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Civil Aviation Minister on DGCA guidelines

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday responded to the guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) prohibiting the carrying of power banks in the aircrafts, stating that the rules and regulations are issues in view of passenger and flight safety and once issues, they should be diligently followed by everyone.

2026-01-04T17:42:17.723234+00:00 IST

Rajasthan: Ancient pot discovered; villagers suspect treasur

"We have now written to the Director of the Archaeology Department regarding this, requesting that they send a team to examine it and take further action for its proper disposition... The team from the Archaeology Department will arrive, and then it will be opened. Only then will we know what is inside," ADM said.

2026-01-04T17:38:45.565336+00:00 IST

Army Chief General Dwivedi proceeds on visit to UAE and Sri Lanka

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from 05 to 08 January 2026, as part of India's ongoing engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries.

2026-01-04T17:37:44.883604+00:00 IST

State Government committed to strengthening industries: CM Sukhu

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today interacted with CEOs and entrepreneurs from leading industries in India and abroad at Peterhoff, Shimla, as part of the three-day Him MSME Fest-2026 organised by the Industries Department. Extensive discussions were held during the conference on the expansion and promotion of industries in the state.

2026-01-04T17:37:04.727945+00:00 IST

218 MoUs worth Rs 1,209 crore signed in Junagadh

Ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot, the District-level Programme was successfully organised today in Junagadh, with the participation of industrialists and young entrepreneurs, opening new avenues for investment.

2026-01-04T17:28:12.179555+00:00 IST

Ankita Bhandari Case: SIT searches for ex-BJP MLA Suresh Rathore

Both have been missing since an audio clip controversy recently surfaced, which is being linked to the Ankita Bhandari murder case.

2026-01-04T17:26:01.255279+00:00 IST

Owaisi on Mohan Bhagwat's "Love Jihad" remark

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday strongly responded to a recent statement on 'Love Jihad' by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, stating that Sangh Parivar and BJP should provide concrete records and evidence if any such thing is actually happening in the society.

2026-01-04T17:25:38.692552+00:00 IST

"Priority to ensure quality water for Bhagirathpura"

Amid the health emergency caused by contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, newly joined Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Kshitij Singhal said that his priority was to ensure safe drinking water for the affected area.

2026-01-04T17:19:31.117741+00:00 IST

Assam: Tigress carcass found in Kaziranga National Park

A female tiger carcass was discovered on Sunday in the Paschim Bimoli area of the Western Range Bagori of Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve.

2026-01-04T17:17:17.677649+00:00 IST

India's opposition parties slam US over Venezuela strikes

CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby on Sunday strongly condemned the US' military action in Venezuela and the capture of its President and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Caracas, accusing Washington of violating international law and human rights.

2026-01-04T17:08:45.377622+00:00 IST

"I stand with them in their grief": Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Indore water contamination

Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan expressed grief over the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, saying that whatever happened should not have occurred, adding that she is in touch with the councillor.

2026-01-04T16:58:06.181790+00:00 IST

VHP spokesperson on BCCI's decision to release Rahman

After the backlash, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) confirmed on Saturday that the franchise has excluded Bangladeshi player Muztafizur Rahman from its Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 squad following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

2026-01-04T16:57:30.253327+00:00 IST

3 dead, 8 injured as truck overturns in Rajasthan, Om Birla visit

A tragic road accident happened near Dei Kheda in Bundi District, where a cotton-laden truck overturned, claiming three lives and leaving eight others injured. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the injured and stated that the bereaved families would be supported.

2026-01-04T16:52:57.323611+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister honours Sashastra Seema Bal personnel

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated as the Chief Guest on Sunday at the Pride Movement Felicitation Ceremony organised by the Arpit Foundation at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's Camp Office. On this occasion, the Chief Minister honoured officers and personnel of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and praised their courage, dedication, and spirit of service to the nation.

2026-01-04T16:51:44.192393+00:00 IST

Delhi Government \to declare Human Rabies a "Notifiable Disease"

"Rabies is a preventable disease, and any death caused by it is unacceptable to us. By declaring human rabies a notifiable disease, we will strengthen surveillance, improve early detection, and ensure timely treatment. This is a crucial step toward our government's goal of achieving zero human rabies deaths in the capital," the Health Minister said.

2026-01-04T16:51:05.132825+00:00 IST

"What happened in Venezuela is very disturbing": Khurshid

He emphasised that such incidents create instability, naturally raising worries about the safety of Indians living there.

2026-01-04T16:43:51.114591+00:00 IST

"Gayan-Bayan’s melodic rhythm brings peace, spiritual strength"

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal attended the second biennial full-fledged state convention of the 'Mridangiya Gayan-Bayan Sanstha, Assam', along with a day-long Akhanda Bhagavat Path and a ceremonial programme of Sri Sri Auniati Satra, held at Rajgarh in Dibrugarh on Sunday.

2026-01-04T16:35:56.689805+00:00 IST

“Aatmanirbharta in defence is not a luxury": Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh visited GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) on Sunday, the eve of commissioning the Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) 'Samudra Pratap' into the ICG (Indian Coast Guard).

2026-01-04T16:35:12.178239+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister sends over ₹140 Crore

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday transferred the December installment of various pension schemes being run under the Social Welfare Department directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system from the Chief Minister's Camp Office. On this occasion, a total amount of ₹140.26 crore was released online to the bank accounts of 9,43,964 beneficiaries

2026-01-04T16:34:17.822692+00:00 IST

"Pakistan could have been wiped clean...": Ramdas Athawale

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi had earlier said that if US President Trump can capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from the latter's country, then Prime Minister Narendra Modi can also give a go-ahead for an operation which will help bring back the mastermind of the 26/11 terrorist attacks to India.

2026-01-04T16:31:54.385368+00:00 IST

ADA’s two-day national seminar ‘Aeronautics 2047’ begins

A two-day national seminar 'Aeronautics 2047', organised by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), commenced at Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru on Sunday.

2026-01-04T16:25:57.997856+00:00 IST