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Unprecedented Infra Push In 24 Hours, Says PM Modi After Launching Amrit Bharat Trains In Singur

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation infrastructure projects worth over Rs 830 crore in West Bengal's Singur.

18 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
Punjab Police Bust Goldy Brar Extortion Racket, Arrests 10 Accused, Recovers Several Weapons

The police recovered multiple illegal firearms, including two Austrian-made Glock pistols, along with 10 other sophisticated weapons.

18 Jan 2026 3:16 pm
Congress Did Nothing For Muslims, Only Took Votes From Community: AIUDF Chief Ajmal

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Chief Maulana Badaruddin Ajmal praised the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, calling him a true artiste

18 Jan 2026 3:12 pm
AK-47 Rifles, Turkish And Chinese Pistols: Major Arms Haul Seized Near India-Pakistan Border

The seizure includes three AK-47 rifles along with five magazines, two pistols of Turkish and Chinese origin, two additional magazines, and 98 live cartridges.

18 Jan 2026 2:59 pm
Flowers Showered On Devotees Taking Dip At Prayagraj's Sangam On Mauni Amavasya | Video

Amid dense fog and spine chilling weather, devotees began to gather at the Ganga and Sangam ghats from midnight.

18 Jan 2026 2:51 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Noida Techie Drowns In Ditch, Fadnavis' Retort To Uddhavs God Willing Claim, & Other Stories

We are also covering: PM Modi Hails BMC Polls Win, Slams 'Negative Politics' In Assam and India Vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI Match.

18 Jan 2026 2:44 pm
'Punch' Doctors, Fake Patients & Faculty: What ED Said In Complaint On Al Falah College 'Scam'

The ED filed the prosecution complaint under the PMLA Act, 2002, against Al Falah chairperson Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, alleging money laundering of at least Rs 500 crore

18 Jan 2026 2:21 pm
Papa, Save Me: Noida Techies Father Recalls Sons Last Call Before He Drowned In Deep Ditch

Rajkumar Mehta, father of the victim, said he desperately pleaded for help at the accident site but found neither proper equipment nor trained personnel to rescue his son.

18 Jan 2026 1:54 pm
'Country Has Rejected Congress': PM Modi Hails BMC Polls Win, Slams 'Negative Politics' In Assam

PM Modi said the public mandate reflects a growing preference for stability, development and cultural pride.

18 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets CM Fadnavis, Praises Mumbai In Successful Visit

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor praised Mumbai after high-level meetings with Devendra Fadnavis, Sanjay Malhotra, Mukesh Ambani, N. Chandrasekaran and other leaders.

18 Jan 2026 12:17 pm
'Dharma Is the Driving Force Behind All Of Us,' Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Mohan Bhagwat in Mumbai emphasised Dharma as the force guiding existence, stating Bharatvarsha will remain Vishwaguru if led by Dharma, which drives the universe and all beings.

18 Jan 2026 11:46 am
Mayor Decision Will Be Ours: Fadnavis' Retort To Uddhavs God Willing Claim After BMC Loss

CM Devendra Fadnavis underlined that all key decisions related to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) would be taken collectively by the ruling alliance.

18 Jan 2026 11:08 am
'I Commit Misdeeds Openly': UP Principal's Bizarre Remark Sparks Row, DM Demands Clarification

Following outrage, the principal orally issued a clarification and said his statement was taken out of context.

18 Jan 2026 10:53 am
Internet Gives Testosterone Boost, Alcohol Erases Sense: SP Leaders Remark On Rape Sparks Row

Phool Singh Baraiya's remarks on rape sparked outrage; ST Hasan blamed internet and alcohol, calling for strict punishment.

18 Jan 2026 10:45 am
'India's Blue Economy': Union Minister Jitendra Singh Lays Out Plan To Develop Andamans

Union minister Jitendra Singh said India has vast marine resources that are largely underexplored despite the country's long coastline

18 Jan 2026 10:39 am
Five Pilgrims Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Maharashtra's Pune-Solapur Highway

All five occupants, who were reportedly friends travelling together in the car, died on the spot due to the impact of the crash.

18 Jan 2026 10:00 am
Juniors Allegedly Beaten With Belts At Doon Medical College, Probe Ordered

Government Doon Medical College faces fresh ragging allegations as juniors report assault by seniors. Principal confirms inquiry and promises strict action if charges are proven.

18 Jan 2026 9:54 am
Not The Only Victims: Goa Murder Case Takes Grim Turn As Russian Man Claims More Killings

Aleksei Leonov, a Russian national, confessed to multiple killings in Goa, including Elena Kasthanova and Elena Vaneeva, prompting police to widen their investigation.

18 Jan 2026 7:56 am
Kuki Woman, Kidnapped And Gang-Raped By Mob 2 Years Ago, Dies Awaiting Justice In Manipur

A 20-year-old Kuki zone woman, gang-raped during Manipur ethnic violence in Imphal in 2023, died on January 10 in Guwahati hospital due to trauma and injuries.

18 Jan 2026 7:39 am
Delhi Police Arrest Two In Gujarat For Rs 15 Crore Digital Arrest Scam Targeting NRI Doctors

Delhi Police arrested two people from Vadodara for defrauding Dr Indira Taneja and Dr Om Taneja of Rs 15 crore in a digital arrest scam targeting NRI returnees.

18 Jan 2026 7:23 am
Right Dose Of Merit: Higher Degree Doesn't Mean Automatic Eligibility For Job, Rules Supreme Court

The SCupheld the validity of recruitment rules framed by the State of Bihar, with Diploma in Pharmacy as the essential qualification for appointment to the post of Pharmacist

18 Jan 2026 4:08 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Samrudhi SM-38 Winning Numbers On January 18

Kerala Lottery Result Live: Samrudhi SM-38 Lottery results for today, January 18, 2026. Get winners list and live updates on news18.com.

18 Jan 2026 12:24 am
Time To Give You An Aadhaar Card: Polish Tourist Shares Travel Tips For India Go Viral

Dominika Patalas-Kalra from Poland shares practical travel tips for India on Instagram, urging open-mindedness and local exploration, earning praise for her respectful advice.

17 Jan 2026 11:02 pm
Vihaan Malhotra's 4-Fer Helps India Pip Bangladesh By 18 Runs Via DLS Method In U19 World Cup

Vihaan Malhotras 4 for 14 sparked Bangladeshs collapse as India won by 18 runs via DLS in the Under-19 World Cup. Abhigyan Kundu and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit key fifties.

17 Jan 2026 10:45 pm
Rs 20 Crore Fine, Warning To CEO: DGCA Takes Action Against IndiGo For Flight Disruptions

The DGCA imposed a hefty fine on IndiGo and a caution to CEO Pieter Elbers for the large-scale flight disruptions in December that left thousands of passengers stranded.

17 Jan 2026 8:57 pm
Karnataka Man Killed After Stray Dog Chases His Bike, Triggers Fatal Crash

Vishwanath died in Athani after a stray dog chased his motorcycle, causing a fatal crash. The incident is under investigation by Athani Police Station.

17 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
'Want Assam's Culture To Be Recognised Globally': PM Modi At Bagurumba Dwhou Event In Guwahati

The BJP believes that Assams traditions are the pride of India. Assams history and culture enrich and complete our nation, PM Modi said.

17 Jan 2026 7:25 pm
Yogi Adityanath Accuses Congress Of Using AI Videos On Manikarnika Ghat Redevelopment

The controversy erupted earlier this week after videos showing bulldozers at the iconic cremation ground went viral on social media, triggering protests by some local groups.

17 Jan 2026 7:05 pm
Kanpur Man Kills Wife Over Suspected Affair, Later Turns Himself In

Sachin and his wife, Shweta, had a heated argument after he found two young men from the neighbourhood with her at his home, and strangled her to death.

17 Jan 2026 6:43 pm
'Fake'Patients And Forged Accreditations: Anatomy Of Al-Falah University 'Fraud'

The ED has detailed a massive financial scam by the institution, quantified at nearly Rs 493 crore

17 Jan 2026 6:03 pm
'May Have Turned A Corner: Shashi Tharoor Sees Hope Of Iran De-escalation

Shashi Tharoor cautioned that the global community was not receiving complete or fully accurate information from Iran because authorities had cut internet access.

17 Jan 2026 5:40 pm
Woman Tears Free BMTC Ticket, Argues With Passengers On Bus In Bengaluru

Her comments triggered a sharp verbal exchange, with several passengers objecting to her remarks and asking her to stop creating a scene.

17 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Meets US Envoy Sergio Gor, Discusses Stronger Trade, Investment Ties

Sharing the update from his X handle, Ambassador Gor said the talks highlighted common strategic goals and a clear intent on both sides to deepen cooperation.

17 Jan 2026 4:52 pm
Close Call in Faridabad: Two Infants Saved After Food Particles Block Their Lungs

2 infants in Faridabad nearly died after inhaling food particles blocked their airways. Amrita Hospital doctors saved them with emergency procedures.

17 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
Want A BDA Flat In Bengaluru? Residency Requirement Could Soon Drop

By lowering eligibility threshold, BDA hopes to attract more buyers, improve uptake of its housing projects, and make better use of existing residential inventory across the city.

17 Jan 2026 4:45 pm
Disguised As Men, These Women Pulled Off Daytime House Thefts In Bengaluru

Initially, police believed crime involved a woman and 2 boys, based on the footage. Further investigation confirmed that the 2 boys were actually teenage girls dressed as men.

17 Jan 2026 4:37 pm
'Dual-Use' Deception:US Jails Indian Businessman For Illegal Export Of Aviation Gear To Russia

Sanjay Kaushik from Delhi was sentenced in Portland, Oregon, to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release

17 Jan 2026 4:37 pm
Four New Amrit Bharat Express Trains Launched; Check Routes And Timings Here

The new Amrit Bharat Express trains will pass through several major stations across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar.

17 Jan 2026 4:31 pm
AC Bus + Confirmed Darshan For Rs 2200: KSRTCs Tirupati Package From Bengaluru

A guide accompanies the group to help devotees navigate the darshan process smoothly, making the journey more organised, especially for first time visitors.

17 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
'Not A Regular BRICS Activity': India Reacts To Debate Over Non-Participation In Naval Exercise

India and Brazil both BRICS members, opted out of the drills which kicked off near the South African coast.

17 Jan 2026 3:58 pm
Deodar Wood, Kedarnath Link: This 'Lion Chair' Is Yogi Adityanath's Newest Prized Possession

Crafted from wood left over from the Kedarnath reconstruction project, the chair has been installed in Gorakhnath Temple, where Adityanath serves as the Peethadhishwar

17 Jan 2026 3:56 pm
Delhi On Alert Ahead Of R-Day Over Possible Khalistani, Bangladesh-Linked Terror Threats: Report

As per the alert, these gangsters are active across Haryana, Delhi-NCR, UP and Rajasthan, and are gradually establishing links with Khalistani terrorist elements.

17 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
'Now It's Time For BJP Sarkar In West Bengal': PM Modi's Battle Cry From Malda

On the issue of infiltration in the state, which has become a political hot potato, the prime minister said it was important to drive out infiltrators

17 Jan 2026 3:41 pm
Bijnor's 'Chamatkari' Dog 'Disturbs' India: Rural Worship Wave Meets Urban Outrage Logic's Lost Battle?

A dog was seen moving in circles around the idols of Lord Hanuman and Maa Durga inside a local temple for nearly three days.

17 Jan 2026 2:40 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, BJPs BMC Clean Sweep Reignites Sena War & Other Stories

PM Modi flags off first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati. BJP sweeps BMC, reigniting Sena vs Sena war.

17 Jan 2026 2:21 pm
Teenager Beaten To Death By Villagers Over Theft Suspicion In Ranchi; Six Arrested

A 19-year-old was allegedly beaten to death by villagers in Chaya village, Ranchi, over motor pump theft suspicion. Six arrests followed after an FIR at Burmu police station.

17 Jan 2026 2:02 pm
American Senators Write To Trump, Seek Tariff Relief For Exports Of US Pulses To India

In a letter, lawmakers from North Dakota and Montana, senators Kevin Cramer and Steve Daines, encouraged Trump for favourable pulse crop provisions in any trade deal with India

17 Jan 2026 1:52 pm
PM Modi Flags Off Indias First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati And Howrah

The sleeper version of the Vande Bharat is aimed at enhancing long-distance rail travel with improved comfort and efficiency.

17 Jan 2026 1:38 pm
Hamirpur Family Welcomes Daughter After 40 Years, Celebrates With DJ And Car Parade

In Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, a couple celebrated their daughter's birth after 40 years with a 13 Scorpio SUV parade, inspiring Bundelkhand to value daughters.

17 Jan 2026 12:39 pm