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Doc among 3 killed by Chinese manja on Makar Sankranti

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 4:54 am

70% of 41 crore vehicles fail to meet statutory compliances

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 4:27 am

Train fare formula is a trade secret, cannot be disclosed, Rlys tells CIC

'No infirmity in reply', P 12

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 4:17 am

Kathua anti-terror op intensified, cordon extended

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 1:25 am

Counter-terrorism expert Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA chief

New Delhi: Counter-terrorism expert Rakesh Aggarwal was on Wednesday appointed as the new director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the countrys anti-terror agency. Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently working as special director general in the anti-terror agency. He was also holding the additional charge [] The post Counter-terrorism expert Rakesh Aggarwal appointed NIA chief appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:53 am

BJP to train its first time MLAs ahead of budget session, Workshop on Jan 24-25

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 14: Just before the start of the upcoming budget session of the Assembly of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the J&K unit of the BJP will hold a 2day workshop for all its MLAs to train them on their conduct in the session, making them aware [] The post BJP to train its first time MLAs ahead of budget session, Workshop on Jan 24-25 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:48 am

Ex-servicemen not stories of past but living role models: LG

Inaugurates Wall of Fame, launches dedicated police helpline service Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Stating that ex-servicemen are not stories of the past but living role models, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said their courage, discipline and selfless service continue to inspire the nation, especially the youth. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 10th [] The post Ex-servicemen not stories of past but living role models: LG appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:44 am

Jammu Colder than Gulmarg at 7.4C

Logs 4thlowest day temperature in decades colder than Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:Jammu city on Wednesday recorded an unusually low maximum temperature of 7.4 degrees Celsius, making it colder than several places in the Kashmir Valley, including the hill resort of Gulmarg. According to the details, the temperature marked the fourth lowest maximum ever recorded [] The post Jammu Colder than Gulmarg at 7.4C appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:42 am

JKBOSE declares Class-10 results, 85 pc qualify exams

Kashmir records 87.63 pc pass percentage, 77.89% in Jammu Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Wednesday announced results of annual regular exams of 10th standard with an overall pass percentage of 85 percent. JKBOSE officials informed that 85.03 percent qualified the exams. The board official also said that the pass [] The post JKBOSE declares Class-10 results, 85 pc qualify exams appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:40 am

JKBOSE Class 12 results declared, 84 pc pass

Jammu records 87 pc pass percentage, 83 pc in Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Jan 14:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Wednesday announced annual regular results of 12th standard with at least 84 percent qualifying the exams. JKBOSE officials informed that 84 percent students qualify the exams. The board official also said that the [] The post JKBOSE Class 12 results declared, 84 pc pass appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:39 am

Pakistan resorting to border mischief to deflect focus from internal issues: Ladakh LG

Jammu Tawi, Jan 14: Pakistan is indulging in mischief along the borders, including sending drones, in an attempt to divert attention from its internal problems, particularly its poor financial situation, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Wednesday, asserting that its disintegration is inevitable. Talking to a national news agency here, the Lt Governor also [] The post Pakistan resorting to border mischief to deflect focus from internal issues: Ladakh LG appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:37 am

Delhi Blast Case: Court extends NIA custody of five accused till Jan 16

New Delhi, Jan 14: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till January 16 the NIA custody of five accused in the Red Fort blast case including three doctors and a maulvi. Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna allowed the agencys plea to extend the custodial interrogation of Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheen Saeed, [] The post Delhi Blast Case: Court extends NIA custody of five accused till Jan 16 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:35 am

Delhi Court convicts Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi, 2 others

New Delhi, Jan 14: In a significant development, a special court here on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi and two others for offences including conspiracy to wage war against the country and being members of a terrorist organisation under stringent anti-terror law UAPA. Andrabi, the founder of the all-women separatist group Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) in [] The post Delhi Court convicts Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabi, 2 others appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 15 Jan 2026 12:33 am

NIA leadership change: 1994-batch IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal appointed as director general; tenure till August 2028

Senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal has been officially appointed as the Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Previously holding the additional charge, Aggarwal, a 1994-batch officer, will now lead the premier counter-terrorism probe body until his superannuation in August 2028. This appointment solidifies his leadership of the agency's crucial national security mandate.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 10:48 pm

Today's youth is no longer just a 'job seeker', but a 'job creator': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

The programme is being organised by the Directorate of Training and Technical Education (DTTE) of the Government of Delhi. On this occasion, the Union Minister of State and the Chief Minister interacted with young innovators, teachers, investors and startup founders from universities, colleges and technical institutions, and reviewed the exhibition of student-led innovations.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 10:45 pm

Modern Threats Demand Innovation

There is no doubt that India proved its military superiority and dominance over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor by decimating the rogue countrys strategic installations which were helping to fuel terrorism in J&K and other parts of the country. But one thing, which the country has learned in this military conflict is that modern warfare has [] The post Modern Threats Demand Innovation appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 9:53 pm

Hyderabad: NCB seizes 813 kilograms of ganja and arrests three in crackdown

Hyderabad NCB busted a major interstate ganja racket, seizing 813 kg of contraband and arresting three individuals on January 13, 2026. The specially modified lorry, carrying drugs from Odisha to Maharashtra, was intercepted near Hyderabad. Investigators uncovered a hidden compartment used for smuggling, with one accused having a prior narcotics record. The probe aims to dismantle the entire syndicate.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 9:52 pm

From Chabahar to Kashmir: Why chaos in Iran hurts India, benefits China & Pakistan

India watches Iran's protests with unease, fearing a weakened state would disrupt its strategic environment. Iran serves as India's vital western corridor to Central Asia via Chabahar Port and a crucial counterweight to Pakistan's regional influence. A collapse risks jeopardizing connectivity projects and India's multi-alignment policy.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 6:46 pm

Artificial Intelligence an asset to media but cannot be a substitute

By Asad Mirza NEW DELHI: At the ongoing world Book Fair 2026, In New Delhi, Abu Dhabi-based Muslim Elders Council organised a panel discussion on AI for Humanity: Religious Perspective on Ethical AI, chaired by former ambassador Dr Zikrur Rehman, former Indian Ambassador to erstwhile Palestinian Authority (PA) and consul general in Riyadh. [] The post Artificial Intelligence an asset to media but cannot be a substitute appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:45 pm

Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance

Congress-DMK fight in Tamil Nadu before election is ominous for opposition By Dr. Gyan Pathak Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled to be held on January 15, have sprung up the symptoms of sinking of the INDIA bloc, while fighting erupted on seat sharing between the Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu [] The post Maharashtra polls spring up symptoms of sinking INDI Alliance appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

Iranian people have the dual challenge of fighting dictatorship inside and Trump

The talk is very difficult but the only alternative for betterment of the nation By C.J. Atkins NEW YORK: Lashing out with deadly violence, the theocratic regime that rules Iran has murdered, according to unverified numbers, several hundred demonstrators in a desperate attempt to crush the mass popular uprising thats rapidly spread across [] The post Iranian people have the dual challenge of fighting dictatorship inside and Trump appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:42 pm

How Americas middle class got fleeced while the world watched

A global study reveals U.S. stands alone in abandoning patients By T N Ashok NEW YORK: While families across America opened their January insurance statements to find premiums doubled overnight, governments from New Delhi to Brussels were doing something the United States Congress refused to consider: fighting back. The contrast is damning. As [] The post How Americas middle class got fleeced while the world watched appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Infrastructure at the Cost of Ecology: The Beas River Case and the Crisis of Environmental Governance in the Himalayas

Shaleen Mahajan The fragile Himalayan ecosystem has once again been placed at the intersection of aggressive infrastructure expansion and environmental protection. The recent issuance of show-cause notices by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and its contractor, M/s Gawar Mandi Highways Private Ltd, for illegal and unscientific muck [] The post Infrastructure at the Cost of Ecology: The Beas River Case and the Crisis of Environmental Governance in the Himalayas appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 6:38 pm

Umar Khalid and the UAPA question: Why bail remains elusive Decoding Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing a hierarchy of culpability. While five co-accused were granted bail, the court found Khalid and Imam to be ideological drivers central to the alleged conspiracy's planning and preparation, distinguishing their roles from mere facilitators.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 6:25 pm

Winter Vacations Extended in Jammu Summer Zone Schools Till Jan 17

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has extended winter vacations for all government and private schools falling in the Summer Zone of Jammu till January 17, 2026, due to prevailing inclement weather conditions. According to an official order, the extension will apply to both students and teaching staff. However, board examinations [] The post Winter Vacations Extended in Jammu Summer Zone Schools Till Jan 17 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 4:51 pm

J&K Vital Pillar Of Indias National-Security Architecture: Nr Army Commander

Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 14: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir is a vital pillar of Indias national-security architecture, not only because of its geographical importance but also due to its strong military ethos and human resources. Addressing a gathering at the concluding ceremony of the 10th Veterans-Day celebrations in [] The post J&K Vital Pillar Of Indias National-Security Architecture: Nr Army Commander appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 4:26 pm

LG Kavinder Gupta Optimistic as MHA Calls Ladakh Groups for Talks

Jammu, Jan 14: Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday expressed hope for a positive outcome from the upcoming talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ladakh representatives, asserting that dialogue remains the best way to resolve all issues. The MHA has decided to convene a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) on [] The post LG Kavinder Gupta Optimistic as MHA Calls Ladakh Groups for Talks appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 4:10 pm

'All Documents Taken Away By TMC, Mamata Banerjee': ED To Calcutta HC In I-PAC Case

The ED told the Calcutta High Court that the TMC and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee removed all material before the I-PAC raids

News18 14 Jan 2026 3:59 pm

J&K Govt Deputes 40 Officers for Republic Day Duties in Jammu

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government deputed 40 officers from various departments to perform Republic Day celebration duties in Jammu. Check order copy here: Order Copy The post J&K Govt Deputes 40 Officers for Republic Day Duties in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 3:39 pm

22 Killed, 55 Injured as Passenger Train Hits Crane in Thailand

Bangkok, Jan 14: At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured after a passenger train collided with a construction crane that had collapsed onto the tracks in Thailand early Wednesday, according to local media reports. The accident occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province when a passenger train travelling from Bangkok [] The post 22 Killed, 55 Injured as Passenger Train Hits Crane in Thailand appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 3:20 pm

Air, rail service hit as dense fog throws life out of gear in Jammu

Jammu, Jan 14: The air and rail operation remained hit as a dense blanket of fog on Wednesday hit normal life in Jammu. Due to dense fog, the flight operation remained affected since morning in view of poor visibility, said an official. Meanwhile a senior railway official said that the trains are arriving 3 to [] The post Air, rail service hit as dense fog throws life out of gear in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 2:59 pm

J&K: Search Operation Intensified in Kathua

Jammu, Jan 14: Security forces on Wednesday intensified an ongoing search operation in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district by expanding the cordon to track down and neutralise terrorists hiding in remote villages, officials said. The operation was launched in the Najote forest area of Billawar tehsil on Tuesday following specific inputs about the presence of [] The post J&K: Search Operation Intensified in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 2:21 pm

Back accusations with evidence: Indian high commissioner slams Canada; calls Nijjar killing claims 'absurd, preposterous'

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has vehemently denied allegations of the Indian government's involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, demanding concrete evidence. Patnaik stressed that accusations lack substantiation and that ongoing legal proceedings do not implicate India as a state. He reiterated India's willingness to act if credible proof is provided.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 1:51 pm

'Even If Efforts Fail...': DK Shivakumar Shares Cryptic Post Amid Tussle Over CM Post In K'taka

On Tuesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi held separate meetings with DK Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah on the tarmac at Mysuru Airport.

News18 14 Jan 2026 1:46 pm

Home Secretary Govind Mohan, IB Chief to review security situation in J&K

Jammu, Jan 14: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Deka and other senior officials arrived in Jammu on Wednesday for a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir amid fresh infiltration attempts and increased drone activity along the borders. Officials said the high-level meeting is being held [] The post Home Secretary Govind Mohan, IB Chief to review security situation in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:28 pm

PM Modi Extends Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan Greetings

NEW DELHI, Jan 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival celebrated across the country under different names and traditions, praying for happiness, prosperity and good health for all. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar) [] The post PM Modi Extends Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan Greetings appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:20 pm

JKBOSE Declares Class 12 Results; 85% Students Qualify

JAMMU, Jan 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday announced the annual regular results of the 12th standard, with at least 85 percent students qualifying the examination. Officials of JKBOSE said that 85 percent of candidates cleared the Class 12 exams this year. The Board also informed that 84 percent [] The post JKBOSE Declares Class 12 Results; 85% Students Qualify appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:09 pm

Missed Opportunities': BJP Slams Karnataka Congress For Prioritising Rahul Gandhi Over German Chancellor

BJP said the move showed that the Congress leadership was more focused on pleasing the party high command than on the states development.

News18 14 Jan 2026 11:03 am

Happiness & prosperity: PM Modi wishes Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu; celebrates Pongal in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu, celebrating India's diverse harvest festivals. He highlighted their significance in honoring nature, farmers, and cultural traditions, wishing for prosperity and well-being for all citizens.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 10:49 am

Coal smuggling nexus: ED notice to 6 Bengal traders

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 7:42 am

Infirmities in anti-graft law clause that shields babus: SC; but bench split on nixing it

Sends case to CJI, P20

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 7:32 am

ED attaches assets worth Rs 22 crore in Mahadev case

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 5:53 am

Harsh orders needed to curb corruption in judiciary: SC

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 5:20 am

Will hold feeders liable, fix heavy compensation for dog bites, warns SC

'Adopt them', P 8

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 3:43 am

SIR scrutiny only for voter rolls, not deportation: EC

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:55 am

'No Confusion, No Rumours': Ajit Pawar Downplays Police Visit To NCP Strategists Firm

Pawar clarified that the police presence was part of a routine information-gathering exercise and emphasised that DesignBoxed had provided full cooperation

News18 14 Jan 2026 2:09 am

SC cites Manusmriti, offers widowed daughter-in-law relief

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 1:51 am

Chinas attempt on Shaksgam Valley unacceptable; entire PoJK belongs to India: LG Kavinder

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Ladakh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday strongly rejected Chinas claim over the Shaksgam valley, asserting that the entire region of Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) belongs to India. He also asserted that no expansionist attempt would be tolerated. China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam valley in the backdrop of [] The post Chinas attempt on Shaksgam Valley unacceptable; entire PoJK belongs to India: LG Kavinder appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:47 am

Represented peoples aspiration before 5 PMs on Kashmir issue: Shabir Shah to SC

New Delhi, Jan 13 : Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, an accused in a terror funding case, on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that he had met five prime ministers of India on the Jammu and Kashmir issue and his speeches mostly represented the aspirations of the people in the erstwhile state. A bench [] The post Represented peoples aspiration before 5 PMs on Kashmir issue: Shabir Shah to SC appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:45 am

Adm profile mosques, madrassas after busting white-collar terror module

Srinagar, Jan 13:Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a profiling exercise of mosques, madrassas and individuals associated with their management following the busting of a so-called white-collar terror module last year, officials said. The move, however, has triggered sharp criticism from political and religious leaders, who have termed it an infringement of constitutional guarantees of religious [] The post Adm profile mosques, madrassas after busting white-collar terror module appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:41 am

Trekking, camping banned for 2-months in Poonch

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13 : Authorities in Poonch have imposed a ban on trekking, camping, hiking and similar outdoor activities in all high-altitude areas of the border district for a period of two months, an official said on Tuesday. It has been reported that unrestricted movement of individuals and groups in such areas poses a [] The post Trekking, camping banned for 2-months in Poonch appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:39 am

Gunshots heard during search operation in Kathua

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: Several gunshots were heard on Tuesday after security forces launched a search operation following information about the suspected movement of terrorists in a remote village in Kathua district, officials said. The intermittent firing was reported from the Najote forest area of Billawar, about 10 km from the Kamadh nallah in the [] The post Gunshots heard during search operation in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:36 am

LG terminates 5 more terror-friendly employees; tally reaches 89

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:In a continued crackdown on the terror support network, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday terminated five more government employees for their alleged links with terrorist organisations. The action was taken under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, which allows dismissal in the interest of national security without a formal inquiry. With these [] The post LG terminates 5 more terror-friendly employees; tally reaches 89 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:32 am

Terrorist recruitment negligible, local terrorists in single digits in J&K: Army Chief

Op Sindoor on going against terror Majority of terrorists killed in 2025 were Pakistan-origin Development, tourism and peaceful Amarnath Yatra signal positive change in J&K No nuclear talks during May 2025 IndiaPakistan DGMO engagement Jammu Tawi, January 13: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that terrorist recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir is [] The post Terrorist recruitment negligible, local terrorists in single digits in J&K: Army Chief appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:30 am

CM-led selection panel to finalise SEC recommendation soon

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:A high-level selection committee headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is likely to meet later this month to finalise recommendation for the appointment of the State Election Commissioner. Sources said that the selection committee, also comprising Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, senior cabinet minister Sakina Itoo, [] The post CM-led selection panel to finalise SEC recommendation soon appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:28 am

JKBOSE to announce Class-10 results, Class-12 today

Jammu Tawi, Jan 13:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Tuesday said that it will announce annual regular results of Class-10 in the forenoon followed by 12th class results in the afternoon on Wednesday. An official informed that In the recent meeting, JKBOSE has decided to announce the results of 10th standard in [] The post JKBOSE to announce Class-10 results, Class-12 today appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:26 am

Court proclaims three as absconders in digital propaganda case

Srinagar, Jan 13:The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday executed proclamation orders against three absconding accused involved in a serious anti-national and unlawful activities case. In a statement, a spokesperson said that the proclamation was carried out in compliance with the Special NIA court order in Srinagar Kupwara in connection with FIR No. 07/2020 under [] The post Court proclaims three as absconders in digital propaganda case appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 14 Jan 2026 12:24 am

Gaiety marks Lohri celebrations at Rayat Bahra University

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:24 pm

Sambhal violence case: Court orders FIR against ex CO, SHO; police to appeal

A court in Chandausi has ordered an FIR against former Sambhal officials and police personnel following the 2024 violence. The order came after a plea from a man whose son was allegedly shot by police during a court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid, which resulted in fatalities and injuries.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:16 pm

Delhi govt to implement Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework, earn from green projects

Delhi's government has approved a Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework to generate revenue from its environmental initiatives like electric vehicles and urban forestry. This no-financial-liability model will allow the city to sell tradable carbon credits, creating a new funding stream for pollution control and sustainability projects.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 11:14 pm

Rahul Gandhi &DK Shivakumar's 'Helicopter Shot' Puts Karnataka Leadership Row On Sticky Wicket

Observers noted that as Rahuls helicopter landed, Shivakumar, who had been waiting at the helipad, bypassed the usual line of officials and dignitaries to reach him first

News18 13 Jan 2026 10:47 pm

'Let That Sink In': BJP Slams Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar For Prioritising Rahul Gandhi Over German Chancellor

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, the BJP accused CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar of abandoning official duties during a high-profile international visit

News18 13 Jan 2026 10:45 pm

'A good conversation': Jaishankar holds call with US state secretary Rubio; discusses India-US trade, defence

External affairs minister S Jaishankar held a productive discussion with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, covering key bilateral and strategic areas. The conversation included trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defense, and energy. Both leaders agreed to maintain ongoing communication on these important matters.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 10:24 pm

After RJD Expulsion, Tej Pratap Extends Olive Branch To Lalu Yadav With Dahi Chuda Invite

Tej Pratap visited the Lalu family for the first time after he was expelled from both the party and his family last year following a controversy over his personal life.

News18 13 Jan 2026 9:54 pm

'Red carpet instead of red eyes': Congress targets BJP over CPC meeting; saffron party hits back

A Communist Party of China delegation's visit to New Delhi has ignited a political firestorm, with the Congress and BJP trading barbs over transparency and India's China policy. The BJP defended its formal meeting with the CPC, citing improved bilateral ties, while the Congress demanded full disclosure of engagements and questioned if critical issues were raised.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 9:49 pm

Power production in J&K drops over 25% in dry winters

Water level in rivers, dams goes down Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Jan 13: The power production in almost all the hydel power projects of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has dropped to almost more than 25% as the water level in all the rivers has come down due to less [] The post Power production in J&K drops over 25% in dry winters appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 9:45 pm

India-France ties: PM Modi meets Macrons aide; reaffirms strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Emmanuel Bonne, French President Macron's diplomatic advisor, reinforcing the robust India-France strategic partnership. Discussions entailed collaboration in innovation, technology, and education, with both nations marking the India-France Year of Innovation. The leaders also exchanged views on significant regional and global matters, anticipating President Macron's upcoming visit to India.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 9:28 pm

'DMK Vs TVK Vs Cong Vs BJP': How 'Parasakthi' Row Escalated From Censor Trouble To Political Tussle

Set against the volatile backdrop of the 1960s anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu, 'Parasakthi' remains in the eye of a storm as the state inches closer to the assembly elections

News18 13 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

New 'Thalaiva': Congress 'rebrands' Rahul Gandhi for Tamil Nadu election outreach - no more 'Jannayak'?

New 'Thalaiva': Congress 'rebrands' Rahul Gandhi - no more 'Jannayak'?

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 8:54 pm

Dr. Om Parkash Mengi: A Life of Selfless Service and Social Transformation

Ravi Rohmetra Duggar land has its own brilliant and unique history. It has given birth to veteran politicians, academicians, social workers, leaders of calibre, Chief Justices, Army and Police Generals, actors, doctors, singers, etc. One amongst them was Dr. Om Parkash Mengi. This is the tale of a towering personality who worked selflessly for the [] The post Dr. Om Parkash Mengi: A Life of Selfless Service and Social Transformation appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 8:52 pm

Parent Care Leave: The Missing Link in Employee Welfare

Parent Care Leave is a necessary response to an ageing society and a changing workforce Dr. Ashaq Hussain In a quiet house on the edge of a fast-growing city, an elderly couple waits for a familiar knock on the door. Their children call them often. The voices are full of love, care, and [] The post Parent Care Leave: The Missing Link in Employee Welfare appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 13 Jan 2026 8:50 pm