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Delhi Court finds contractor liable in Vasant Kunj wall collapse

In an order dated January 16, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Mittal at the Rouse Avenue District Courts discharged accused Kirip Chaliha in an FIR registered at Vasant Kunj South police station under Sections 288 and 304A of the Indian Penal Code, while directing that charges be framed against accused contractor Aabid. Advocate RHA Sikander appeared for Kirip Chaliha.

2026-01-17T09:10:36.469019+00:00 IST

Raja Warring targets Haryana CM Nayab Saini, BJP and AAP govt

Punjab Congress president Raja Warring on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini over his growing political activity in Punjab, while also criticising the BJP, the AAP-led Punjab government and recent law-and-order developments in the state.

2026-01-17T09:09:09.872962+00:00 IST

New train route sanctioned for Thrissur-Guruvayur, BJP leader

"I thank PM Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for sanctioning this new train service on the Thrissur-Guruvayur route. Thousands of daily commuters and devotees travelling to Guruvayur Temple will benefit from this new service," the BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar wrote on X.

2026-01-17T09:07:35.626229+00:00 IST

"Eknath Shinde doesn’t need certificate": Shaina NC slams Raut

"The person who has done so much work for Maharashtra, perhaps Sanjay Raut cannot digest this, but Eknath Shinde does not need Sanjay Raut's certificate. Sanjay Raut has forgotten that in 2019, he went and sat on the lap of the Congress and the NCP. He betrayed his ideology. Sanjay Raut now probably needs a new scriptwriter," Shaina told ANI.

2026-01-17T09:07:13.559713+00:00 IST

J-K: Tourists brave chilly morning at Dal Lake amid cold wave

Despite the freezing conditions, tourists were seen enjoying a boat ride on Dal Lake, wrapped in warm layers to protect themselves from the biting cold. The scenic waterbody, partially shrouded in mist, offered visitors a serene experience of Kashmir's winter landscape.

2026-01-17T08:58:58.566175+00:00 IST

Shivakumar cancels Davos tour to attend party meetings

DK Shivakumar's visit to Davos has been cancelled due to his official engagements in New Delhi and Bangalore.

2026-01-17T08:53:19.684028+00:00 IST

BJP State President Ravindra Chavan met newly elected corporators

During the meeting, Chavan emphasised that the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation should be from the Mahayuti alliance, asserting that the citizens have endorsed the alliance's development-oriented governance.

2026-01-17T08:43:55.431454+00:00 IST

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Indian Air Force validates readiness ahead of Vayushakti-26 at

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has completed the Full Dress Rehearsal for the upcoming Vayushakti 26 exercise at Pokhran, effectively validating all operational parameters, officials said on Thursday.

2026-02-26T04:01:20.850863+00:00 IST

Manas Dutta backs Odisha Vigilance's action on Debabrata Mohanty

BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta has backed Odisha Vigilance's action on Debabrata Mohanty, Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle, who was caught red-handed taking a ₹30,000 bribe from a licensed coal vendor. Simultaneous raids at his residences and office uncovered over ₹4 crore in cash, making it the largest cash seizure in Odisha Vigilance history.

2026-02-26T03:53:35.898561+00:00 IST

NCERT withdraws Class 8 Social Science textbook

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an apology and withdrawn the distribution of its newly released Class 8 Social Science textbook after an inappropriate textual material and errors of judgement were found in a chapter on the judiciary.

2026-02-26T03:39:45.322091+00:00 IST

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Botsa accuses TDP of promoting political violence

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Opposition Leader, Botsa Satyanarayana, criticised the TDP for encouraging attacks on YSRCP leaders' houses with active police support, and said the state's reputation for civility and respect for law is being damaged, according to a release.

2026-02-03T02:52:36.818530+00:00 IST

AP turned into ‘Jungle Raj’, YSRCP slams TDP government

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Monday slammed TDP's alleged mismanagement of the state. During the meeting, it stated that the state has been pushed into a "jungle raj" under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and that the party will take the government's "misdeeds" to the national stage.

2026-02-03T02:47:06.718972+00:00 IST

We were humiliated, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress leader and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that she was humiliated by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during their meeting on Monday. ECI sources said that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to the queries of CM Mamata Banerjee, who led the party delegation to EC, and explained to them that the rule of law shall prevail in the SIR process and anybody taking law into their own hands shall be dealt with strictly as per rules.

2026-02-03T02:40:45.807124+00:00 IST

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Bodies of two Maoist cadres, weapons recovered

Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Yadav said that a joint team of District Reserve Guard (DRG), CoBRA and the Special Task Force (STF) carried out a search operation in the northwestern region after receiving intelligence inputs regarding the presence of the Maoist National Park Area Committee's DVCM Dilip Bedja and other armed Maoists in forest and hilly areas.

2026-01-17T08:39:14.641092+00:00 IST

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BJP’s Sambit Patra slams West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Saturday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to stop the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state.

2026-01-17T08:37:38.914812+00:00 IST

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"Incident happened because of govt's negligence": Rahul Gandhi

"Those who committed this. There must be someone responsible or someone in the government for this. The government should take responsibility. The compensation and treatment cost assistance for the incident that happened because of the government's negligence should be given to the affected families," Rahul Gandhi told reporters in Indore.

2026-01-17T08:34:19.948562+00:00 IST

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"Those in power will not let go of..." Raj Thackeray

"Truth be told, you don't really need me to tell you this. But still, I say--whether in the MMR region or across the state, those in power and their supporters will not let go of any opportunity to harass the Marathi people. Therefore, we must stand firmly behind our Marathi people. Elections will come and go, but we must never forget that our breath is Marathi," Raj Thackeray posted on X.

2026-01-17T08:24:30.243789+00:00 IST

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Vande Bharat sleeper comes with latest tech, indigenous design:

Speaking to ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off the train, the NF Railway's GM thanked the PM, Railways minister and the Assam Chief Minister for making the Kamakhya-Howrah train possible.

2026-01-17T08:21:43.311470+00:00 IST

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PM Modi flags off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train in Mal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Indian Railways. The state-of-the-art sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express will operate on the Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) route.

2026-01-17T08:19:15.004699+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi remembers Rohit Vemula

"Rohit Vemula Act is not just a slogan--it's a necessity. So that caste discrimination in educational institutions becomes a crime, strict action is taken against the guilty, and no student is ever broken, silenced, or pushed out in the name of their caste," Gandhi posted on 'X'.

2026-01-17T08:19:05.196085+00:00 IST

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Goa Tourism Minister on illegal parties tarnishing state's image

Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications and Printing & Stationery, Government of Goa, today assures the assembly of strict action against illegal parties and calls for a coordinated approach across various departments to ensure responsible tourism in the State.

2026-01-17T08:18:25.380417+00:00 IST

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Delhi: PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 to be organised in Dilli Haat

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will be organising PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026, an exhibition dedicated exclusively to artisans and craftspeople under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

2026-01-17T08:12:49.346216+00:00 IST

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“Bringing great gifts to our region”: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Gadkari is set to inaugurate and perform the bhoomi pujan for eight National Highway projects, including the Raisen-Vidisha National Highway and road stretches connecting Vidisha, Gyaraspur, Rahatgarh and Sagar.

2026-01-17T08:07:41.517104+00:00 IST

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Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of Cong leader Bheemanna Khandre

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday expressed condolences to the family of late Congress leader Bheemanna Khandre, after his unfortunate demise.

2026-01-17T08:01:39.577039+00:00 IST

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"Shah-Sena": Saamana editorial slams Eknath Shinde

In its editorial, Saamana referred to Shinde's Shiv Sena as "Shah Sena" and asserted that when politics is driven by "no ideology and no stance", elections themselves lose relevance.

2026-01-17T08:00:57.006991+00:00 IST

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AIADMK announces first phase of poll promises ahead of Tamil Nadu

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday announced the first phase of the party's poll promises for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections.

2026-01-17T08:00:19.920132+00:00 IST

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Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil denied bail in sexual assault case

Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Thiruvalla on Saturday denied bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with a sexual assault case.

2026-01-17T07:52:52.665931+00:00 IST