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Cold wave grips Kashmir; tourists enjoy winter charm at Dal Lake

As per the IMD forecast, Srinagar city is expected to record a maximum temperature of 11 degrees Celsius and a minimum of minus 5 degrees Celsius on Sunday. In Jammu city, the maximum temperature is likely to be around 20 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is expected to settle at 5 degrees Celsius. The forecast says "mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards evening or night" for the Sringar City.

2026-01-18T08:44:07.203584+00:00 IST

Mamata government is betraying farmers: Biman Ghosh

BJP leader Biman Ghosh on Sunday criticised the Mamata Banerjee government, saying that it had been betraying the farmers of the state. He said that people of Singur and Hooghly districts are happy with the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-01-18T08:41:47.804892+00:00 IST

NTR’s policies still guides govts: E Peddi Reddy on death anniver

"We worked under him, and the policies he introduced during his term are still being followed by successive governments. For the poor, he worked tirelessly to provide education and food security... He was a great leader and will always remain in people's hearts," Peddi Reddy said to ANI.

2026-01-18T08:35:31.299209+00:00 IST

Delhi Police crime branch busts inter-state auto lifting racket

"Our interstate cell has arrested three people so far. One person was arrested from Punjab, one from Chandigarh, and one from Delhi. 16 cars have been recovered, including eight Fortuners, 5 five Kia Seltos, one Thar, one Creta and one Venue...," the DCP informed.

2026-01-18T08:23:52.638061+00:00 IST

PM Modi to launch NDA's Assembly poll campaign in Madurantakam

Addressing reporters at the BJP state headquarters, Kamalalayam in T Nagar, Nagendran said the Prime Minister will address a public meeting in the afternoon, marking the first campaign rally of the NDA with a call to "send the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) back home."

2026-01-18T08:22:29.091537+00:00 IST

J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar on Sunday, officials said.

2026-01-18T08:16:32.915853+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh: Man dies after allegedly consuming insecticide

The DSP also stated that the police responded promptly and took immediate rescue measures, and appealed to the public not to believe rumours and misinformation circulating on social media.

2026-01-18T08:15:52.330202+00:00 IST

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Maid among two arrested for staging fake ED raid in New Friends C

The Delhi Police solved a high-profile robbery in New Friends Colony where a gang allegedly impersonated Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials to target an 86-year-old retired architect, with one of the accused being the victim's housemaid.

2026-02-26T08:02:34.837939+00:00 IST

Gujarat's Panchayat Sanitation scheme allocates Rs 650 cr to improve rural cleanliness and health

The Gujarat Panchayat Department's Mukhyamantri Nirmal Gram Yojana focuses on qualitative improvement in sanitation and public health across rural areas, the release said.

2026-02-26T08:01:38.416838+00:00 IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Underground Wiring Project

Speaking to the reporters on the occasion, CM Rekha termed the place "historic" and said that culture, heritage, and tradition can all be experienced in one location. She asserted that the underground wiring project will provide relief to the residents of Chandni Chowk from the web of electric poles and cables that had long troubled them.

2026-02-26T07:51:33.206072+00:00 IST

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Naidu, Pawan Kalyan made baseless claims on TTD prasadam: YSRCP

NTR District YSRCP President Devineni Avinash alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had spread falsehoods by claiming that animal fat was mixed in the TTD prasadam.

2026-02-03T11:56:27.825531+00:00 IST

AIMJ chief demands cow be declared national animal

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi said that granting national animal status to the cow would strengthen social harmony. From an Islamic perspective, he stated that cow's milk has healing properties and is beneficial for health, whereas consuming beef can lead to illness.

2026-02-03T11:50:01.835189+00:00 IST

'When you put your hand on our windpipe, we have to fight back'

Congress MP Raja Warring on Tuesday criticised the government's actions of suspending eight opposition members from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and "throwing papers on the chair" following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's insistence on mentioning a specific reference about the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh in 2020.

2026-02-03T11:49:26.026475+00:00 IST

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Grand Jallikattu event held in Pudukkottai’s Vadamalapuram

The event took place at the Pidari Amman and Karuppar temples and was jointly organised by the villages of Rajavayal, Vadamalapuram and Gurukalaiyapatti. Villagers and visitors gathered in large numbers to witness the sport, which is a key attraction during Pongal festivities across the state.

2026-01-18T08:14:28.360813+00:00 IST

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IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra diverted after bomb threat

"A security threat was noticed onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6650 operating from Delhi to Bagdogra on 18 January 2026 due to which the aircraft was diverted to Lucknow. Following the established protocol, we informed the relevant authorities immediately and are fully cooperating with them in carrying out the necessary security checks," IndiGo spokesperson's statement read

2026-01-18T08:09:57.158077+00:00 IST

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"There is a clear attempt to protect real culprits": Muraleedh

Congress leader K. Muraleedharan on Sunday alleged attempts to divert attention from the Sabarimala gold robbery case, claiming government pressure on the SIT to secure bail for Unnikrishnan Potti and others, while protecting key individuals.

2026-01-18T08:09:32.167871+00:00 IST

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Priyanka Chaturvedi's jibe at Eknath Shinde after BMC results

Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi said the verdict made it clear which faction represents the "real Shiv Sena," adding that Shinde has no option but to continue his alliance with the BJP.

2026-01-18T08:04:29.750098+00:00 IST

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BJP's Ramchander Rao claims huge support in GHMC elections

Speaking to ANI, he said, "Today large number of doctors have joined Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Sai Malladi, and the doctors have expressed faith in Modi's rule and also in the Bharatiya Janata Party. Ahead of the upcoming GHMC and municipal elections in Hyderabad, doctors have expressed full support for the BJP and its candidates. "

2026-01-18T08:00:37.342440+00:00 IST

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Congress will get resounding response from Assam as well: PM Modi

Addressing a public gathering in Nagaon district, the Prime Minister launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of compromising Assam's land, security and interests for political gains, particularly on the issue of infiltration.

2026-01-18T08:00:01.114391+00:00 IST

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"Release" corporators held captive in Mumbai hotel: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday demanded the "release" of all the confined corporators from the "Taj Hotel Jail," who have been allegedly kept there by the Bhartiya Janata Party over the risk of party deflection saying that Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis should take action and order the officials to release the corporators from Taj Hotel.

2026-01-18T07:52:04.717369+00:00 IST

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Heavy footfall in carnival boosts state economy" Bhaderwa MLA

Speaking to ANI, the MLA highlighted the administration's efforts in organising the festival and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.

2026-01-18T07:48:02.587966+00:00 IST

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MP Malvinder Singh Kang urges PM Modi to act against Kapil Mishra

In the letter issued on Saturday, Kang stated that forensic reports from both Punjab and Delhi have conclusively established that a doctored and fabricated video was deliberately circulated to falsely accuse Atishi of making derogatory references to Sikh Gurus. He said the findings of the Forensic Science Laboratories leave no scope for ambiguity and clearly establish that the video in question was manipulated.

2026-01-18T07:37:42.297092+00:00 IST

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"Assam will not bow down to any Pakistani agent": Assam CM

Speaking at an inauguration event of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project in Nagaon alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sarma said Assam has changed and that the state's people would not surrender to "unknown people."

2026-01-18T07:30:30.770957+00:00 IST

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IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra recieves bomb threat

"A message was found written on a tissue paper in the toilet of the flight, stating that there was a bomb on board. The flight had 238 passengers, along with the pilots and crew. The flight was en route from Delhi to Bagdogra. It made an emergency landing in Lucknow and is currently being searched," the ACP said.

2026-01-18T07:23:11.749572+00:00 IST

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"Dharma is guiding force within all of us," says RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that Dharma is the driving force behind all existence and also governs the entire universe.

2026-01-18T07:18:41.609368+00:00 IST

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Punjab: 2 accused injured in police encounter after youth shot de

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jalandhar Harvinder Singh Virk said the victim, identified as Kesar Dhami, was shot dead by two assailants outside the university campus.

2026-01-18T07:16:45.043693+00:00 IST

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CM Yogi highlights exponential growth in UP's health sector

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday stated that the state has grown significantly in the heath sector with a notable rise in medical colleges over the last decade, saying that due to the improvement in this sector, health facilities are now more easily accessible to the people while participating in the Health Tech Conclave 1.0 in Lucknow.

2026-01-18T07:16:15.625258+00:00 IST