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Chhattisgarh: Fire breaks out at District Education Officer's off

A fire broke out at the District Education Officer's office in Raipur on Saturday night. Raipur ASP Tarkeshwar Patel said that the fire has been brought under control.

2026-01-18T00:25:05.634107+00:00 IST

"BJP could not get majority": Arvind Kejriwal on BMC election results

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP could not cross the majority mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, which clearly showed that the people are against them.

2026-01-18T00:14:36.157862+00:00 IST

Security beefed up in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya

Security has been beefed up as a large number of devotees arrive at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.

2026-01-17T23:57:53.914708+00:00 IST

Delhi-Patna Rajdhani train briefly halted after bomb scare, nothing found

The Tejas Rajdhani train travelling from Delhi to Patna was stopped for 31 minutes after receiving a bomb threat, officials said on late Saturday, adding that nothing was found.

2026-01-17T23:14:31.826352+00:00 IST

Republic Day: Visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed from J

The visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit-1) will remain closed to the general public from January 21 to 29, due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, the President's Secretariat said in an official statement on Saturday.

2026-01-17T22:13:25.580940+00:00 IST

After Delhi meetings, CM Sukhu flags fiscal stress, GST losses an

A day after returning from New Delhi following a series of meetings with Union ministers, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday highlighted the state's growing fiscal challenges, sharp revenue losses due to GST and the need for special financial support for hill states.

2026-01-17T20:40:38.075464+00:00 IST

Govt committed to strengthening school infrastructure: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the present state government is working with an emphasis on developing infrastructure in the state's schools, while the previous government left behind a burden of debt and various cases, including the 10,323 issue.

2026-01-17T20:22:20.983767+00:00 IST

J-K: CRPF tightens security near Dal Lake ahead of Republic Day

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Saturday established a special security checkpoint along the banks of Dal Lake to ensure safety ahead of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations. Sniffer dogs are also deployed as part of tightened security arrangements ahead of Republic Day

2026-01-17T20:19:50.813693+00:00 IST

Maruti Suzuki to invest Rs 35,000 crore in Gujarat

Welcoming the investment, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the project is not just a new automobile plant but a key step towards further reinforcing India's most competitive automobile manufacturing corridor. He highlighted Gujarat's strong industrial policies, robust infrastructure, and long-standing partnership with Japan under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-01-17T20:18:56.304437+00:00 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges Bengal Govt to ensure law and order

Earlier, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the first-ever Vande Bharat Express between Kolkata and Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed gratitude to him and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

2026-01-17T17:45:42.123646+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over Indore water contamination deaths

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today met the families of the victims who died due to consumption of contaminated drinking water in Indore and also those who are undergoing treatment in the hospital.

2026-01-17T17:42:44.322060+00:00 IST

Old Houseboat gutted in the fire incident, blaze douses off

A fire erupted on Saturday in an old, non-usable houseboat at Kabutar Khana, Char Chinari in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

2026-01-17T17:32:48.045705+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks with students on board Vande Bharat sleeper train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with students after flagging off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal.

2026-01-17T17:25:27.351439+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu welcomes ‘Children of the State’

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday warmly welcomed the 'Children of the State' who recently returned from an all-India educational tour.

2026-01-17T17:19:10.596461+00:00 IST

CAQM invokes Stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi NCR

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 432, in the 'Severe' category, as of 10 pm.

2026-01-17T17:17:17.474882+00:00 IST

Speeding tipper lorry kills three youths in Devanahalli

In a tragic incident, three young men died on the spot after a speeding tipper lorry collided with their bike near Agalakote village on the state highway in Devanahalli taluk on Saturday.

2026-01-17T17:07:14.800967+00:00 IST

Roads around Kartavya Path to be closed for Republic Day

The roads around Delhi's Kartavya Path will remain closed for Republic Day (January 26) from 4 am onwards, Delhi Police said on Saturday.

2026-01-17T17:05:12.135748+00:00 IST

Attack On Revenue Officials Unacceptable, Says CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that any attack on government officials would not be tolerated, as revenue department employees in Kullu district went on strike following an assault on a patwari during a demarcation exercise.

2026-01-17T17:00:43.718125+00:00 IST

Children in Naxal-hit Sukma attend classes in makeshift school

Children in the remote areas of Sukma have finally started going to school in a temporary classroom, marking a major shift after years of living under the shadow of Naxalism. Security forces have helped clear the way for teachers to reach children in villages.

2026-01-17T16:59:46.173603+00:00 IST

Farmer Suicide Case: SIT inspects Kathgodam crime scene

Police Headquarters said Inspector General of Police (STF) and SIT Chief Nilesh Anand Bharne, along with his team, reached Kathgodam and inspected the incident site. During the visit, a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team collected necessary evidence from the spot, while statements of independent witnesses linked to the case are being recorded.

2026-01-17T16:56:03.233699+00:00 IST

Shimla: Over 57 gm heroin recovered, 9 arrested

Himachal Pradesh Police have registered three separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Shimla district, leading to the recovery of 57.340 grams of heroin (chitta) and the arrest of nine accused, police said on Friday.

2026-01-17T16:36:50.962719+00:00 IST