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Kerala Lottery Results 04.01.2026: Samrudhi SM-36 Ticket MO 527820 Wins Rs 1 Crore; Full Winners List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 04-01-2026: Heres full list of winning numbers for Samrudhi SM-36 lottery for Sunday, January 4.

4 Jan 2026 3:57 pm
SC To Pronounce Verdict On Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Others In Delhi Riots Case On Monday

The petitioners include Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed.

4 Jan 2026 3:31 pm
ICGs First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Pratap To Be Commissioned On Monday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the vessel at Goa Shipyard Limited tomorrow.

4 Jan 2026 2:55 pm
Uttarakhand Govt Weighs Sanatan Holy City Status For Haridwar, Rishikesh

While certain regulations are already enforced at Har Ki Pauri and other prominent ghats, the proposal could see similar rules extended to all ghats across the city.

4 Jan 2026 2:39 pm
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray Unveil Vachan Nama For Mumbai Civic Polls, Launch Sharp Attack On BJP

Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS and NCP (SCP) released the Vachan Nama manifesto for BMC polls, promising welfare schemes and attacking BJP for 'stealing votes and candidates'.

4 Jan 2026 2:30 pm
500 Bikes Gutted In Massive Fire At Parking Area Of Thrissur Railway Station, Probe On

A fire at Thrissur railway station gutted 500 two-wheelers and damaged property. Police chief and revenue minister assessed the site and ordered safety audits.

4 Jan 2026 2:21 pm
'Matter Of Concern': India Says Monitoring Venezuela Situation After Maduro's Arrest, Urges Peace

Nicols Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are currently in US custody following a US military operation carried out in Caracas on Saturday.

4 Jan 2026 1:44 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Venezuela's Maduro Sent To US Jail, Indore Water Contamination Row & Others

We are also covering: 67% Of Water Samples In Cleanest City Indore Failed Potability Test In 2024, Mustafizur Rahman Breaks Silence After Sudden Release By KKR and other stories.

4 Jan 2026 1:27 pm
'Families Living In Fear': Locals Blame Police Outpost Toilet Leakage For Indore Water Tragedy

10 people died in Indore after consuming contaminated water. Locals demand action for negligence, as officials investigate the tragedy.

4 Jan 2026 1:25 pm
Jailed Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Granted 40-Day Parole From Rohtak Jail

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Dera Sacha Sauda chief jailed for rape and murder, gets another 40-day parole from Sunaria jail, drawing criticism from Sikh organisations.

4 Jan 2026 1:23 pm
Beyond Cameras & Crews: Studio Blo CEO Explains To News18 How AI Is Redefining Creative Power

Dipankar Mukherjee describes the pairing of AI-native media buying with generative filmmaking as 'an extinction-level event for traditional advertising workflows'

4 Jan 2026 1:10 pm
Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 7 Crore In Digital Arrest Scam, Falsely Implicated In Drugs Case

Fraudsters alleged that a parcel booked in the victims name, en route from Mumbai to Bangkok had been intercepted and was found to contain narcotics, passports, and a laptop.

4 Jan 2026 12:56 pm
Power Banks Barred For In-Flight Charging, Not Allowed In Overhead Bins. Check Guidelines

DGCA bans use of power banks for charging devices during flights after lithium battery fire incidents. Power banks allowed only in hand baggage.

4 Jan 2026 12:41 pm
Not A Single Hindu Child Studies On Waqf Money: Baba Ramdev Backs Protests In Vaishno Devi Row

Ramdev claimed, not a single Hindu child studies from Masjid or Waqf Board money, saying Hindu institution funds should serve Hindus.

4 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
'Law Of Jungle Prevails': Shashi Tharoor After US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticised US strikes on Venezuela and Maduro's capture, citing global double standards and declining respect for international law.

4 Jan 2026 12:32 pm
67% Of Water Samples In Cleanest City Indore Failed Potability Test In 2024 | Exclusive

A 2024 Centre assessment accessed by CNN-News18 found that only 63 per cent of water samples in Madhya Pradesh passed the quality test, with more than one-third failing.

4 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
22-Year-Old Stabbed To Death For Stopping Woman's Harassment In MP's Vidisha, Probe Ongoing

The victim was stabbed to death in Vidisha after opposing harassment of a woman. Chunni and associates attacked him. Police are investigating using CCTV footage.

4 Jan 2026 12:03 pm
More BMTC Buses Between Anekal And Bommasandra Metro From Jan 5: Full Schedule

Practically, this means less waiting, better Metro connections, and a lower chance of missing office punch-in times or college lectures.

4 Jan 2026 11:42 am
Several People Feared Dead In Rock Collapse In Stone Quarry In Odishas Dhenkanal

Local fire service teams, along with ODRAF personnel, dog squads and heavy machinery, have been rushed to the site to carry out rescue operations, a fire service officer said.

4 Jan 2026 11:40 am
Telangana Assembly In Uproar After CM Revanth Reddys Abusive Remarks; BRS Seeks Apology

The BRS MLAs were absent from the Assembly. They announced a boycott of the ongoing winter session in protest against what it has termed the Speakers biased conduct.

4 Jan 2026 11:20 am
Part Vande Bharat, Part Rajdhani: First Look At Indias Latest Sleeper Train

As Indian Railways prepares for the inauguration later this month, heres a first look inside the countrys latest Vande Bharat Sleeper.

4 Jan 2026 10:31 am
13-Year-Old Girl Gang-Raped By Three Minors In Karnataka's Hubbali, Suspects Arrested

In Hubballi, Karnataka, three boys aged 14 to 15 allegedly gang-raped a 13-year-old girl. The police confirmed all accused are detained and investigation is ongoing.

4 Jan 2026 9:51 am
104 People, Including Children, Hospitalised After Drinking Contaminated Water In Gandhinagar

Over 100 typhoid cases reported in Gandhinagar. Harsh Sanghavi and Amit Shah reviewed the situation. Unsafe water, pipeline leaks, and super-chlorination efforts underway.

4 Jan 2026 9:50 am
Flight Ops Hit As Fog Blankets Delhi Amid Very Poor AQI; Cold Wave Grips North India

Delhi's AQI stayed very poor with AQI above 300 at many sites, dense fog disrupted flights, and IMD issued yellow alerts for cold wave and fog across North India till Jan 7.

4 Jan 2026 9:16 am
Kerala Lottery Results Today Live: Samrudhi SM-36 Winning Numbers For January 4, 2026

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 04-01-2026: Heres Guessing Numbers for Samrudhi SM-36 for Sunday, January 4. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

4 Jan 2026 9:00 am
Six Bajrang Dal Men Receive Heros Welcome After Getting Bail In Raipur Mall Vandalism Case

To celebrate their bail, a procession was taken out by Bajrang Dal members who carried the six accused on their shoulders.

4 Jan 2026 8:57 am
Rogue State, Act of Terrorism: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Goes Ballistic At US Over Venezuela Operation

Vijayan warned that such 'blatant imperialist aggression'poses a grave threat to global peace and the tranquillity of Latin America

4 Jan 2026 5:22 am
Cold Wave, Fog To Intensify Across North India: IMD Shares January 4's Weather Update

Cold Wave Alert: IMD forecasts dense fog and cold wave across North India till January 7, with yellow alerts in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.

3 Jan 2026 11:56 pm
MEA Advises Indian Citizens To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To Venezuela After US Military Strikes

The ministry shared contact details to assist Indian nationals. Those needing help can write to cons.caracas@mea.gov.in.

3 Jan 2026 11:15 pm
UP Shocker: 6-Year-Old Gang-Raped, Thrown From Terrace In Bulandshahr

In UP's Bulandshahr, a six-year-old girl was raped and killed. Police injured and arrested the accused after a shootout.

3 Jan 2026 7:23 pm
Star At 19, This Actress Ruled Telugu Films, Bollywood, Then Fought Cancer

At just 19, this actress made her film debut with Aag (1994) and won the Filmfare Award for Best New Face

3 Jan 2026 5:12 pm
Karnatakas First Sandalwood Leopard Spotted, Only Second Rare Big Cat In India

The elusive animal, named the Sandalwood Leopard, is distinguished by a pale reddish-pink coat with light-brown rosettes drawing attention to Karnataka's rich biodiversity

3 Jan 2026 3:40 pm
Six-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gangraped, Murdered In UPs Bulandshahr; Accused Shot In Encounter

Police registered a case under Sections 70(2) and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5(m) and 6 of the POCSO Act on the complaint of the girls father.

3 Jan 2026 3:00 pm
PM Modi, Amit Shah Pay Tribute To Rani Velu Nachiyar On Her birth Anniversary

PM Modi and Amit Shah paid tribute to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, honoring her courage, tactical mastery, and role in resisting colonial oppression in Sivaganga.

3 Jan 2026 2:45 pm
Accused Professor To Be Suspended, Probe Launched in Alleged Sexual Assault Case: Himachal CM

Himachal CM ordered suspension of a professor, Ashok Kumar, after a student died in Dharamshala following alleged ragging and assault. Inquiry underway.

3 Jan 2026 2:45 pm
'India's Heritage Has Returned After 125 Years': PM Modi At Piprahwa Relics Exposition

PM Modi inaugurates The Light and the Lotus exposition in New Delhi, showcasing Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha returned to India after 125 years, highlighting cultural heritage.

3 Jan 2026 1:45 pm
'Bihar Girls Ready For Marriage At Rs 20,000': Uttarakhand Minister's Husband Sparks Row

The remarks sparked widespread outrage, prompting the Bihar State Womens Commission (BSWC) to take suo motu cognisance of the matter.

3 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
Man Arrested For Molesting Woman Doctor Near PG In North Bengaluru

The accused was arrested by Soladevanahalli police for allegedly molesting a woman doctor near her PG, Bengaluru. The incident was caught on CCTV on December 17.

3 Jan 2026 1:03 pm
Upset Over His 'Stealing' Habit, Nagpur Parents Chain Son Before Leaving For Work

Nagpur District Child Protection Cell rescued a 12-year-old boy chained by his parents for months. Anjni police registered a case and sent the boy to a child home for counselling.

3 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
BDO Attacked Inside Office By BJP Leader, Workers In Odishas Kendrapada

Tilottama Prusti, BDO in Kendrapada, was allegedly attacked by Lalit Kumar Behera and BJP workers at Rajanagar block office.

3 Jan 2026 11:58 am
14 Naxals Killed In Two Separate Encounters In Chhattisgarhs Sukma, Bijapur

At least 14 Naxals were neutralised in major encounters with security forces in Sukma and Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, with weapons recovered and operations led by Kiran Chavan.

3 Jan 2026 11:52 am
Bihar Man Arrested For Circulating AI-Generated Fake Videos Of PM Modi, President Murmu

Police noted that such fabricated material has the potential to spread anti-national sentiment, rumours and social unrest.

3 Jan 2026 9:46 am
CAG Flags Irregularities In 2017 Malda Flood Relief Distribution, Report Submitted To Calcutta HC

CAG found major irregularities in Malda flood relief fund distribution, with gaps in beneficiary verification and documentation, as reported to Calcutta High Court.

3 Jan 2026 9:44 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya KR-737 Winning Numbers For January 3, 2026

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 03-01-2026: Heres Guessing Numbers for Karunya KR-737 for Saturday, January 3. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

3 Jan 2026 9:00 am
Indian Scientists Develop 3D-Print Automatic Weather Stations, Delhi To Get First In February

Indian scientists led by IITM Pune are deploying 3D-printed Automatic Weather Stations in Delhi under Mission Mausam to strengthen Indias weather observation network.

3 Jan 2026 8:38 am
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launch This Month: Check Meals, Fares, And Features

The inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper service is scheduled for mid-to-late January 2026 and will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Guwahati-Howrah route.

3 Jan 2026 8:00 am
'Degrees Without Dharma...': White-Collar Terrorism An Alarming Trend, Rajnath Singh Warns

The ministers remarks were anchored in the chilling details of the November 10 car bomb blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, an attack that claimed fifteen lives

3 Jan 2026 4:45 am
'False Narratives': RSS NoParamilitary Organisation Or 'Remote Control', Says Mohan Bhagwat

Bhagwat specifically cautioned against relying on digital platforms like Wikipedia, which he claimed often lack depth or accuracy regarding the Sanghs origins

3 Jan 2026 3:32 am
Madras HC Allows Santhanakoodu Festival At Dargah, Bars Animal Sacrifice

The Santhanakoodu festival began with flag hoisting at dargah on Sunday, during which around 30 locals protested, seeking permission to climb the hill and light a deepam.

2 Jan 2026 11:35 pm
Inside PRAGATI: The Architecture Behind Indias Infrastructure Turnaround

The platform operates through a rigorous five-level escalation mechanism that ensures even the most complex issues reach the highest levels of government for resolution

2 Jan 2026 10:54 pm