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Manipur: Assam Rifles destroys illegal Poppy fields cultivation spanning 40 acres in Kangpokpi District

Acting on intelligence on illicit narcotics cultivation, Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with CRPF and Manipur Police in the general area Ngatan Hill Range in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, on January 9.

2026-01-11T00:11:12.005287+00:00 IST

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Police intensifies security arrangements ahead of "Uttarakhand Bandh"

In view of the "Uttarakhand Bandh" called by various organisations in the state on January 11 over the Ankita Bhandari murder case, the Uttarakhand Police has made extensive preparations to maintain security and law and order across the state.

2026-01-10T23:38:05.124889+00:00 IST

VHP President Alok Kumar welcomes ban on meat, alcohol in Ayodhya

International Working President of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Alok Kumar, on Saturday welcomed the decision to impose a strict ban on non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants within Ayodhya Dham, stating that Ayodhya is becoming the spiritual and religious centre of India.

2026-01-10T22:17:26.843202+00:00 IST

Kazipet Police, Task Force arrest suspects in infant kidnapping c

This arrest pertains to the case of a five-month-old boy who was kidnapped by unidentified persons on the early morning of December 28 while his parents were sleeping on the pavement outside Kazipet railway station. Following a complaint by the child's father, Kazipet Police registered a case and initiated an investigation.

2026-01-10T22:11:19.235627+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh urges youth to embrace multidisciplinary learning

While interacting with 78 young, ignited minds of Uttar Pradesh at an event in Delhi Cantt on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that youth of the country are the "main drivers" on journeyt towards Viksit Bharat.

2026-01-10T21:19:05.509362+00:00 IST

PM Modi witnesses drone show in Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Somnath to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Mahotsav Parv on Saturday. His arrival created a Diwali-like festive spirit and a deeply devotional atmosphere in Somnath. Devotees from Somnath and across the country welcomed the Prime Minister with great enthusiasm.

2026-01-10T19:48:09.363126+00:00 IST

GO No.15 is a conspiracy to loot temple lands: YSRCP

YSR Congress Party State Spokesperson Karumuri Venkata Reddy criticised the Andhra Pradesh government for engineering a "systematic conspiracy" to plunder temple and endowment lands, stating that GO No.15 was deliberately issued to hand over highly valuable properties to ruling party-linked interests under the guise of religious institutions.

2026-01-10T19:42:01.552891+00:00 IST

Haryana police tighten grip on overseas crime networks

During a high-level review meeting, Director General of Police Ajay Singhal at the Police Headquarters shared that police teams successfully foiled nine major targeted-murder conspiracies, preventing large-scale criminal violence and restoring public confidence.

2026-01-10T19:41:43.600622+00:00 IST

YSRCP lodges complaint against media outlets for repeated defamat

YSR Congress Party has lodged a formal complaint at the Tadepalli Police Station seeking action against media outlets, accusing them of repeatedly indulging in defamatory, distorted reporting, and malicious debates aimed solely at assassinating the character of former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

2026-01-10T19:19:46.484905+00:00 IST

Kapil Sibal accuses government of misusing ED

Sibal also compared the ED's functioning under the Congress-led UPA government, when he was a union minister, and under the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government.

2026-01-10T19:19:06.923240+00:00 IST

"Govt trying to protect VIP": Harish Rawat on Ankita Bhandari cas

Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Saturday accused the CM Pushkar Singh Dhami-led State government of allegedly attempting to protect a "VIP" for the past three and a half years, demanding an FIR against "those who have destroyed evidence" in the Ankita Bhandari murder case.

2026-01-10T19:18:23.505969+00:00 IST

AMC organises Swadeshi fair in Agartala

Under the initiative of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), a five-day Swadeshi Fair was inaugurated in the Tripura state capital on Friday. The fair, originally planned for three days, was extended to five days with the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha's permission, and it will continue until January 13th.

2026-01-10T19:00:08.348468+00:00 IST

Sikkim ends physical permits for foreign tourists

The Sikkim government has officially discontinued the issuance of physical permits for foreign nationals visiting protected and restricted areas of the state, making online clearance mandatory for all such travellers.

2026-01-10T18:23:48.605376+00:00 IST

YSRCP demands clarity from CM Chandrababu Naidu

YSRCP Party Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Saturday accused TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu of trying to distract the public with the Amaravati issue while he was supposed to answer the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation (RLI) fiasco and the secret deal with his Telangana counterpart, who spilt the beans in the Assembly.

2026-01-10T17:56:01.632018+00:00 IST

Telangana Prison Dept Numaish 2026 highlights inmate-made product

At the All India Industrial Exhibition (Numaish) being held at the Exhibition Grounds in Nampally from January 1 to February 15, 2026, the Telangana Prison Department stall is drawing attention for showcasing a wide range of products made by inmates as part of their rehabilitation and skill-development programme.

2026-01-10T17:47:20.736983+00:00 IST

HM Shah attends Rajasthan Police Constables appointment ceremony

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addressed the appointment letter distribution ceremony for newly appointed constables of Rajasthan Police in Jaipur today.

2026-01-10T17:45:41.157935+00:00 IST

Gauhati High Court relocation foundation laying tomorrow

"In the last 3-4 years, a process has been going on to relocate the current Gauhati High Court, and tomorrow the foundation stone laying ceremony will be held. People are speaking about this at different levels. Some people have protested it, and some others have supported this," Assam Advocate General said.

2026-01-10T17:44:45.875179+00:00 IST

Punjab government orders major Indian Police Service reshuffle

The Punjab government ordered a major reshuffle and promotion of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers on administrative grounds, with immediate effect. According to orders issued by the Department of Home Affairs, several senior officers have been transferred, while many have been promoted to higher ranks, including ADGP, IGP and DIG.

2026-01-10T17:37:20.587708+00:00 IST

Court grants bail to 7 accused of defrauding US Citizens

The court granted bail to 7 accused persons, noting that the investigation is documentary and digital, which doesn't require judicial custody ofthe accused persons.

2026-01-10T17:36:09.518522+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM announces plans to redevelop Dharavi

Speaking on the Dharavi redevelopment, Fadnavis said, "We will redevelop Dharavi. Every person will have their own house. All eligible people will receive a 350 sq. ft. house in Dharavi. We will request PM Narendra Modi to come for the foundation stone laying ceremony of the redevelopment project."

2026-01-10T17:34:23.320264+00:00 IST

KL Sharma accuses Dhami govt of suppressing evidence

"Wherever there is BJP, such things tend to happen. In the Ankita Bhandari case, agitations have spread across Uttarakhand, with people demanding justice for their daughter. The murder took place, yet the police did not take any action despite the evidence," he said.

2026-01-10T17:30:03.764454+00:00 IST