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Congress leader slams negligence in Puranapool Temple incident

Speaking to ANI, Rao said, "The uproar that followed the alleged damage to the idols... if there is even a little negligence in such matters, the repercussions will spread everywhere and lead to law-and-order problems."

2026-01-16T05:05:34.752101+00:00 IST

Delhi HC to hear Rabri Devi’s plea in IRCTC scam today

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Friday a criminal revision petition filed by former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, challenging the trial court order framing charges against her in the alleged IRCTC scam.

2026-01-16T04:59:57.244982+00:00 IST

CM MK Stalin offers floral tribute to Thiruvalluvar

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin offered floral tributes to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day on Friday.

2026-01-16T04:36:58.779283+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: BMC elections record 52.94 per cent voter turnout; M

The elections, which were conducted after a gap of eight years, marked a significant civic exercise for Mumbai. The previous BMC elections were held in 2017, while the term of the last elected mayor, Kishori Pednekar, ended in March 2022. With the completion of the polls, Mumbai is set to get a new mayor after nearly four years.

2026-01-16T04:25:11.379588+00:00 IST

Millions of devotees take holy dip in river at Gangasagar Mela

This year, for the first time, Mahamandaleshwars from Tarapith, Kamakhya in Assam, Deoghar, and the Kinnar Akhara of Delhi have also visited the Gangasagar fair. Many devotees repeated the tagline "Sab tirth baar baar, Gangasagar ek baar", which means the benefits gained by visiting all other pilgrimage sites can be obtained by bathing at Gangasagar just once.

2026-01-16T04:12:18.333980+00:00 IST

BCI calls for immediate police action in alleged attack on lawyer

The Bar Council of India (BCI), through its Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, has called for immediate and effective police action under the current criminal law framework in connection with the alleged assault on an advocate at a toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, terming the incident a serious affront to the rule of law and the justice delivery system.

2026-01-16T04:01:19.721047+00:00 IST

“His works and ideals inspire innumerable people”: PM Modi

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Today, on Thiruvalluvar Day, paying homage to the versatile Thiruvalluvar, whose works and ideals inspire innumerable people. He believed in a society that is harmonious and compassionate."

2026-01-16T03:56:47.854618+00:00 IST

Odisha: Man who looted with RS 5000 from shopkeeper arrested

"We received a report at the station that a youth had come to the shop to buy goods, but suddenly showed a pistol to the shopkeeper and fled with Rs 5 thousand. After that, we went to the scene and conducted an investigation," the ACP stated.

2026-01-16T03:41:24.212709+00:00 IST

Indian Railways emerges as key driver of infrastructure growt

Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, said that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Railways has emerged as one of the strongest instruments of infrastructure-led growth across eastern and north-eastern India.

2026-01-16T03:29:42.176600+00:00 IST

Delhi records very poor air quality amid cold wave, AQI at 346

Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 346 at 7 am on Friday, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-01-16T02:52:34.393631+00:00 IST

Nigerian delegation chief Ayokunle Ibrahim hails CSPOC, calls for

Om Birla said he had an engaging interaction with Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.

2026-01-16T00:16:51.858796+00:00 IST

"We will achieve great success": AIMIM leader Waris Pathan ahead

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) National Spokesperson Waris Pathan on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would achieve great success in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.

2026-01-16T00:02:23.968694+00:00 IST

Telangana CM holds "Civil Military Liaison Conference" in Hyderab

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy held a "Civil Military Liaison Conference" in Hyderabad on Thursday. CM Revanth Reddy urged the Army officials to appoint Special Officers to resolve pending issues, mainly pending land allotment, sanction of Sainik Schools, etc., through deliberations, the Chief Minister's Office said.

2026-01-15T23:47:08.694892+00:00 IST

Two incidents of drone spotting reported in Jammu Sector: Defence

In two separate incidents, drones were spotted in the Jammu sector on Friday, Defence sources said. Counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems) measures were resorted to by the Indian Army.

2026-01-15T21:27:09.210039+00:00 IST

History being made by Mahayuti: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC after

The exit polls released after the BMC polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show.

2026-01-15T20:29:32.213726+00:00 IST

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

During the meeting, both sides reviewed the growing bilateral engagement and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Singh said the discussions reflected the shared commitment of New Delhi and Cairo to deepen cooperation across sectors.

2026-01-15T19:55:31.743243+00:00 IST

NIA nabs absconder in CPI (Maoist) Magadh revival conspiracy case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested an absconding accused in a 2021 CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case involving attempts to re-energise the banned terrorist organisation in the Magadh Zone, NIA said in a press release.

2026-01-15T18:46:20.593258+00:00 IST

'India’s leadership is offering solutions to global challenges'

Noting that India's leadership is offering decisive solutions to global challenges and that the world today looks towards India for direction, stability and inspiration, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday that maintaining the dignity, credibility and prestige of parliamentary institutions in the eyes of the people must remain a paramount priority for all democracies.

2026-01-15T18:20:33.498194+00:00 IST

KP Shankaradas remanded in Sabarimala gold theft case

The remand order was issued after the judge visited a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, where Shankaradas is currently undergoing treatment. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) will shift him from the private hospital to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital for further medical care and custody.

2026-01-15T17:51:29.676400+00:00 IST

Nipah virus has to be contained first: CV Ananda Bose

Amid reports of two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda has said that the government has initiated a coordinated response to prevent a potential outbreak.

2026-01-15T17:50:40.479238+00:00 IST

NIA court permits Dr Shaheen Saeed to meet her lawyer in custody

Special NIA court at Patiala House Court on Thursday allowed Dr. Shaheen Saeed's plea for a meeting with her lawyer in NIA custody. She is in 3 days further NIA custody till tomorrow. She was arrested in the Delhi Blast case of November 2025.

2026-01-15T17:47:55.603898+00:00 IST