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Manipur Police destroys 53 acres of poppy cultivation

The joint operation was carried out on Wednesday by Manipur Police, CRPF, Forest Department, and the NCB, where 53 acres of poppy cultivation were destroyed in the hill ranges of Moljol, Tusam, Vaichei-Naphai, and surrounding areas.

2026-01-08T04:47:53.056520+00:00 IST

Gangster injured during encounter with Delhi police

According to the Delhi Police, Ankit Mann, a member of the Rajesh Bawania gang, was injured in the encounter.

2026-01-08T04:42:57.703694+00:00 IST

J-K: Army sets up free medical camp in remote Poonch village

Speaking to ANI, a local resident, Imtiyaz Ahmad, expressed his gratitude to the Indian Army and said the army always stands by the poor. He said, "We are grateful to the Indian Army. The Indian Army has set up a free medical camp here, and the army always stands by the poor people."

2026-01-08T04:31:59.302452+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Bumper sugarcane harvest brings cheer to farmers in T

Sugarcane farmers across several regions of Trichy district, including Thiruvalar Cholai, Vayalur, Thuraiyur and Musiri, are witnessing a bumper harvest this season, bringing cheer ahead of the Pongal festival

2026-01-08T04:31:22.451108+00:00 IST

Telangana: Four killed, one injured in road accident

Atleast four people were killed, and one was injured early Thursday around 1:30 AM near Mirzaguda Gate in Telangana when a four-wheeler vehicle met with an accident, as per Rangareddy Police.

2026-01-08T04:18:48.338689+00:00 IST

PM Modi recalls Somnath visits

In a post on social media platform 'X', the Prime Minister said that the assault on the Somnath Temple in January 1026, followed by several subsequent attacks, failed to weaken the spiritual resolve of the people. Instead, he noted, these events strengthened India's cultural unity and led to the temple's repeated reconstruction.

2026-01-08T04:11:54.506857+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles sudden demise of Vedanta chairman's son Agnivesh

"The untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find continued strength and courage. Om Shanti," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-01-08T04:09:37.935848+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh pays tribute to Indian Environmentalist Madhav

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

2026-01-08T03:51:29.748274+00:00 IST

Delhi Police identify 30 in Turkman Gate Stone-Pelting

Delhi Police on Thursday have identified 30 people linked to a stone-pelting incident during the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) anti-encroachment drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in Turkman Gate of the national capital.

2026-01-08T03:40:06.611132+00:00 IST

S Ramadoss issues clarification following AIADMK-Anbumani pact

In a statement issued on Wednesday, PMK said its Executive Committee and General Council have authorised S Ramadoss to conduct and finalise all electoral alliance negotiations on the party's behalf. The party asserted that no other individual is permitted to hold alliance talks in PMK's name.

2026-01-08T03:31:52.238214+00:00 IST

South Central Railway announces 150 Sankranti special trains

Speaking to ANI, CPRO A. Sridhar said, "We've announced 150 special trains. There is huge demand from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, so we have also announced connecting trains from Narsapuram, Kakinada, Srikakulam and Vizag,". He added that special services are also operating from Tirupati, Shirdi, Nanded, and other important stations in Maharashtra.

2026-01-08T03:27:51.196483+00:00 IST

Two criminals arrested after police encounter in Delhi’s Ghazipur

An encounter took place between the police and criminals in the Ghazipur area of the national capital, police officials said here on Thursday.

2026-01-08T03:15:15.642997+00:00 IST

J&K Assembly House Committee begins on-spot review of JJM

Under the leadership of Chairman Hasnain Masoodi, a multi-party delegation of prominent MLAs scrutinised various water supply schemes following allegations of procedural irregularities.

2026-01-08T03:11:45.641710+00:00 IST

ABVP protests at JNU campus over slogans against PM Modi, Amit

Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus over the sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

2026-01-08T03:08:51.290300+00:00 IST

Delhi air quality remains poor as cold

The national capital is experiencing cold weather, with a thick blanket of smog continuing to envelop the city on Thursday. Air quality remained in the 'poor' category across several parts of Delhi, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-01-08T03:05:59.944351+00:00 IST

Jaleel alleges attack on party's rally in Sambhajinagar

Speaking to reporters, Jaleel said the AIMIM is contesting the civic elections peacefully and within the constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens. He claimed that despite having official permission and police presence at the rally, 20-25 armed individuals arrived and vandalised vehicles while attacking party workers.

2026-01-08T03:04:01.863064+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Police tops ICJS 2.0 National Ranking

IG Meena said on Wednesday that Uttarakhand Police has once again established its leadership in digital policing and modernisation of the criminal justice system.

2026-01-08T03:00:31.743921+00:00 IST

Digvijaya Singh flags sewage contamination in Narmada River

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday raised concerns over sewage water mixing into the Narmada River at Gwarighat in Jabalpur.

2026-01-08T02:58:59.381469+00:00 IST

Operation Clean Air: CAQM conducts inspection drive in NDMC area

As part of its sustained monitoring, review and enforcement actions under the Statutory framework of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) carried out an inspection drive in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area of Delhi under 'Operation Clean Air'.

2026-01-08T01:22:01.751044+00:00 IST

Accused in Turkman Gate stone-pelting held for one day: Lawyers

Advocates representing the accused in the stone-pelting incident near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate said on Wednesday that their clients have been sent to one-day judicial custody, with bail pleas filed and hearings scheduled for Thursday.

2026-01-08T01:16:18.716784+00:00 IST

CM Naidu seeks statutory status for Amaravati from Amit Shah

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and urged the Centre to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh by introducing a Bill in Parliament, terming it vital for the state's long-term development and stability.

2026-01-08T00:59:16.961599+00:00 IST