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Delhi HC sets aside freehold conversion order

The Court noted that the land was held under a purpose-specific lease granted for operating a cold storage, with an express clause reserving to the government the right to resume the land at any time for public or administrative purposes. It held that despite the long duration and renewal provisions, the lease remained conditional and defeasible, and did not confer ownership or near-ownership rights on the lessee.

2026-01-12T12:08:54.544553+00:00 IST

Vice President Radhakrishnan addresses 9th convocation of JNU

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan addressed the 9th Convocation of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi on Monday and congratulated the graduating students, urging them to dedicate their knowledge and skills to the service of the nation.

2026-01-12T12:08:36.046532+00:00 IST

MP Police cracks down on sale of Chinese manjha in Indore

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-1) Krishna Lalchandani told ANI, "Yesterday, a tragic incident occurred in the Khajrana temple area where one person died after his throat was slit by a Chinese kite string. Additionally, one person was reported injured in the Juni Indore area, within the Aerodrome police station limits. As three such incidents have been reported in the city, the police administration became alert for the upcoming Makar Sankranti festival on January 14."

2026-01-12T12:08:00.341427+00:00 IST

No stay on Union Bank action, but Delhi HC questions show-cause n

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stay the show-cause proceedings initiated by Union Bank of India against Jai Anmol Ambani, but expressed its serious doubts about the rationale behind the bank's move in the backdrop of the completed insolvency process of Reliance Home Finance Ltd.

2026-01-12T11:56:03.435098+00:00 IST

MSME Conclave on day 2 of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

At the beginning of the MSME Conclave, Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal stated in his address that India's 'Amrit Kaal' marks the completion of 100 years of the country's independence in the year 2047. To realise the dream of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', 'Viksit Gujarat' is essential.

2026-01-12T11:55:21.366524+00:00 IST

Supreme Court directs release of GST accused on bail

The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the release of Amit Mehra on bail, emphasising that an undertrial cannot be kept behind bars indefinitely.

2026-01-12T11:51:36.401193+00:00 IST

One injured in scooty-car accident near Delhi's Rithala Metro

The Budh Vihar Police Station on Monday received a PCR call at 11:49 pm regarding an accident involving a scooty and an i20 car near Rithala Metro Station.

2026-01-12T11:37:55.796155+00:00 IST

Speaker Om Birla to chair CSPOC being hosted by India

Addressing a press conference here, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the conference, to be held from January 14 to 16, will discuss shared parliamentary values, democratic governance and institutional cooperation.

2026-01-12T11:36:27.869442+00:00 IST

Delhi HC takes suo motu cognisance of plight of patients’ kin

Directing urgent executive and judicial intervention, the Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the registration of a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the "pitiable conditions" faced by patients, attendants, and their relatives, who are forced to brave the cold outside hospitals due to a lack of adequate night shelter facilities.

2026-01-12T11:36:09.873977+00:00 IST

"Youth is the basis of a country's growth": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

"... No country can become developed economically, politically, and culturally unless its youth is united and has a strong sense of nationalistic values embedded in them. We are the youngest populated country in the world. Any country's development is largely based on its young people. We need to channelise our youth in the right direction....," Dhami stated.

2026-01-12T11:32:56.975903+00:00 IST

Students of Assam Jatiya Bidyalay celebrate pre-Magh Bihu

Students, teachers of Assam Jatiya Bidyalay in Guwahati celebrated the pre-Magh Bihu festival on Monday.

2026-01-12T11:30:40.186327+00:00 IST

Delhi: Two hardened robbers arrested by South-West Police

The PS Vasant Vihar, South-West District, team has arrested two hardened robbers, namely Mohd. Nadeem and Ravinder. Following their arrest, four bags containing Rs. 1,12,000 in cash, one iPad, one pair of AirPods, and the Honda Amaze car used in the offence were recovered.

2026-01-12T11:17:52.571043+00:00 IST

GIFT City showcases India’s International Financial Gateway

On the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a significant seminar was organised on the theme "GIFT City: India's International Financial Gateway", showcasing the state's vision for economic development on a global scale.

2026-01-12T11:17:05.375985+00:00 IST

Karnataka Police arrest a suspect in connection with woman death

Police on Monday arrested a suspect in connection with the suspicious death of a woman in SP Naidu Layout, Dooravani Nagar. The victim's friend lodged a complaint on January 4, 2026, alleging foul play in the fire accident death on January 3.

2026-01-12T11:10:00.443495+00:00 IST

"Poor state of law & order": Harish Rawat on farmer suicide

Rawat raised questions over law and order in the state, saying, "It is a shameful and eye-opening incident. From what Sukhwant said in the video, it seems to be a matter of declining effective security efforts in the state. The way the police provided protection to the perpetrators instead of the victim is concerning."

2026-01-12T11:05:36.067564+00:00 IST

Indore: Police searches for Chinese manjha after 1 dead

In Indore, the police have intensified efforts to crack down on the use of dangerous Chinese and nylon kite strings after a fatal incident and two injuries occurred on Sunday.

2026-01-12T10:45:01.130809+00:00 IST

Himachal government gifts chilgoza saplings to Bhutan

He said that Himachal Pradesh and Bhutan have similar Himalayan natural heritage. The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department would also provide Chilgoza seeds worth Rs 5 lakh to Bhutan soon. In addition, training would be given to Bhutan's forest officials on how to grow Chilgoza plants. A team from Bhutan's Forest Department would soon visit Himachal Pradesh for this purpose.

2026-01-12T09:48:49.072238+00:00 IST

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference organises seminar on “immense

Gujarat government's Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Cooperation Department R.C. Meena, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and delegates present, while he provided information on the importance of oilseeds in Gujarat's agricultural sector and the government's future plans.

2026-01-12T09:46:14.589310+00:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurate 'International Kite Festival 2026'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'International Kite Festival (IKF) 2026' at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The two leaders inaugurated the festival by flying kites, symbolising the strong diplomatic relations and friendship between India and Germany. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also attended the event.

2026-01-12T09:23:49.814859+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh lauds successful test of indigenous MPATGM

In a post on X, RMO India said, "Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability was flight tested successfully against moving target by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad. Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh has complimented DRDO, DCPP Partners and Industry for the successful test of Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top attack capability and termed it an important step towards AatmanirbharBharat."

2026-01-12T09:15:52.513719+00:00 IST

ED arrests imposter threatening agency investigators in Rs 5,978-cr money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an imposter trying to threaten agency investigators and interfere in its working process in the Rs 5,978 crore money laundering case against Nowhera Shaik and others in Hyderabad.

2026-01-12T09:03:38.406916+00:00 IST