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Delhi: Cold wave continues as AQI remains in ‘poor’ category

According to CPCB readings, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 280, placing it in the 'poor' category.

2026-01-09T03:18:02.980688+00:00 IST

CM Mohan Charan Majhi chairs 43rd HLCA

"Through these investment clearances, we are focusing on different parts of Odisha to make the state strong, Atmanirbhar and ready for Samruddha Odisha by 2036," said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi while chairing the 43rd meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) on Thursday.

2026-01-09T03:10:36.190059+00:00 IST

12 suspended Congress corporators join BJP ahead of BMC elections

The 12 suspended Congress corporators from Maharashtra's Ambernath municipal council on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections

2026-01-09T02:58:51.387366+00:00 IST

Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for attack on Kabaddi promoter

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for an attack targeting a Kabaddi League promoter in Canada.

2026-01-09T02:57:04.531534+00:00 IST

Nitin Gadkari introduces new provisions in sleeper buses

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced new safety rules for sleeper buses, including mandatory fire detection systems, emergency exits and driver drowsiness alerts, aimed at preventing accidents and saving lives.

2026-01-09T02:45:40.614790+00:00 IST

Kerala: Draft report on measures to reduce bag weight approved

As part of implementing two major reforms aimed at bringing qualitative changes in the state's general education sector, the proposed measures focus on reducing the weight of school bags to ensure the physical and mental well-being of students, and creating a classroom environment without 'back benchers' as part of the democratisation of classrooms.

2026-01-09T01:34:26.636826+00:00 IST

VC underscores JNU's role in India's policy research; condemns illegal immigration

"The BMC elections are on the 15th of January...If India wants to become an economic powerhouse, which our Prime Minister is promising us and we have moved to be the fourth largest economic power in the world, we would require Mumbai to be under Indian hands. It cannot go under the hands of illegal immigrants," she asserted.

2026-01-09T01:24:02.788688+00:00 IST

WB CEO exempts out-of-state students, workers from SIR hearings

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal has granted an exemption from personal appearance in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings for students and other individuals who are temporarily residing abroad.

2026-01-09T01:15:42.325021+00:00 IST

Former KPCC chief facilitating Jamaat-e-Islami in UDF: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday accused the Congress and the United Democratic Front (UDF) of double standards, saying former KPCC President Ramesh Chennithala, who once called for a clear boundary between the Congress and communal forces, is now supporting the inclusion of Jamaat-e-Islami within the UDF.

2026-01-09T01:01:31.704222+00:00 IST

Dobh college renamed as Late Ankita Bhandari nursing college

Secretary of the Department of Medical Health and Medical Education, Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, issued an order on Thursday and officially changed the name of the Government Nursing College in Pauri to honor the late Ankita Bhandari. The decision follows a recent order from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to rename the Shrikot nursing college in honour of the young woman.

2026-01-09T00:50:15.901268+00:00 IST

CBI arrests area sales manager of telecom service provider

In December 2025, the CBI uncovered and disrupted an organised phishing network operating in the NCR/Chandigarh region that provided bulk SMS services to cybercriminals, including foreign actors targeting Indian citizens. The accused procured approximately 21,000 SIM cards in violation of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) rules to facilitate the transmission of bulk SMS messages used by cybercriminals to send phishing messages.

2026-01-09T00:10:31.136966+00:00 IST

TMC's political obstruction deprived poor of healthcare benefits: JP Nadda

Bharatiya Janata Party National President and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed a Doctors' Meet held in Tangra, West Bengal, on Thursday. Addressing the Doctors' Meet, Nadda highlighted the transformative healthcare initiatives undertaken under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and exposed the failures of the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal.

2026-01-08T23:30:52.122080+00:00 IST

WB Congress chief alleges BJP misusing ED

"IPAC has been working in Bengal for 10 years. What is the reason for the ED raids just before the elections? So many cases are pending. ED can go there. There is no issue with it. But today, the BJP is misusing ED people," Subhankar said.

2026-01-08T23:26:27.893579+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin recognises contribution of authors

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday inaugurated the 49th edition of the Chennai Book Fair at the YMCA Grounds in Nandanam, describing it as a long-running knowledge festival and expressing happiness over its continued success.

2026-01-08T22:40:45.007521+00:00 IST

Manipur: Security forces recover arms, arrest drug smugglers

The overall law-and-order situation in Manipur remained normal over the last 24 hours on Thursday, even as security forces continued extensive search, combing and area domination operations across vulnerable and fringe areas of the state.

2026-01-08T20:31:52.607257+00:00 IST

Soulful Shiva songs mark cultural event at Somnath Mahadev Temple

On the first day of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a grand cultural programme was held at the premises of the Somnath Mahadev Temple. The event was graced by the presence of Spokesperson Minister Jitubhai Vaghani, Pradyuman Vaja, and Kaushik Vekariya, among other dignitaries.

2026-01-08T20:22:23.504719+00:00 IST

Gujarat's Somnath becomes a global gateway with four lane highway

With 1,666 gold-plated kalash at the Shikhar and 14,200 dhwajas reflecting the perseverance, faith, and artistry of three generations, Somnath shines in devotion and grandeur. Nearly 98 lakh pilgrims visited the temple in 2020, and footfall has remained steady at 92-97 lakh annually through 2024. Rituals such as the Bilva Pooja have drawn 13.77 lakh devotees, with Maha Shivratri 2025 alone seeing 3.56 lakh worshippers. Online booking and postal prasad ensure Somnath's sanctity reaches devotees far beyond the temple.

2026-01-08T19:55:41.511301+00:00 IST

Dense fog grips Punjab, Haryana; cold day conditions persist: IMD

As per the latest report issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, maximum temperatures across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh remained significantly below normal on Thursday, while dense fog and cold day conditions prevailed in several districts.

2026-01-08T19:55:20.206996+00:00 IST

WB Governor receives “will blast him” threat; security tightened

Security around West Bengal Governor Dr C V Ananda Bose has been tightened late Thursday night after he received a threatening email stating "will blast him", allegedly warning of a blast and posing a threat to the Governor's life, an official statement said.

2026-01-08T19:16:58.879911+00:00 IST

National Conference at JNU on illegal immigration

Jawaharlal Nehru University in collaboration with Mumbai School of Economics and Public Policy (MSEPP), University of Mumbai, Adhisthan Samajik Sanstha and Demography club of Mumbai, successfully organised the National Conference titled "The M - Silent Invasion; Illegal Immigration to Mumbai: An Analysis of Socio-economic and Political Consequences" on 8th of January 2026 at the Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

2026-01-08T19:07:13.300308+00:00 IST

Haryana CM meets Mizuho Bank MD in Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini held a meeting with a delegation led by Managing Director and India Head of Mizuho Bank of Japan, Ryo Murao, at the Civil Secretariat here. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for strategic investments in Haryana.

2026-01-08T18:49:07.093629+00:00 IST