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Kulgam Police evacuated a pregnant woman in Devsar during heavy snow, while Shopian Police delivered oxygen to a COPD patient in Bon Bazar, showcasing prompt public service.
Despite a yellow alert issued by the IMD warning of thunderstorms and rain, performers, security personnel, and spectators braved the wet conditions.
This year's Tri-Service tableau at Republic Day will feature Operation Sindoor, showcasing joint strikes, indigenous systems, and unique animals.
Jaiveer and Aman were arrested in Gurugram for kidnapping and assaulting a delivery boy over a Rs 6.5 lakh dispute. Gurugram Police rescued the victim and seized a car.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated four new train services from Thiruvananthapuram, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains,
Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh received heavy snowfall, disrupting Srinagar Airport flights and closing NH-44. IMD warns of more snow as tourists flock to hilly areas.
In Jammu and Kashmir, fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches, including the popular ski destination of Gulmarg.
As yellow hues mark the festival of Vasant Panchami nationwide, Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah reflects Indias culture, where people of different faiths celebrate together
The Supreme Court rebuked lawyer for challenging a criminal contempt notice after his heated spat with Judge in Jharkhand High Court; apology may bring leniency.
PM Narendra Modi paused his speech to interact with a young boy during his rally in Kerala today.
Dream of a police job turned tragic when a young aspirant collapsed and died during recruitment, right in front of his father, leaving the test centre in shock
For years, billing disputes were a routine part of life in the city. Some households complained their bills were had inflated readings with no clear explanation.
PM Modi launched the PM SVANidhi Credit Card in Kerala, offering UPI-linked, interest-free credit to street vendors and extending the scheme till March 31, 2030.
Stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem are looking for higher public spending, stronger infrastructure and greater emphasis on preventive care.
PM Modi pointed to the BJPs recent victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation as evidence of growing public support.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Centres proposed renaming of MGNREGA to G RAM G. The resolution was moved by MK Stalin.
Struggling with health, shelter, and loneliness, senior citizens in Puducherry get much-needed relief as the government raises their monthly pension to Rs 4,000 from February
The ban had caused huge inconvenience to students and IT employees who used it for last mile connectivity after travelling in BMTC buses and Metro.
Fares to coastal destinations such as Mangaluru have touched around Rs 2,000, while tickets to northern districts like Belagavi are being quoted at up to Rs 3,000 from Bengaluru.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects and flagged off three Amrit Bharat Express trains in Kerala on Friday.
Nine people fell ill from contaminated water in Mhow, Indore district. As per the officials, no critical cases are reported as of now.
In 2026, nearly 300 senior IAS officers, including Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan and key state Chief Secretaries, are set to retire, reshaping central administration
The incident occurred inside the Joynest housing society, where the child, identified as Nishkarsh Ashwat Reddy, was riding his bicycle.
Shashi Tharoor will likely skip a Congress high-command meeting in Delhi over dissatisfaction with state and central leaders, sources have said.
The couple will get married on Friday, January 23, in Barodamev, Alwar. A wedding card has also surfaced.
Several Ahmedabad schools and Shiv Nadar School in Noida received bomb threat emails ahead of Republic Day, prompting evacuations and heightened security measures.
India is racing to modernise its Air Force, upgrading jets and missiles as threats evolve. At the centre is a plan to buy 114 Rafales and upgrade the existing fleet
According to police sources, Pujari allegedly issued threats to the DSouzas at the behest of Satyendra Tyagi, who is already named as an accused in the case.
Eyewitness alleged that he was told the case would fade from the media in wo to three days, while being reminded that he lived in the same area.
The flight landed safely at Pune airport at 9:24 pm and no suspicious items were found during the security checks.
Cold and dry conditions are continuing across most parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, with severe cold wave conditions likely in Belagavi, Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts.
PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Parakram Diwas, highlighting his legacy, e-Gram Vishwagram Yojana, and efforts to honor Boses memory nationwide.
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The heavy snowfall also led to the closure of several key highways and mountain routes across the Valley, triggering traffic disruptions.
PM Modi paid tribute to Bal Thackeray on his 100th birth anniversary, praising his impact on Maharashtra and vision for growth.
Fresh snowfall and rain ended a three-month dry spell in Himachal, bringing relief to Shimla, Manali, Narkanda, and joy to farmers, apple growers, and tourists across the state.
Acknowledging the issue, Microsoft said it was investigating a widespread service disruption affecting multiple Microsoft 365 tools.
European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa will join President Murmu and PM Narendra Modi at Republic Day 2026, themed on Vande Mataram.
Anita Bose Pfaff urges India to repatriate Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's ashes from Tokyo's Renkoji Temple, seeking a dignified final rite on his 129th birth anniversary.
The census questions include ownership status of the house, number of dwelling rooms, number of married couples living in the household, among others.
Echoing Gopinath's Davos statement, the Congress MP suggested that the Prime Ministers Office should appoint a dedicated 'Air Quality Czar'
Taking a dig at the Congress, BJP and Akali Dal, the former Delhi CM said, They only want power so they can make money. Their cycle is money from power and power from money.
This colourful display is triggered by geomagnetic storms emerging from solar activity, which can also impact space instruments, disrupt radio and GPS signals
Gen. Upendra Dwivedi said he felt slightly apprehensive while addressing an event, recalling the moment when he first received information about the Pahalgam terror attack.
Amit Shah hails the killing of Anal alias Patiram Manjhi and 15 Naxalites in West Singhbhum as a major anti-Naxal success, urging others to abandon violence and join development.
IMD issues orange alert for rain, hailstorm and thunderstorms in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and more, with fog predicted in Punjab and Haryana.
Higher reaches including Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur and Kullu are likely to receive snowfall, while a yellow alert has been issued for Mandi and other mid-hill regions
The footage shows Yuvraj Mehta sitting atop his partially submerged car inside a storm-water drain.
The Election Commission of India took a sharp jab at the petitioners for relying on American judicial standards to argue their case

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