.

2026-01-19T06:31:47.619336+00:00 IST

Mother, son killed in college bus accident in Bengaluru

A mother and son were killed in a collision with a college bus while they were on their way to school on Bengaluru's Vivekananda Main Road, police said.

2026-01-19T06:28:17.589909+00:00 IST

Jaipur tourist destinations witness massive surge in visitors

The highest concentrations of tourists are currently in Jaisalmer and Jaipur, which welcome thousands of domestic and foreign visitors daily. The 'Pink City' remains the top choice for foreign tourists, who are particularly drawn to its historical sites, local cuisine, and vibrant art and culture.

2026-01-19T06:20:09.992464+00:00 IST

ECI to host IICDEM-2026 from January 21 to 23

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23, positioning India at the centre of global dialogue on democratic governance and electoral practices.

2026-01-19T06:17:26.711214+00:00 IST

President Murmu authorises administrators of five UTs

The Centre has delegated powers to the administrators and Lieutenant Governors of five Union Territories, including Jammu and Kashmir, to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the state government under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, within their respective jurisdictions.

2026-01-19T06:12:54.691889+00:00 IST

J-K: 8 jawans injured in Kishtwar encounter; operation continues

At least eight jawans were injured in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, officials said on Monday.

2026-01-19T06:10:24.397844+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore slams govt for sidelining TN

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday slammed the central government, accusing it of sidelining the state of Tamil Nadu in major, important development projects, even though the state plays a major role in India's growth. Tagore said that the government has ignored the Madurai and Coimbatore metro projects, along with the Hosur airport project.

2026-01-19T06:03:30.400349+00:00 IST