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Uttarakhand sees widespread rain, snowfall: Kedarnath temple painted in white

Pilgrimage centres and hill stations such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi were covered in a thick blanket of snow. The change in weather drew tourists to several destinations, particularly Mussoorie, where visitors were seen thronging the Mall Road

23 Jan 2026 5:22 pm
R-Day parade to showcase India`s democratic spirit; here are its significance

Follow Republic Day 2026 celebrations with parade highlights, chief guest details, speeches, security updates, cultural events, and nationwide coverage. Stay informed with mid-day

23 Jan 2026 4:39 pm
Himachal sees widespread rain, snow; fresh western disturbance likely next week

Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rain and snowfall, with some areas recording above-normal temperatures. IMD warns that a fresh western disturbance is likely from next week, bringing more rain, snow, and gusty winds in higher reaches

23 Jan 2026 4:32 pm
MP: Nine fall ill due to water contamination in Mhow, Indore

At least 9 people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused 7 confirmed deaths

23 Jan 2026 4:31 pm
Vietnam`s ruling Communist Party re-elects To Lam as general secretary

Vietnams To Lam was re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party. The Congress set goals for 10 percent annual GDP growth by 2030 and high income status by 2045, while electing 19 Politburo members to guide the countrys political and economic direction

23 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Is US preparing for an attack on Iran? Trump says armada heading towards Gulf

President Donald Trump confirms a US naval armada is moving towards the Gulf as Washington watches Iran closely, even as he plays down the likelihood of an immediate military strike and signals openness to talks

23 Jan 2026 4:05 pm
Supreme Court issues fresh notice to Anil Ambani in bank fraud case

The Supreme Court issued fresh notices to Anil Ambani and ADAG on a PIL alleging massive banking and corporate fraud. The court directed the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to submit sealed status reports within 10 days on their ongoing probes.

23 Jan 2026 3:24 pm
Explainer: Why Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase for USD 5 billion

Donald Trump has filed a USD 5-billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, claiming the bank cut off his accounts for political reasons in 2021. The case has reignited debate in the US over debanking and banks use of reputational risk

23 Jan 2026 2:04 pm
Kerala: PM Modi launches major development projects, flags off train services

PM Modi Modi launched multiple development projects and flagged off new train services in Kerala, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains. He said the initiatives will boost connectivity, urban infrastructure and transform Thiruvananthapuram into a major national hub

23 Jan 2026 12:58 pm
US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks

Ukraine, US, and Russia will hold trilateral security talks in Abu Dhabi following high-level meetings in Moscow, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue. Key issues remain over territory, security guarantees, and Russias military objectives

23 Jan 2026 12:26 pm
Final death toll from Spain`s rail disaster is 45, train drivers plan strike

Spains final death toll from the Andalusia high-speed train crash rose to 45, with over 120 injured. Subsequent rail accidents in Barcelona and Murcia have raised safety concerns, prompting a train driver strike planned for February 911

23 Jan 2026 12:26 pm
Jammu and Kashmir Snowfall and gusty winds disrupt air and road transport

Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted air and road transport across Kashmir on Friday. Srinagar airport operations were affected, while traffic was suspended on the Srinagar-Jammu highway, Mughal Road and Srinagar-Leh highway, causing widespread inconvenience

23 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
Saamana calls Uddhav-Raj tribute as `best birthday gift` to Balasaheb Thackeray

Maharashtra is commemorating Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackerays birth centenary. Saamana highlighted the joint tribute by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray as the best birthday gift, calling his legacy timeless and rooted in Marathi identity, dignity and unity

23 Jan 2026 10:54 am
PM Modi offers tributes to Balasaheb Thackeray on birth centenary

The Prime Minister said that Balasaheb Thackeray was known for his sharp intellect, powerful oratory and uncompromising convictions, and commanded a unique connect with the people

23 Jan 2026 10:54 am
Delhi-NCR wakes up to chilly, rainy morning; air quality remains very poor

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi-NCR and parts of neighbouring Punjab and Haryana

23 Jan 2026 10:40 am
Devendra Fadnavis unveils roadmap for Indias first Innovation City near Mumbai

Fadnavis said the initiativebeing developed in partnership with the Tata Grouphas progressed from conceptual discussions held last year to advanced planning stages

23 Jan 2026 10:30 am
Maharashtra secures 83 per cent direct FDI in Davos deals: Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis said investments have been secured from 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Germany, France, Austria, the UAE, Spain, Canada and Belgium

23 Jan 2026 10:17 am
Mumbai weather updates: City enjoys clear winter day as AQI remains moderate

Temperatures remained in line with seasonal averages, with the maximum hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum settling near 18 degrees Celsius

23 Jan 2026 10:01 am
French navy boarded Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Mediterranean: Macron

A ship named Grinch is under United Kingdom (UK) sanctions, while another called Carl with the same registration number is sanctioned by the United States and the European Union

23 Jan 2026 9:43 am
IndiGo`s Delhi-Pune flight receives hoax bomb threat

The aircraft, scheduled to arrive at 8:40 pm, landed at 9:24 pm and was parked at Bay No. 3 at 9:27 pm. Subsequently, Air Traffic Control (ATC) communicated the bomb threat information to Apron Control

23 Jan 2026 9:43 am
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says warnings to Europe feel like Groundhog Day

Zelenskyy listed a litany of grievances and criticisms of Europe that he said have left Ukraine at the mercy of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid an ongoing US push for a peace settlement

23 Jan 2026 8:55 am
Narendra Modi, Brazil President stress reformed multilateralism in call

The leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism in addressing shared challenges

23 Jan 2026 8:47 am
TikTok finalises deal to launch new US version of the app

The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok US joint venture

23 Jan 2026 8:43 am
Tiny worm uses static electricity to leap and infect flying insects

Higher voltage, combined with a tiny breath of wind, greatly boosts the odds of a jumping worm connecting to a flying insect, said a researcher

23 Jan 2026 8:36 am
Vladimir Putin signals readiness to use frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

In his televised remarks at the meeting of the Russian Security Council late on Wednesday night, Putin also announced to donate USD 1 billion to the Trump-promoted Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza ceasefire plan from the frozen assets

23 Jan 2026 8:33 am
Oldest known cave art discovered in Indonesia, dated to nearly 68,000 years

The tan-coloured prints analysed by Indonesian and Australian researchers on the island of Sulawesi were made by blowing pigment over hands placed against the cave walls, leaving an outline

23 Jan 2026 8:29 am
Vijays TVK gets whistle symbol ahead of 2026 polls

The overall expectations and desire of the people of Tamil Nadu is that our leader should become the Chief Minister. As a first step, this symbol has been given, Kumar told reporters here.

23 Jan 2026 8:26 am
Mumbai: Chembur police bust parking extortion racket, two arrested

Duo demands Rs 1000 from tanker drivers, threatening to kill them otherwise; cops nab accused from Govandi; The accused demanded parking money from tanker drivers, exploiting congestion outside the IOC facility, said police

23 Jan 2026 8:19 am
Sindhudurg forests inside Western Ghats allegedly ravaged by illegal quarrying

Activist and villagers say massive clearing has taken place to make way for bungalows; Nature and wildlife lovers from Kolzar have also alleged that the forests on the other side of the hills have been flattened and cleared for construction

23 Jan 2026 8:15 am
Goregaon lift mishap: One youth critical, other discharged from hospital

As Vignesh remains in critical condition at Kokilaben Hospital in Andheri with no neurological response as financial burden continues to mount, relatives question FIR and demand action against society office bearers; Rudra continues a steady recovery at home

23 Jan 2026 8:10 am
At WEF, Devendra Fadnavis promises cleaner air and safer water for Mumbai

Fadnavis, in Davos, says foreign private investment will help tackle environmental challenges; he said the initiative, to be led by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, will be driven by private investment and aimed at tackling long-pending environmental challenges in Maharashtras metro cities

23 Jan 2026 8:06 am
Is CM so helpless?: Bombay High Court raps Maharashtra government

The court was hearing a pre-arrest bail application of Vikas Gogawale, son of Shiv Sena minister Bharat Gogawale. Vikas has been named as an accused in a case related to a violent clash between rival groups during the Mahad Municipal Council elections

23 Jan 2026 8:02 am
Setback for BJP as KDMC mayors post reserved for ST category

The lottery for mayoral post reservation has come as a setback for the BJP, as the mayors post in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has been reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category

23 Jan 2026 7:46 am
Explained: The step-by-step process to elect Mumbais mayor

From reservation draw to show-of-hands voting, here is how Mumbai elects its mayor after a landmark BMC election

23 Jan 2026 7:42 am
BMC elections 2026: Mumbai mayors post reserved for women after lottery draw

Reservation draw puts Mumbais top civic post in the open women category as BJP-led Mahayuti prepares to name its candidate

23 Jan 2026 7:35 am
Newborn baby girl found dead in garbage bin near Mumbai airport

Newborn wrapped in a blanket was spotted after her hand was seen sticking out of dumping spot in Kurla; post-mortem report awaited

23 Jan 2026 7:27 am
No signal, no zebra crossing: Plaza Cinema junction turns deadly for pedestrians

With Elphinstone bridge shut, and Tilak bridge narrowed, pedestrians are forced to dash through nonstop traffic at busy Dadar crossing; adding to the chaos is the ongoing construction of additional lanes on Tilak bridge

23 Jan 2026 7:23 am
Parents to help shape college syllabus at Mumbais HR College

HR College loops in 60 parents from corporate world to advise on Churchgate institutions curriculum; the advisory group includes approximately five parents for each course

23 Jan 2026 7:16 am
Irate Urban Company masseuse assaults Wadala woman after session cancellation

46-year-old Wadala woman gets her face punched and scratched, hair pulled, and verbally abused; assailant, who doesnt spare residents teen son, is removed from platform

23 Jan 2026 7:10 am
15-car locals to reach Mumbai Central as Western Railway upgrades infrastructure

General manager tells mid-day 15-car slow trains will be brought all the way till Mumbai Central in phases; in an exclusive interview with mid-day, he spoke about the future of suburban rail operations and his long-term vision for the two networks

23 Jan 2026 7:03 am
Did my friend like my post?

Do we crave validation from our friends and colleagues on our social media more than we should? And do we really resent it if our friends are influencers?

23 Jan 2026 6:57 am
Look into pay-related complaints of police personnel

Police personnel who risk their lives to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections are valued at just Rs 500 said a spokesperson, adding that every police officer, employee and home guard deployed for election duty should be paid a minimum allowance of Rs 5000

23 Jan 2026 6:51 am
Horoscope today, January 23: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what`s in store for you today? Well, we`ve got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

23 Jan 2026 2:32 am
Election Commission unveils worlds largest electoral services platform

The Election Commission of India launched ECINET, a unified digital platform integrating over 40 apps for voter services, election info, e-EPIC, grievance redressal, and polling trends, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and citizen access ahead of elections

22 Jan 2026 9:52 pm
Karachi mall fire: Toll climbs to 55 as search for missing people continues

Investigators are yet to announce what caused the fire, five days after the blaze gutted the three-storey Gul Plaza. Families have criticised the slow pace of the recovery operation, with more than 50 giving DNA samples in the hope of finding their missing relatives

22 Jan 2026 8:12 pm
Japan nuclear reactor shut hours after first restart since Fukushima

Japans Kashiwazaki-Kariwa No. 6 reactor, the first TEPCO unit to restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, was shut down hours after resuming operations due to a control rod malfunction. Officials said there was no safety risk, and the cause will be investigated

22 Jan 2026 8:08 pm
CISF holds passing out parade of largest-ever sports batch,324 inducted

The newly recruited officials` training covered physical fitness and endurance, drills and discipline, weapon handling and unarmed combat, industrial security and law, human rights and gender sensitisation, soft skills and professional conduct

22 Jan 2026 6:19 pm
India among countries that skipped Trumps Board of Peace signing in Davos

PM Narendra Modi was among several world leaders invited by Trump to join the board, which was announced during the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. France, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and several other major nations also stayed away from the ceremony

22 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Teen who left home over mobile phone dispute rescued by railway police

A 14-year-old Delhi boy ran away over parental phone and gaming restrictions to pursue social media fame. He was tracked via phone and train movements and rescued from Bengaluru Railway Station by Delhi Police

22 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
Six dead, five injured in massive kiln explosion at Chhattisgarh iron plant

Rescue teams rushed to an iron plant in Balodabazar after a kiln explosion caused heavy damage, leaving six workers dead and five injured. Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident

22 Jan 2026 4:24 pm