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Kerala: Man arrested for alleged gold loan fraud in Kannur

The fraud was allegedly carried out under the cover of an establishment functioning at a building near the Thalassery General Hospital. The arrested man, identified as Mohammed Shibil C. (39), of Thottummel, Vadakumbad, was one of the firm's owners and the fourth accused in the case.

2026-01-02T18:10:50.480974+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: Efforts underway to trace bear in Rishikesh

According to an eyewitness, the bear also damaged the boundary wall of a house. The rising movement of bears, which were earlier confined to hilly regions, is now being reported in the plains as well, causing fear among local residents.

2026-01-02T18:10:22.542865+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM approves development projects worth Rs 88.84 crore

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved Rs 88.84 crore for various development schemes

2026-01-02T18:00:36.202355+00:00 IST

Dhami launches campaign to grow 17 varieties of tulips

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated a campaign to cultivate 17 varieties of tulips in the garden of the Chief Minister's residence by planting tulip bulbs along with his family.

2026-01-02T17:52:56.939290+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM unveils Raja Jagat Dev statue

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday virtually unveiled the statue of Raja Jagat Dev of the Buksa tribal community at Gram Panchayat Roshanpur Dalbaba in the Gadarpur area of Udham Singh Nagar district

2026-01-02T17:45:00.728775+00:00 IST

Nadda leads high-level review meeting with state health ministers

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today held a comprehensive review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Rajasthan and Maharashtra to evaluate healthcare delivery mechanisms and fast-track the implementation of priority national health initiatives.

2026-01-02T17:43:11.401294+00:00 IST

Poonch Police Attaches Property of Pakistan-Based Terror Handler

In a decisive legal action against terrorism and anti-national elements operating from across the border, Poonch Police have attached an immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler, in compliance with the directions of the Court, according to a release.

2026-01-02T17:39:47.896358+00:00 IST

Assam CM Himanta distributes MMUA cheques in Borsola, Sipajhar

Chief Minister Sarma also virtually laid the foundation stone for a Super Speciality Hospital to be constructed at the Tezpur Medical College and Hospital campus, involving a project cost of Rs. 306 crore.

2026-01-02T17:33:33.579306+00:00 IST

National Textiles Ministers’ Conference to be held in Guwahati

The conference will be held under the theme "India's Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation," according to an official release by the Ministry of Textiles.

2026-01-02T17:28:52.262676+00:00 IST

Delhi HC grants interim bail in kidnapping-murder case of minor

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted one-week interim bail to a man accused in a case of Kidnapping and murder of a minor boy. This case pertains to an FIR lodged at Hazrat Nizamuddin Police Station in 2023.

2026-01-02T17:20:36.236628+00:00 IST

Baghel says victory of truth after son granted bail

The former Chhattisgarh CM thanked the lawyers and Congress workers for their support throughout the matter, alleging that the BJP and the Enforcement Directorate had not left any stone unturned in trying to harass his family.

2026-01-02T17:19:49.512863+00:00 IST

Guwahati Police records sharp drop in crime in 2025: JCP

The Guwahati Police Commissionerate has effectively addressed crime in all its forms, encompassing both crime prevention and detection, and has achieved positive results in pendency reduction and case disposal in the year 2025.

2026-01-02T17:14:26.096050+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh flags "white-collar terrorism", cites Red Fort terror blast caused by a doctor; says education must impart character

At least 15 people were killed, and several others were injured in the Red Fort terror attack caused by a suicide car bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi, on November 10, 2025. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested several others, including three more doctors - Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai, Dr Adeel Ahmed and Dr Shaheen Saeed for their alleged involvement in the blast.

2026-01-02T16:55:00.428889+00:00 IST

Mukesh Ambani, family offer prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat

Reliance Industries Limited Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, along with his wife Nita Ambani and son Anant Ambani, on Friday offered prayers at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat.

2026-01-02T16:53:52.430866+00:00 IST

BJP to launch nationwide awareness campaign on ‘Viksit Bharat’ an

The BJP campaign would be centred on the vision of Viksit Bharat and the G Ram G Bill, to take the party's key initiatives and legislative reforms directly to the people.

2026-01-02T16:25:51.023640+00:00 IST

‘Voice of Buddhist Ladakh’ meets Ladhakh LG

The early outreach to the LG signals VBL's intent to position itself as an active stakeholder in the ongoing policy discourse.

2026-01-02T16:07:48.229278+00:00 IST

Himachal Police register case, NIA visits Nalagarh blast site

According to the police, the blast took place at around 9:40 am on Thursday behind the police station's store room. The area was cordoned off immediately, and no injuries or casualties were reported. The explosion damaged the glass panes in the storeroom and shattered the windows of a nearby building.

2026-01-02T15:52:11.148056+00:00 IST

Karnataka government suspends IPS Pavan Nejjur over banner row

The State Government took prima facie cognisance of the matter and found the conduct of the officer in the matter in violation of Rule 3 of All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, which establishes the foundational ethical standards of the civil servants.

2026-01-02T15:48:25.832785+00:00 IST

AAP Kakkar targets BJP over Indore water crisis

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Priyanka Kakkar on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over reports of water pollution in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, alleging that people in the city have been suffering due to contaminated water for nearly two years despite repeated complaints.

2026-01-02T15:34:24.484866+00:00 IST

Bikhchandani's indirect dig at Chadha's demand for gig apps ban

In response to Goyal's post on X, Bikhchandani called Chadha a "champagne socialist" for marrying a film star, having a designer wedding in Udaipur, and celebrating their first anniversary in the Maldives, questioning the audacity to criticise the alleged exploitation of gig workers.

2026-01-02T15:29:56.090213+00:00 IST

JKSA writes to PM for safety of 2000 Kashmiri students in Iran

National Convenor of JKSA, Nasir Khuehami, stated that nearly 2,000 Kashmiri students are presently enrolled in medical universities across different provinces of Iran.

2026-01-02T15:29:07.616344+00:00 IST