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Kagal State Excise raided two illegal factories in Goa, sealing liquor and materials worth Rs 1.32 crore. The operation exposed an interstate spurious liquor racket using fake Maharashtra labels and dealt a major blow to smuggling networks.

The gallantry awards include one Ashok Chakra, three Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras (one posthumous), one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 44 Sena Medals (Gallantry) (five posthumous), six Nau Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry)

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday announced that the President of India has approved 131 Padma Awards for 2026, one of the countrys highest civilian honours

In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Murmu said the country is recording continuous economic growth, driven by large-scale investments in world-class infrastructure and guided by the principles of `atmanirbharata` and `swadeshi`

Veteran BBC correspondent and author Mark Tully, widely known as the broadcasters voice of India, died at the age of 90, the BBC confirmed on Sunday

Born in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in the country

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of turning governors into tools to harass opposition-ruled states, alleging direct interference from the Centre. Addressing a rally in Hubballi, he said constitutional authorities are being misused to destabilise non-BJP governments

The awardees include people who have dedicated their lives to serving society in areas such as education, healthcare, art, culture, and social welfare

Republic Day marks the day the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950, transforming the nation into a sovereign, democratic republic. The day reflects Indias constitutional values, freedom struggle legacy, and commitment to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity

Tejashwi Yadav was appointed National Working President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal at the partys executive meeting in Patna. While senior leaders welcomed the move, his sister Rohini Acharya launched a sharp attack on the party leadership, calling the situation worrisome

The roots of Republic Day trace back to the Indian Independence Act of July 18, 1947, which ended British rule and transferred legislative authority to Indias Constituent Assembly

Overall, while daytime temperatures remained slightly below average in many interior districts, Maharashtra continued to witness pleasant winter conditions, with no extreme variations reported

Meanwhile, on Thursday, two persons have been arrested by the Noida Police following the case of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, who lost his life after his car broke through a waterlogged pit near a public road in Sector-150, officials said on Thursday

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Major landmarks, including the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai, and the Government buildings in Lucknow, reflected a vibrant, patriotic atmosphere in the cities.

On Saturday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O`Hara confirmed that a 37-year-old man succumbed to multiple gunshot injuries after being taken to hospital.

Days of torrential rains had caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through Pasir Langu village in the West Bandung district of West Java province. Mud, rocks and trees tumbled down the mountainside, burying some 34 houses.

Mamdani has been a vocal critic of the anti-immigrant rhetoric, has said that his administration is proud that New York City is an immigrant city. At roundtable to build awareness about the child care program, Mamdani announced that the New York administration wont check immigration status for universal child care enrollees.

The warning from Irans paramilitary force, Revolutionary Guard, comes as US warships head towards the West Asias country, reigniting international tensions

A day after MPs nephew claimed his gun misfired, forensic reports have ruled out an accidental firing; investigators said the couple had an argument before the incident

A young woman has gone viral in Thailand for being romantically involved with a set of twin brothers at the same time, who have no problem in sharing a common girlfriend

You scored masterpieces from Mani Ratnams trilogy to Taal, to Maa Tujhe Salaam to Rockstar to Chaiya Chaiya and Vande Matraram, and Sir Andrew Webbers Bombay Dreams and Slumdog Millionaire

The 51-year-old was arrested in Lawrenceville, Georgia, for allegedly killing his wife and three relatives over a family dispute. Police say three children in the home were unharmed, and the motive appears domestic-related

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Indian refinery purchases of Russian crude had collapsed due to tariffs imposed by the US. While the tariffs remain in place, he hinted at a diplomatic path to remove them if India adjusts its energy sourcing

Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad criticised Rahul Gandhi over Congresss repeated electoral losses, alleging lack of internal democracy and centralised decision-making. He also claimed Rahul Gandhi is uncomfortable working with senior leaders and that dissent within the party is suppressed

Referring to the Canadian Prime Minister as Governor, Trump said the United States would impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian goods should Ottawa deepen trade ties with Beijing. China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it added Trump.

The Ministry of Home Affairs will showcase the implementation of Indias three new criminal laws in a special tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. The display will highlight the shift from colonial-era laws to a technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system under the theme Dand Se Nyay Ki Or

Granth Kutir has been developed at Rashtrapati Bhavan to enhance awareness among people about the rich cultural and literary heritage of India. The people can see the collection of books and manuscripts in the Granth Kutir during their tour to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from New York and Newark on January 2526 due to a severe winter storm forecast on the US East Coast. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow and ice, causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations across multiple US states

These talks in Abu Dhabi marked the first time all three sides met since the conflict began nearly four years ago. US officials termed the opening round productive and said discussions were expected to continue through Saturday

Weather conditions improved across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after a day of widespread snowfall, rain and strong winds. Flight operations at Srinagar airport resumed after snow clearance, though night temperatures remained below freezing across the region. The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snow at isolated places

At least six people were killed and over a dozen injured after a suicide bombing struck wedding celebrations at the residence of a peace committee leader in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The blast, believed to have been carried out by a teenage suicide bomber, triggered chaos at the venue as authorities launched an investigation and vowed

Odishas Nabarangpur district has been declared Naxal-free after nine Maoists, including seven women carrying a combined bounty of Rs 47 lakh, surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Police said the district has not witnessed major Naxal activity since 2011, marking a significant achievement as Maoist influence in Odisha

A Delhi court on Saturday postponed the hearing on taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorates chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case linked to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The hearing was deferred after the ED sought more time to submit pending documents

Rajasthans only hill station, Mount Abu, recorded its coldest day of the season as temperatures plunged to a chilling minus 7 degrees Celsius amid an intense cold wave gripping North India. Frost blanketed grasslands, ponds froze overnight, and icy winds kept residents and tourists huddled around bonfires, marking one of the harshest winter spells

Visiting Rajasthans desert city of Jaisalmer will soon become more expensive, with the municipal council deciding to levy a passenger tax on vehicles entering the city. Approved by the states Local Self-Government Department, the tax will be collected at entry points on Barmer and Jodhpur roads, with rates ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200

In October 2001, nearly a month after the September 11 attacks, the US led an international coalition in Afghanistan to destroy al-Qaida, which had used the country as its base, and the group`s Taliban hosts

The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist of Pakistan was identified as Usman. He was active from 2024, and six terror acts were registered against him, including the killing of civilians and security forces

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore on January 17 and met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water and those undergoing treatment in the hospital

Trump spoke of imposing tariffs on Switzerland - which he ultimately lowered - because the country`s leader rubbed me the wrong way during a phone call

In a post on X, the MND said that 18 out of the 26 PLA sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan`s northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

The facility will operate in low Earth orbit and focus on experiments that gravity-bound labs cannot perform; the company says the lab will shorten the timeline between discovery and therapy by unlocking new biological insights

The Kremlin meeting, which lasted past 3 am on Friday, came hours after Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticised his European allies on Thursday for their slow and fragmented response to Russias invasion of Ukraine

Th US owes more than USD 130 million to the global health agency, according to WHO; and Trump administration officials acknowledge that they havent finished working out some issues, such as lost access to data from other countries that could give America an early warning of a new pandemic

These structures were first synthesised in labs in the 1990s. The discovery showcases how future space missions might process local soil into advanced materials for deep-space exploration

The latest death toll was given by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which reported that 4716 people killed were demonstrators, 203 were government-affiliated, 43 were children, and 40 were civilians not taking part in the protests

Five of the cadres surrendered with two Insas rifles, two Single Loading Rifles (SLRs), a carbine and a muzzle-loading gun, the official said

Priya Seth, 34, is in jail for trapping a guy on a dating app and later strangling him and stuffing his body into a suitcase; Hanuman Prasad, 29, conspired with a woman he was in a relationship with and killed her husband and her kids

Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses

An environmentalist has complained about this to a number of officials. The complaint letter has alleged that massive deforestation, hill cutting, and quarrying are taking place inside the Sawantwadi-Dodamarg wildlife corridor