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Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani visited the iconic Somnath Temple in Gujarat with his family, continuing a long-standing personal tradition.

The student's father accused three senior students of beating and threatening the victim, and a professor of sexually harassing her that led to her death.

MeitY raised concerns that Grok is being used to generate and circulate obscene, sexually explicit and derogatory content.

Mohan Yadav ordered action against Indore Municipal Corporation officials after diarrhoea outbreak in Bhagirathpura, with over 1400 affected and conflicting death tolls reported.

The mother had fed the baby during the night and, owing to the biting cold, wrapped herself and the newborn inside a thick quilt before going to sleep

The reshuffle impacts more than two dozen IAS officers across districts, divisions, and the secretariat

We are also covering: Himachal College Student Dies After Ragging, Sexual Harassment; Professor, 3 Others Booked & Other stories.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram.

Local newspapers had reported as early as October last year that residents of Bhagirathpura complained of foul-smelling, yellowish water with an acid-like burning sensation

EAM S Jaishankar, on Friday, January 2, offered a rare glimpse into his approach to work-life balance.

Indore Water Contamination: The Indore municipal corporation informed the court that it had already deployed 30 water tankers in the area.

Two days after the protest, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal posted videos on X claiming that delivery partners were prevented from working and faced verbal and physical abuse.

Umar Khalid has been in jail since 2020 under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The Poisoned Pipeline: Death toll of Indore contaminated drinking water tragedy rises to 15Indore Mayor and Minister Kailash Vijavargiya have a lot to answer: News18's @AmanKayamHai_News18's Mithilesh Gupta reports from groundThe way Mr. Vijayvargiya responded to a journalist asking about this tragedy, terming his question as useless shows his character: @Dr_Uditraj n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The Centre approved the Dulhasti-II hydroelectric project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting protests from Pakistan over alleged violation of international norms.

When researchers isolated pure bacterial strains for testing, they found that nearly 74% were resistant to antibiotics, while 36% showed resistance to multiple drugs

BMTC will operate special buses throughout the day, aligning time with fairs schedule. Buses will run from 8am to 8pm, allowing visitors to plan at any point throughout the day.

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 02-01-2026: Heres full list of winning numbers for Suvarna Keralam SK-34 lottery for Friday, January 2.

The successful year-end missile trial signals India's growing self-reliance in high-end missile technology, strengthening its position in the region

The BJP hit back at P Chidambaram for calling Tamil Nadu-Uttar Pradesh debt comparisons flawed, accusing him of making a political statement that hides the truth.

Improved connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru is expected to provide a major boost to tourism, especially to coastal destinations that attract visitors throughout the year.

Tumman village in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, got its first HRTC bus in 78 years. Locals celebrated the historic arrival with joy and excitement

Yogi Adityanath directs UP Diwas celebrations from January 24 to 26 to expand beyond Uttar Pradesh, honoring achievers and featuring events at Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow.

Officials said that the overarching goal was that every resident should have a durable roof over their head so that no family is forced to live in a slum

The Karnataka government has estimated the cost of the skydeck project at around Rs 500 crore. The structure is envisioned as a major tourism attraction, offering panoramic views.

EAM Jaishankar asserted Indias right to defend itself from 'bad' neighbours. He stated that terrorism and cooperation cannot coexist.

Kavinder Gupta declared Dhurandhar tax-free in Ladakh to promote cinema, attract filmmakers, boost tourism, and showcase Ladakhs scenic landscapes and creative potential.

Abhay Chautala triggered a row after suggesting India should adopt youth-led protest tactics seen in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal to remove the current government from power.

Wildlife experts say encounters like this are becoming frequent as shrinking forest cover and declining prey populations push animals closer to human settlements in search of food

| I am feeling thirsty, but I don't wish to drink this waterGrieving relatives speak of sudden lives lost and unanswered questions. News18's Mithilesh reports from the ground as the water contamination crisis exposes human cost beyond numbers n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

As the argurment escalated, the 22-year-old woman is alleged to have picked up the teapot and hurled it at him, causing the hot tea to spill over his upper body

A college professor and three students in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala have been booked for ragging and sexual assault of a 19-year-old female student, causing her death.

The tunnel is planned as a six-lane corridor, with three lanes in each direction, allowing vehicles to move beneath existing intersections and traffic signals without interruption.

Tirupati Rao and Venkatamma from Suryapet died when a Dilsukhnagar depot RTC bus hit their scooter near Moosarambagh Hi-Tech Garden in Hyderabad.

Indian Made Liquor remained the biggest contributor in value terms, with around 22.59 lakh carton boxes sold during the period.

Hruthik Reddy jumped from his apartment in Berlin after a fire broke out. His family mourns and seek MEA's help to facilitate the repatriation of his body.

Kerala Lottery Results Live: Kerala Lottery Christmas New Year Bumper BR-107 offers a massive Rs 20 crore first prize. Check draw date, prize structure and guessing numbers here.

A Supreme Court panel led by Chandra Prakash Goyal will visit Bannerghatta Park to assess the impact of reducing its eco-sensitive zone.

Amid Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' claims, Karnataka govt's survey reveals majority of voters in the state trust EVMs, believe elections are free and fairNews18's @harishupadhya with detailsIt's clear Rahul Gandhi's claims are fake and he cannot be believed: BJP's @AshokKM39270068Congress is in a denial mode: @RAJAGOPALAN1951 n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Canadian authorities seek probe after an Air India pilot was found drunk before duty. The incident happened on December 23.

The train will now depart from KSR Bengaluru at 9.30 pm instead of the earlier 11 pm slot. This revised timing allows passengers to arrive in Belagavi by around 7 am.

An EC-backed evaluation in Karnataka has shown high voter turnout and strong public trust in EVMs during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, challenging Gandhis vote chori narrative.

Cold conditions continue to prevail, with rain likely in the southern interior, including Bengaluru, while dry weather is expected in Davangere and Chitradurga.

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the murder of a man in northeast Delhis Shastri Park, alleging he was targeted for speaking against gangster Hashim Baba.

BJP withdrew Pooja More-Jadhav's Pune civic poll nomination after controversy over alleged remarks about Devendra Fadnavis and his wife.

PMx`Modi paid tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan, founder of Nair Service Society, praising his vision for dignity, equality, social reform, and contributions to health and education.

| Jaipur: Bulldozer Action in ChomuHomes of stone-pelters demolished after mosque encroachment clash; notices to 24 accused went unanswered. 110 detained, 19 arrested, 15 absconding.News18's Bhawani Singh with details n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh said surveys show only around 90 families meet the eligibility criteria, rejecting claims that nearly 400 would receive housing.

IndiGo warns of flight delays in Varanasi, Udaipur, Jammu, Visakhapatnam and Jaisalmer due to dense fog, as IMD forecasts poor visibility and cold wave in north and central India.

A visit by Local18 to Indore's Bhagirathpura area revealed a sorry state of affairs, with narrow lanes near homes overrun by garbage, drain water and unbearable stench