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Tamil Nadu Minister S Regupathy opposes Deepathoon lamp verdict

Tamil Nadu Minister S Regupathy on Tuesday said that the state government will approach the Supreme Court of India against the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court verdict on the Thiruparankundram Deepam case. Reacting to the court's order, the minister stated that there is no established practice of lighting a lamp atop the Thiruparankundram hills and claimed that the decision goes against the sentiments of the people of Tamil Nadu.

2026-01-07T05:03:51.992997+00:00 IST

Rehearsals underway for 78th Army Day Parade in Jaipur

The parade will showcase "Operation Sindoor" assets, including T-90 tanks, BrahMos missiles, M-777 howitzers, and others.

2026-01-07T04:56:18.922873+00:00 IST

PMK joins NDA ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

Addressing a press briefing in Chennai alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss, Palaniswami asserted that they are already in an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and expressed the possibility of including more parties in their bloc.

2026-01-07T04:53:02.105119+00:00 IST

Delhi Police examine complaint over sloganeering at JNU

Delhi Police on Wednesday said that a complaint has been received from the Chief Security Officer of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) at Police Station Vasant Kunj North regarding an incident of sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the university campus.

2026-01-07T04:38:13.590760+00:00 IST

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth reviews preparedness at Jodhpur Sub Area

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Southern Command, visited the Jodhpur Sub Area on Wednesday to review its operational preparedness and ongoing readiness initiatives.

2026-01-07T04:31:42.728364+00:00 IST

TMC MP Mahua Moitra pens short poem in support of Umar Khalid

Mahua Moitra shared the poem in a post on X, titled "You will rise, Umar Khalid."

2026-01-07T04:29:28.716722+00:00 IST

Indian Institute of Psychometry directors granted bail

A Delhi court at Saket has granted bail to the directors of the Indian Institute of Psychometry in connection with the alleged ITBP recruitment paper leak case, observing that continued incarceration would serve no useful purpose once the investigation stood completed.

2026-01-07T04:23:53.210775+00:00 IST

Action will be taken against stone-pelters, says NDMC Vice Chairp

NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Wednesday welcomed the demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, saying that encroachments had increased in several parts of the locality.

2026-01-07T04:23:13.320156+00:00 IST

FIR registered after stone-pelting incident at Turkman Gate

Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against unknown persons in connection with the stone-pelting incident at Turkman Gate, where a police team came under attack during an official action in the area.

2026-01-07T04:03:36.871946+00:00 IST

Prayagraj: DC inaugurates water sports, water rides

Among the newly launched water sports activities, the DC told ANI that floating restaurants, banana boats, and motorboats have been introduced for tourists' enjoyment.

2026-01-07T04:02:43.010220+00:00 IST

Man posing as IAS,IP&TAFS officer arrested in Jharkhand

A man posing as a senior government officer was arrested by police in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly impersonating an IAS and IP&TAFS officer and misusing the authority of a public post to influence a land dispute.

2026-01-07T04:01:58.470071+00:00 IST

RAF deployed near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid after MCD demolition drive

Rapid Action Force was deployed on Wednesday near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area of the national capital after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive at an encroached site, following directions of the Delhi High Court.

2026-01-07T03:53:36.766614+00:00 IST

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI touches 300 in 'Poor'

The national capital saw a slight deterioration in air quality on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 300 at 8 am, remaining in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

2026-01-07T03:31:00.571886+00:00 IST

JNU Security Chief flags ‘provocative slogans’ during January 5 g

The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has submitted a report to the University Proctor regarding an incident that took place on January 5.

2026-01-07T03:23:57.366907+00:00 IST

PM Modi lauds commissioning of ICGS Samudra Pratap

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was commissioned on January 5 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

2026-01-07T03:22:21.046723+00:00 IST

"People's names removed on large scale": SP's Ravidas Mehrotra

Samajwadi Party leader Ravidas Mehrotra expressed concern over the removal of 2.89 crore voters from the Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision (SIR) draft voter list and urged the Election Commission to initiate the process of registering new voters.

2026-01-07T03:21:49.940433+00:00 IST

Indian Railways strengthens affordable travel for common passenge

Indian Railways is modernising its infrastructure and services with a strong focus on the needs of common passengers, aiming to make train travel more convenient, comfortable, safe and affordable.

2026-01-07T03:20:10.146973+00:00 IST

Ankita Bhandari Case: Actress Urmila Sanawar arrives in Dehradun

Sanawar has several cases registered against her under multiple sections at several police stations in Dehradun and Haridwar. The police have also issued a notice to Urmila Sanawar for questioning in the matter.

2026-01-07T03:17:35.240188+00:00 IST

Gandhinagar Municipal Commissioner amid typhoid outbreak

Amid the ongoing surge in typhoid cases in Gandhinagar, Municipal Commissioner JN Vaghela urged the people not to "panic", assuring that the authorities have checked the quality of drinking water at all places.

2026-01-07T03:02:11.503917+00:00 IST

54 students test positive for jaundice at Khordha's JNV school

"Two days ago, we found an increase in the number, and a total of 49 students were positive. Yesterday, we tested blood samples from 20% of students, and only 5% were positive. So the total number is 54 right now," he said.

2026-01-07T02:58:46.618318+00:00 IST

Minor injuries to Policemen during MCD demolition near Turkman Ga

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate here on Wednesday, in compliance with the directions of the Delhi High Court, to remove an encroachment from the area.

2026-01-07T02:57:51.712095+00:00 IST