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Delhi wakes up to biting cold and 'very poor' air quality

Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 352 at 8 am, falling in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-01-15T03:17:12.716186+00:00 IST

North District Anti-Narcotics Team arrests Bishnoi gang shooters

The two arrested shooters have been identified as Deepak and a minor. The police recovered two pistols, live cartridges, and a scooter from the accused. The accused were involved in recent firing incidents in Paschim Vihar and West Vinod Nagar, according to the Delhi police.

2026-01-15T03:12:46.078453+00:00 IST

Jallikattu begins at Avaniyapuram amid Pongal celebrations

On the occasion of the Pongal festival, the Jallikatu event is being held today at Avaniyapuram. The traditional bull-taming sport commenced at 7 AM today, following an oath-taking ceremony, with Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration of Tamil Nadu, P Moorthy, District Collector Praveen Kumar, and other officials flagging off the event.

2026-01-15T03:05:33.376557+00:00 IST

CM Yogi Adityanath offers ‘khichdi prasadam’ on Makar Sankranti

Speaking to reporters on the occasion, CM Yogi said that several devotees across the state have visited religious sites and taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti.

2026-01-15T02:59:33.869367+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah extend greetings to Army personnel

"On this auspicious occasion of Army Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the brave soldiers, officers, veterans, and their families of the Indian Army. This occasion provides us with a powerful opportunity to express our gratitude for their indomitable courage, valor, and selfless service in safeguarding the security and integrity of the nation," Rajnath Singh wrote in an official message.

2026-01-15T02:50:53.889254+00:00 IST

Indian airlines issue travel advisory after Iran airspace closure

Air India advisory read, "Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace, and in view of the safety of our passengers, Air India flights overflying the region are now using an alternative routing, which may lead to delays. Some Air India flights where currently rerouting is not possible are being cancelled."

2026-01-15T02:50:02.534358+00:00 IST

COAS General Dwivedi extend wishes on Army Day

Calling upon all ranks to uphold their profound responsibility to the nation, General Dwivedi urged them to re-dedicate themselves to service in the true spirit of the Indian Army's core ethos: 'Naam, Namak aur Nishaan'.

2026-01-15T02:48:23.152478+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends Army Day wishes to armed forces personnel

"On Army Day, we salute the courage and resolute commitment of the Indian Army. Our soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding the nation with steadfast resolve, at times under the most challenging conditions. Their sense of duty inspires confidence and gratitude across the country," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-01-15T02:38:43.694351+00:00 IST

'Indian Army, cornerstone of nation’s defence architecture': CDS

In his Army Day message, CDS Chauhan described the Indian Army as the "cornerstone of the nation's defence architecture" and its most dependable pillar, recalling its role in safeguarding the country against both external and internal challenges.

2026-01-15T02:32:22.092514+00:00 IST

First ever Army Day Parade to be held outside cantonment area

The Indian Army Day parade in Jaipur today will be the first time that the force will hold it outside the cantonment area. The event will take place in the city at Mahal Road, Jagatpura, and will be showcasing a wide range of weapons, vehicles, drones and defence systems.

2026-01-15T01:27:55.049446+00:00 IST

Around 80% of 114 Rafale jets to be built in India

The Indian side is also discussing with French officials for maximising the localised content in the deal with plans of setting up the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility within India to maximise the serviceability of the planes, government sources told ANI.

2026-01-15T01:09:51.065427+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor over Trump's 25% tariff on trading with Iran

The Congress MP said he had been "troubled" by the US tariff regime from the very beginning, adding that India was already at a disadvantage compared to its regional competitors.

2026-01-14T23:26:09.074250+00:00 IST

Mumbai police tighten security ahead of BMC polls

aharashtra is gearing up for massive civic polls across 29 municipal corporations, including the prestigious Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

2026-01-14T22:59:45.676688+00:00 IST

"We encourage voters to cast their votes," Krishna Jadhav

Ahead of the Municipal elections, South Mumbai Returning Officer Krishna Jadhav requested the people of Mumbai to cast their votes in the municipal elections.

2026-01-14T22:44:11.471738+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: Rs 23,448 cr transferred to accounts of 17.77 lakh

In 2022-23, by January 13, 97.67 LMT of paddy was purchased from 2,214,302 farmers, and Rs 20,022 crore was paid. Against all these benchmarks, 2025-26 has surpassed every previous year, both in the quantity procured and in the total amount paid to farmers.

2026-01-14T22:28:08.196259+00:00 IST

NEP neither replaces nor weakens mother languages, says Pradhan

During the event, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, beginning his speech with a greeting in Tamil. Acknowledging that he could not speak Tamil fluently, he said he had made an effort, as Tamil was a great and powerful language with rich cultural and communicative strength.

2026-01-14T22:12:57.181387+00:00 IST

Situation in Iran looks very serious: Shashi Tharoor amid unrest

Iran continues to witness unrest, with the protests entering their 20th day on Wednesday. What began as demonstrations over record inflation and the steep fall in Iran's currency has now expanded into widespread nationwide unrest, with reports of agitation across more than 280 locations.

2026-01-14T21:43:13.818858+00:00 IST

India, Israel sign Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation through enhanced trade, capacity building, startup exchanges, joint R&D, best-practice sharing, and collaboration in mariculture and allied sectors.

2026-01-14T21:29:49.626221+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh govt safeguards protect Paddy procurement system

Amid misleading claims circulating in some quarters regarding paddy losses due to shrinkage and pest damage during storage, the Government of Chhattisgarh has clarified that such losses are neither irregular nor indicative of mismanagement.

2026-01-14T21:28:44.678437+00:00 IST

West Bengal: Fire breaks out in hut adjacent to wall in Howrah, no casualties reported

A small truck was caught in the fire, which spread rapidly due to a large number of tyres in the area.

2026-01-14T21:21:42.477847+00:00 IST

Army Day Parade to be held outside cantonment fills Jaipur with p

The Army Day parade will be held at Mahal Road in Jagatpura, Jaipur, and will showcase a wide array of weapons, military vehicles, drones and advanced defence systems, offering citizens a rare opportunity to witness the Army's capabilities up close. The event will also mark the first public appearance of the newly raised Bhairav Battalion.

2026-01-14T20:46:05.476074+00:00 IST