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'CM, Her Aides Forcibly Removed Documents': ED Moves Calcutta HC Amid Row Over I-PAC Raids

The ED said Mamata Banerjee, her aides and police personnel seized crucial documents and electronic devices from Prateek Jain's residence, where it had conducted raids.

8 Jan 2026 4:53 pm
High Drama Over I-PAC Raids: Mamata Banerjee Alleges Strategy Theft, ED Says She Obstructed Probe

The agency says the raids are linked to a money laundering probe into a coal smuggling syndicate and are unrelated to the upcoming Bengal elections

8 Jan 2026 4:26 pm
Pakistani Woman Used Forged Papers To Work As Govt Teacher In UP For Over 30 Years

A woman was booked in UP's Rampur for hiding her Pakistani nationality. She secured a teaching job using fake documents. Probe is underway.

8 Jan 2026 4:20 pm
Why ED Is Raiding Premises Linked To Bengal Coal Scam Accused Anup Majee And I-PACs Pratik Jain

An intense political drama erupted in Kolkata as ED raided the residence of the Trinamool Congress's poll strategist, sparking an uproar from West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

8 Jan 2026 4:14 pm
Delhi Police Call Influencers For Probe Into Posts Linked To Turkman Gate Demolition Violence

Delhi Police said that notices are being sent to all the identified influencers, asking them to appear and record their statements as part of the investigation.

8 Jan 2026 4:08 pm
Travelling From Bengaluru Airport Now Costs More For Many Passengers, Here's Why

A Vayu Vajra ride typically costs between Rs 210 and Rs 410, while a cab from the airport can easily cross Rs 1000, especially during peak hours or late nights.

8 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India's Drone-Killer Shield To Counter Any Attack From Pakistan

The government has launched Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an ambitious programme aimed at creating a comprehensive, multi-layered shield against aerial threats

8 Jan 2026 3:52 pm
Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Justice Yashwant Varmas Plea Challenging Parliamentary Probe

Justice Varma was repatriated from Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court after burnt wads of currency notes were found at his official residence in New Delhi on March 14.

8 Jan 2026 3:01 pm
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8 Jan 2026 2:59 pm
'Balant Attempt To...': Tamil Nadu Guv On Govt Opposing HC Order On Karthigai Deepam

His remarks come only a day after the Madras High Court allowed the ritualistic deepam (lamp) to be lit atop the Thiruparankundram Hills in Madurai.

8 Jan 2026 2:56 pm
How Indira Gandhi Built 'Bridges Of Love' in Venezuela In Just 18 Hours

Amid Venezuela's current crisis, Indira Gandhi's 1968 visit to Caracas forged lasting India-Venezuela ties, marked by emotional moments and a pledge for cooperation and solidarity

8 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
Turkman Gate Violence: 6 More Arrested, 25 Identified Through CCTV, Bodycam Footage

The latest arrests come a day after police detained five people for alleged stone-pelting during the operation.

8 Jan 2026 2:50 pm
'Deeply Shocking And Saddening': PM Modi Condoles Death Of Anil Agarwals Son Agnivesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Agnivesh Agarwal, calling his untimely passing deeply shocking and saddening in a post on X.

8 Jan 2026 2:45 pm
Water Contamination Crisis: Do ROs Remove Sewage Bacteria? Doctors Weigh In

Several families in Indore are reportedly selling their jewellery and household valuables to install RO water purifiers, hoping to protect themselves from contaminated water

8 Jan 2026 2:25 pm
Performance Review Meeting With Coach Turned Into Forced Back Rub, Assault: Teen Shooter

The 17-year-old shooter said in her complaint that she was sitting on a chair when Bharadwaj offered to crack her back. She refused, but he allegedly forced himself on her.

8 Jan 2026 2:09 pm
ED Raids Kolkata Office Of Mamata Banerjee's Poll Strategist; BJP, TMC Spar Amid Controversy

ED teams were carrying out raids at at least five locations across the city, though officials have not yet disclosed the nature of the case. Further details are awaited.

8 Jan 2026 1:51 pm
Pollution Behind Lung Cancer Rise? Cases Increasing In India Even Where Smoking Is Low, Says Study

The IJMR study found that Adenocarcinoma was the most common and fastest-growing lung cancer subtype, especially among women, consistent with global trends.

8 Jan 2026 1:39 pm
Courts In Odishas Cuttack, Sambalpur And Deogarh On Alert After Bomb Threat Emails

Police sources said the threat was sent through an email, which claimed that an explosive device was present inside the court campus.

8 Jan 2026 1:08 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: BJP Slams Pakistan Apologists As Docs Reveal Islamabad Contacted US 60 Times After Op Sindoor & Other Stories

We are also covering: Trump Gives Nod To Russia Sanctions Bill Threatening 500% Tariffs, BJP Slams Mamata Govt Over Jadavpur University Hijab Row & other stories.

8 Jan 2026 1:04 pm
Open Loot: Row Erupts As National Herald Bags 69% Of Karnataka Ad Spend, Outpaces Major Dailies

According to documents accessed by CNN-NEWS18, National Herald emerged as the single largest beneficiary of Karnatakas ad spending for two consecutive financial years.

8 Jan 2026 1:03 pm
Anti-Sikh Remark Row: Bhagwant Mann To Appear Before Akal Takht On Jan 15, Seeks Live Telecast

On January 15, Bhagwant Manns barefoot entry into the Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar will be a historic moment in Punjabs politics.

8 Jan 2026 12:40 pm
'Appeasement At Its Lowest: BJP Slams Mamata Govt Over Jadavpur University Hijab Row

BJP leader Amit Malviya alleged that instead of upholding institutional rules and academic integrity, the state government had chosen vote-bank politics.

8 Jan 2026 12:21 pm
Indias First: In Pics, Leh Airports New Terminal That Masters 12C Eco-Heating | Details

The new terminal at Leh Airport, expected to be operational in July 2026, will feature modern passenger facilities, improved security areas and higher handling capacity.

8 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
Four Vehicles Collide In Jaipur's Chomu Due To Dense Fog, Several Injured

Rajasthan Fog: Dense fog caused a four-vehicle collision near Chirmi Hotel in Jaipur's Chomu, resulting in minor injuries. In Nagaur, a Scorpio crash killed three.

8 Jan 2026 11:55 am
4 Injured As Speeding SUV Rams Into Multiple Vehicles In Patna, Local Set Car Ablaze

A speeding SUV hit several vehicles in Danapur, Patna, injuring four including a woman. Locals set the car on fire. Police are investigating the driver and owner.

8 Jan 2026 11:48 am
'Not Directed Removal Of Every Dog From Street, Only From Institutions': Supreme Court Clarifies

SC underlined that its focus was on strict compliance with the Animal Birth Control Rules and reiterated that it had only directed the removal of dogs from institutional areas.

8 Jan 2026 11:43 am
Maharashtra Civic Poll Fallout: 12 Congress Leaders Join BJP After Suspension For Allying With Opp

The political shift follows the municipal council elections held on December 20 in Ambernath, located in Thane district.

8 Jan 2026 11:38 am
Can AI Save Indias Silk Farmers? Bengalurus New Tool Might Have The Answer

The digital microscope uses AI algorithms to analyse samples of silkworms and cocoons, identifying early signs of infection or abnormalities that may not be visible to human eye.

8 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Delhi Records Coldest Day Of 2026, Continues To Shiver As Temperature Plunges To 5.8 Degrees

The minimum temperature in Delhi stood at 5.8 degrees Celsius amid severe cold conditions in the national capital.

8 Jan 2026 11:07 am
Turkman Gate Tensions: History, Ownership And Control Of Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque Explained

The Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque has witnessed many historic events in Delhi, from the First War of Independence in 1857 to Partition in 1947, providing shelter and comfort during need

8 Jan 2026 11:06 am
'He Didn't Have Anything When He Started, But He Persisted': VP Radhakrishnan On ISKCON Founder

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan spoke at the launch of a book that explores the extraordinary life and leadership journey of Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON.

8 Jan 2026 10:47 am
Four Killed, Six Injured In Car Crash Near Nashik Toll Plaza

Rescue operations are still underway to clear the damaged vehicles and assist those affected.

8 Jan 2026 10:46 am
Bengaluru Metro Boost For Commuters: Pink And Blue Lines Set To Roll In 2026

The first phase will open in May 2026. This includes the 7.5 km elevated stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere. The second phase is expected by November 2026.

8 Jan 2026 10:30 am
Gurugram Rises, Delhi Slips Out As Bengaluru, Chennai Lead Womens Safety Index

While Bengaluru continues to perform strongly in industrial inclusion and career opportunities, it ranked third in social inclusion.

8 Jan 2026 10:27 am
Punes Sahyadri Son To Keralas Ghats Guardian: RIP Madhav Gadgil. Aarey Saved, Wayanad Warned Fight Goes On

Born in 1942, Madhav Gadgil was inspired by the regions rich biodiversity and cultural heritage which shaped his lifelong commitment to ecological study.

8 Jan 2026 10:14 am
'Proud Of Killing Mahendra Karma': Surrendered Maoist Kabir On Jhiram Ghati Massacre | Exclusive

Kabir alias Sodi Soma said that while the killing of Karma was celebrated by Maoist supporters, the scale of the massacre triggered internal debate.

8 Jan 2026 10:03 am
Samajwadi Party MP Under Scanner For Presence Near Delhi Mosque Before Turkman Gate Clashes

Delhi Police will summon SP MP Mohibbullah Nadvi in connection with the stone-pelting incident during an MCD anti-encroachment drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid.

8 Jan 2026 9:52 am
PM Modi Announces Commencement Of 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv', Shares Pictures

PM Modi announced the commencement of 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' and shared a few pictures of his previous visits to Somnath temple.

8 Jan 2026 9:47 am
BJP Slams Pakistan Apologists As Docs Reveal Islamabad Contacted US 60 Times After Op Sindoor

A previous investigation by The New York Times had also reported that Pakistan sharply increased its lobbying expenditure in April and May.

8 Jan 2026 9:45 am
Delhi's Turkman Gate: When Bulldozers First Rolled In On Sanjay Gandhi's Orders In 1976

The Turkman Gate was built in the 17th century by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The first bulldozer action here took place on April 13, 1976 under the orders of Sanjay Gandhi

8 Jan 2026 9:44 am
After New Delhi, Tourist Visas To Bangladesh Now Suspended From Kolkata Office

The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission has not released any official statement, but sources have confirmed that the suspension is in place.

8 Jan 2026 9:41 am
All-India Weather: TN Braces For Heavy Rain, Frost Warning In Northeast, Fog Alert In North

IMD alert: Depression in the Bay of Bengal is intensifying towards India, bringing heavy to very heavy rain in the next 5 days. Severe cold continues across Delhi, UP & Bihar

8 Jan 2026 9:11 am
'Detailed, But Not Adequate': Centre On X's Response On Grok AI Obscene Content

The Indian government has called Xs response on obscene content generated via Grok AI detailed but not adequate and has sought further clarification and preventive measures.

8 Jan 2026 9:05 am
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8 Jan 2026 9:00 am
Renowned Ecologist Madhav Gadgil Dies At 83 In Pune After Brief Illness

Among his many works that continue to shape environmental research across the world is the Gadgil Report.

8 Jan 2026 8:59 am
20 Bangladeshi Nationals Detained In Delhi Police Drive Against Illegal Infiltrators

The operation was carried out by the South East District Police, under which 20 Bangladeshi citizens were apprehended.

8 Jan 2026 8:53 am
Cold Wave And Dense Fog Tighten Grip On Delhi; South India Braces For Rain | Forecast

The IMD has also predicted very dense fog to persist over northwest, central, and northeast India, including UP, Punjab, and Chandigarh.

8 Jan 2026 7:51 am
AI, Misinformation, And The Ballot: ECI To Host First Global Conference On Democracy &Poll Management

The event is scheduled to take place from January 21 to 23at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

8 Jan 2026 7:08 am
Attendance Goes Smart: AI Face Recognition In Karnataka Government Schools

Teachers have been asked to install the official department app on their smartphones. In schools where personal devices are not feasible, dedicated devices will be provided.

8 Jan 2026 7:01 am
Yamuna Cleanup: Rs 80 Lakh Spent On 66-Day Foam Removal At Kalindi Kunj Before Chhath | Exclusive

The campaign was from October 13, 2025 to December 17, 2025, and involved activities such as spraying defoamer chemicals. Chhath was celebrated from October 25 to October 28, 2025

8 Jan 2026 7:00 am