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Animal rights activist Ambika Shukla criticises SC order on dogs

Animal rights activist Ambika Shukla has strongly criticised a recent Supreme Court order related to dogs, alleging that it was issued without a proper basis and was not practically implementable.

2026-01-05T03:33:21.709469+00:00 IST

UP: Man accused of snatching injured in encounter with police

In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested the second accused in the January 1, 2026, snatching case after he was injured in a brief encounter with the police in Mainpuri.

2026-01-05T03:26:04.314368+00:00 IST

SIT arrests two, conducts raids in missing ‘Saroops' case

According to an SIT spokesperson, during the searches, the SIT seized seven mobile phones, three tablets, two laptops, one storage device, along with incriminating financial records and documents. The seized electronic devices will undergo forensic analysis.

2026-01-05T02:54:19.604985+00:00 IST

Owaisi mocks UP govt over "mobile on back" test

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday sharply criticised the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, during a press conference held in Amravati.

2026-01-05T02:52:31.938404+00:00 IST

Son of deceased Sadiq Hussain accuses police of not taking action

"...They subjected him to constant harassment from the moment they acquired the land. My father has preserved all related documents, applications, complaints, and records of their actions to intimidate him. Despite this, the police have not taken any action against these individuals..," he said.

2026-01-05T02:50:12.614299+00:00 IST

Rayalaseema's future sacrificed for personal deals

YSR Congress Party leader and former MLA V. Vishweshwar Reddy strongly condemned Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly betraying Rayalaseema by halting the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Project for personal and political gain. Reacting to statements made by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on the floor of the Telangana Assembly, where he claimed the project was stopped after discussions with Chandrababu Naidu, the YSRCP leaders said the Chief Minister's "Rayalaseema mask" had completely fallen off.

2026-01-05T02:49:24.322129+00:00 IST

SC to pronounce verdict today on bail plea of Umar Khalid

The Supreme Court on Monday will pronounce its verdict on the bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and several others, who have challenged the Delhi High Court order denying them bail in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) linked to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots.

2026-01-05T02:37:26.865065+00:00 IST

14 arrested for supplying "ganja" in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur

Superintendent of Police (SP) Guntur Vakul Jindal on Sunday said the arrested accused were involved in supplying ganja by road from the Araku region. He added that 4 kilograms and 800 grams of ganja were seized from their possession.

2026-01-05T02:13:50.165033+00:00 IST

"Their only aim is to destroy love, spread hatred": Waris Pathan

"Their only aim is to spread hatred in the country, to destroy love, to polarise society, to strangle the constitution, and to distract people. That's why they target Muslims every day and spew this kind of nonsense," Pathan told ANI.

2026-01-05T00:25:19.061139+00:00 IST

Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits Tripura

The tremor occurred at 03:33 am (IST) at a depth of 54 kilometres. The epicentre was located at latitude 23.67 degrees north and longitude 91.50 degrees east.

2026-01-05T00:14:47.532726+00:00 IST

CBI court sentences three years imprisonment to 2 former official

The court also sentenced Priyanka Prashant Vispute, the co-borrower in the case, to rigorous imprisonment for two years with a fine of Rs 25,000.

2026-01-05T00:07:05.332873+00:00 IST

Punjab: SIT arrests two persons in 328 missing 'saroops' case

A spokesperson for the SIT stated here on Saturday that a total of 16 persons have been named in the FIR registered at the Police Station C-Division, Commissionerate, Amritsar.

2026-01-04T23:28:30.203917+00:00 IST

NHPC to generate "1856 MW power" from Sawalkot project: Khattar

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Kishtwar, Khattar on Sunday said, "I came to Jammu and Kashmir for various projects. I visited the Salal Project 1 and 2, and also conducted an aerial survey of Sawalkot (hydroelectric project)."

2026-01-04T22:25:44.992237+00:00 IST

Shah directs administration to "act on war footing"

Shah instructed health officials to ensure prompt specialist treatment for typhoid patients, arrange meals for patients and their relatives at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, and carry out immediate repairs and intensive pipeline inspections to prevent further spread.

2026-01-04T20:53:01.562413+00:00 IST

Union Minister Shekhawat highlights Hadoti tourism potentional

Speaking on the occasion, Shekhawat on Sunday said, "In Kota, stakeholders from the hospitality industry, in collaboration with the state government and the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India, have organised the first-ever Hadoti Travel Mart."

2026-01-04T20:28:01.740614+00:00 IST

Greater Noida: South Korean national allegedly killed by partner

"He used to drink alcohol, with whom he used to quarrel with his partner. They had an argument, and the woman stabbed him, resulting in his death. The body has been sent for the post-mortem. A case has been registered under the relevant sections, and further action is being taken," ADCP Kumar told ANI.

2026-01-04T19:53:43.511960+00:00 IST

Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Mohan Bhagwat's 'Love Jihad'

State Legislative Assembly LoP and Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Sunday took a swipe at the Bhartiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that the BJP and RSS promotes a particular religion and tortures the minority community, after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's controversial remark on the subject stating that there should be periodic conversations within the family to ensure no youngster falls into such traps.

2026-01-04T18:41:28.482709+00:00 IST

SP MP Ramji Lal Suman on Mohan Bhagwat’s 'Love Jihad' remark

Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman on Sunday slammed RSS chief Mohan Bhagawat's remark on "Love Jihad" saying that instead of spreading hatred, the focus should be on promoting social harmony in the country.

2026-01-04T18:24:09.980956+00:00 IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces 184 new varieties of 25 crops

Speaking with reporters in Delhi, the Minister said that over the past 10-11 years, under the Prime Minister's leadership, more than 3,200 new seed varieties had been developed to strengthen farm productivity and climate resilience.

2026-01-04T18:16:41.577644+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh hails Goa Shipyard Limited

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the contribution of Goa Shipyard Limited. He said that GSL functions as an important part of the defence ecosystem, contributing significantly to the country's maritime security. The Defence Minister was addressing the officials and workers of Goa Shipyard Limited. He is scheduled to commission the Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap, the first of two pollution control vessels on Monday.

2026-01-04T18:05:17.796579+00:00 IST

Shashi Panja condemns rape and murder of girl in Bulandshahr

West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja condemned the alleged rape and murder of a girl child in Bulandshahr and slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling the party anti-women.

2026-01-04T17:58:20.480311+00:00 IST