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India Must Boost Battery, EV Tech Manufacturing To Stay Competitive: NITI Aayog Report

The report noted that while global EV imports surged nearly 30 times between 2020 and 2024, Indias share remains around 0.1 per cent of both global exports and imports.

7 Jan 2026 4:54 pm
Boiler Explosion At Belagavi Sugar Factory Leaves Eight Workers With Severe Burns

A boiler explosion at a Belagavi sugar factory injured 8 people, with fears of fatalities. Operations halted and inquiry launched.

7 Jan 2026 4:50 pm
Such Violence Is Unacceptable: Shikhar Dhawan Condemns Assault Of Hindu Woman In Bangladesh

Several Hindus have been attacked in Bangladesh after violent protests erupted in the neighbouring country following the death of July uprising organiser Sharif Osman Hadi.

7 Jan 2026 4:16 pm
PIB Fact Check Warns Against Fake Investment Ads Using AI Videos Of Finance Minister

PIB Fact Check warns against AI-generated videos of Nirmala Sitharaman falsely promoting investment schemes. Asks public to verify with RBI and SEBI.

7 Jan 2026 4:11 pm
Moving Between Terminals At Bengaluru Airport To Soon Get An Upgrade, Heres How

An APM is a fully driverless, rail-based transit system designed for short-distance, high-frequency travel. They run on dedicated tracks and move at fixed intervals.

7 Jan 2026 3:53 pm
Nine Belgian Malinois Pups From Karnataka Village Head To Guard The Nation

These dogs are trained to detect explosives, track suspects, guard sensitive installations and patrol difficult terrain. In many situations, they work where humans cannot.

7 Jan 2026 3:46 pm
'Resolve To Fight Terrorism': PM Modi Speaks To Netanyahu, Discusses India-Israel Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended New Year greetings to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed strengthening the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.

7 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
From Terrorist Family Man To Journalist Wink: Pakistan DG ISPRs Lows Before Mazaa Na Karaya Slang

Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has been Pakistans DG ISPR since December 2022.

7 Jan 2026 2:35 pm
Goa Fire Case: Survivor, Opposition Demand Assembly Discussion As Speaker Rejects Time For Debate

A survivor accused the administration of attempting to evade responsibility for the fire at Birch by Romeo Lane

7 Jan 2026 2:31 pm
Siddaramaiah Celebrates As He Becomes Karnatakas LongestServing Chief Minister

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence that he would complete his full term in office.

7 Jan 2026 2:31 pm
Orange Line On Hold: When Will West And South Bengaluru Get Their Metro Running?

What makes the situation more confusing for the public is the gap between announcement and execution. The Central Government cleared the project in August 2024.

7 Jan 2026 2:28 pm
Bihar Restricts Customers With Hijab, Niqab From Purchasing Gold Over Security Concerns

Bihar has become the first state to enforce a statewide rule requiring customers to show their faces before entering or purchasing from jewellery shops, citing security concerns.

7 Jan 2026 2:25 pm
'Misleading': Centre Flags Viral Video Of Varanasi Ropeway, Says Sway Part Of Safety Tests

PIB clarified that flexibility in the suspension system is deliberate and necessary to manage dynamic operational forces, wind loads, and acceleration-deceleration effects

7 Jan 2026 1:51 pm
BJP-AIMIM Alliance In Maharashtra's Akot? Imtiyaz Jalil Says No Tie-Up At Any Cost

Report says the BJP has entered into post-poll alliances with the AIMIM in some municipal councils in Maharashtra including Akot Municipal Council in Akola district.

7 Jan 2026 1:45 pm
Five Arrested As Stone-Pelting, Mob Call Videos Emerge After Demolition Drive Near Delhi Mosque

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain termed the stone-pelting incident very unfortunate and said illegal structures would be removed.

7 Jan 2026 1:41 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Five Arrested In Delhi Demolition Row, Venezuela Crisis Updates & Others

We are also covering: Supreme Court on stray dog menace, BCB on ICC's ultimatum for T20 World Cup 2026 and many more.

7 Jan 2026 1:40 pm
No Prejudice Caused To Justice Yashwant Varma: Parliament To SC In Cash Haul Row

Justice Varma questions formation of committee, LS Secy General replies plea based on incorrect factual foundation, maintains SC cant question Speakers decision in Parliament

7 Jan 2026 12:59 pm
New Setback Rules: How Much Space To Leave Around Your Bengaluru Home

Alongside the setback reform comes another long-awaited move. The state govt has announced an online process to owners of B Khata properties to apply for conversion to A Khata.

7 Jan 2026 12:45 pm
'Can't Read When It Is In The Mood To Bite': Supreme Court On Stray Dog Menace

Questioning why stray dogs should be present inside schools, hospitals or courts, the Supreme Court asked what objection could exist to removing them from sensitive premises.

7 Jan 2026 12:41 pm
Bareilly Violence Accuseds Son Rams Car Into Bus, Arrested After Drugs Found In Suitcase

When Raza was asked to open the cars boot for inspection, he reportedly refused and began arguing with the cops, leading to a brief commotion on the highway.

7 Jan 2026 12:28 pm
4 Student Union Office-Bearers, Other Left Affiliates Identified In JNU Sloganeering Row

Four JNUSU office-bearers and several other Left-affiliated students have been identified over alleged objectionable sloganeering during a campus protest at JNU.

7 Jan 2026 12:17 pm
Police Seize Skull, Bones From Abandoned House In Thane, Probe On

A human-like skull and skeletal remains were found in an abandoned house in Thane. Manpada police sent them to JJ Hospital Mumbai for forensic examination.

7 Jan 2026 12:15 pm
Evil Eye, Meet Wi-Fi: The Wide-Eyed Meme Taking Over Karnataka Walls

Builders put it up at construction sites. Shopkeepers stuck it near entrances. Homeowners placed it on gates and balconies. The logic stayed the same even if the face changed.

7 Jan 2026 12:00 pm
Why The Commissioning Of ICGS Samudra Pratap Is A Milestone In India's Maritime Power

As the Coast Guards largest vessel and first indigenous Pollution Control Ship, Samudra Pratap marks a major leap in self-reliance and maritime environmental security.

7 Jan 2026 11:54 am
Amit Shah Offers Prayers At Arulmigu Jambukeswarar And Arulmigu Aranganatha Swamy Temple | Watch

Amit Shah on Tuesday offered prayers at the sacred Arulmigu Aranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam and Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu.

7 Jan 2026 11:47 am
Pakistans Support For Terror Is Open And State-Backed, Says Jaishankar In Luxembourg

Jaishankar said no other country has pursued the kind of policies Pakistan has against a neighbouring state.

7 Jan 2026 11:36 am
Look At Your Own Region: Jaishankar Hits Back At Wests Free Advice On Indias Operation Sindoor

EAM S Jaishankar said that western countries often pursue their own interests when it comes to world conflicts but still offer unsolicited advice to India.

7 Jan 2026 11:35 am
Packed Trains, Missed Rides: How Purple Line Commuters Are Losing Time Everyday

People are saying they want to keep using public transport. They really want to ditch cars and bikes. But they also want dignity while travelling and not squeezed on a daily basis.

7 Jan 2026 11:31 am
Karnataka BJP Worker Alleges She Was Stripped, Assaulted In Police Action During Protest; Cops Deny

A BJP woman activist in Hubballi has alleged that she was stripped and assaulted by police during a protest, accusing them of acting following a Congress corporators complaint.

7 Jan 2026 10:51 am
From Rs 3,000 To Rs 5,000? Demand Grows To Increase Tamil Nadus Pongal Gift Package

CM Stalin is set to launch the Pongal gift scheme in Alandur this Thursday, offering Rs 3,000 in cash. The move comes amid rising expectations and debate over festive assistance

7 Jan 2026 10:12 am
Boosts Indias Vision Of Self-Reliance: PM Modi Hails Commissioning Of ICGS Samudra Pratap

Samudra Pratap is Indias first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel.

7 Jan 2026 9:47 am
AIIMS Bhopal Doctor Dies 25 Days After Anaesthesia Overdose; Suicide Note Sent For Examination

Verma, assistant professor at AIIMS Bhopal, died after 25 days on ventilator following an alleged anaesthesia overdose. Police recovered a suicide note and are probing the case.

7 Jan 2026 9:42 am
Low-Cost Explosives, Drones, Online Manuals: New Terror Threat Emerges Ahead Of R-Day | Exclusive

Terror groups like Al-Qaeda and Islamic State are sharing and demonstrating techniques to make bombs and IEDs using cheap, easily available materials that are difficult to detect.

7 Jan 2026 9:29 am
'Lack Of Civic Sense': Daisy Shah Slams Poll Campaigners After Fire Breaks Out Near Her Mumbai Flat

Daisy Shah expressed her anger on Instagram after a house was reportedly set ablaze, allegedly due to crackers being burst as part of an election campaign.

7 Jan 2026 9:19 am
Raids At 22 Locations Across Kashmir In Crackdown On Cyber Fraud-Terror Funding Network

Investigators seized mobile phones, laptops, storage devices and financial documents believed to contain critical evidence of the networks operations and linkages.

7 Jan 2026 9:13 am
Insensitive Remark: BJP, AAP Spar Over Insult To Guru Tegh Bahadur In Delhi Assembly

Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that even unintentional disrespect during such a sacred discussion amounts to a serious offence and requires an apology.

7 Jan 2026 9:08 am
Jhansis First Woman Auto Driver Shot Dead; Police Probe Fallout With Ex-Lover

Anita Chaudhary, Jhansis first woman auto-rickshaw driver, was shot dead after she ended her relationship with Mukesh Jha. Police named Mukesh as the main accused.

7 Jan 2026 8:59 am
Tamil Nadu Power Cuts On January 7, 2026 | Full List Of Affected Areas And Timings

Several districts across Tamil Nadu will witness power outage today, January 7. Here's a detailed list of affected areas and timings

7 Jan 2026 8:57 am
IMD Cautions Karnataka As Cold Wave Strengthens, Bengaluru In Line For Chill

Cold conditions have intensified across Karnataka, with Vijayanagara recording a low of 9.7C. The IMD says dry weather will continue for the next week.

7 Jan 2026 8:56 am
India Concerned Over Venezuela Crisis, Urges Focus On Peoples Safety: Jaishankar

Jaishankar made the remarks on the sidelines of his meeting with Luxembourgs Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel

7 Jan 2026 8:19 am
Stone Pelting, Tear Gas During MCD Demolition Drive Near Delhi Mosque; 5 Cops Injured

As the demolition began, a large number of people gathered outside the mosque, with some raising slogans against the action.

7 Jan 2026 7:58 am
Intense Cold Wave To Grip North India From Today As Mercury Drops | Check Forecast

According to the weatherman, the dramatic fall in temperatures can be compared to the severe winter spells experienced in December 2019 and early 2024.

7 Jan 2026 7:35 am
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