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SC says CAQM silent on key AQI concerns in Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management) has remained silent on the issues raised by the Court and on the worsening AQI (air quality index) levels in Delhi NCR.

2026-01-06T12:31:15.013460+00:00 IST

UP: 2.89 crore names dropped in draft electoral roll after SIR

Uttar Pradesh Chief Election Officer Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday announced the publication of the draft electoral roll following the completion of the Enumeration Phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.

2026-01-06T12:12:29.998311+00:00 IST

“Killed over money dispute”: Father of Indian woman found dead

Nikitha Godishala, an Indian woman in the US, was found dead in her apartment in Maryland. Her father alleged she was killed over a financial dispute and sought early repatriation of her body. Police have identified a prime suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

2026-01-06T12:04:19.286406+00:00 IST

Operation Clean Air: CAQM inspects 142 roads in Noida

CAQM conducts inspection of 142 road stretches maintained by Noida Authority; the majority of stretches are found with low or no visible dust, targeted corrective measures are directed

2026-01-06T11:33:14.204436+00:00 IST

UP: 'Nothing as such found' in Kashi Express after bomb threat

Mau Superintendent of Police, Elamaran, on Tuesday informed that nothing as such was found in the Kashi Express, travelling from Gorakhpur to Mumbai following a bomb threat from an unknown caller, adding that the call is being investigated.

2026-01-06T11:00:20.998018+00:00 IST

"The high command will decide everything": CM Siddaramaiah on Karnataka Chief Minister row

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday exuded confidence in the high command amid the speculations about a change in the state's chief minister, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.

2026-01-06T10:39:58.337232+00:00 IST

President authorises LGs to exercise powers under IRC

In a significant administrative decision, President Droupadi Murmu has authorised the administrators and Lieutenant Governors of all the Union Territories to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the "appropriate government" under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

2026-01-06T10:37:13.551503+00:00 IST

Migratory birds arrive at Chilika Lake as temperature drops

Speaking to ANI, DFO Nayak said that the birds congregate at multiple locations across Chilika. He also highlighted Nalbana and Mangalajodi as key destinations for bird lovers. In the recent bird estimation, the lake encountered about 11,27,000 birds, according to the DFO.

2026-01-06T09:54:22.191085+00:00 IST

MP High Court seeks detailed report on Indore water contamination

The Court also directed the state's Chief Secretary to appear before it through video conferencing on the next hearing scheduled for January 15. The court heard all the petitions related to Bhagirathpura case together, including a petition filed by Indore High Court Bar Association President, Ritesh Inani.

2026-01-06T09:48:27.471583+00:00 IST

Jai Ram expresses concern over atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh

During the interaction, Jai Ram Thakur also expressed serious concern over the situation in Bangladesh, particularly the violence against Hindus. "The atrocities being committed against Hindus in Bangladesh and the killing of Hindus are very intolerable. This is increasing day by day. It has now reached a point where it has become unbearable," he said.

2026-01-06T09:42:14.608789+00:00 IST

130th amendment bill JPC chairperson Aparajita Sarangi

She informed that representatives from NALSAR, Hyderabad, the National Law University, and the Law Commission of India have been invited.

2026-01-06T09:40:10.937895+00:00 IST

JNU seeks FIR over objectionable slogans outside Sabarmati hostel

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has written to the Station House Officer of Vasant Kunj (North) police station, seeking registration of an FIR over the raising of objectionable and provocative slogans outside Sabarmati Hostel on Monday, according to an official letter issued by the university's Security Department.

2026-01-06T09:35:13.157917+00:00 IST

Gujarat: Urban water resources increased by 92.97 MLD

Aligned with this vision, urban water resources have been increased by 92.97 MLD, and transmission systems have been expanded by 528.35 KM during Urban Development Year 2025, according to the release.

2026-01-06T09:10:43.189611+00:00 IST

Jaipur firm seeks probe over illegal activity under sec 90-B

In a sharply worded representation addressed to multiple senior officials including the Vigilance Commissioner, the Additional Chief Secretary (Housing and Urban Development), the District Collector, and top officials of Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) and Jaipur Nagar Nigam (Greater) the company has alleged that prime land meant for planned residential development has been "virtually hijacked" by unauthorised commercial establishments, with enforcement agencies allegedly remaining mute spectators for years.

2026-01-06T09:09:19.122205+00:00 IST

HP emerges "no. 1" in effective use of IT in public services

The Chief Minister was addressing the General House meeting of the Society for Promotion of IT and e-Governance in Himachal Pradesh (SITEG) on Monday evening. He conducted a detailed review of the department's IT applications and directed officers to make these systems more citizen-friendly, secure, and effective.

2026-01-06T09:06:45.925365+00:00 IST

CM Yogi blasts opposition for opposing G RAM-G act

The UP CM termed the act a significant step, which is poised to be a landmark achievement for India's rural landscape. He added that the press conference was called because those who had long plundered the country's resources are now worried about exposure of their misdeeds.

2026-01-06T09:04:33.688504+00:00 IST

Court takes cognisance of defamation complaint by Satyender Jain

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday took Cognisance of a Defamation complaint filed by former Delhi Minister Satyender Jain against BJP MLA Karnail Singh.

2026-01-06T08:47:47.300169+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh on reported sloganeering against PM Modi, Amit Shah

Singh alleged that individuals with what he termed "anti-national mindsets," including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and members of parties such as the RJD, TMC, and Left groups, support such activities. Referring to Swami Vivekananda, he asserted that nationalism would ultimately prevail.

2026-01-06T08:31:20.669788+00:00 IST

Vigilance flags alleged FCRA violations, recommends CBI probe

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has recorded serious findings against Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan and the Manappatt Foundation in connection with alleged foreign fund mobilisation for the Punarjani project, pointing to violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, and rules of conduct applicable to legislators.

2026-01-06T08:27:16.373972+00:00 IST

Konaseema ONGC gas well fire continues to burn for over 24 hours

The incident occurred at the Mori-5 well in Irusumanda village under Malikipuram mandal of DR BR Ambedkar Konaseema district on Monday afternoon.

2026-01-06T08:13:26.582286+00:00 IST

Delhi HC compares baseball fame with cricket reality in ‘BLUE-JAY

Drawing a telling comparison between baseball and cricket, the Delhi High Court observed that a team celebrated in international baseball leagues cannot automatically claim a win on India's cricket ground unless it has actually played and built a following here. The Court said that trademark disputes in India must be decided on domestic goodwill, not on global popularity alone.

2026-01-06T07:46:21.715054+00:00 IST