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MP: Devotee offers silver crown weighing 2.35 kg to Baba Mahakal

Speaking to ANI after the Bhasma Aarti, Pradeep Gupta said, "I am feeling quite good and we had made a wish during our last visit. Baba fulfilled it for us in just three months. That's why I have come here with the entire team, because Baba completed our (Wind Power) project within three months instead of the expected six months. So we have all come to seek Baba's blessings and to offer this small gift to him. The crown weighs 2 kg 350 grams."

2026-01-19T05:56:08.980829+00:00 IST

Investigating all angles: ASP Patna Sadar on NEET aspirant death

Abhinav Kumar, Patna Sadar Assistant Superintendent of Police, on Monday assured that a thorough investigation is underway in the death of a NEET aspirant in a Patna Hostel.

2026-01-19T05:39:49.502473+00:00 IST

Vijay reaches CBI office in connection with Karur stampede case

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay on Monday reached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Delhi in connection with the probe into the Karur stampede case, which claimed 41 lives during a party campaign in September 2025.

2026-01-19T05:31:01.392299+00:00 IST

BJP MP lauds party ethos ahead of National President elections

Speaking to the media regarding the National President election, the BJP MP said, "... The BJP is a democratic party where any worker, through hard work, can rise to the top. Be it Prime Minister Modi or Amit Shah, all began as party workers..."

2026-01-19T05:23:43.205751+00:00 IST

"Davos goes far beyond just signing MoUs": Nara Lokesh

In a post on X, Lokesh wrote, "#Davos has come a long way since the 1990s, when Mr. Naidu emerged as one of India's earliest global brand ambassadors. Today, Davos is not just about signing MoUs - it's about understanding where business, technology, and policy are headed. It's where relationships are built, assumptions tested, and the right questions asked."

2026-01-19T05:19:41.456919+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi engages with children at ‘Janta Darshan’ in Lucknow

During the public outreach programme, the Chief Minister reviewed written applications submitted by people and assured them of timely assistance and resolution. He encouraged citizens to actively participate in community development.

2026-01-19T05:16:53.603027+00:00 IST

BJP all set to elect new National President

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to elect its new national president today, with the nomination process underway at the party headquarters in Delhi. The (Sangathan parv) event is expected to witness a grand show of strength, with chief ministers from BJP-ruled states, state unit heads, and senior leaders converging in the capital.

2026-01-19T05:06:07.070414+00:00 IST

Congress chief Kharge extends greetings to people of Tripura

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday extended greetings to the people of Tripura on the occasion of Kokborok Day.

2026-01-19T05:04:54.392595+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh: Police launch manhunt for retired railway employee

A retired railway employee, identified as Ram Singh, from Jhansi, allegedly killed a woman with whom he was involved in an extramarital affair, whom he considered his third wife, police said.

2026-01-19T05:04:34.301785+00:00 IST

Prakash Reddy reacts to Telangana CM's statement on Singareni

Reacting to Telangana CM's statement, BJP leader Prakash Reddy said to ANI, "We condemn such personal allegations and involving a woman IAS officer is not correct, and I don't think anybody will support this. The story was written by the Gandhi Bhavan and the Congress office. The internal conflict between their cabinet colleagues responsible for such stories in the media."

2026-01-19T04:46:19.108880+00:00 IST

TVK Chief Vijay to appear before CBI over Karur stampede case

The CBI took over the investigation from the Tamil Nadu Police in October last year following a Supreme Court order. Since then, the agency has been examining the circumstances surrounding the stampede at a political event in Karur.

2026-01-19T04:37:49.139874+00:00 IST

JK: Unemployed youth starts Trout fish farming in Rajouri

Trout is highly prized for its nutritional value (Omega-3 fatty acids) and taste, driving strong demand in local markets and the tourism sector in Rajouri. PMMSY provides financial assistance for the construction of raceways, feed mills, and cold chain storage facilities.

2026-01-19T04:31:14.381308+00:00 IST

Praaygraj: Devotees throng Sangam to take holy dip

Devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at the Magh Mela Kshetra on Monday to take a holy dip at Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela.

2026-01-19T04:28:42.950585+00:00 IST

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria KV Golden Jublee celebrations

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria joined the alumni of 1976 of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector- 47, for the Golden Jubilee Alumni meet at the school campus today to celebrate 50 years of Friendship and Memories in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

2026-01-19T04:27:41.084608+00:00 IST

"My son struggled for 2 hours": Father alleges negligence

"My son was struggling to save himself. My son was crying out for help, asking people to help him, but most of the crowd was just watching. Some people were making videos. My son struggled for 2 hours to save his life. The officials and staff present were unable to save him. They did not have any divers. There is negligence on the part of the administration in this entire matter," he alleged, demanding strict action and improved safety arrangements to prevent such incidents in the future.

2026-01-19T04:03:32.936011+00:00 IST

Prime MInister Narendra Modi lauds NDRF on its Raising Day

In a greeting post on X, the PM lauded the personnel for their "professionalism and resolve" and for always being the frontrunners in times of calamity. He underscored their efforts to "protect lives, provide relief and restore hope."

2026-01-19T03:55:12.925594+00:00 IST

Jaipur: Police arrests accused driver in Audi hit-and-run case

A team from Patrakar Colony Police Station, Jaipur South, has arrested Dinesh, son of Rajendra Jat, and the driver of the speeding Audi car involved in the accident on January 9, 2026. He had a reward of Rs. 25,000 on his head during a search operation on the Ring Road.

2026-01-19T03:39:05.298541+00:00 IST

Telangana CM inaugurates pylon, offers prayers at Medaram Temple

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday took part in the inauguration of a newly constructed pylon and offered prayers to the tribal deities at the Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Temple.

2026-01-19T03:33:29.399148+00:00 IST

Councillor assaulted by unidentified attackers in Rudrapur

Saurabh Behad, a councillor, was assaulted by three unidentified individuals near his house while returning home on his scooterin the Awas Vikas Chowki area of Rudrapur on Sunday evening.

2026-01-19T03:23:04.979297+00:00 IST

Jharkhand CM attends review meet chaired by Vaishnaw

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren attended a video conference chaired by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, during which he informed the latter about his state's preparations for the World Economic Forum Summit, which will showcase opportunities in critical minerals and electronics component manufacturing, among others.

2026-01-19T03:20:39.223415+00:00 IST

Dense smog engulfs Delhi; AQI slips to 'severe' category at 418

According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ITO area was recorded at 434, placing it in the "severe" category. Similar conditions prevailed near Rafi Marg, where the AQI stood at 417, while areas around the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Pandav Nagar reported an AQI of 455.

2026-01-19T03:18:33.644170+00:00 IST