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Command Post | Return Of The Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft And 'Atmanirbharta' Debate

Amid growing buzz India is close to taking a call on Rafale for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft programme, there are claims that it will damage indigenous fighter ambitions

15 Jan 2026 10:29 pm
No Voters Left In The Dark: SC Asks ECI To Publish 24 Lakh Names Deleted From Kerala Poll Rolls

The Supreme Court also directed the ECI to 'consider the desirability'of extending the deadline for filing claims and objections, preferably by at least two weeks

15 Jan 2026 9:47 pm
Suspected Pakistani Drone Spotted Again Near LoC In J&K

Suspected Pakistani drones were spotted along the LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir, including Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch, prompting security forces to launch extensive probes.

15 Jan 2026 9:23 pm
Not Mumbai Or Bengaluru: These Indian Cities Offer A Calmer, Healthier Life

From serene hill towns to well-planned urban centres, these Indian cities offer cleaner air, better healthcare, and a slower pace of life, making them ideal alternatives.

15 Jan 2026 8:59 pm
Goa Fire: After 'Major Tragedy' Complaint, Site Inspection Of Birch By Romeo Lane Took 15 Months

The establishment, however, got a green clearance in the interim from the Goa State Pollution Control Board to operate till 2039 despite a serious complaint against it

15 Jan 2026 8:40 pm
Who Is Asiya Andrabi? Kashmiri Separatist Leader Convicted By NIA Court Under UAPA

After Yasin Malik, Andrabi is the second separatist leader to face conviction by an NIA court under UAPA, since the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

15 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
SC Reserves Verdict On Fathers Plea For Euthanasia Of Son In Coma For 12 Years

On January 13, the top court judges personally met Ranas parents and his younger brother, who said they did not want him to suffer anymore.

15 Jan 2026 8:11 pm
Indian Coast Guard Intercepts Pakistani Boat With 9 Crew Members Near Maritime Boundary

The vessel, identified as AL-MADINA, was found to be carrying nine crew members, all of them Pakistani nationals.

15 Jan 2026 7:23 pm
Bengaluru Vs Hyderabad: Where Should Techies Build Their Careers?

Bengaluru offers a deeper, established tech ecosystem, while Hyderabad stands out for affordability, better planning, and a calmer, more balanced lifestyle for tech professionals.

15 Jan 2026 7:12 pm
Poll Body Rejects Request To Accept Class 10 Admit Card For Voter Verification In Bengal SIR

The state election authorities had sent the proposal earlier this month, requesting approval to recognise the Class 10 admit card as a valid document for the verification process.

15 Jan 2026 7:02 pm
Arjun, Bhishma, Zorawar: Why India's Top 5 Tanks Are A Nightmare for Enemy Defences

Indias armoured forces now feature Arjun Mk-1A, T-90 Bhishma, Zorawar, Carl Gustaf and T-72 Ajay, giving the Army a decisive edge across diverse terrains and boosting deterrence

15 Jan 2026 6:33 pm
Every Indian State Has Trains Except THIS One - Whats Holding Back The Rails?

A video explains why one Indian state still has no operational railway station despite the countrys vast rail network.

15 Jan 2026 6:29 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Centre Prepares To Evacuate Indians As Iran Protests Rage & Other Stories

We are also covering: In Big Blow To TMC, SC Stays FIR Against ED Officials In I-PAC Raids; Call Records Question Priya Kapur's Claim Over Sunjay Kapur's Will, and other stories.

15 Jan 2026 6:12 pm
'Fact-Free' Jihad? LeT Commander Claims US, Bangladesh Back Mujahideen | Exclusive Details

Top intelligence sources view Hafiz Abdul Raufs speech as a deliberate attempt to project strategic confidence in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor

15 Jan 2026 5:52 pm
These Birdwalks Are Turning Ordinary Sundays Into Nature Lessons In Bengaluru

In a city ruled by deadlines and notifications, these bird walks offer something rare unstructured time. Phones stay in pockets. Conversations slow down.

15 Jan 2026 4:56 pm
Centre Prepares To Evacuate Indians As Iran Protests Rage, First Batch Could Be Flown Out Tomorrow

Parents of Indian students stranded in Iran told CNN-News18 that the first batch has been informed to be ready by 8 am tomorrow.

15 Jan 2026 4:46 pm
Jalandhar Court Orders Takedown Of Atishi Video; AAP Demands Apology

The court asked social media platforms Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X, and Telegram to remove the video linked to specific URLs within 24 hours of receiving the order.

15 Jan 2026 4:46 pm
Flights Grounded, Passports Held: India Races To Extract Citizens From Volatile Iran | Exclusive Details

The operation was being significantly hampered by a near-total internet blackout and a volatile ground situation

15 Jan 2026 4:34 pm
Alcoholic Beverage Industry Urges Telangana Govt To Pay Up Rs 3,900 Crore In Dues

Leading industry associations urged the government to clear dues to reassure global investors ahead of the Telangana's representation at Davos 2026 later this month

15 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Power Cut This Weekend In Bengaluru: Heres The Area-Wise List

Power cuts in these localities are usually scheduled for a few hours during the day, though exact timings can vary depending on the nature of the work and weather conditions.

15 Jan 2026 4:06 pm
Singapore-Bound Air India Flight Returns To Delhi After Facing Technical Issue

The Dreamliner aircraft was carrying around 190 passengers when the issue was detected.

15 Jan 2026 3:36 pm
Planning A Trek In Karnataka? Forest Dept May Stop You At The Gate, Heres Why

This is the once-in-a-few-years operation where teams move deep into forest interiors to count big cats, track their movement and assess how safe their habitats really are.

15 Jan 2026 3:16 pm
In Big Blow To TMC, SC Stays FIR Against ED Officials In I-PAC Raids: 'If We Don't Interfere...'

The apex court asked authorities to preserve CCTV footage of the raids and also observed that there would be lawlessness if court does not intervene in the matter.

15 Jan 2026 2:59 pm
Delhi-Bound IndiGo Flight From Georgia Crosses Iran Minutes Before Sudden Airspace Closure

Irans airspace lies on a key east-west aviation route, and the closure quickly affected global flight operations.

15 Jan 2026 2:59 pm
Tripura Student Death: Dehradun Police Say Main Accused Fled To Nepal, Extradition Process Started

The main accused in the racially-motivated murder of Anjel Chakma, identified as Yagyaraj Awasthi, has reportedly fled to Nepal and police have began extradition proceedings.

15 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Speaks To EAM Jaishankar Over Safety Of Stranded Indians In Iran

The J&K Chief Minister further thanked Jaishankar after he assured the safety of people from Jammu and Kashmir stuck in Iran amid turmoil.

15 Jan 2026 2:43 pm
Air India Plane Damaged After Container Gets Stuck Inside Engine At Delhi's IGI Airport | Video

A video, apparently recorded by a passenger on the aircraft, showed the plane parked on the tarmac and surrounded by ground staff.

15 Jan 2026 2:40 pm
New Operation Sindoor Video Shows Precision Strikes On Terror Bases, Airbases In Pakistan | Watch

Indian Army's Army Day video highlights Operation Sindoor, showing precision strikes on terror camps and Pakistani airbases after the Pahalgam terror attack.

15 Jan 2026 2:37 pm
Ask If Ink Erased, Not Have You Voted: Thackerays Allege Marker Pen Use In Maharashtra Civic Polls

Uddhav Thackeray questioned the accountability of the State Election Commission and asked why public money was being spent if such lapses were taking place.

15 Jan 2026 2:30 pm
In Big Twist, Call Records Question Priya Kapur's Claims Over Sunjay Kapur's Will

Records suggest that Priya Kapurs phone was not in Gurugram on the day she has stated on affidavit before the Delhi HC that she was physically present during the will's execution

15 Jan 2026 1:55 pm
January 15, 1934: When 12,000 Biharis Died, Borders Shifted And Rivers Changed Course

In India, places such as Munger, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga were wiped out, while in Nepal, large parts of the Kathmandu Valley, including Bhaktapur and Birgunj, lay in ruins

15 Jan 2026 1:52 pm
'Vessels, Windpipes Can Be Cut': Deadly Chinese Manjha Claimed At Least 6 Lives In UP In A Year

Dr Sameer Hashmi, a 28-year-old doctor in Jaunpur, was riding his motorcycle back home when a Chinese manjha - banned across the state snapped around his neck.

15 Jan 2026 1:48 pm
Indian-Origin Woman Based In New Jersey Charged With Murder Of Her 2 Sons, Arrested

Officers located the two deceased children in a bedroom inside the residence. The two children were pronounced deceased at the scene.

15 Jan 2026 1:28 pm
How One WhatsApp Status Solved A Luxury Watch Theft In Bengaluru

It was not just any watch. It was his watch. The same Michael Kors piece that had vanished weeks earlier was now being proudly displayed online. No disguise. No filters.

15 Jan 2026 1:15 pm
'When Mobocracy Takes Over...': In SC, ED Accuses Mamata Banerjee, Police Of I-PAC Raids Obstruction

The ED told the Supreme Court that there is no democracy in West Bengal, only mob rule, as it accused Mamata Banerjee of obstructing I-PAC raids.

15 Jan 2026 12:57 pm
Air India Crash: Late Capt Sabharwals Pilot Nephew Summoned For Probe; Pilots Body Slams AAIB

The FIP referred to International Civil Aviation Organization rules, saying it is unlawful to call family members as part of an accident investigation.

15 Jan 2026 12:44 pm
Karnataka Researchers Turn Fish Skin Into Eco-Friendly Leather

In terms of strength, fish leather often surprises first time users. Its criss-cross collagen structure makes it highly tear resistant, stronger than cow leather of same thickness.

15 Jan 2026 12:24 pm
2 Girl Trainee Athletes Found Hanging At Sports Authority Of India Hostel In Kerala's Kollam

The 17-year-old girl was an athletics trainee studying in Class 12, while the other one was a kabaddi player and a Class 10 student.

15 Jan 2026 12:14 pm
'India Is The Mother Of Democracy': PM Modi At Commonwealth Speakers' Meet

Referring to the 2024 general elections, PM Modi said it was the largest democratic exercise in human history.

15 Jan 2026 11:48 am
Army Day: From Butcher To Cariappa The Day India Took Control Of Its Army

Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British officer to hold the post

15 Jan 2026 11:38 am
'No Indian Firm Can Export At 75% Tariff': Shashi Tharoor On 25% US Tax On Countries Trading With Iran

Shashi Tharoor said the existing 25 per cent US tariff, combined with penalties linked to Russia and Iran, could raise the total tax to 75 per cent.

15 Jan 2026 10:23 am
I-PAC Row Escalates As ED Files Fresh Plea In Supreme Court Seeking Suspension Of West Bengal DGP

In its application, the ED alleged that West Bengal DGP sat on a protest with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the agency's raids at the I-PAC office last week.

15 Jan 2026 10:01 am
Supreme Court To Deliver Verdict On Parents Plea For Euthanasia For 32-Year-Old Man Today

The SC will deliver verdict on petition seeking passive euthanasia for Rana,who is in a vegetative state. The verdict could mark Indias first such case since legalisation in 2018.

15 Jan 2026 9:58 am
Delhi-NCR Shivers As Temperature Falls To 3C, IMD Issues Red Alert For Dense Fog

Dense fog blankets Delhi as IMD issues red alert and cold wave warnings for Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan. IGI Airport on orange alert.

15 Jan 2026 9:28 am
When Pakistans 'Coup-Loving' Governor General Was Indias Republic Day Chief Guest

In 1955, India invited Pakistans Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad who had dismissed elected governments and dissolved parliament as Republic Day chief guest

15 Jan 2026 9:16 am
Salute Soldiers Guarding Our Borders: PM Modi Hails Courage, Sacrifice Of Armed Forces On Army Day

PM Modi commended the bravery of Army troops deployed from remote areas to snowy peaks across the country on the occasion od Army Day.

15 Jan 2026 9:13 am
IMD Issues Rain Warning For Bengaluru, Showers Expected Across Karnataka

The Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall in several districts of the state, including Bengaluru, today.

15 Jan 2026 8:58 am
Cultural Unity In Motion: On Pongal, PM Modi Shares Tribute To Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

The prime minister explained how the Sangamam---a confluence of cultures---exemplifies the shared roots and emotional ties between Kashi (Varanasi) and Tamil Nadu

15 Jan 2026 8:57 am
Mayawati Birthday: 8 Interesting Facts About The BSP Chief

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will celebrate party chief Mayawatis 70th birthday on January 15 as Jankalyankari Diwas across Uttar Pradesh.

15 Jan 2026 7:30 am
Air India, IndiGo Issue Advisory, Warn Of Flight Delay, Route Diversion Amid Iran Unrest

The development came after Iran extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation, as tensions stay high with the US.

15 Jan 2026 7:16 am