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NICE Dream In The Dock? Karnataka HC Questions 'Near-Zero Progress' Of 25-Year-Old Infra Corridor

The Karnataka HC rapped the project for accomplishing only 1 km of the proposed 111-km corridor in the last two decades and said the state government should consider abandoning it

14 Jan 2026 7:30 am
'Must Apologise': BJP Slams DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran Over Remarks On Girls In North India

The DMK leader said that in many northern states, girls are expected to remain at home, whereas Tamil Nadu encourages girl children to pursue education and careers.

14 Jan 2026 7:29 am
Viral Video Of Men In Arab-Style Robes At Haridwar Ghat Draws Police Attention

The men, who identified themselves as Habibullah and Habibi from Dubai, told the priests that they were social media influencers.

13 Jan 2026 11:42 pm
PM Modi Meets French President's Adviser, Reaffirms Ties Ahead Of Macron's India Visit

PM Modi said the discussions were especially significant as both nations mark the IndiaFrance Year of Innovation.

13 Jan 2026 10:50 pm
India, US Review Trade, Defence Ties In S Jaishankar-Marco Rubio Call

Jaishankar said that both sides agreed to remain in touch on bilateral and international issues.

13 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
Indian Student Killed, Two Injured In Road Accident In Kazakhstan

Mili Mohan, an Indian student at Semey Medical University, died in a road accident in Kazakhstan. Ashika Sheejamini Santhosh and Jaseena are injured but stable.

13 Jan 2026 9:55 pm
Punjab To Strengthen Public Transport Network, Govt Approves Addition Of Over 1,200 Buses

The state government said that the expansion aims to make public transport more affordable, reliable and accessible, particularly for residents of underserved villages and towns.

13 Jan 2026 9:29 pm
9 New Amrit Bharat Express Trains To Be Flagged Off Soon | Check Routes

Vande Bharat Sleeper trains now connect Guwahati, Dibrugarh, New Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Kolkata with Rohtak, Lucknow, Tiruchirapalli, Nagercoil, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Banaras.

13 Jan 2026 9:12 pm
Suspected Pakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC In J&K's Rajouri, Security Forces On Alert

A suspected Pakistani drone was spotted near the LoC in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security forces to intensify surveillance.

13 Jan 2026 8:46 pm
Have Covered Karisma's Children Expenses Since Sunjay Kapur's Death: Priya Sachdev To Court

Priya said she had paid for their education, accommodation, travel, tuition, club memberships and other miscellaneous costs, which she estimated at around Rs 96 lakh.

13 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
Who Were Mumbai Mayors In The Last 25 Years? Full List Here

Here is the list of all mayors of Mumbai in the past 25 years. All of them were from the undivided Shiv Sena.

13 Jan 2026 8:22 pm
Lucknow Woman Found Dead In Saudi Arabia; Family Accuses Husband Of Dowry Harassment

Victims father has filed a complaint at Chinhat police station in Lucknow, accusing her husband and his family members of demanding dowry and being responsible for her death.

13 Jan 2026 7:57 pm
TVK Chief Vijay Summoned By CBI On January 19 For Karur Stampede Questioning

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has been summoned again by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Karur stampede case.

13 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
25% Trump Tariffs On Iran's Trade Partners Likely To Have Minimal Impact On India: Govt Sources

Indias total trade with Iran stood at about $1.6 billion last year- roughly 0.15 per cent of Indias overall trade volume.

13 Jan 2026 6:55 pm
India To Discuss Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Deal With France For 114 Fighter Jets

The deal, valued at around Rs 3.25 lakh crore, would see the jets manufactured in India with an indigenous content of about 30 per cent.

13 Jan 2026 6:52 pm
Learn Toilet Etiquette Or Don't Board, Warns Official Before Vande Bharat Sleeper Launch

The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Guwahati-Howrah route on January 17

13 Jan 2026 6:16 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Blinkit Drops 10-Minute Delivery Service After Centre's Intervention & Other Top News

We are also covering: Rahul Gandhi Says Centre Blocking Vijay's Jana Nayagan; Son Of Awami League's Hindu Leader Alleges Torture, Medical Negligence In Custodial Death and more

13 Jan 2026 6:02 pm
Ram Gopal Varma Discusses Dhurandhar 2 Vs Toxics Ultimate Clash, Calls It 'Defining Moment In Cinema'

Ram Gopal Varma calls the March 19 clash between Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic the ultimate clash of ultra-realistic vs ultra-unrealistic cinema, a defining moment.

13 Jan 2026 5:53 pm
Bihar Woman Abducted, Gang-Raped By 6 Men, Rescued After Calling Police With Accuseds Phone

Taking advantage of the situation, the woman used the sleeping mans phone to call the emergency number 112 and informed the police about everything.

13 Jan 2026 5:14 pm
Easy Long-Haul Transit, Save On Time & Money: What Germany's New Visa Rule Means For Indian Travellers

By removing the administrative hurdle of a Schengen transit visa, Germany has made changing flights through some of Europe's busiest hubs far simpler for Indian citizens

13 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
These Streets Are Where Bengaluru Buys Its Authentic Sankranti Ellu

Unlike many festival treats that stay inside sweet shops, sankranti ellu comes out onto the streets. In Jayanagar, Gandhi Bazaar and Malleswaram, it is sold in small lanes.

13 Jan 2026 4:54 pm
Why Shaksgam Road Is Leading To India-China Clash: What Is Pakistans Role In It?

Shaksgam in Jammu and Kashmir: India says Pakistan illegally ceded it to Beijing in 1963; China is working on infrastructure in the valley as part of CPEC

13 Jan 2026 4:44 pm
'Only 1 Km Built In 25 Years': HC Asks Karnataka Govt To Scrap Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Project

The directions were issued while dismissing a petition filed by a landowner seeking additional compensation for land acquired for the project.

13 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
Around 140 Terrorists, Including Local And Pakistani, Active In Hinterland: Army Chief

General Dwivedi clarified that despite these numbers, no major ceasefire violation has occurred so far, and the overall situation remains under control.

13 Jan 2026 3:58 pm
Renting Flat To A Foreigner In Bengaluru? Don't Skip These Rules And Documents

If the foreign tenant plans to stay in India for more than 180 days, they must register with the FRRO or FRO. Landlords should ask for proof of this registration and keep a copy.

13 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
Four Men From Agra Go Missing Near Pangong Lake In Ladakh

Jaiveer Chaudhary, Shudanshu Faujdar, Yash Mittal and Shivam Chaudhary from Agra went missing near Pangong Lake, Ladakh on January 9, 2026, sparking a police search operation.

13 Jan 2026 3:49 pm
Manoj Sinha Cracks Down On J&K Terror Networks, Sacks 5 Govt Staffers Over Lashkar, Hizbul Links

While holding positions of public trust, they were allegedly involved in facilitating terror operations, recruitment, logistics, fund movement, and communication between terrorists

13 Jan 2026 3:33 pm
Haryana Police Remove 67 Songs Promoting Mafia Culture And Violence From Digital Platforms

The police did not disclose the names of the songs that were removed or blocked.

13 Jan 2026 3:23 pm
Maharashtra Govt Agrees To Grant 2-Day Emergency Parole To 'International Criminal' Abu Salem

The state government informed the Bombay High Court that since Salem is an international criminal, he cannot be released without an escort party.

13 Jan 2026 3:17 pm
'Pakistani Propaganda': Govt Exposes False Claims Of India-Afghanistan Trade Suspension

Govt denies claims by Pakistan-based social media accounts of India suspending trade with Afghanistan due to unrest in Iran, warning against fake documents and misinformation.

13 Jan 2026 3:16 pm
Myanmar Pro-Military Party Claims Majority In Junta-Run Elections

The countrys military has dominated Myanmars politics for most of its post-independence history, briefly loosening its grip during a decade-long period of limited civilian rule.

13 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
After Snake Bite, Mathura Man Reaches Hospital With Snake In His Pocket | Watch

The e-rickshaw driver brought a 1.5-foot snake to the district hospital after being bitten. Police contained the snake and doctors say Deepak's condition is stable.

13 Jan 2026 3:07 pm
Relief For Cancer Patients As Delhi HC Allows Sale Of 70% Cheaper Nivolumab Biosimilar

The availability of a more affordable biosimilar is expected to improve access to advanced cancer treatment not just in major urban centres, but also in smaller towns and cities

13 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
'Thalaiva: Tamil Nadu Congress Shares Rahul Gandhis AI Video Amid Parasakthi Row

The two-minute-and-21-second video, shared on the TNCCs official platforms, opens with an AI-crafted image of Rahul Gandhi set to the song Welcome Thalaiva.

13 Jan 2026 2:59 pm
Rajeev Chandrasekhar Writes To PM Modi, Urges To Rename Kerala As 'Keralam'

In his letter to the Prime Minister, Rajiv Chandrasekhar expressed the hope that all political parties will work together to revive and preserve the rich heritage of Keralam.

13 Jan 2026 2:58 pm
After Govt's Intervention, Blinkit Drops 10-Minute Delivery Service Amid Safety Concerns

The government has recently held a meeting with leading platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato and Swiggy, to address concerns related to delivery timelines.

13 Jan 2026 2:42 pm
Republic Day 2026: Delhi Airspace Closure For Six Days To Impact 600+ Flights, Thousands Of Passengers

This is for practice, dress rehearsal and the actual Republic Day parade, an annual celebration held to mark the occasion of Republic Day.

13 Jan 2026 2:39 pm
This Queen Donated 600kg Of Gold During 1962 India-China War, Lent Private Jets To The Nation

Queen Kamsundari Devi was the third wife of Maharaja Kameshwar Singh, the last ruler of Darbhanga, whom she married in the 1940s

13 Jan 2026 2:30 pm
'Girls Stay At Home In North, But We Want Them To Study': DMK's Dayanidhi Maran

Maran also praised Stalin, calling him the best Chief Minister in India and referred to Tamil Nadu as the best state.

13 Jan 2026 1:54 pm
Chinese Communist Party Delegation Meets RSS Officials After Visiting BJP HQ In Delhi

The meeting with the RSS was held at the insistence of the Chinese side. The CPC delegation was led by Vice-Minister Sun Haiyan.

13 Jan 2026 1:50 pm
'1963 Pakistan-China Agreement Illegal': Indian Army Chief Rejects Beijings Claim Over Shaksgam Valley

General Dwivedi said India considers the 1963 agreement, under which Pakistan ceded territory in the Shaksgam Valley to China, to be invalid.

13 Jan 2026 1:49 pm
Multi-Agency Panel Formed To Combat Digital Arrest As Supreme Court Set To Hear Matter Today

Digital arrests were widely reported in India in 2024 and 2025, when scamsters would impersonate a police officer/civil servant to threaten innocent people over digital arrest.

13 Jan 2026 1:39 pm
Bought A Flat In Bengaluru? This New Order Changes Everything About Possession

The order draws a firm line between possession rights and defect claims, reshaping how future disputes between buyers and builders are likely to play out.

13 Jan 2026 1:34 pm
Bihar Police 2025 Report: Murder, Riot, Serious Violent Crime Lowest In Over 2 Decades

Bihar saw its lowest serious crime rates in 25 years in 2025, with murder, dacoity, and riots down sharply, DGP Vinay Kumar reported, though rape cases remain a concern.

13 Jan 2026 1:30 pm
Ghaziabad Man Dies By Suicide, Slits Wrist Before Jumping From 11th Floor Balcony

Yagya Pandey, living in a society in Indirapuram, is said to have slit his wrist before ending his life around 2 am on Monday.

13 Jan 2026 1:17 pm
Neglecting Parents Will Now Cost Employees 10% Of Their Salary, Warns Telangana Govt

If an elderly parent files a complaint against their son or daughter employed with the government, 10% of the employee's salary will be deducted

13 Jan 2026 1:10 pm
'For Every Dog-Bite, We Are Likely To...': Supreme Court In Big Remark On Stray Dogs Case

According to Justice Vikram Nath, those who say they are feeding dogs will be accountable.

13 Jan 2026 12:56 pm
'India Is One Of A Kind': Canadian Influencer Says Bengaluru Doesn't Need 'Silicon Valley' Tag

Caleb Friesen criticised Bengaluru's Silicon Valley of India label, sparking debate on social media about India's colonial mindset and calls to celebrate its unique identity.

13 Jan 2026 12:51 pm
'Gave Us Full Freedom To Act And Respond': Army Chief Says Op Sindoor 'Ongoing'

General Dwivedi said Operation Sindoor stands as a clear demonstration of tri-service coordination under decisive political direction.

13 Jan 2026 12:48 pm
AMU Student Dies By Suicide During Video Call With Father Who Kept Pleading Her To Stop

Realising the gravity of the situation, the father immediately contacted a friend working at AMU and asked him to rush to the hostel to save his daughter.

13 Jan 2026 12:46 pm