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Pregnant Woman Dies In Bihar After 'Doctor' Operates While Watching YouTube

The pregnant woman's family claimed that she was taken to a private clinic in the Ekchari Panchayat area, which was allegedly being run by an unqualified man posing as a doctor

9 Jan 2026 9:00 pm
Union Budget 2026 To Be Tabled On Sunday, February 1; Parliament Session Begins January 28

Parliament Budget Session: The first phase of the Budget Session will conclude on February 13. Parliament will then go into recess and reassemble on March 9.

9 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
'Unsettling Precedent': I-PAC's First Reaction Amid Row Over ED Raids, Promises Full Cooperation

Amid a political storm in West Bengal over ED raids, the I-PAC said it set an unsettling precedent, but vowed full cooperation in accordance with the law.

9 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
8 Killed After Bus Falls Into Gorge In Himachals Sirmaur, PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia

The bus which was reportedly on its way from Solan to Kupvi via Rajgarh and Haripurdhar, went about 400 feet down the road and landed upside down.

9 Jan 2026 8:36 pm
DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Duration Scramjet Engine For Hypersonic Missile Programme

The test was carried out by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad- a key laboratory under Defence Research and Development Organisation.

9 Jan 2026 8:16 pm
'Bhrasht Janata Party': Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP's Double Engine Govts In Various States

Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP's double-engine governments of corruption and arrogance, citing Ankita Bhandari murder, Unnao case, and Indore deaths.

9 Jan 2026 8:10 pm
ED Likely To Move Supreme Court In I-PAC Raids Case Against Mamata Banerjee: Sources To News18

ED has already approached Calcutta HC, seeking a CBI probe into the role of Mamata Banerjee, senior police officials and others for allegedly obstructing its raids against I-PAC

9 Jan 2026 7:54 pm
News18 Evening Digest: India Reacts To Zohran Mamdani's Comment On Umar Khalid & Other Top News

We are also covering: Rs 20 Crore Travelled From Kolkata To Goa: How Coal Scam Trail Led ED To I-PAC and other news.

9 Jan 2026 7:00 pm
Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Announces CBI Probe

The Chief Minister recently met Ankitas parents and reiterated that the state government stands firmly with the victims family.

9 Jan 2026 6:37 pm
ED Lodges Money Laundering Case In Sabarimala Gold Theft Case, 11 Arrested So Far

ED filed a money laundering case in the Sabarimala gold theft probe. The SIT has arrested chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru for links with main accused Unnikrishnan Potty.

9 Jan 2026 6:29 pm
Hiring Lobby Firms In US Is Standard Practice: MEA On Outreach Row

The ministry stated that filings under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) are public record

9 Jan 2026 6:21 pm
63 Naxalites Surrender In Chhattisgarh, Including 36 With Collective Bounty Of Over Rs 1.19 Crore

Dantewada SP Gaurav Rai said 63 Naxalites, including 18 women, turned themselves in before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials.

9 Jan 2026 6:04 pm
Keralas Malayalam Language Bill Under Review: How It Compares With Karnatakas Kannada Act

With Karnataka opposing the compulsory Malayalam clause, a closer look at how the two neighbouring states structure their language laws.

9 Jan 2026 5:35 pm
India Rejects China's Construction Activities In Kashmir's Shaksgam Valley: 'Don't Recognise CPEC'

India's response came amid reports of Chinese infrastructure build-up in PoK's Shaksgam valley which lies north of Siachen, which is vital location for the Indian forces.

9 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
India To Sign Rs 78,217-Crore Deal With Israel For Rampage Missiles, Ice Breaker: Report

Air LORA, an air-launched version of the Long Range Artillery (LORA) missile, is capable of hitting targets at distances of 400-430 km with high accuracy

9 Jan 2026 5:32 pm
'Next-Gen Security Shield Against Terror': Amit Shah Launches National IED Data Management System

Amit Shah said the new system would significantly enhance inter-agency coordination and improve the speed and accuracy of information sharing.

9 Jan 2026 5:29 pm
Intense Cold Wave Hits North India; Dal Lake Freezes, Delhi Smog Persists

North India faces intense cold as Dal Lake freezes in Srinagar, Delhi drops to 5C with poor air quality, and IMD forecasts cold wave for Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

9 Jan 2026 5:26 pm
You Have Two Wives, I Have None: Son Beats Father To Death Over Marriage Row

Police said, Ningaraja had been deeply upset for years about remaining unmarried at 35, as many of his friends and relatives in the village were already married and have children.

9 Jan 2026 5:23 pm
Madras HC Stays Single Judge Order Directing CBFC To Clear Vijays Jana Nayagan

The CBFC also argued that the film features emblems related to the armed forces, claiming to be examined by experts.

9 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
'Better To Focus On Own Responsibilities': India To Zohran Mamdani Over Umar Khalid Remarks

India's response came to Zohran Mamdani's letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid, where he expressed solidarity and recalled Khalids reflections on resisting bitterness.

9 Jan 2026 4:56 pm
Ballari Clash Was 'Totally Avoidable': Congress Panel Lists Factors That Led To Violence | Exclusive

Committee members said chilli powder was thrown into the crowd, stones were pelted, and that petrol bombs made using bottles were allegedly stored in a house along the route.

9 Jan 2026 4:42 pm
What Advice Did Premanand Maharaj Give DU Student President Aryan Maan

Premanand Maharaj met Aryan Maan in Vrindavan and told him that while the post of DUSU president is an honour, it is meant for service rather than authority

9 Jan 2026 4:41 pm
India Flags 'Disturbing Pattern' Of Attacks On Bangladeshi Hindus; UK's Priti Patel Expresses Alarm

India criticised the attribution of attacks on Bangladeshi minorities to personal rivalries and political differences, saying it emboldens the perpetrators.

9 Jan 2026 4:37 pm
'Not Accurate': MEA Rebuts US Commerce Secy's Remarks, Says India And US Committed To Trade Deal

The MEA pushed back against suggestions of a lack of political engagement at the highest level

9 Jan 2026 4:34 pm
Rs 1.5 Crore Skateboarding Park At Cubbon Park: When Will It Open And Who Can Use It

The park is designed not just as a recreational space, but as a serious training ground that could one day produce Olympic level skateboarders from Karnataka.

9 Jan 2026 4:32 pm
Delhi Police Take Another Accused Into Custody In Turkman Gate Case, Total Arrests Reach 12

A large number of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in sensitive pockets of the locality to maintain law and order.

9 Jan 2026 4:30 pm
Closely Following Developments: MEA On US Bill Proposing 500% Tariffs Over Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump greenlit a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could penalise Moscows trading partners, including India.

9 Jan 2026 4:29 pm
ED Asks Calcutta HC For CBI Probe Against Mamata, Bengal Cops In I-PAC Raid Row | Exclusive Details

The federal agency on Friday filed an urgent writ petition, a copy of which has been exclusively accessed by News18

9 Jan 2026 4:21 pm
Shocks The Conscience: Bombay High Court Flags Mobile Charging Points In Goa Jail

Bombay High Court at Goa slammed Colvale Central Jail for mobile charging points, citing security lapses after an inmate allegedly threatened a victims family inside the jail.

9 Jan 2026 3:47 pm
Tracing Bengal's Repeated Clashes With Central Agencies, And How I-PAC Raid Fits The Pattern

The I-PAC raid stand-off is only the latest example of a long-running friction between the West Bengal government and Central investigative agencies.

9 Jan 2026 3:45 pm
Gurgaon Dairy Owner Dumps Child's Severed Arm In River, Abandons Him After Injecting Animal Drug

The incident took place on July 25 last year in Greater Noida, but the investigation was prolonged due to the accused repeatedly changing locations across states to evade arrest

9 Jan 2026 3:43 pm
Worsening Air Quality Fuels Sales Of Asthma, COPD And Allergy Drugs: Data

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), allergy and nasal therapies see sustained growth amid severe to very poor AQI in urban centres along with seasonal infections

9 Jan 2026 3:39 pm
Sabarimala Chief Priest Arrested Over Gold Theft Case

A few days ago, a case of gold theft inside the temple came to light, following which an investigation was initiated.

9 Jan 2026 3:22 pm
'We Now Manufacture Our Weapons': Rajnath Singh Hails UP's Rise As Defence Manufacturing Hub

Rajnath Singh says India now produces its own weapons, with Uttar Pradesh leading defence manufacturing and over Rs 34,000 crore invested in its defence corridor across six cities.

9 Jan 2026 3:11 pm
Rs 20 Crore Travelled From Kolkata To Goa: How Coal Scam Trail Led ED To I-PAC | Exclusive

The money was transferred by I-PAC, through both domestic and international hawala routes, to an event management firm for use in the Goa elections, sources told News18

9 Jan 2026 2:57 pm
Kerala Lottery Results Today 09/01/2026: Suvarna Keralam SK-35 Rs 1 Crore Winner!

The Kerala State Lottery Department has announced the Suvarna Keralam SK-35 results today. Check live updates, full list of winning numbers, prizes, and claim process here.

9 Jan 2026 2:57 pm
I-PAC Raid Case: Calcutta HC Defers Hearing To Jan 14 After Chaos In Court, ED Seeks Another Bench

The ED has alleged that Banerjee stormed into the search locations during the I-PAC raid and took away documents and electronic material.

9 Jan 2026 2:53 pm
'Our Rashtradoots': PM Modi Praises Indian Diaspora For Global Impact On Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

PM Narendra Modi praised the Indian diaspora on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas for strengthening Indias global presence and preserving its cultural identity.

9 Jan 2026 2:09 pm
Supreme Court Criticises Sharmila Tagore's Plea On Stray Dogs: 'Removed From Reality'

Supreme Court systematically dismantled the examples Tagore provided to support her stance against recent measures aimed at resolving the issue of stray dogs in public areas.

9 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
Rajiv Gandhi-Sonia Gandhi Love Story: First Meeting With Indira And The Bachchan Role

Sonia Gandhi's love story with Rajiv Gandhi unfolded quietly in Cambridge during the mid-1960s, when both were students, away from public scrutiny and political pressures

9 Jan 2026 2:02 pm
Bihar Woman Lynched, Two Others Assaulted Over Witchcraft Suspicion After Child's 'Brain' Illness

A 35-year-old woman was beaten to death in Bihars Nawada district after being accused of witchcraft, with two other women from her family seriously injured.

9 Jan 2026 1:41 pm
Government To Launch Vehicle-To-Vehicle Technology To Prevent Road Accident: Know How It Works

Nitin Gadkari announced plans for V2V communication technology using 30 MHz spectrum to prevent road accidents.

9 Jan 2026 1:27 pm
Amit Shah Inaugurates National IED Data Management System To Analyse All Types Of Bombings

The ambitious project is part of the NSG's National Bomb Data Centre (NBDC), which analyses all types of bombings that occur in the country.

9 Jan 2026 1:23 pm
Youre Hindu, You Cant Teach Here: AMU Professor Alleges 27 Years Of Harassment

Professor Rachana Kaushal has alleged 27 years of harassment, claiming sustained stress led to a miscarriage.

9 Jan 2026 1:21 pm
Somnath Visit, Talks With German Chancellor On Agenda As PM Modi Visits Gujarat This Month

During his visit to Gujarat, PM Modi will also meet German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad.

9 Jan 2026 1:15 pm
I-PAC Raid Row: Protest By TMC MPs Outside Amit Shahs Office; Mahua, Derek Taken Away

The protest by the TMC leaders comes after the ED conducted searches at two I-PAC-linked locations in Kolkata, including the residence of the firms chief, Pratik Jain.

9 Jan 2026 12:59 pm
Leela Palace Udaipur Hotel Fined Rs 10 Lakh For Privacy Breach After Staffer Enters Occupied Room

While the hotel refuted claims, saying the staff entered the room only after ringing bell, the Commission said internal SOPs cannot override a guests right to privacy and safety.

9 Jan 2026 12:46 pm
Uttarakhand College To Be Renamed After Ankita Bhandari Amid Demand For CBI Probe Into Her Death

Uttarakhand govt will rename the nursing college in Dobh as Late Ankita Bhandari Government Nursing College, honoring Ankita Bhandari, who was killed in 2022.

9 Jan 2026 12:43 pm
Sikh Bodies Seek FIR On Atishi Over Alleged Remarks On Guru Tegh Bahadur; AAP Office Vandalised In Indore

Several Sikh bodies have filed complaints against former Delhi chief minister and Leader of Opposition Atishi over remarks allegedly insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur.

9 Jan 2026 12:41 pm
Dalit Woman killed, Daughter Abducted In UP's Meerut; Mayawati Condemns Incident

The incident has sparked a ruckus in the region, prompting authorities to deploy additional forces.

9 Jan 2026 12:36 pm