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Medical board to probe death in Dharamshala ragging case: DIG

A medical board will be constituted to ascertain the exact cause of death of a college student in Dharamshala in an alleged ragging case.

2026-01-07T17:38:43.481187+00:00 IST

PM Modi, HM Shah live in hearts of countrymen:

Leader of the Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, strongly condemned this incident, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah reside in the hearts of the countrymen, and their commitment to national service is historic.

2026-01-07T17:38:20.873700+00:00 IST

HP High Court imposes Rs 50,000 cost on State Government

The court directed the State government to remove all defects and re-file its reply within two days, emphasising that pleadings must be completed expeditiously in the matter titled Anjali Soni Verma vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others.

2026-01-07T17:37:13.640384+00:00 IST

Turkman Gate stone-pelting: Police registers case

Delhi Police on Wednesday registered a case under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and other laws in connection with a stone-pelting incident that erupted during an anti-encroachment demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate of the national capital.

2026-01-07T17:31:59.435227+00:00 IST

Huge hole in Tungabhadra left bank canal

A huge hole has appeared in the Tungabhadra left bank canal near Basapura in Koppal taluk, creating panic among farmers.

2026-01-07T16:58:09.132510+00:00 IST

If illegal construction is found, law must take its course”: Delh

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed, "If any illegal construction is found, appropriate action in accordance with law shall be taken," while directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a comprehensive survey of constructions in and around the Jama Masjid area and remove encroachments if found to be unlawful.

2026-01-07T16:46:25.056922+00:00 IST

ED attaches properties worth Rs 91.82 crore in Mahadev case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached movable and immovable properties totalling Rs 91.82 crore in the case of "illegal betting operations" of the Mahadev Online Book (MOB) and Skyexchange.com.

2026-01-07T16:26:04.574997+00:00 IST

Teams visiting schools, preventive measures being taken

Health officials on Tuesday inspected and reviewed the suspected outbreak at the JNV campus located in Gurujanga village. Senior district-level officers, including Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Sanjay Roy and District Public Health Officer Dr Ranjan Mitra, visited the school to assess conditions and oversee response measures after 54 students tested positive for jaundice as of January 6, 2026.

2026-01-07T16:16:07.717548+00:00 IST

India’s Reform Express continues to gain momentum: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday referred to estimates of India's Real GDP growing by 7.4% in 2025-26 and said that "India's Reform Express" continues to gain momentum, powered by the NDA Government's comprehensive investment push and demand-led policies

2026-01-07T16:10:30.868567+00:00 IST

Thoothukudi Forest Department continues mangrove restoration and

The Thoothukudi District Forest Department has been working to expand mangrove (swamp) forests and restore degraded areas to their natural state.

2026-01-07T16:09:17.116285+00:00 IST

PM Modi to address rally at abandoned Tata Nano site in Singur

The choice of Singur is symbolic, given Mamata Banerjee's 2006 protests against land acquisition for Tata Motors' Nano project, which led the company to shift production to Gujarat. Ironically, Singur now regrets its support for Banerjee.

2026-01-07T16:07:30.485731+00:00 IST

Ageing drainage system main cause of water contamination

BJP Corporator, Akula Srivani, on Wednesday addressed the water contamination issue, saying that the major cause of contamination is the old drainage system and the pipeline network, which is 30-40 years old.

2026-01-07T16:04:47.037707+00:00 IST

Dilip Saikia condemns violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Wednesday condemned the violence against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh, saying it's "very painful" and demanded immediate action.

2026-01-07T16:04:30.772185+00:00 IST

Regupathy on Amit Shah's visit to Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Minister S. Regupathi on Monday clarified that he never stated that no party would join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He said his remark was that no major political party would join the NDA, while smaller parties may do so, citing the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as an example.

2026-01-07T16:03:28.757957+00:00 IST

MP CM to attend National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to participate in the National Textile Ministers' Conference to be held in Guwahati on Thursday, according to a release.

2026-01-07T15:57:45.865668+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh hails late Lt Gen Srinivas Kumar Sinha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Wednesday, in a video message, hailed late Lt. Gen Sinha, a distinguished officer of the Indian Army who later served as the Ambassador to Nepal as well as Governor of Assam and Jammu & Kashmir during a memorial lecture organised to commemorate his birth centenary, according to an official release by the Ministry of Defence.

2026-01-07T15:50:24.963718+00:00 IST

Administration distributes compensation to families

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, a heavy police presence was deployed in Bhagirathpura as MP Assembly LoP Umang Singh and MP Congress President Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari visited the area in Indore and met residents and families affected by the contaminated water incident.

2026-01-07T15:48:10.519626+00:00 IST

“Govt offices must begin at 10 am...": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday chaired a meeting of senior officials in Bhopal to discuss the time-bound implementation of public welfare schemes, construction projects, and other programmes for 2026, and issued necessary directions.

2026-01-07T15:38:07.255270+00:00 IST

Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu delights tourists

Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu delighted tourists, who had flocked to the picturesque place.

2026-01-07T15:25:56.483892+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviews rain shelters in Gorakhpur

Addressing the press conference after inspecting temporary night shelters in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said he personally reviewed the facilities in Bargadwa and Rapti Nagar, interacted with beneficiaries, and distributed woollen clothes.

2026-01-07T14:58:29.515624+00:00 IST

ED attaches Rs 400 crore assets in Jaypee Group

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached immovable assets with a current market value of Rs 400 crore belonging to Jaiprakash Sewa Sanstha and Page 3 Buildtech Private Limited in connection with an ongoing money-laundering investigation into the Jaypee group.

2026-01-07T14:55:10.484465+00:00 IST