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Red Fort Blast Mastermind Wanted To Recruit 2nd Bomber. Why He Backed Out

Investigations into the white collar terror module busted after the recent car bombing near Red Fort showed that the mastermind Dr Umar-un Nabi had attempted to recruit a second suicide bomber but could not succeed, officials said.

18 Jan 2026 1:55 pm
Healthcare Leaders Urge Focus On Capacity Building, Reforms Ahead Of Budget

With the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on February 1, healthcare leaders across hospitals, diagnostics, and speciality care are calling for steady policy support rather than headline-grabbing announcements.

18 Jan 2026 1:49 pm
No Link Between Maternal Paracetamol Use And Autism Or ADHD In Children, Finds Lancet Study

The latest review confirms that there is no link between maternal use of paracetamol and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, and should end the debate over its safety.

18 Jan 2026 1:45 pm
Chinese Man Teaches Adults To Ride Bicycles Amid Surging Demand

Li has taught cycling to approximately 700 people, ranging in age from four to 68.

18 Jan 2026 1:36 pm
Delivery Agent's Heroic Attempt To Help Techie Who Drowned In Noida

The delivery agent blamed the authorities for not taking any action, even when a truck had fallen in the ditch around 10 days ago.

18 Jan 2026 1:31 pm
Congress Handed Over Land To Infiltrators For Votes In Assam: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress of handing over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes during its rule in the northeastern state.

18 Jan 2026 1:22 pm
Union Public Service Commission changes Date Of Civil Services Examination 2025 Personality Test

UPSC rescheduled the CSE 2025 Personality Test for candidates originally set for January 22 afternoon to February 27 morning due to Republic Day Parade rehearsals.

18 Jan 2026 12:55 pm
Video: Snow Covers Second-Floor Apartment Of High-Rise Building In Russia's Kamchatka

Mayor Belyayev criticised property management companies for not removing snow from roofs sooner and simply waiting for the storm to pass.

18 Jan 2026 12:52 pm
Messages Can Go Through: Sanjay Raut Adds To Shinde Sena Hotel Suspense

As Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde keeps his 29 corporators in a five-star hotel, apparently to foil any poaching attempt after NDA's victory in the BMC polls, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has added to the suspense

18 Jan 2026 12:48 pm
Leg Raises, Dumbbell Twists And More: Peek Into Vaani Kapoor's Back On Pace Workout

In the clip, Vaani Kapoor executes a range of strenuous exercises targeted towards multiple muscle groups, performing each one of them with unmatched control and precision.

18 Jan 2026 12:34 pm
He Fooled, Deceived Us: Iranian Protesters Say Trump Betrayed Them

For many Iranians who poured onto the streets during the latest wave of protests, US President Donald Trump appeared to be a potential lifeline. That belief, protesters say, is what makes his subsequent reversal feel like a betrayal.

18 Jan 2026 12:16 pm
Techie Drowns In Ditch While Screaming For Help Amid Dense Fog In Noida

The incident took place on Friday night near Sector 150, when the techie, Yuvraj Mehta, was returning home from work.

18 Jan 2026 12:16 pm
Delhi Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 5 Crore, 2 Nigerians Arrested

In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch unit has dismantled an international drug syndicate operated by Nigerian nationals, seizing cocaine and MDMA tablets worth nearly Rs 5 crore.

18 Jan 2026 12:15 pm
'Fake' Pics Of Manikarnika Ghat Redevelopment Surface, Police Cases Filed

Eight separate cases have been lodged at Chowk Police station in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi against those allegedly spreading AI-generated images and misleading information on social media regarding the redevelopment work at Manikarnika Ghat.

18 Jan 2026 11:35 am
Watch: Driver Stops Mumbai Local Train Mid-Departure To Allow Elderly Woman To Board, Wins Hearts

Internet users have dubbed the driver a eal-life hero for prioritising compassion over strict scheduling.

18 Jan 2026 10:00 am
Bihar Police Mains Exam 2026 Admit Card To Be Released Soon; Examination Scheduled For February

Candidates can download the Bihar Police Mains Exam admit card by visiting the BPSSC website and entering their registration number and date of birth once the link is live.

18 Jan 2026 9:59 am
'Dangerous Downward Spiral': EU Warning Over US' Greenland Tariff Threats

European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a dangerous downward spiral over US President Donald Trump's vow to implement increasing tariffs on European allies until the US is allowed to buy Greenland.

18 Jan 2026 9:55 am
Vance, Rubio To Attend Winter Olympics, Trump Missing In List Of Attendees

US Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said. Vance will be joined by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

18 Jan 2026 9:54 am
Trump Seeks $1 Billion For Permanent Spot On Gaza Board Of Peace: Report

The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.

18 Jan 2026 9:52 am
12 Injured In Vehicle Pile-Up Due To Dense Fog On Delhi-Lucknow Highway

Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha on Sunday morning led to a major accident on the Lucknow-Delhi National Highway (NH-9). Due to extremely low visibility, several vehicles collided near Shahwajpur Dor village

18 Jan 2026 9:46 am
We Are Slowly Being Poisoned: Indian Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Raises Concern Over Delhi's Air Pollution

The post immediately garnered a number of reactions, showing people's concern and disappointment.

18 Jan 2026 9:39 am
In Maharashtra, Woman Claims She Was Taken To Another District To Cast Vote

According to the woman, who is from Gevrai taluka, several women from Beed district were taken on four buses to Pimpri Chinchwad.

18 Jan 2026 9:20 am
Newlywed Woman's Body Left Outside Parents' Home, Dowry Charges Follow

A newly married woman died under mysterious circumstances in Bihar's Vaishali district, triggering serious allegations against her in-laws.

18 Jan 2026 8:54 am
Dense Fog Blankets Delhi-NCR, Low Visibility At Airport Amid Cold Wave

Residents of Delhi woke up to alarming air quality levels on Sunday morning as a thick blanket of toxic smog and dense fog engulfed the national capital, pushing pollution levels into the 'severe' category.

18 Jan 2026 8:37 am
Haryana Introduces 6-Year Age Rule For Class 1 Admissions

Children under six in Haryana will be placed in pre-primary classes until eligible, as directed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Divisha Yadav vs State of Haryana.

18 Jan 2026 7:13 am
BJP's 45% Vote Share In Civic Body Polls Shows Decisive Mandate: Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the BJP's 45 per cent vote share in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections reflected a decisive mandate, and its tally was higher than that of Shiv Sena (UBT) despite contesting fewer seats.

18 Jan 2026 12:00 am
Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike On Cards? BJP, Congress Blame Game Begins

Even as the citizens of Bengaluru are staring at another possible Metro fare hike, the BJP and Congress have begun a blame game over the issue.

17 Jan 2026 11:59 pm
India Presses Iran For Early Consular Access To 16 Detained Indians

India will continue to press Iranian authorities to grant early consular access to the 16 Indian crew members of a commercial vessel that was detained last month, the Indian embassy in Tehran said on Saturday.

17 Jan 2026 11:52 pm
Election Was Very Strange...: Uddhav Thackeray On Civic Body Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday described the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on January 15 as a strange and desperate fight for his opponents.

17 Jan 2026 11:45 pm
'Not Coordinated': Netanyahu Says Trump's Gaza Board Against Israel's Policy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that this week's Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy.

17 Jan 2026 11:06 pm
Hindu Man Killed With Shovel While Trying To Save Employee In Bangladesh

A Hindu man was beaten to death in the Gazipur district of Bangladesh while trying to protect his shop employee from an assault, police said on Saturday.

17 Jan 2026 10:56 pm
Unique Globally: Gautam Adani On Vishakha Group's Industrial Ecosystem

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said that Vishakha Group's coordinated industrial ecosystem spanning solar glass, aluminium, polymer films and advanced materials represents a new model of Indian manufacturing.

17 Jan 2026 10:02 pm
Stephen Hawking Tribute Performance At Spanish Carnival Divides Internet

A Spanish carnival group dressed as Stephen Hawking performed at Cadiz, raising awareness about ALS but sparking mixed reactions and accusations of mockery online.

17 Jan 2026 10:01 pm
Why Rs 6,950-Crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Is A Game Changer

Assam is set for a massive infrastructure boost as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project on Sunday, January 18.

17 Jan 2026 9:59 pm
Chief Justice On Stage, Mamata Banerjee's 'Protect From Agencies' Appeal

Days after she set the cat among the pigeons by walking out with documents during Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC, Mamata Banerjee has urged the Chief Justice to protect people from being argeted by agencies.

17 Jan 2026 9:39 pm
Singur Movement Changed Bengal's Politics, But Not Farmers' Lives

Singur, which changed the course of West Bengal politics in 2006, is once again at the centre of a controversy 18 years later. Back then the question was about why set up industry on fertile agricultural land.

17 Jan 2026 9:32 pm
From Child King To Heritage Pioneer: The Remarkable Journey Of Gaj Singh

The social and cultural consciousness of western Rajasthan has been dominated by the legacy of Jodhpur and its royal lineage. And in that is embedded the image of one man, Bapji. King at the age of four, yet deeply connected to the soul of Marwar.

17 Jan 2026 9:31 pm
Mumbai Wins Praise From US Ambassador Sergio Gor After Taking Charge

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor received warm public responses after sharing positive views on Mumbai, with users welcoming early engagement and renewed diplomatic outreach.

17 Jan 2026 9:25 pm
IndiGo Fined Rs 22 Crore For Massive Flight Disruptions In December

The civil aviation regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo and taken strict enforcement action against its senior management after a probe found serious planning, operational and regulatory lapses.

17 Jan 2026 9:24 pm
Nipah Virus In West Bengal: 5 Cases Reported, Prompting Quarantine And Precautionary Measures

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly from person-to-person.

17 Jan 2026 9:21 pm
GRAP-4 Enforced In Delhi, Nearby Areas As AQI Crosses 400

The strictest pollution curbs under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) have been reimposed in Delhi-NCR as the AQI began inching towards 450, or the severe+ category, on Saturday.

17 Jan 2026 8:57 pm
Search Underway For Indonesia Air Transport Plane With 10 On Board

Indonesian authorities are searching for a plane carrying three government workers and seven crew members after contact with the aircraft was lost on Saturday, officials said.

17 Jan 2026 8:27 pm
Watch: IndiGo Pilot Surprises Daughter With 'Gen-Alpha' In-Flight Announcement

IndiGo pilot Gurdish Singh surprised his daughter by making a special announcement over the intercom during a Mumbai to Nagpur flight.

17 Jan 2026 8:24 pm
Bengaluru Excise Officials Caught While Taking Rs 25 Lakh Bribe

In a major anti-corruption operation, the Bengaluru Lokayukta has arrested three excise officials after catching them red-handed while allegedly accepting a Rs 25 lakh bribe. The payout was reportedly part of a much larger Rs 80 lakh demand.

17 Jan 2026 8:23 pm
India Brings Money To America, Not Pakistan: US Lawmaker On New Delhi Ties

US Congressman Rich McCormick, a member of Trump's Republican party, said that unlike India, Pakistan does not bring investments to the United States and vice versa.

17 Jan 2026 7:59 pm
People Free To Choose: Asaduddin Owaisi To NDTV On 'B-Team' Allegations

Taking allegations of being the 'B-Team' of the BJP head on, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has said the reason his party is doing well in states like Bihar and even the Maharashtra civic polls is that it actually has a gameplan to fight the BJP.

17 Jan 2026 7:49 pm
Entrepreneur Grants 1-Month Paid Leave To Employee To Care For Ailing Mother, Wins Plaudits

Indian entrepreneur grants month-long paid leave to employee caring for ill mother, boosting morale and productivity.

17 Jan 2026 7:35 pm
What Is An Anti-Inflammatory Diet? How Does It Help With Weight Loss? A Guide For Beginners

An anti-inflammatory diet focuses on whole and nutrient-dense foods that help to reduce chronic inflammation in the body. Inflammation is one of the major causes of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even some cancers.

17 Jan 2026 7:28 pm
19 Government Bills Pending In Rajya Sabha, Oldest Dates Back To 1992

As many as 19 government Bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest, pertaining to population control, dating back to 1992.

17 Jan 2026 7:27 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (January 18): Top National, World, Sports, Business News

School Assembly News Headlines Today (January 18): Staying updated on important national, international, sports, and education news sharpens the mind and helps students become informed citizens.

17 Jan 2026 7:27 pm