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Indian nationals who were among the crew of a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized last week in the North Atlantic have been released.

The indigenous IIT Madras project boosts the range of existing Army guns by nearly 50 percent by upgrading ammunition rather than platforms.

CM Mann inaugurated Startup Punjab Conclave 2026 at LPU, Kapurthala, celebrating innovation with over 100 startups, seed grants, and a focus on youth-led entrepreneurship.

India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with Vande Mataram and Atmanirbhar Bharat themes. Tickets are now on sale.

The new aircraft, which bears the registration VT-AWA, comes with 296 seats across three cabin classes: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy.

The move follows a request from the Congress, which had written to the Commission seeking a ban on fund distribution once the MCC came into effect.

Prime Minister Modi expressed strong confidence in Indias youth, asserting that the responsibility of realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 rests on their shoulders.

Under the new facility, Indian travellers passing through German airports en route to another country will no longer need a separate transit visa.

Two Nipah virus cases detected in Barasat, West Bengal. Centre and state deploy expert teams, activate NCDC PHEOC, and begin contact tracing.

Gold ornaments weighing nearly 470 grams were found in an ancient copper pot during house excavation in Lakkundi, Gadag. Officials secured the site and launched an investigation.

Vijay reached the CBI headquarters on Monday for questioning, where he was grilled by investigators over crowd management and delays that contributed to the Karur stampede.

The victim, a vagrant living near the local cremation ground, was attacked with blows to the neck and throat.

Jagdeep Dhankhar, was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after losing consciousness twice. He resigned on July 21 citing health reasons and has since made limited public appearances.

PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Ahmedabad, where they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation.

The Poll Body said that all the fields pertaining to the last SIR were left blank, and the system categorised the enumeration form under the 'unmapped' category'.

The new anti-stealth radar grid will significantly improve India's ability to detect and counter 5th-generation fighters such as the US F-35, Russia's Su-57 and China's J-35

Punjab Police arrested seven, including two shooters, for killing AAP sarpanch Jharmal Singh at an Amritsar wedding. BJP demands Bhagwant Mann's resignation.

Raghav Chadha shared a 40-second teaser on his X account, where he is seen donning a Blinkit T-shirt and jacket before taking a delivery bag from a rider.

Former Union minister Yashvardhan Sinha, son of Lt Gen SK Sinha, offers a detailed account of the period, one that challenges the official silence surrounding the decision

The Court was hearing a case filed by journalist Rohan Dua, who had flagged comments criticising his interview with Indian Olympian Manu Bhaker.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: Kutch-Saurashtra along with the two-day business exhibition at Marwadi University, Rajkot

The victim, identified as Lakshmi Narasamma, was on traffic duty under the Banasawadi traffic police when the incident occurred.

According to the details, the front portion of the aircraft suffered damage due to the bird strike.

Supriya Sule dismisses family rift rumors, questions Mahayuti on Pune crime. Sanjay Raut criticizes BJP and Ajit Pawar-led NCP.

This is Mamata Banerjee's fifth letter to the Chief Election Commissioner since the beginning of the electoral roll revision exercise in West Bengal.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India was watching the developments in Iran closely and urged Indian nationals not to venture out amid deadly protests.

Under the new rules, anyone found indulging in alcohol, drugs, gambling or tobacco will face public punishment in the form of slapping by fellow residents with a Rs 25,000 fine

The deceased, identified as Hamimul Islam, was found hanging inside a primary school in the Paikmari Char area under Ranitala police station on Saturday.

Ariha Shah, an Indian girl of about four years, has been separated from her parents, Dhara and Bhavesh Shah, and placed in German foster care.

North India faces its coldest spell with Delhi at 3.2 degrees Celsius and Gurugram at 0.6. IMD warns of continued cold wave, prompting school closures in Ghaziabad and Ranchi.

According to the police, accused Vikas was an active member of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang and had played a key logistical role for the syndicate.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a car ride with PM Modi on his first visit to India as the two leaders underscored the growing warmth in India-Germany relations.

When Gor spoke, it was not a murmur. It was an opening address pitched to resonate in the corridors of power.

Fifth failure in 64 launches: ISRO chairman V Narayanan said that close to the end of the third stage, PSLV-C62 reported a deviation in the flight path

According to the complaint, the girl had left her home for school when she was intercepted by two youths, who allegedly forced her into a car and drove away.

Hindu organisations objected to the inclusion of Ram as a pets name, saying it hurt religious sentiments.

BMRCL officials say commercial services on this stretch could begin soon after safety clearances are in place, possibly by the end of the year.

The controversy erupted after BJP MP Anurag Thakur raised the issue in the Lok Sabha, questioning whether e-cigarettes had been permitted inside the House.

Rana Balachauria, a kabaddi player, was shot dead in Punjab. Police arrested Tarandeep Singh, Karan Pathak, and Akashdeep Singh, linked to the Ghanshyam gang, at Howrah Station.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the State Election Commissioner to publish the final voter list by March 16, 2026.

The two leaders offered floral tributes at the ashram and visited Hriday Kunj, Mahatma Gandhis residence, where they observed the charkha-spinning process.

A massive fire in Solan's Arki killed 8-year-old Priyansh and trapped several others. NDRF and SDRF teams joined rescue efforts as 10 to 15 shops and houses suffered major damage.

The ministry said the missile incorporates advanced indigenous systems, including IIR homing seeker, electric control actuation, and a fire control system.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal on January 17.

The couple said from 24 November to 9 December, they were kept under constant surveillance through phones and were instructed not to disconnect and to keep their phones charged.

The new complex has state-of-the-art meeting rooms for visiting dignitaries, blending modern technology with designs inspired by Indias culture and traditions.

The Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to strengthen coordinated national efforts to safeguard Indias intellectual and manuscript heritage

PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were seen flying a kite depicting Lord Hanuman at the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad.

The stampede occurred on September 27, 2025, during a political rally organised by Vijays party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in Karur district of Tamil Nadu.

At present, the central government is working on new eligibility criteria, even as the one-year tenure of the DCGIs appointment draws closer.