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Bond Bottleneck: Sessions Court's Rare Order Delays Release Of 4 Delhi Riots AccusedAfter SC Bail

The judge accepted the bail bonds but called for a formal verification report from the police, to be submitted by Wednesday

7 Jan 2026 5:42 am
'If State Shows Magnanimity, Be Responsible': SC To Ashoka University Professor In 'Op Sindoor' Post Case

The academic was booked in May 2025 following social media activity related to 'Operation Sindoor', which allegedly endangered the sovereignty and integrity of the nation

6 Jan 2026 11:53 pm
IMD Warns Of Cold Wave, Dense Fog In North, Central India: Check Advisory

The weather agency warned that dense to very dense fog will continue to affect large parts of northwest, central, east and northeast India during morning and night hours.

6 Jan 2026 11:35 pm
ISRO Returns To Launch Pad For 2026s First Mission: Advanced Earth Imaging Satellite

ISRO has selected its workhorse PSLV for the mission, which is set to lift off at 10.17 am on January 12from Sriharikota

6 Jan 2026 10:55 pm
Transport, Crop Residue, Industrial Emissions, Solid Waste: What Centre's Air Pollution Action Will Target

These targets will also include monthly reviews of the measures taken by states involved, as part of a framework to address poor air quality in Delhi-NCR during the winter months

6 Jan 2026 10:37 pm
We've Power To Revise Electoral Rolls, Exclude Foreigners: EC To Supreme Court Amid SIR Row

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court it must revise voter rolls to exclude foreigners and ensure only citizens are listed, as per its duty.

6 Jan 2026 10:20 pm
Remote-Controlled Lifebuoy Water Drone Deployed At Gangasagar Mela For Enhanced Safety

In the event of drowning at Gangasagar, the drone can quickly detect the victims location and assist in rescue operations.

6 Jan 2026 10:06 pm
PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz To Visit Sabarmati Ashram, Join Kite Festival: Defence Ties To Get Big Boost

Friedrich Merz will pay an official visit to India from January 12 to 13, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

6 Jan 2026 9:23 pm
Locals Demand Lighting Of Ceremonial Lamp Atop Thiruparankundram Hill After Madras HC Order

A division bench of Madras High Court upheld the order directing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar (Deepathoon) atop the Thiruparankundram hills.

6 Jan 2026 9:12 pm
Technician, Auto Driver Arrested For Laptop Thefts At PGs Across Bengaluru, 48 Recovered

The accused have been identified as Gautam (30), a laptop service technician, and Rajadorai (33), an autorickshaw driver.

6 Jan 2026 8:55 pm
Trinamool Says Amartya Sen Called For Bengal SIR Hearing, Poll Body Denies

Calling the alleged notice sad, Abhishek Banerjee said the poll body was targeting prominent Bengal residents

6 Jan 2026 8:53 pm
No Place For Labs Of Hate: JNU Students Who Shouted Controversial Slogans Face Expulsion

Jawaharlal Nehru University said that any form of violence, unlawful conduct or anti-national activity will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

6 Jan 2026 8:29 pm
Who Is GST Officer Prabha Bhandari Allegedly Caught Accepting Rs 70 Lakh Bribe?

On December 18, a CGST team led by Bhandari conducted a raid at Jai Durga Hardware in Jhansi's Jhokan Bagh locality on allegations of tax evasion involving nearly Rs 13 crore

6 Jan 2026 8:14 pm
India's First Hydrogen Train To Start On Jind-Sonipat Route From January 26 | Check Fares

Officials said the service is expected to run initially between 110 and 140 kmph, completing the JindSonipat journey in about 1 hour, compared to the 2 hours currently taken

6 Jan 2026 7:56 pm
People Were Bleeding: Indian Driver Who Stayed Back During Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration on December 14.

6 Jan 2026 7:41 pm
'Desperate Deflection': Intel Sources Dismiss Pakistan Armys India-Taliban Nexus Charge | Exclusive

Intel sources see it as Pakistan's bid to deflect Chinese anger over stalled CPEC projects by blaming external 'saboteurs'

6 Jan 2026 7:08 pm
Punjab Man Accused Of Plotting AAP Sarpanch's Murder Killed In Encounter Near Tarn Taran

Gangster Harnur, linked to Prabhu Dasuwal, was killed near Tarn Taran after being accused in the murder of Aam Aadmi Party sarpanch Jarnail Singh.

6 Jan 2026 7:02 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Congress Leader Makes Bizarre Venezuela Remark, 2.89 Crore Voters Removed From UP's Draft Voter List & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Kartik Aaryans Mystery Girl Breaks Silence On Dating Rumours, IPL Axe Leaves Mustafizur Rahman With Massive Financial Blow, and other top stories.

6 Jan 2026 6:51 pm
Day Not Far When: Jammu And Kashmir Minister Says Ladakh Will Become Part Of United J&K

Recalling that there was a time when Jammu and Kashmir was a full-fledged state, the minister said that the region has already faced multiple divisions.

6 Jan 2026 6:43 pm
Women Steal Gold Earrings Worth Rs 14 Lakh From Kalyan Jewellers Store In UP | Video

While distracting the salesperson, one of the women quickly took a box of jewellery and handed it to another, who hid it inside her shawl.

6 Jan 2026 6:36 pm
Two Arrested In Odisha For Watching, Downloading Child Porn Videos

Cuttack Cyber Police arrested Mukesh Barik and Syed Arif Ali for storing obscene videos of minors, tracked by NCMEC under WHO, with support from NCRB and I4C.

6 Jan 2026 6:29 pm
Class 11 Student Beaten To Death By Group Of Minors Over Social Media Post In Delhi

The deceased, identified as Mohit, was surrounded by several attackers, who punched and kicked him.

6 Jan 2026 6:12 pm
United In Triumph: Nita Ambani Hosts Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur And Other Cricketers | Watch

Nita Ambani hosted the second edition of United in Triumph in Mumbai, a Reliance Foundation event honouring Indias World Cup-winning cricket teams.

6 Jan 2026 6:04 pm
Not Quite Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi: Man Hides Baldness With Wig Before Marriage. Then This Happens

The woman alleged that before the wedding, the man wore a wig to hide his bald head and led her to believe that he was only experiencing minor hair loss.

6 Jan 2026 5:52 pm
Stop Water Supply From Contaminated Sources In Indore, MP High Court Tells Authorities

The directions came after reports that unsafe drinking water had caused mass illness and claimed the lives of eight people, including elderly residents.

6 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Hindu Raksha Dal Chief Arrested For Distributing Swords In Ghaziabad

The incident took place on December 29, when members of the Hindu Raksha Dal allegedly distributed swords and other weapons near their office in the Shalimar Garden X-2 area.

6 Jan 2026 5:19 pm
From Caracas To Puttaparthi: Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez Is Sathya Sai Baba Follower

Captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro's links to Sathya Sai Baba have drawn international attention, but it was little known that Delcy Rodriguez is a follower of the guru

6 Jan 2026 5:07 pm
CAPF Aspirant Can't Remove Tattoo Before Review Exam To Be Declared Fit: Calcutta HC

The court observed that a candidates medical fitness, including the presence of tattoos, must be assessed.

6 Jan 2026 5:00 pm
When Trust Breaks Safety: 900 Grams Of Gold Stolen By House Help In Bengaluru

With the house empty, Hazira and Shabbir allegedly used the house key to enter the premises and steal nearly 900 grams of gold jewellery.

6 Jan 2026 4:55 pm
'So Many Dont Even Come In Cases Of Humans': SC On Petitions Unleashed In Stray Dogs Row

The courts comments came during a mentioning session when lawyers sought the inclusion of fresh applications and transfer petitions in the long-running matter

6 Jan 2026 4:43 pm
Uttar Pradesh Draft Electoral Roll Out: How To Check If Your Name Is On The Voters List

As per the draft list, a total of 2,88,75,000 names have been deleted, accounting for around 18.70% of the 15,44,00,000 voters who were part of the pre-SIR electoral roll.

6 Jan 2026 4:37 pm
'Will Trump Kidnap Our PM?' Congress Leader Makes Bizarre Venezuela Remark, BJP Hits Back

Referring to US military action in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro, Prithviraj Chavan asked whether similar coercive tactics could ever be directed at India.

6 Jan 2026 4:27 pm
A Great Learning: Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Visits BAPS Hindu Mandir In Abu Dhabi

While the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has harmonised itself beautifully, it harmonises the world gracefully, said General Upendra Dwivedi

6 Jan 2026 4:26 pm
After Over Two Years In Space, ISRO Opens First Observation Opportunity On Aditya L1

India-based researchers, scientists can submit proposals by February 6 to collect specific data from two onboard instruments, with the first observation window from April to June.

6 Jan 2026 4:22 pm
'Stranger Things' Takes Over In Karnataka: Even The Old Man Got A Makeover

Smoke machines pumped mist into the crowd. Sound effects from the series echoed through the night, transforming familiar roads into something that felt like the Upside Down.

6 Jan 2026 4:22 pm
55% Say Prices On Food Delivery Apps Higher Than Restaurant Rates: Survey

LocalCircles survey revealed that three out of four households order food at least once a month using mobile apps

6 Jan 2026 4:21 pm
'Bangladesh Made A Hindu Captain,' JDU Leader Tells BCCI After Mustafizur Rahman's IPL Ouster

Rahman was released by KKR after the franchise was instructed to do so by the BCCI amid rising diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh.

6 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
Case Filed Against Andhra's Srisailam Temple Staff For New Year Dance Inside Premises

Police said that the event took place at Mallikarjuna Annasatra, a free food service centre attached to the Srisailam temple, during New Year celebrations.

6 Jan 2026 4:02 pm
Rs 9 Lakh To Remember A Ram: Karnatakas Unusual Memorial For An Animal

Kaali was a 10 month old calf when he was brought into the family. Trained for competitions, he soon started winning, again and again until its reputation spread beyond Karnataka.

6 Jan 2026 3:42 pm
2.89 Crore Voters Removed From Uttar Pradesh's Draft Voter List After SIR

Uttar Pradesh Draft Voter List: The final electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to be published on March 6.

6 Jan 2026 3:35 pm
Former Indian Navy officer Purnendu Tiwari Re-Arrested In Qatar | Exclusive Details

Officials have clarified that the new arrest is unrelated to the 2022 charges that had earlier led to high-level India-Qatar diplomatic engagement

6 Jan 2026 3:29 pm
This Kashmir Train Ride Turns Into A Real-Life Polar Express Every Winter: Route, Ticket Price, Dates

One of the highlights of Baramulla to Banihal train journey is the Pir Panjal Tunnel which runs for over 11 kilometres.

6 Jan 2026 3:08 pm
'Provocative, Objectionable': JNU Issues Statement After Students Shout Slogans Backing Umar Khalid

The JNU administration said the competent authority has taken serious note of the incident and directed the universitys security branch to cooperate with the police

6 Jan 2026 2:58 pm
'Find Reasons First, Then Solution': Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution

The Supreme Court stressed that expert bodies must first clearly identify and publicly disclose the reasons for Delhis air pollution before proposing solutions.

6 Jan 2026 2:57 pm
CBI Summons TVK Chief Vijay For Questioning In Karur Stampede Case On Jan 12

TVK chief actor Vijay has been summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning in Karur stampede case on January 12.

6 Jan 2026 2:54 pm
Tampering With Evidence: How Resizing An Undergarment Led To Disqualification Of A Kerala MLA

On January 2, a magistrate court in Nedumangad, found Antony Raju guilty of tampering with the size of the underwear in which 61.5 grams of hashish had been concealed.

6 Jan 2026 2:45 pm
Daylight Firing At Jewellery Shop Sparks Panic In Amritsars Jandiala Gold Market | Video

Miscreants opened fire at Sonu Jewellers, causing panic among shopkeepers and residents in the busy market area.

6 Jan 2026 2:33 pm
'Very Serious, Citys Image Damaged': High Court Pulls Up Officials Over Indore Water Deaths

Nearly three petitions concerning the water contamination incident were heard together.

6 Jan 2026 2:19 pm
Loud Music And Some Blankets: How 2 Prisoners Escaped Kannauj Jail While Staff Celebrated New Year

According to preliminary findings, a New Year party was organised inside the jail premises, with officers, staff members and their family members present.

6 Jan 2026 2:18 pm
Yellow Line Metro Riders, Heres Your Next Ride: BMTC Rolls Out Feeder Services

For many workers, this change goes beyond convenience. Until now, the last leg of the journey often meant spending Rs 50 to Rs 100 a day on autos or private vehicles.

6 Jan 2026 2:11 pm