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Former Devaswom Secretary S Jayashree appears before SIT

Former Devaswom Secretary S Jayashree appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday as part of the ongoing probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case.

2026-01-08T06:50:59.143491+00:00 IST

J&K: 10 people injured in a mini bus accident in Chatroo

Dr. Rubina reported that the accident occurred in the early morning and that 10 people were admitted to the hospital. Speaking to ANI, Dr. Rubina said, "The accident took place in the early morning, and 10 people have been admitted to the hospital. They are undergoing treatment, and their condition is stable. No one is seriously injured; only minor injuries are present."

2026-01-08T06:48:07.396862+00:00 IST

"AIADMK led alliance will form Govt": Edappadi Palaniswami

Palaniswami expressed the possibility of National Democratic Alliance's victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, adding that he is holding talks with other parties regarding an alliance.

2026-01-08T06:46:48.218572+00:00 IST

AAP MLAs demand Kapil Mishra’s resignation

The Delhi Assembly witnessed chaos on Thursday as AAP MLAs protested inside the House, demanding the resignation of BJP leader Kapil Mishra over allegations of circulating a misleading video involving Leader of Opposition Atishi.

2026-01-08T06:37:55.778197+00:00 IST

ED conducts nationwide searches in fake government job scam

The raids are underway from early morning at 15 locations across India. The agency's Patna Zonal office is conducting the search operations at three places in Bihar, two in West Bengal, four in Kerala, one in Tamil Nadu, one in Gujarat, and four in Uttar Pradesh in close coordination with state police forces.

2026-01-08T06:17:27.512141+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh, MP CM attend National Textile Ministers Conference

They also inaugurated the Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition on the occasion, describing it as a vibrant glimpse of India's rich art, traditions, and craftsmanship.

2026-01-08T06:15:47.505149+00:00 IST

Outer District Police apprehends 20 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals

According to police officials, 548 foreign nationals were identified and apprehended during the year for overstaying their visas without valid documentation. All of them have been sent to detention centres in accordance with due legal procedures and orders for deportation issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

2026-01-08T06:13:46.302633+00:00 IST

Kanpur police apprehend suspect in minor’s rape case

Kanpur Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal on Wednesday stated that two suspects have been identified in the case. Raids are underway to locate a police sub-inspector who has surfaced in connection with the matter. Four teams have been deployed to arrest him.

2026-01-08T06:09:52.656055+00:00 IST

Cong MP Pramod Tiwari condemns minor’s rape in Kanpur, expresses

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent rape of a minor in Kanpur. He expressed shock over police involment.

2026-01-08T06:02:48.235986+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM on Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Somnath on January 11 to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations.

2026-01-08T05:41:36.906189+00:00 IST

Agartala: Contraband Codeine seized at Churaibari; 2 arrested

Acting on specific intelligence, the enforcement teams intercepted a truck bearing registration number WB 53 M 8596 at around 4:00 pm on January 7, on suspicion of carrying illegal items. In accordance with due legal procedures, and in the presence of a magistrate and independent witnesses, the vehicle was thoroughly searched.

2026-01-08T05:24:50.811150+00:00 IST

Police questions actress Urmila Sanawar in Ankita Bhandari murder

Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh told ANI that the police have recorded the statements of Urmila Sanawar, who had created a sensation on social media by naming a "VIP" in the Ankita Bhandari murder case.

2026-01-08T05:24:00.606377+00:00 IST

Baghel criticises MNREGA closure

Former Chhattisgarh CM and Punjab Congress in charge Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said that the central government of having an "allergy" to Mahatma Gandhi and a problem with the poor, after it abruptly scrapped the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the world's largest employment guarantee scheme.

2026-01-08T05:19:58.981499+00:00 IST

Fresh CCTV footage surfaces in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar assault case;

Another CCTV video related to the assault case in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar has surfaced, shedding more light on the sequence of events. The footage shows a group of people arriving at the spot, opening the gate of the house and attacking a man.

2026-01-08T05:13:21.588714+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh to attend National Textiles Ministers' Conference

The two-day Conference will be held under the theme "India's Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation", bringing together Textile Ministers and senior officials from States and Union Territories across the nation.

2026-01-08T05:09:25.580260+00:00 IST

NCB seizes 1.33 lakh kg of drugs worth around Rs 2,000 crore in 2

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) continued its unwavering resolve and operational excellence in its fight against the drug menace throughout 2025.

2026-01-08T05:08:55.270809+00:00 IST

Kharge pays tribute to Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday remembered prominent Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil, who passed away a day earlier (Wednesday) at the age of 83.

2026-01-08T05:00:12.047140+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh: Burnt Semi-Naked Woman’s body found behind brick k

Sensation prevailed in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district after the burnt, semi-naked body of a woman, aged around 30, was recovered from a sugarcane field behind brick kilns in Lahadra village under the Bahadurgarh police station area, police said here on Thursday.

2026-01-08T04:54:42.976461+00:00 IST

Delhi: Fire breaks out in polythene warehouse

A massive fire broke out early Thursday in a plastic and polythene warehouse near the Kapashera Rajokri border in the national capital, which also affected nearby slum areas.

2026-01-08T04:54:15.776653+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Ankita Bhandari’s family

According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Dhami on Thursday met Ankita Bhandari's father, Virendra Singh Bhandari, and mother, Soni Devi, at the Chief Minister's residence in Dehradun. During the meeting, the bereaved parents shared their views and emotions related to the case with the Chief Minister.

2026-01-08T04:53:25.382187+00:00 IST

“Cannot digest that Telangana is progressing under Congress govt”

Congress MLC Venkat Balmoor on Thursday accused the BRS and BJP of politicising the Telangana government's decisions, saying they cannot digest that Telangana is progressing under the Congress government.

2026-01-08T04:48:52.303826+00:00 IST