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Camps will be organised at block and panchayat level once a month to give life certificate: Bihar Minister

Beneficiaries number under Social Security Pension Scheme increased to 1.16 crore in 2025 from 12 lakh in 2005

22 Jan 2026 12:05 am
21 Jan 2026 11:54 pm
MGNREGA workers unearth artillery shell near Arakkonam

Initial inquiry revealed that the shell has been completely corroded

21 Jan 2026 11:51 pm
Vellore Corporation starts to install bins for plastic waste in Nicholson Canal

Congested spots have been identified to install bins for collection of PET bottles

21 Jan 2026 11:46 pm
Watch: Ahead of polls, T.T.V. Dhinakarans AMMK returns to NDA fold

With only a few months to go for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, led by T.T.V. Dhinakaran, rejoined the National Democratic Alliance.

21 Jan 2026 11:15 pm
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Supreme Court draws a clear line between splurging on freebies and investing State largesse for public welfare

Supreme Court asks why there is no dedicated diversion of revenue surplus for developmental purposes, which would further the constitutional ideal of inclusivity through free medical care and education for the poor

21 Jan 2026 11:09 pm
Karnataka Governor likely to skip portions of text in his address to State legislature

Thaawarchand Gehlot has expressed reservations over 11 paragraphs in the speech prepared by the Congress government in Karnataka; these paragraphs include strong criticism of the Central government for introducing the VB-G RAM G Act

21 Jan 2026 11:01 pm
Nepals election takes shape as parties file nominations

A former Prime Minister misses out, another braces for a tough contest; ministers and mayors quit to contest the March 5 polls

21 Jan 2026 10:45 pm
CAQM submits long-term steps to curb air pollution; Supreme Court asks Delhi authorities to act

The measures include phasing out polluting vehicles from Delhi-NCR, fortifying the pollution-under-check regime, augmentation of rail transport and metro models, revised electric vehicle policy, etc.

21 Jan 2026 10:44 pm
Why are landless tribals and farmers protesting in Maharashtra? | The Hindu Explains

Thousands of farmers and tribals from areas like Vasai, and the tehsils of Palghar, including Charoti, Manor, Wada, Vikramgad, Talasari, and Mokhed, participated in the long march protest led by Communist Party of India (Marxist) from Charoti to Palghar Collector office covering about 60 km on foot. The protest started on January 19, 2026, and continued on January 20, 2026 at the Palghar Collector office, where the demonstrators will stay till all the demands are fulfilled. What are their demand

21 Jan 2026 10:43 pm
Gita Press works not for profit but to shape generations, says Amit Shah

Home Minister says institution has kept Sanatan consciousness alive through ideas and literature

21 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
At Davos, Trump rules out force in Greenland

In his nearly 70-minute-long address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) pushed for his bid to acquire Greenland. Seeking immediate negotiations on the matter, he asserted that U.S. control of Greenland would not be a threat to NATO.

21 Jan 2026 10:40 pm
Opposition slams transfer of magistrate who ordered FIR against cops in Sambhal violence case

Sambhal CJM Vibhanshu Sudheer transferred to Sultanpur as Civil Judge (Senior Division) days after the FIR direction; politically motivated, says Congress; undermines judicial independence, say lawyers

21 Jan 2026 10:24 pm
Supreme Court tells States to frame policy on police media briefing in three months

The manual prepared by the amicus curiae upholds the integrity of investigations, noting that the police communicate to prevent harm, correct rumours, enlist public cooperation and maintain law and order

21 Jan 2026 10:23 pm
Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad hopes Siraj can tilt the balance against a depleted Mumbai

The pacer will be captaining the home team for the first time; the visiting side is missing Shardul, Shreyas, Suryakumar, Dube, Rahane and Kotian

21 Jan 2026 10:22 pm
Madras High Court accepts Chennai Corporations revised layout map restricting number of shops in Marina beach to 300

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and A.D. Jagadish Chandira appoint retired Chief Justice N. Paul Vasanthakumar to monitor drawal of lots for allotment of those shops

21 Jan 2026 10:22 pm
Dhaka declared non-family station due to deteriorating security situation: Indian officials

This is a precautionary measure due to the threat of mob attacks against Indian missions, officials say, with tensions rising ahead of the February 12 election; will not hurt diplomatic, consular activities

21 Jan 2026 10:18 pm
Lancet experts call for citizen-centric healthcare, pitch for Indias role in Global South

The commission said with WHO facing serious difficulties and the U.S. Government in retreat from global health, India can be an even stronger voice for the Global South

21 Jan 2026 10:09 pm
Delhi-Katra special trains extended amid high passenger demand

Services to make four additional trips till January 27, says Northern Railway

21 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
Hical Technologies rolls out Corporate Commute to encourage employees to shift to public transport

The STAMP challenge is led by WRI India and the Toyota Mobility Foundation, with support from industry and transport stakeholders including ELCIA, ELCITA, BMRCL and BMTC

21 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
L&T Vyoma breaks ground for 40 MW green, AI-ready data centre in Navi Mumbai

The Navi Mumbai facility is designed to support build-to-suit, enterprise and NeoCloud workloads, offering high-density computing for AI and mission-critical applications

21 Jan 2026 10:06 pm
Trump repeats claim that he stopped India-Pakistan war

India has consistently denied any third-party intervention

21 Jan 2026 10:05 pm
SBI MF to take at least 10% of Adani Group's biggest rupee bond issue, bankers say

Adani Power is looking to raise 28.60 billion rupees through a two-year option and 26.90 billion rupees via a three-year note. SBI MF will buy 4.50 billion rupees and three billion rupees of these papers as the anchor investor, a banker said

21 Jan 2026 10:01 pm