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Indian Nationals Freed From Russia-Flagged Tanker Seized By US Forces In North Atlantic

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

12 Jan 2026 9:56 pm
IIT Madras Tests Ramjet-Assisted Artillery Shells That Extend Gun Range By Nearly 50%

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

12 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
CM Mann Inaugurates Punjabs First Startup Conclave, Says Innovation, Hard Work Key To Growth

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.

12 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Republic Day 2026: Ticket Sales Begin; How To Get Free Passes For Parade Rehearsal

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

12 Jan 2026 8:22 pm
Air India Receives First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner In Four Years

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

12 Jan 2026 8:20 pm
EC Stops Ladki Bahin Scheme Funds Transfer To Beneficiaries A Day Before Maharashtra Civic Polls

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.

12 Jan 2026 7:59 pm
'India's Gen-Z Full Of Creativity': PM Modi Appeals To Youth To Overcome 'Mindset Of Slavery'

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.

12 Jan 2026 7:56 pm
Germany Offers Visa-Free Transit For Indian Passport Holders

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

12 Jan 2026 7:55 pm
Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Detected In West Bengals Barasat; Centre Sends Teams

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

12 Jan 2026 7:41 pm
Gold Ornaments Worth 70 Lakh Unearthed During House Excavation In Karnatakas Lakkundi

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.

12 Jan 2026 7:32 pm
Karur Stampede: TVK Chief Vijay Grilled By CBI For Several Hours, Denies Party's Role

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.

12 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
Bengal Man Killed In Dinhata, Accused Admits Cannibal Intent In Chilling Confession

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

12 Jan 2026 6:51 pm
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalised At AIIMS Delhi

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.

12 Jan 2026 6:17 pm
'We Agreed To Take Ties To New Level': PM Modi Pledges Deeper Cooperation With Germany

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

12 Jan 2026 6:10 pm
Previous SIR Data Wasn't There: EC Clarifies On Notice To Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash

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'.

12 Jan 2026 5:57 pm
How India's New Air Defence Punctures Stealth Tech Of 5th-Gen F-35, Su-57 Jets

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

12 Jan 2026 5:46 pm
AAP Sarpanch Murder: 2 Shooters, 5 Others Arrested By Punjab Police

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

12 Jan 2026 5:35 pm
Away From Boardrooms: AAP MP Raghav Chadha Turns Blinkit Delivery Agent For A Day | Video

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.

12 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
What Happened Before Op Blue Star: Why Indira Gandhi Didn't Make Lt Gen SK Sinha Army Chief

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

12 Jan 2026 5:31 pm
'If You're So Touchy, Don't Be On X': Delhi HC Dismisses Journalist's Defamation Case

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

12 Jan 2026 5:30 pm
Right Time To Invest In Kutch-Saurashtra: PM Modi At Vibrant Gujarat Conference

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

12 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
Bengaluru Woman Assaults Female Home Guard On Duty After Remarks On Clothing | Video

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

12 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
Bengaluru-Bound IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Varanasi After Bird Hit

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

12 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
No Issues In Our Family: Supriya Sule On Alliance With Ajit Pawars NCP In Pune Civic Polls

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

12 Jan 2026 4:40 pm
Voters Forced To Re-Establish Identity: Mamata Banerjee Flags AI-Driven Errors In Letter To CEC Kumar

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

12 Jan 2026 4:37 pm
India Warns Citizens Not To 'Venture Out' In Iran Amid Deadly Protests: 'We're Watching...'

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

12 Jan 2026 4:33 pm
Use Alcohol, Drugs Or Tobacco, Face Public Slapping In This Karnataka Village

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

12 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Protest Erupts After Murshidabad BLO's Suicide Over Alleged SIR Pressure

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

12 Jan 2026 4:27 pm
PM Modi Discussed Baby Ariha Shah Case With Germanys Merz, Says MEA

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.

12 Jan 2026 4:11 pm
Seasons Coldest Spell Grips North India: Delhi Shivers At 3.2C, Gurugram Freezes At 0.6C

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.

12 Jan 2026 4:09 pm
Goldy Brar Gang Member Rohit Godara Arrested, Delhi Police Say He Was Wanted In 18 Cases

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.

12 Jan 2026 3:57 pm
From Defence To Critical Technologies: List Of MoUs Signed By PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz

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.

12 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
Mar-A-Lago Arrives In Chanakyapuri: Sergio Gor's First Day As American Ambassador In Delhi

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

12 Jan 2026 3:37 pm
ISROs Rocket Carrying 16 Satellites Fails, Deviates In Third Stage Just Like PSLV-C61 In 2025

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

12 Jan 2026 3:34 pm
Class 12 Student On Her Way To School Abducted, Gang-Raped In Moving Car In Rajasthan

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.

12 Jan 2026 3:07 pm
Ram Listed As Dogs Name In Chhattisgarh Class 4 Exam Paper, Teacher Suspended

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

12 Jan 2026 3:07 pm
Pink Line Metro Is On The Track Now, But When Can Bengaluru Finally Board

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

12 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
Vaping Row In Lok Sabha: Om Birla Says Probe In Final Stage, Strict Action If Rules Breached

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.

12 Jan 2026 3:00 pm
Rana Balachauria Murder Case: Three Arrested From Bengal Nearly A Month After Killing

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.

12 Jan 2026 2:55 pm
Hold Bengaluru Civic Body Polls By June 30, Supreme Court Directs Karnataka Govt

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

12 Jan 2026 2:44 pm
Friendship Continues To Grow: PM Modi, German Chancellor Carpool From Sabarmati Ashram

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

12 Jan 2026 2:31 pm
8-Year-Old Killed, Several Trapped As Himachal Building Gutted In Fire, Rescue Op On

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.

12 Jan 2026 2:21 pm
DRDO Successfully Tests 'Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile' With Capability To Hit Moving Target

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

12 Jan 2026 2:19 pm
No RAC, No VIP Quota: All About Indias First Vande Bharat Sleeper On Howrah-Guwahati Route

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

12 Jan 2026 1:58 pm
'They Told Us Not To Disconnect': NRI Couple Lose Rs 15 Crore In Digital Arrest, Narrate Ordeal

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.

12 Jan 2026 1:53 pm
PM Modi Set To Shift To New Office 'Seva Teerth' Near Raisina Hill Soon

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

12 Jan 2026 1:51 pm
Tara Prakashana Signs MoU With Ministry Of Culture Under Gyan Bharatam Mission

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

12 Jan 2026 1:48 pm
Watch: PM Modi, German Chancellor Fly Lord Hanuman Kite In Gujarat As Op Sindoor Banner Soars

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

12 Jan 2026 11:47 am
From Delayed Arrival To Venue Congestion: CBIs Key Questions For Actor Vijay In Karur Stampede Case

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

12 Jan 2026 11:36 am
Health Matters | How Central Government Justified Drug Controllers Appointment & Why Court Agreed

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

12 Jan 2026 11:14 am