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CM inspects Union Carbide factory premises of Bhopal Gas Tragedy

During the visit, CM Yadav took a dig at the previous Congress-led governments, alleging that they neglected the site and delayed the disposal of toxic waste accumulated from the tragic incident.

2026-01-17T09:34:08.157340+00:00 IST

"These projects will make travel easier...": PM Modi in Malda

PM Modi, in his speech, said, "Today, the campaign to accelerate West Bengal's progress from Malda has gained even more momentum. Just a short while ago, the laying of foundation stone and inauguration of numerous projects related to West Bengal's development have taken place."

2026-01-17T09:33:37.731671+00:00 IST

Daily Metro passenger count rises fourfold in three years

According to the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO), between October 2022 and December 2025, more than 11.50 crore passengers travelled across the metro network. Monthly ridership has shown consistent growth, averaging between 12 and 27 lakh commuters in 2023. In 2024, the number further increased to around 27-35 lakh passengers per month, while in 2025, monthly ridership crossed the 44 lakh mark, underscoring the expanding footprint and popularity of the metro system.

2026-01-17T09:12:05.613967+00:00 IST

Delhi Court finds contractor liable in Vasant Kunj wall collapse

In an order dated January 16, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal at the Rouse Avenue District Courts discharged accused Kirip Chaliha in an FIR registered at Vasant Kunj South police station under Sections 288 and 304A of the Indian Penal Code, while directing that charges be framed against accused contractor Aabid. Advocate RHA Sikander appeared for Kirip Chaliha.

2026-01-17T09:10:36.469019+00:00 IST

New train route sanctioned for Thrissur-Guruvayur, BJP leader

"I thank PM Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for sanctioning this new train service on the Thrissur-Guruvayur route. Thousands of daily commuters and devotees travelling to Guruvayur Temple will benefit from this new service," the BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar wrote on X.

2026-01-17T09:07:35.626229+00:00 IST

J-K: Tourists brave chilly morning at Dal Lake amid cold wave

Despite the freezing conditions, tourists were seen enjoying a boat ride on Dal Lake, wrapped in warm layers to protect themselves from the biting cold. The scenic waterbody, partially shrouded in mist, offered visitors a serene experience of Kashmir's winter landscape.

2026-01-17T08:58:58.566175+00:00 IST

BJP State President Ravindra Chavan met newly elected corporators

During the meeting, Chavan emphasised that the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation should be from the Mahayuti alliance, asserting that the citizens have endorsed the alliance's development-oriented governance.

2026-01-17T08:43:55.431454+00:00 IST

Bodies of two Maoist cadres, weapons recovered

Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Yadav said that a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), CoBRA and the Special Task Force (STF) carried out a search operation in the northwestern region after receiving intelligence inputs regarding the presence of the Maoist National Park Area Committee's DVCM Dilip Bedja and other armed Maoists in forest and hilly areas.

2026-01-17T08:39:14.641092+00:00 IST

BJP’s Sambit Patra slams West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Saturday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to stop the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state.

2026-01-17T08:37:38.914812+00:00 IST

Vande Bharat sleeper comes with latest tech, indigenous design:

Speaking to ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the train, the NF Railway's GM thanked the PM, Railways minister and the Assam Chief Minister for making the Kamakhya-Howrah train possible.

2026-01-17T08:21:43.311470+00:00 IST

PM Modi flags off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train in Mal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Indian Railways. The state-of-the-art sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express will operate on the Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) route.

2026-01-17T08:19:15.004699+00:00 IST

Goa Tourism Minister on illegal parties tarnishing state's image

Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications and Printing & Stationery, Government of Goa, today assures the assembly of strict action against illegal parties and calls for a coordinated approach across various departments to ensure responsible tourism in the State.

2026-01-17T08:18:25.380417+00:00 IST

Delhi: PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 to be organised in Dilli Haat

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will be organising PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026, an exhibition dedicated exclusively to artisans and craftspeople under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

2026-01-17T08:12:49.346216+00:00 IST

“Bringing great gifts to our region”: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Gadkari is set to inaugurate and perform the bhoomi pujan for eight National Highway projects, including the Raisen-Vidisha National Highway and road stretches connecting Vidisha, Gyaraspur, Rahatgarh and Sagar.

2026-01-17T08:07:41.517104+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of Cong leader Bheemanna Khandre

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday expressed condolences to the family of late Congress leader Bheemanna Khandre, after his unfortunate demise.

2026-01-17T08:01:39.577039+00:00 IST

AIADMK announces first phase of poll promises ahead of Tamil Nadu

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday announced the first phase of the party's poll promises for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections.

2026-01-17T08:00:19.920132+00:00 IST

Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil denied bail in sexual assault case

Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Thiruvalla on Saturday denied bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with a sexual assault case.

2026-01-17T07:52:52.665931+00:00 IST

O Panneerselvam says "will announce alliance soon"

Panneerselvam also clarified that he has not received any invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and maintained that the AIADMK has functioned for the past five decades by strictly adhering to the rules and regulations laid down by party founder M G Ramachandran (MGR).

2026-01-17T07:45:28.966626+00:00 IST

Shivakumar in Delhi on AICC president instructions: G Parmeshwara

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara clarified that Shivakumar's visit to Delhi is purely organisational in nature and aimed at election-related discussions.

2026-01-17T07:41:02.143648+00:00 IST

Charge sheet against Kejriwal is cut-and-paste job: Counsel

he Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday heard initial arguments on behalf of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the point of framing of charges in the Delhi Excise Policy corruption case. Senior counsel appearing for Kejriwal submitted that there is no incriminating material against him and contended that the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is merely a cut-and-paste version of earlier chargesheets.

2026-01-17T07:37:16.801074+00:00 IST

Schools operational from hut in Sukma, cutting years of darkness

Cutting through the years of darkness, the sound of children learning about alphabets and numbers is resonating in a remote village of Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma district. A small hut at village Dorlapara of Sukma, where Naxals were once running a parallel government, is emerging as a seed of education.

2026-01-17T07:34:51.450631+00:00 IST