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Indore crime branch arrest 3 people with 513 grams of MD drugs

According to the Crime Branch, the arrested accused have been identified as Nikhil and Mukesh, residents of Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh, and Kamlesh, a resident of Rajasthan. The trio was travelling on a motorcycle and were bringing the consignment from Rajasthan. Based on an intel, a police check was placed at MR-4 road.

2026-01-15T15:10:41.310782+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav to transfer ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ aid tomorrow

CM Yadav will transfer an amount of over Rs 1,836 crore to more than 1.25 crores eligible behnas across the state. In addition, over Rs 90 crore will be credited to the accounts of 29 lakh beneficiaries for gas cylinder refilling assistance on the occasion, according to an official release.

2026-01-15T15:09:56.516113+00:00 IST

Chennai Island Grounds hosts Golden Jubilee India Tourism and Tra

The India Tourism and Trade Fair, a long-standing annual event at the Island Grounds in Chennai, is being celebrated this year as a Golden Jubilee Fair, marking 50 years since its inception in 1974. The fair was originally envisioned by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi with the objective of taking the Government's welfare schemes and development initiatives directly to the people.

2026-01-15T15:09:33.300343+00:00 IST

SC seeks WB CM Mamata Banerjee’s response on ED’s plea

Observing that offenders cannot be protected under the shield of law-enforcement agencies of a particular State, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior State-police officials on pleas filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

2026-01-15T15:08:52.498564+00:00 IST

Delhi: Mock anti-terror drills conducted at vulnerable locations

Four mock drill exercises were conducted during the first fortnight of January 2026 at sensitive locations across North Delhi, including vital installations, historical places, prominent markets and transport hubs, where large numbers of people gather daily. These areas include Red Fort, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, Sadar Bazar and Metro stations, which are considered highly sensitive from a security perspective.

2026-01-15T15:04:57.932031+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu meets FM Sitharaman

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi.

2026-01-15T15:04:31.067299+00:00 IST

Karti Chidambaram moves Delhi High Court

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has moved to the Delhi High Court against the framing of charges in the Chinese Visa scam Case. The trial court had framed charges of conspiracy and corruption against him.

2026-01-15T14:51:04.595836+00:00 IST

Assam CM inaugurates 70 MW solar power project in Dhubri

Built at a cost of over Rs 350 crore, the project is expected to generate 141 million units of electricity annually and reduce nearly 1.15 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions. The implementing agency will operate and maintain the project for a period of 25 years.

2026-01-15T14:29:46.169667+00:00 IST

BJP credits media for exposing Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala BJP

Chandrasekhar said, "When the Sabarimala scam first came out, our Chief Minister's first response to it, he said it was a slip-up. He hoped the SIT, which is the Kerala police and reports to him, would help him put this under the carpet. The Home Minister himself, when he came to Trivandrum, challenged the Chief Minister, if you are sincerely interested in finding out the truth about your own ministers, how can your police investigate it?"

2026-01-15T14:22:46.026206+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Government, ITBP sign MoU to boost healthcare

The objective of this MoU is to provide integrated primary healthcare services to residents of 108 border villages across the districts of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi. This initiative is being launched as Phase I to ensure access to healthcare services in remote and border areas.

2026-01-15T13:23:53.464527+00:00 IST

Last 10 years a golden decade for Railways: Mohammad Jamshed

The last ten years have been golden decade for the Indian Railways and the performance has been phenomenal, former Member (Traffic), Railway Board, Mohammad Jamshed has said, noting that freight movement has gone up compared to the previous decade from about 8,000 million tons to 12,000 million tons and the overall revenue has gone up to about Rs 18 lakh crore.

2026-01-15T13:22:27.652225+00:00 IST

HoverIt scales new heights: First drone tech pioneer in UP

The company's recent momentum was further solidified by a successful $500k funding, a strategic injection of capital that has fueled the transition from R&D to high-scale manufacturing. As HoverIt prepares for its second round of funding, it stands as a prime example of how deep-tech startups are driving India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" goals.

2026-01-15T13:12:51.468529+00:00 IST

Haryana CM holds pre-budget meeting with farmers in Hisar

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a pre-Budget meeting with farmers and stakeholders from the agriculture sector to seek their suggestions towards achieving Haryana 2047.

2026-01-15T13:06:56.796485+00:00 IST

JEE Main 2026 exam rescheduled for West Bengal

In view of representations received from candidates in West Bengal regarding the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to provide an alternate examination date to affected candidates, an official said here on Thursday.

2026-01-15T12:48:11.050305+00:00 IST

28th CSPOC "a major opportunity" to showcase India’s growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), 2026, at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The high-level conference, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, featuring 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers from 42 Commonwealth countries, along with representatives from four semi-autonomous parliaments, underscored the event's global scale and significance.

2026-01-15T12:47:32.035294+00:00 IST

Delhi Zoo forms committee to inquire into jackal's death

The National Zoological Park has constituted a committee headed by its joint director to ascertain the facts surrounding the alleged death of a jackal during a capture attempt, zoo director Dr Sanjeet Kumar said on Thursday.

2026-01-15T12:34:30.447674+00:00 IST

Iran airspace closure impacts international flights: IndiGo

The IndiGo official informed that due to the sudden airspace closure by Iran, some of the international flights have been impacted. The IndiGo teams are working diligently to assess the situation and support affected customers by offering the best possible alternatives.

2026-01-15T12:33:30.372774+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on BMC polling

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Thursday exuded confidence in the Mahayuti government, stating that the people of the state understand that only it can deliver justice to Mumbai as the city goes to the polls for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

2026-01-15T12:22:09.412820+00:00 IST

Maharashtra local body polls: Javadekar casts vote in Pune

Emphasising the importance of participation, Prakash Javadekar said, "Today, there are municipal elections in Maharashtra, and I cast my vote during my morning walk. This is the primary duty of every citizen; therefore, everyone should vote for their preferred candidate immediately. Under the double-engine government of Fadnavis and PM Modi, this is the kind of work we do."

2026-01-15T11:42:36.563485+00:00 IST

Chennai: KK Nagar police celebrate Pongal with families

The personnel at the KK Nagar Police Station took a break from their duties to celebrate Pongal with their loved ones. They cooked the traditional Pongal dish in a Cauldron, showcasing their connection to culture.

2026-01-15T11:40:15.515366+00:00 IST

Education is a means of serving society and nation, says Presiden

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that after completing formal education, students will embark on journeys in different directions, including government and private service, higher education and research, entrepreneurship, or careers in teaching.

2026-01-15T11:36:28.453198+00:00 IST