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J&K: Security forces launch search operations in Kathua; gunshots heard

Security forces engaged in a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district after spotting suspected terrorist movement. Gunshots were heard in the Najote forest area as militants fired upon noticing the advancing troops. The operation has been intensified to track down the ultras, with heightened anti-terrorist activities across the region ahead of Republic Day.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 4:04 pm

SC hears Abu Salems plea for premature release

New Delhi, Jan 13: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought an explanation from 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem on his claim that he has already completed 25 years of imprisonment, while hearing his plea seeking premature release. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta asked Salem to justify the [] The post SC hears Abu Salems plea for premature release appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 2:47 pm

After White Collar Terror Bust, Authorities Begin Profiling Mosques, Madrassas in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 13: Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a detailed profiling of mosques, madrassas and individuals managing these religious institutions following the busting of a white collar terror module last year, officials said. As part of the exercise, a proforma has been distributed to village numberdars to collect comprehensive details of mosques, madrassas, their imams, [] The post After White Collar Terror Bust, Authorities Begin Profiling Mosques, Madrassas in Kashmir appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 2:16 pm

Rahul Gandhi Accuses Centre Of Blocking Actor Vijay's Jana Nayagan: 'Attack On Tamil Culture'

Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP-led central government for blocking actor-politician Vijay's Jana Nayagan, terming it an attack on Tamil culture.

News18 13 Jan 2026 2:00 pm

Civic polls: Ajit Pawar reveals reason for NCP reunion; will it impact ties with Fadnavis? What he said

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar justified aligning with Sharad Pawar's NCP faction for local polls, citing a need to avoid vote splitting. He asserted this would not impact his ties with CM Devendra Fadnavis, comparing the situation to past alliances between BJP and Shiv Sena in local elections.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 1:44 pm

J&K: Fresh Landmine Blasts Along LoC As Forest Fire Rages For 2nd Day In Poonch

Mendhar/Jammu, Jan 13: Nearly a dozen landmines exploded on Tuesday as a forest fire continued to rage for the second consecutive day along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, officials said. The fire, which broke out on Monday afternoon in the Basooni forward area of the Balakote sector, spread [] The post J&K: Fresh Landmine Blasts Along LoC As Forest Fire Rages For 2nd Day In Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 1:41 pm

Terrorist recruitment non-existent, local terrorists now in single digits in J&K: Army Chief

Srinagar, Jan 13: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the terrorist recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir is almost non-existent and that local terrorists are now in single digits, indicating a positive change in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters during his first press conference of 2026, General Dwivedi, per news agency, [] The post Terrorist recruitment non-existent, local terrorists now in single digits in J&K: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 1:14 pm

'Take them to your house': Supreme Court questions those feeding stray dogs; compensation warning for states

The Supreme Court warned states of heavy compensation for inaction on stray dog bites, particularly affecting children and the elderly. The bench also demanded accountability from dog feeders, suggesting they house the animals. The court emphasized its focus on Animal Birth Control rules and flagged non-compliance by civic bodies, leading to deaths from bites and accidents.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 12:47 pm

Supreme Court Split on Validity of Section 17A of Anti-Graft Law

New Delhi, Jan 13: The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which mandates prior sanction before initiating any probe against a government servant in corruption cases. Justice B.V. Nagarathna held that Section 17A is unconstitutional and liable to be [] The post Supreme Court Split on Validity of Section 17A of Anti-Graft Law appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:43 pm

Maharashtra Minister Shares Video Of Group Of Men Urging Residents To Vote Against BJP

Rane shared a video, showing a group of men urging votes against BJP and a candidate accused of stopping azan ahead of BMC elections.

News18 13 Jan 2026 12:28 pm

Brics India 2026 logo launched; lotus takes centrestage key details and theme

India has launched its logo and official website for the Brics Presidency 2026, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlining key priorities. The nation aims to foster global welfare through resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability across Brics' political, economic, and cultural pillars. The logo, inspired by the lotus, symbolizes unity among member nations

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 12:25 pm

Kashmir Shivers as Temperatures Plunge, Dense Fog Disrupts Life in Jammu

Srinagar, Jan 13: Bitter cold continued to grip Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as night temperatures dropped further under a clear sky, with Srinagar recording a freezing minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, while dense fog in Jammu city severely disrupted normal life and halted surface and air traffic due to poor visibility. In the Kashmir Valley, [] The post Kashmir Shivers as Temperatures Plunge, Dense Fog Disrupts Life in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:21 pm

US Cancels Over 1 Lakh Visas in 2025, 8,000 Student Permits Revoked

New York/Washington, Jan 13: The United States has revoked more than 100,000 visas in 2025, including around 8,000 student visas, as part of an intensified crackdown on immigration over criminal activity, the State Department said. In a social media post on Monday, the department said it would continue deporting offenders to ensure public safety. The [] The post US Cancels Over 1 Lakh Visas in 2025, 8,000 Student Permits Revoked appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:01 pm

Why Is Annamalai Telling Tamilian-Mumbaikars Who To Vote For???

Annamalai had no business coming to Mumbai and making unnecessary, provocative statements. This is not about party politics alone. It has created an avoidable bitterness in the minds of Maharashtrians and has also embarrassed Tamilians who have lived in Mumbai for decades with pride and dignity.Why would anyone want leaders... The post Why Is Annamalai Telling Tamilian-Mumbaikars Who To Vote For??? appeared first on HW News English .

News View 13 Jan 2026 11:49 am

Gen-Z protests in 3 Asian nations must be examined: Manish Tewari

Congress MP Manish Tewari urged a thorough study of recent Gen-Z protests in South Asia, questioning if they were organic or manipulated. He highlighted the fall of governments in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh, suggesting a need to differentiate genuine grievances from weaponized narratives. Tewari also expressed optimism about India's relationship with Bangladesh despite current tensions.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 9:41 am

Maha civic polls: Voter ID cards found in garbage

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 6:13 am

UP man kills, cannibalises mom and wife

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 5:49 am

Another death in Indore, govt says no diarrhoea link

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 5:43 am

Merz: World needs Mahatma's teachings today more than ever

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 5:38 am

Vaping case: Birla hints at action if charge established

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 5:32 am

Sympathy for accused cannot override the law, rules SC

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 4:50 am

Evict CISF, Kolkata Chinese school urges court

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 4:46 am

NHRC seeks details of halal, jhatka food served on trains

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 4:13 am

EC trying to disenfranchise genuine voters, claims Mamata

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 3:19 am

ED goes to SC, seeks CBI probe against Didi for 17 offences

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 3:13 am

Bangladesh Hindu politician dies in custody

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 2:23 am

It's your duty to end 'slave mindset', PM tells Gen Z

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 1:02 am

PMO likely to move to Sewa Teerth complex in next one week

First time since independence centre of power to move out of South Block

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 12:57 am

Declare 2 Nirav aides proclaimed offenders: CBI

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 12:41 am

Gujarat officer hangs self as husband waits in car

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 12:39 am

Detention lacked application of mind: Wangchuks wife to SC

New Delhi, Jan 12: Jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, told the Supreme Court on Monday that the detaining authority had not applied his mind and relied on irrelevant material while detaining her husband. She told the court that four videos relied upon by the detaining authority have not been furnished to [] The post Detention lacked application of mind: Wangchuks wife to SC appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:07 am

4 IAS Officers promoted, re-designated

Jammu Tawi, Jan 12: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday issued orders re-designating several IAS officers of the J&K segment of the AGMUT cadre following their promotion to higher scales of the Indian Administrative Service by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. According to Government Order No. 43-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated [] The post 4 IAS Officers promoted, re-designated appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:05 am

Use power of art for positive change: Sinha to youth

Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Urging young generation to use the power of art for positive change, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday described art as mirror and a guide for society. Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebration of Kesar Art Circle at Kala Kendra here, LG Sinha said, Art is both a mirror and a guide for [] The post Use power of art for positive change: Sinha to youth appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:03 am

Budget 2026-27 to be presented by CM on Feb 6

2-month long session to begin with LGs Address on Feb 2 Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah will present Jammu & Kashmir Union Territorys second budget in the Legislative Assembly on February 6. According to the tentative calendar issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the annual financial statement for 2026-27 and the supplementary statement [] The post Budget 2026-27 to be presented by CM on Feb 6 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:01 am

Class-10, 12 results on Jan-14

JKBOSE notifies date-sheets for Class 11, 12 Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) will announce the result of annual regular exams of class 10th and 12th on January-14. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has also notified [] The post Class-10, 12 results on Jan-14 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 12:00 am

Intense cold grips Kashmir, fog disrupts life in Jammu

MeT forecasts dry weather till January 15, snow likely later Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:An intense cold wave continued to affect Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, disrupting normal life and business activity, even as minimum temperatures across most parts of the region showed a marginal improvement compared to the previous day. According to the [] The post Intense cold grips Kashmir, fog disrupts life in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 11:58 pm

Army foils multiple drone intrusions along LoC

Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:The Army intercepted several drones suspected to be from Pakistan along International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region on Monday. An official said, Late Sunday evening, soldiers detected a drone near the Naushera sector in Rajouri district. Counter-unmanned aerial systems were immediately activated, forcing the drone to retreat [] The post Army foils multiple drone intrusions along LoC appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 11:54 pm

Ghulam Hassan to act as interim JKBOSE Chairman

DSEJ to hold additional charge of Director JKSCERT Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:The government on Monday assigned Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, Secretary, J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) with the additional charge to act as interim chairman for the Board. A government order reads: In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (1) of section 12 [] The post Ghulam Hassan to act as interim JKBOSE Chairman appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 11:52 pm

VDGs gun goes off accidentally, teen son dies

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 11:42 pm

Dalit atrocities rising in BJP-governed states: Congress

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 9:20 pm

Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation

Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Across Indias villages, a silent but powerful shift is underway. From a panchayat in Maharashtra installing CCTV and streetlights after scoring poorly on the Women-Friendly Panchayat theme to a village in Gujarat launching rapid sanitation drives after weak scores in the Clean & Green Panchayat [] The post Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making for rural transformation appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 8:22 pm

PM Modi-Merz meeting: Germany announces visa free transit for Indians; ink multiple agreements

India and Germany finalized 19 agreements, enhancing cooperation in defense, critical technologies, and clean energy during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit. Key outcomes include visa-free transit for Indian nationals, a joint declaration on defense industrial cooperation, and significant German climate finance commitments.

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 8:20 pm

Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma: The Santoor Maestro Who Gave Jammu a Global Voice

By Ravi Rohmetra Jammu, the land of temples and culture, has produced distinguished personalities in every fieldpolitics, academics, social service, journalism, literature, cinema, and music. Among its most illustrious sons stands the legendary Santoor maestro Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, a global icon of Indian classical music and a proud son of the Duggar soil. Born [] The post Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma: The Santoor Maestro Who Gave Jammu a Global Voice appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 8:19 pm

Donald Trumps decision on Iran will determine the geopolitics in 2026

The U.S. President has gone berserk giving only threats and talking of deals By T N Ashok NEW YORK: When President Donald Trump speaks of Iran, he no longer discusses deterrence in conventional terms. Gone is the Cold War lexicon of containment, mutual assured destruction, or carefully calibrated signalling. In its place sits [] The post Donald Trumps decision on Iran will determine the geopolitics in 2026 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Will Kick Out Bihar, UP People If...: Raj Thackeray's Warning Ahead Of Mumbai Civic Polls

Raj Thackeray warned migrants from Bihar and UP against imposing Hindi in Maharashtra, stressing protection of Marathi language and culture at an MNS political gathering.

News18 12 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Vivekananda: The Power, A Retrospect and the Prospect

Kuldip Khajuria A hundred and sixty four years ago on the twelfth of January was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), then the capital of India, in an aristocratic family, a lad, Narendranath Datta, who in the thirties of his life conquered the world with love and wisdom as Swami Vivekananda, and left the mortal coil [] The post Vivekananda: The Power, A Retrospect and the Prospect appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 8:14 pm

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: Unlocking Youth Leadership for Viksit Bharat

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Indias growth story will be written by those who are shaping its ideas today. Across the country, young Indians are thinking deeply about how India can grow faster, govern better and become developed by 2047. Their ideas are emerging from campuses and communities, start-ups and sports fields, classrooms and village meetings. The [] The post Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: Unlocking Youth Leadership for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

Education Reform Still Sluggish

It is really a matter of great satisfaction for the people of J&K that the UT is implementing each and every recommendation made in the new education policy without any delay as things are rolling very fast towards providing meaningful education to the young lot which will also enhance the employability. The National Education [] The post Education Reform Still Sluggish appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 12 Jan 2026 8:11 pm

Shiv Sena-backed NCP councillor defeats BJP rival to become Ambernath Municipal Council VP

Thane: Following a week of high-pitched political drama, Shiv Sena-backed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) councillor Sadashiv Hender Patil was on Monday elected vice-president of the Ambernath Municipal Council (AMC) in Maharashtra by defeating the BJP nominee. The election, which took place during a general body meeting of the council, was preceded by a ruckus and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 8:02 pm

SC directs Karnataka govt to hold Bengaluru civic body polls by June 30

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, January 12, asked the Karnataka government and the state election body to hold the long-pending polls for Bengaluru local body by June 30. The tenure of the earlier elected body for Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) expired on September 10, 2020, and since then a government-appointed administrator was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 7:57 pm

Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable: NC chief over BJP MLAs demand to bifurcate

Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firmly rejecting a recent demand by a BJP leader to grant separate statehood to the Jammu region by bifurcating the Union Territory. The former chief ministers remarks came even as the BJPs JK president Sat Sharma sought to distance the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Baby Ariha case: PM Modi raises issue with Germany's Merz; who is the child

India has intensified its engagement with German authorities regarding Ariha Shah, an Indian child in foster care for over 40 months, urging a humanitarian approach. New Delhi is working to ensure Ariha remains connected to Indian culture and language while in Germany, with the issue raised at the highest political levels.

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

Will NDAs house of cards hold in Tamil Nadu? Balancing between 'koottani' and 'kattuppadu'

For Tamil Nadus political culture, shaped by decades of Dravidian assertion and a strong emphasis on regional autonomy, such an explicit pre-election claim has few precedents. The reaction within the AIADMK has been wary, if not outright resistant, as the BJPs clout in the South remains lean. The pre-poll power-sharing deal, however, is only one strand in a much larger and more byzantine political development.

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 6:49 pm

Telangana IAS body files sexual harassment complaint against news channels

Hyderabad: The Telangana IAS and IPS Officers Association lodged a complaint with Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar against several private news channels over the telecast of what they described as defamatory and baseless content targeting women IAS officers and a state minister. The Hyderabad Central Crime Station officials have booked cases against NTV, Telugu Scribe, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

International Kite Festival 2026: Patriotism soars with Op Sindoor, tricolour

Ahmedabad: A pennant with Operation Sindoor, a giant Hanuman and his mace, the tricolour of course and myriad other kites floating against a cloudless blue sky. Politics, diplomacy and festivity blended in the Ahmedabad airscape on Monday, January 12, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

Dhankhar hospitalised: Ex-VP admitted to AIIMS, to undergo MRI; fainted twice last week

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS on Monday. He experienced two episodes of unconsciousness last week. Doctors at AIIMS insisted on his admission for further tests. Dhankhar had previously fainted on several occasions while serving as Vice President. He resigned from his post in July citing health reasons.

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 6:11 pm

From Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu, has 'women first' become best poll bet for parties?

Political parties are increasingly targeting women voters, seen as kingmakers in elections. Ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls, the state government scheduled welfare payouts just before voting, drawing criticism from the Congress. Similarly, Tamil Nadu's DMK government expanded its women's welfare scheme and announced additional payments, also facing accusations of electoral timing.

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 5:49 pm

AI-driven digitisation errors causing hardship: Mamatas fifth letter to CEC

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Chief Election Commission(CEC) Gyanesh Kumar again on Monday, January 12, claiming that AI-driven digitisation errors in the 2002 electoral rolls were causing widespread hardship to genuine voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)exercise in the state. In her fifth letter to Kumar since the beginning of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 5:18 pm

Stabbed From Front and Back: Shivakumar Gets Candid As Karnataka Leadership Tussle Intensifies

Shivakumar's remarks appeared to be a direct volley at his detractors within the Congress-led government and his rivals in the JD(S) amid the ongoing leadership tussle.

News18 12 Jan 2026 5:12 pm