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Man With Hardest Job After PM's: Tharoor's Shout-Out To Gambhir Amid Criticism For NZ ODI Loss

Tharoor's remarks at a time when Gambhir is facing public ire following Indias first-ever ODI series defeat at home to New Zealand.

21 Jan 2026 6:59 pm
ECI Rejects Bengal Govts Disciplinary Action Against 4 Officials, Seeks Fresh Report By January 24

The poll body stated that mandatory procedures were violated and the Commission was not consulted before final decisions were taken.

21 Jan 2026 6:58 pm
My Mother Is Rightful Owner Of Sunjay Kapur's Assets: Sister Mandhira On Priya's Defamation Case

According to Mandhira Kapur, discussions within the family did not take place openly after Sunjay Kapurs death, and matters were handled very quietly.

21 Jan 2026 6:24 pm
Noida Drowning Death: What Are Your Legal Rights When A Car Falls To An Open Pit? Explained

If the investigation establishes that safety norms were ignored or that the hazard existed for a prolonged period, criminal liability can follow

21 Jan 2026 6:20 pm
Woman Taken Into Custody After Kerala Man Dies By Suicide Over Her Assault Claims

The man, identified as Deepak U, was found dead at his residence on Sunday. Police said he ended his life after the woman allegedly accused him of sexual assault.

21 Jan 2026 5:55 pm
Bhargavastra: India's Indigenous Counter-Drone System Capable Of Firing 64 Micro-Missiles

Developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Bhargavastra is designed to eliminate multiple drones within seconds

21 Jan 2026 5:26 pm
Delhi-NCR Likely To Receive Rain This Week Ahead Of Republic Day | Check IMD's Forecast

IMD predicts rainfall in Delhi NCR on January 22 and 23 due to Western disturbance, with snow in Western Himalayas and dense fog in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and MP.

21 Jan 2026 5:13 pm
TMC Election Results: Autorickshaw Driver Finishes First In Race Against Jitendra Awhads Might In Mumbra

TMC Election Results: Nafis Ansari, a former autorickshaw driver from Mumbra, won from ward number 30 of Mumbra, which is largely seen as the bastion of NCP leader Jitendra Awhad

21 Jan 2026 4:54 pm
No More 'Ghost Attendance' In Parliament: MPs Must Be On Their Seats To Be Counted

Speaker Om Birla said the new rule mandates that MPs must be present at their allotted desks to punch in, effectively linking their presence to the day's legislative business

21 Jan 2026 4:41 pm
Karnataka DGP Row Mirrors The Jharkhand Police Scandal; Here's What Happened In The 2005 Case

PS Natarajan, Jharkhand Police IG, was suspended after a 2005 sting exposed misconduct during a sexual abuse probe. He was acquitted in 2017.

21 Jan 2026 4:23 pm
The Golden Hour In Cyber Crime: How Fast Must You Report To Recover Lost Money

Nowadays, banks have their own AI surveillance systems. People cannot immediately transfer huge amounts into multiple accounts. They need time to split the money and move it.

21 Jan 2026 4:13 pm
Aravalli Hills Case: SC Warns Of Irreversible Damage, Orders Authorities To Stop Illegal Mining

The court observed that unchecked mining could permanently harm the fragile ecology of one of the worlds oldest mountain systems.

21 Jan 2026 4:03 pm
Who Is Simran Bala? 26-Year-old Woman Set To Lead All-Male CRPF Unit On Republic Day

Simran Bala will become the first woman officer to lead an all-male contingent of the CRPF at the Republic Day parade.

21 Jan 2026 4:00 pm
Work Begins On Indias First Privately Led National Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

The target is to launch a constellation of 12 state-of-the-art earth observation satellites equipped with panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral, and microwave SAR sensors

21 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
'Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder': IIT Kanpur Forms Panel After PhD Students Death

On the death of a PhD student, IIT Kanpur said he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was under psychiatric care. The institute has constituted a fact-finding committee.

21 Jan 2026 3:52 pm
Gate Z: Bengaluru Airports New Vibrant Lounge Blends Social Spaces And Comfort

While Gate Z is rooted in Gen Z values, it is designed to resonate across age groups. Young professionals can find energetic work-and-social zones here, says KIA.

21 Jan 2026 3:42 pm
Women in Live-In Relationships Must Be Granted Wife Status For Protection, Says Madras High Court

The court noted that some men who present themselves as modern by entering live-in relationships may later engage in character attacks against women, exploiting the legal grey area

21 Jan 2026 3:42 pm
Married For 65 Days, Fighting For 13 Years: Couple Files 40 Cases, Draws SC's Ire

Barely 65 days into the marriage, the wife alleged cruelty by the husband and his family and returned to her parental home

21 Jan 2026 3:38 pm
'Air Power Did The Trick': IAF Chief Highlights Op Sindoor Success Against Pakistan

The Air Chief stressed that economic strength alone cannot ensure national security, citing examples of Venezuela and Iraq.

21 Jan 2026 2:43 pm
At Davos, Smriti Irani Highlights Pollution Crisis Is Delhi Smog Now A Worldwide Wake-Up Call? AQI Face-Off Here

Smriti Irani attended a session on Mobilising Leadership and Multistakeholder Action for Clean Air at Davos.

21 Jan 2026 2:35 pm
Why Morning Fog Is Thicker Near Lakes And ORR Stretches In Bengaluru

Lakes act like moisture banks. Even in winter, lake water and wet soil around it release moisture into the air through evaporation.

21 Jan 2026 2:35 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Sunita Williams Retires From NASA After 27 Years & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: India-EU Trade Talks Near Conclusion: What The 'Mother Of All Deals' Could Unlock

21 Jan 2026 2:27 pm
Budget 2026: Agriculture Sector Eyes Tech Push, Rural Credit Reform And More

Agriculture employs nearly 45 per cent of Indias workforce but contributes less than one-fifth to the countrys gross value added

21 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Siddaramaiah Mulls Meeting Of Southern States To Oppose Delimitation

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana are opposing the delimitation, saying it would unfairly penalise their successful demographic management.

21 Jan 2026 2:17 pm
Karimnagar Honey Trap Case Widens As MLA's Name Surfaces During Police Probe

A honey trap case in Karimnagar involving Lalitha and her husband has exposed dozens of victims, including politicians and businessmen, with police probing links to a MLA

21 Jan 2026 1:58 pm
'Sukhna Ko Aur Kitna Sukhaoge': SC Slams 'Builder Mafias' For Destroying Chandigarh Lake

The top court also said it will constitute an expert committee comprising domain experts to undertake a holistic examination of mining and related issues in the Aravallis

21 Jan 2026 1:55 pm
IICDEM 2026: CEC Highlights Role of Transparent Polls, Welcomes Delegates From 70 Countries

IICDEM 2026 is expected to be the largest global conference of its kind hosted by India in the domain of democracy and election management.

21 Jan 2026 1:44 pm
'India Clearly Belongs To First Group Of AI Powers': Ashwini Vaishnaw Counters IMF At Davos

Ashwini Vaishnaw at Davos rejected the IMF chiefs suggestion that India belongs to a second tier of AI economies, saying that India is clearly in the first group globally.

21 Jan 2026 1:34 pm
Silk BoardKR Puram ORR Set For Upgrade, Traffic To Ease On 17 km Stretch

First stage covers 5.44 km stretch between Silk Board and Iblur Junction at a cost of Rs 143 crore. The second phase involves the 11.57 km stretch from Iblur Junction to KR Puram.

21 Jan 2026 1:32 pm
'Your Career Is Ruined': Mumbai Court Warns TISS Students Linked To Saibaba Event

A Mumbai court warned nine TISS students that their criminal case over a GN Saibaba event could harm the prospects of future employment.

21 Jan 2026 1:29 pm
Water-Filled Pit Left Unsecured For Over Three Years Before Noida Techies Death: Report

A review of Google Earth images from April 2009 to March 2025, as seen by PTI, shows the land was under agriculture until at least 2015

21 Jan 2026 1:22 pm
Anti-Hindu DYFI: BJP Slams Left Group For Stopping RSS Song At Kerala Temple Event

The incident occurred on January 19 at the Kannadiparamba Sree Muthappan Temple in Mayyil, where a musical programme was underway as part of the temple festival.

21 Jan 2026 1:19 pm
IAF Trainee Aircraft Crashes In Prayagraj; Both Crew Members Safe

Both people on board the aircraft managed to jump out using parachutes and were rescued from a nearby marshland.

21 Jan 2026 1:09 pm
Pervert Held For Womens Undergarment Theft In Bengaluru, Shocking Photos Found

The accused had allegedly been targeting houses where womens clothes were left out to dry. Apparently he not just stole the undergarments, but took photos of him wearing them.

21 Jan 2026 1:07 pm
Sambhal Violence Mastermind's Property Attached Under Court Orders Amid Crackdown On Rioters

Sambhal administration attached Shariq Sathas house amid heavy security after court orders, following his role in November 2024 Sambhal violence.

21 Jan 2026 12:42 pm
Lost For Years, Feroze Gandhis Driving Licence Finds Its Way Back To Gandhi Family

The driving licence was presented to Rahul Gandhi on stage during the inauguration of the Rae Bareli Premier League cricket tournament.

21 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
PM Modi Greets Manipur, Meghalaya And Tripura On Statehood Day; Leaders Say Deeply Grateful

PM Narendra Modi praised Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Days, highlighting their cultural heritage, development and contributions to Indias progress.

21 Jan 2026 12:19 pm
Railway Ticket Cancellation Rules Tightened: No Refund On These 2 Premium Trains

Ticket cancellation rules have been tightened. Cancel within 8 hours of departure and the full fare will be forfeited on both services, making careful travel planning essential

21 Jan 2026 12:12 pm
'Exploitative': SC Flags Concerns Over Surge In Airfares During Festivals, Says 'We Will Interfere'

The plea claimed that currently no authority has the power to review or cap airfares or ancillary fees and this allows the airlines to exploit consumers.

21 Jan 2026 12:09 pm
Will Drag Him Out of the Grave: TMC MLA Threatens Poll Body Chief Amid Bengal SIR Row

The remarks come just days after a violent incident during an SIR hearing at the BDO office in Farakka, where supporters of the TMC MLA allegedly vandalised government offices.

21 Jan 2026 11:59 am
Egg Curry Dispute Ends In Horror As Ghaziabad Woman Bites Off Husband's Tongue

Doctors informed the family that around 2.5 centimetres of Vipins tongue had been completely severed and cannot be reattached even after surgery

21 Jan 2026 11:48 am
Four Months Into Love Marriage, UP Man Kills Wife After Finding Her With 2 Men At Home

A man from Kanpur allegedly strangled his wife after finding her with two men, surrendered to police, and a formal investigation is underway with a post-mortem pending.

21 Jan 2026 11:47 am
We're On Same Page On Terrorism: Poland After Jaishankars Zero-Tolerance Message On Pakistan

Poland FM Radosaw Sikorski underlined that both the countries share a commitment to international law.

21 Jan 2026 11:34 am
'A New Beginning': TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK Rejoins NDA Ahead Of Assembly Elections In Tamil Nadu

TTV Dhinakaran announced AMMK's return to the NDA, aiming to defeat DMK in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 polls.

21 Jan 2026 11:28 am
'Manipulated My Son': In HC, Sunjay Kapur's Mother Accuses Daughter-In-Law Priya Of 'Trust Fraud'

In her petition, the 80-year-old has questioned the legality of the Rani Kapur Family Trust, alleging that it was created through manipulation and conspiracy

21 Jan 2026 11:27 am
Unidentified Youths Brandish Swords, Abuse Residents In Mumbai Day After NMMC Results | Video

After NMMC results, youths with swords caused chaos in Ishwar Nagar and Sadhguru Nagar.

21 Jan 2026 11:18 am
CJM Transferred Weeks After Ordering FIR Against UP Super Cop Anuj Chaudhary Over Sambhal Violence

On January 9, CJM Vibhanshu Sudhir had ordered an FIR against Anuj Chaudhary and 20 other policemen, following a complaint over firing in Sambhal in November 2024.

21 Jan 2026 11:06 am
100 Dogs Poisoned To Death Near Hyderabad Days After Over 500 Canines Killed Across Telangana

According to the reports, the police suspect that the killings have been carried out by professionals at the behest of the village sarpanch and his aides.

21 Jan 2026 11:01 am
Bengaluru Shivers As Severe Cold, Dry Weather Grips State, IMD Issues Warning

The IMD has issued a weather warning for Karnataka as extreme cold and dry conditions prevail across the state including Bengaluru.

21 Jan 2026 11:01 am
Modi Govt Asks States To Set Up AI Task Forces In Police, 70% Personnel To Be Trained | Exclusive

The MHA will develop a comprehensive framework to leverage AI for intelligence gathering, real-time threat detection, and rapid analysis of crime patterns and security risks.

21 Jan 2026 10:48 am