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Column | Yogita Bhayana: fighting the epidemic of sexual violence in India

In a country where 81 women report rapes daily, Bhayana dreams the impossible dream of a rape-free India

30 Jan 2026 8:23 am
Jammu and Kashmir CM raises Kashmir shawl sellers thrashing issue with Uttarakhand CM; Police lodge FIR, says JKSA

The FIR has been registered against Sanjay Yadav and one other individual under Sections 117(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

30 Jan 2026 8:15 am
NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan government over burial rights demand by Kalbelia community

The notice was issued over protests by the Kalbelia community, demanding a designated place for burial of their kin in Barmer district

30 Jan 2026 8:10 am
Meghalaya police probe ISIS-linked poster asking tribals to leave

The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the threat a serious national security concern

30 Jan 2026 8:07 am
Baramati plane crash: Probe being conducted on timeline-based approach: Union Minister

Responding to a query about the absence of firefighting personnel during the incident, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the airstrip is used primarily by flying training organisations

30 Jan 2026 8:02 am
Stray dogs at the centre of a growing social divide

Villages across Telangana are reporting mass killing of stray dogs with alarming regularity. As fear and frustration mount, stray dog management has turned into a flashpoint, with gram panchayats seeking swift remedies and courts weighing empathy against public safety, writesSwathi Vadlamudi

30 Jan 2026 7:56 am
Governor inaugurates 108-foot national flag at Mehdipatnam Garrison

The programme included a guard of honour, hoisting of the Tricolour and the rendition of the national anthem

30 Jan 2026 7:51 am
Bihar Cabinet approves additional financial assistance to beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana

In order to streamline and regulate the government employees with regard to the use of social media, the State Cabinet approved the Government Servants Conduct (Amendment) Rules, 2026 which will be implemented across the entire state

30 Jan 2026 7:46 am
India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities

As India grows into a major power, the Arab League region forms a critical part of its global matrix. For the Arab League countries too, India is a strong and reliable partner

30 Jan 2026 7:39 am
Venezuelas acting President signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

The National Assembly approved the overhaul of the energy industry law less than a month after the brazen seizure of then-President Nicolas Maduro in a U.S. military attack in Venezuelas capital

30 Jan 2026 7:35 am
Colleges within schools

From just a couple of government colleges in 1966, the year Haryana was formed, the State now has 186. The policy of every school graduate having access to a college within 20 km propelled Haryana into number-driven growth over the past five years. On ground though, Ashok Kumar finds that many colleges are run from school buildings, there are few courses on offer, and an acute shortage of teaching staff leaves students at a disadvantage

30 Jan 2026 6:57 am
Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans can soon visit

While the State Department continued to warn Americans against travelling to Venezuela, at least one U.S. airline announced its intention to soon resume direct flights between the countries

30 Jan 2026 6:44 am
Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

The U.S. Presidents threat did not come with any details about when he would impose the import taxes, as Canada had already struck a deal with China to import goods

30 Jan 2026 6:30 am
Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistans Karachi for first time in 14 years

The airline, in a statement in Dhaka earlier this week, said that Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate on the Dhaka-Karachi route on Thursdays and Saturdays

30 Jan 2026 6:24 am
Guwahati Refinery solely supplied smokeless fuel to Indian Army during Ops Sindoor: Official

This is a matter of pride that Guwahati Refinery played an important role during the countrys defence mechanism in Operation Sindoor, the Guwahati Refinery (GR) executive director said

30 Jan 2026 5:32 am
IAF drops 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in Arunachal Pradeshs Lohit Valley

In an X post, the IAF stated that a dedicated team of Air Warriors was deployed at the urgent request of civic authorities following a plane crash at Baramati Airport

30 Jan 2026 5:17 am
Suvendu Adhikari visits fire affected warehouse, says many are still missing

The Leader of Opposition said that when he reached the area, he found that Section 163(2) BNSS was issued, banning the Assembly of five or more persons within a 100-metre radius of the incident site

30 Jan 2026 5:01 am
Manipur aims to resettle 40,000 IDPs by March

The State government has released 124 crore toward rehabilitating 3,700 families to date, an official statement said

30 Jan 2026 4:14 am
In Bihar, farmers registration work will be carried out from February 2 to 6

Goal to Quickly Enter the Second Phase of AgriStack in the Interest of Farmers. Farmers will receive free services at Common Service Centers (CSC); no fees will be charged

30 Jan 2026 3:40 am
SIR in Gujarat: 6.88 lakh seek inclusion, 9.88 lakh deletion in electoral rolls

Officials said the final decision on additions and deletions will be taken after verification of the applications and supporting documents

30 Jan 2026 3:34 am
WPL 2026: After the deKlerkshow, Harris and Smriti take over forRCB

The comprehensive eight-wicket victory ensures the Bengaluru team a berth in the final; the U.P.Warriorzbatters falter after a 74-run opening partnership betweenDeeptiand Lanning; Smritis decision to bowl first justified

30 Jan 2026 2:10 am
Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

Meanwhile, a Russian drone attack killed three people in Ukraines southern Zaporizhzhia region overnight, authorities said; the strike caused a major blaze in an apartment building, according to emergency services.

30 Jan 2026 1:47 am
Trans-Yamuna set for infra upgrade; projects worth 728 cr. cleared

There wont be shortage of funds for regions development,basic needs must take precedence, says CM; focus on improving roads, drains: Lovely

30 Jan 2026 1:38 am
HC questions govt. for not setting up heritage commission

High Court orders the publication of a notification in leading dailies, calling for applications for the post of chairman of the commission

30 Jan 2026 12:51 am
Ajit Pawar, a man who has always kept his word

A leader remembered for his candid way of speaking and his discipline and dedication to public life

30 Jan 2026 12:41 am
'Record the call, I'm killing her,' recalls brother of 4-month pregnant commando murdered by husband

The family has accused Ankur and his relatives of prolonged torture and dowry harassment, including during her pregnancy

30 Jan 2026 12:27 am
School dropouts from Uttar Pradesh forced to sell cotton candy on Chennai beaches

Lifeguards on Marina Beach say the number of child labourers is increasing; Samagra Shiksha officials say they will work with GCC to rescue such children and help them pursue education

30 Jan 2026 12:23 am