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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
Body Of 2nd Missing Kerala Tourist Recovered From Sela Lake In Arunachal

The body of a missing tourist from Kerala was recovered on Saturday from the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district following an intensive search operation.

17 Jan 2026 7:19 pm
Video: How A Simple Village Visit In China Turned An Indian Man Into A Sensation

An Indian man visiting a remote village in China's Yunnan province became an unexpected attraction at a local tribal festival, with villagers clicking over 1,000 photos of him after he embraced local traditions.

17 Jan 2026 6:56 pm
'There's No One With Me': 8-Year-Old Boy Takes Mother's Body To Hospital

An eight-year-old boy found himself alone at a hospital as he arranged the postmortem examination of his mother, who died of HIV-related infection, until local police stepped in to help him with legal formalities and the last rites.

17 Jan 2026 6:49 pm
Watch: Food Delivery Robot Stuck On Tracks Demolished By Train In Miami, Video Viral

A food delivery robot was crushed by a Brightline train in Miami after it was left stuck on the tracks for at least 15 minutes.

17 Jan 2026 6:47 pm
Manipur Census Without Removing 'Any Kuki Tribes' Dangerous: Thadou Tribe Groups

Manipur's Thadou tribe draw attention to what they called eckless, irresponsible, and inherently dangerous decision to start the census exercise in the border state without first removing Any Kuki Tribes from the ST list.

17 Jan 2026 6:37 pm
Malaika Arora Practices Chandra Namaskara, Expert Explains Why Balance Matters

Malaika Arora demonstrates the power of Chandra Namaskara in a new yoga video shared by celebrity yoga trainer Vanshika Pandey.

17 Jan 2026 6:35 pm
JEE Mains Exam 2026: Admit Card Released, Working Download Link Here

JEE Mains Admit Card: The NTA has released the JEE Mains examination admit card today, January 17. Candidates can download it through the direct link here.

17 Jan 2026 6:23 pm
Rahul Gandhi's Smart City Jab As He Meets Families Hit By Water Contamination In Indore

A smart city with no drinking water, quipped Rahul Gandhi as he arrived in Indore, India's so-called cleanest city, to meet victims of the contaminated water tragedy in the city's Bhagirathpura area.

17 Jan 2026 6:12 pm
Explained: How And By When Will Mumbai Get New Mayor

Mumbai will get a new mayor by the end of this month, following the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena's big win in the BMC election. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction has lost control of the richest municipal body in the country.

17 Jan 2026 4:44 pm
Polish Woman's 5 Tips For Tourists Travelling To India Viral: 'Forget About Stereotypes'

Dominika Patalas-Kalra, a Polish national, shares five practical tips for travellers to India, encouraging local exploration and open-mindedness.

17 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
India's Gen Z Believes In BJP: PM Modi Cites Big BMC Victory In Bengal

India's Gen Z believes in the BJP's development mode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Bengal today, citing the party's landslide victory in the recent local body elections in Mumbai.

17 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Nutritionist-Approved Yoghurt Combinations For Everyday Health

Nutritionist Deepshikha Jain has shared a video on Instagram breaking down different yoghurt combinations and how each one supports a specific health goal.

17 Jan 2026 3:30 pm
Scientists Discover What Lies Beneath Antarctica's Ice More Clearly Than Ever

Previously, scientists relied on ground-based or airborne radar to map the subglacial topography.

17 Jan 2026 3:26 pm
UP Board Introduces Mandatory Vocational Education In Class 9 And 11 From 2026

Singh said the initiative will help connect school education with employment by imparting practical knowledge and preparing students for future challenges.

17 Jan 2026 3:26 pm
Unaware Of His Owner's Death, Dog In China Continues To Wait For Him Every Day

Chen Zhi, the manager of Shanghai Jiege Pet Animal Garden, told the media that Ah Wang may be suffering from deep psychological trauma after his owner's death.

17 Jan 2026 2:40 pm
The Day Ayatollah Khomeini Returned To Iran After 14 Years In Exile

Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran on February 1, 1979, after 14 years in exile, with millions lining the streets to witness his homecoming.

17 Jan 2026 2:38 pm
A Owaisi's Message As AIMIM Puts Up Grand Show In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Thanking the people of Maharashtra for electing 125 of its candidates as corporators in various Municipal Corporations in the western state, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said the parties that lost the polls should introspect.

17 Jan 2026 2:34 pm
India's Diabetes Burden: Healthy Eating Tips To Reduce Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

If you're pre-diabetic, you can make certain diet and lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some healthy eating tips to reduce the risks.

17 Jan 2026 2:30 pm
China Blocks Nvidia H200 AI Chip Imports Despite US Export Clearance

Chinese customs authorities this week told customs agents that Nvidia's H200 chips are not permitted to enter the country.

17 Jan 2026 2:29 pm
DK Shivakumar Meets Rahul Gandhi As Karnataka Power Signals Grow Louder

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's meeting with senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi has once again brought the spotlight back on the unresolved leadership question in Karnataka.

17 Jan 2026 2:18 pm
Women Votes To Local Issues, How AIMIM Emerged Big In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Led by party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM has won 125 seats across key municipal corporations in Maharashtra, which not only sharply expanded its footprint but also altered the state's traditional political equations.

17 Jan 2026 2:13 pm
Team Uddhav Candidate Wins From Thane Ward Where Eknath Shinde Lives

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has emerged as the single-largest party in the Thane Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra; however, he has lost a key seat in Ward 13 to the rival Thackeray camp.

17 Jan 2026 1:40 pm
PM Modi Flags Off India's First Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

PM Modi Flags Off India's First Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train

17 Jan 2026 1:37 pm
I Will Return: Shah's Son Confident Iran Rulers To Fall As Trump Holds Off

The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as US President Donald Trump holds off on intervening in the unrest.

17 Jan 2026 1:37 pm
Celebrity Trainer Yasmin Karachiwala Shows Flawless Execution Of Mobility Challenge

Fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala masters the new mobility challenge in a recent Instagram video.

17 Jan 2026 1:32 pm