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SC to hear ED plea against Bengal govt in coal scam probe

SC to hear ED plea against Bengal govt in coal scam probe

January 14, 2026 06:31 PM

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging interference and obstruction by the West Bengal government, including Chief Minister...

Spanish firm says capsule sent data after failed ISRO mission

Spanish firm says capsule sent data after failed ISRO mission

January 14, 2026 06:00 PM

A Spanish startup, Orbital Paradigm, claims its payload, KID, survived the failed PSLV-C62 mission and transmitted data, despite ISRO's silence on the matter. The mission,...

India again advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid unrest

India again advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid unrest

January 14, 2026 05:43 PM

India has strongly advised its nationals to avoid travelling to Iran due to the deteriorating security situation and widespread anti-government protests.

Ranchi kidnap: Missing siblings rescued from abductors; 2 arrested

Ranchi kidnap: Missing siblings rescued from abductors; 2 arrested

January 14, 2026 05:32 PM

Two siblings who went missing from Ranchi's Dhurwa area 12 days ago have been rescued from kidnappers in Ramgarh district. The rescue follows a police investigation and public...

Plea filed in UP court over seized belongings of former IPS officer

Plea filed in UP court over seized belongings of former IPS officer

January 14, 2026 05:03 PM

A petition has been filed in court alleging irregularities in the handling of belongings seized from former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who is currently jailed in Uttar Pradesh.

Security forces intensify search op for terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Security forces intensify search op for terrorists in J-K's Kathua

January 14, 2026 04:51 PM

Security forces have intensified their search operation in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, following reports of terrorist activity. The operation involves extending the...

Protests erupt over demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

Protests erupt over demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

January 14, 2026 04:25 PM

A demolition drive at the Manikarnika Ghat was met with protests from locals, who alleged that the city's heritage was being destroyed in the name of redevelopment, a charge...

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

Will Ayatollahs Flee Iran After Protests?

January 14, 2026 04:22 PM

People in Iran have taken to the streets as daily life has become increasingly difficult. Rising prices of food, fuel and basic necessities, job scarcity, and the falling value...

No message from Rahul Gandhi: Shivakumar refutes media reports

No message from Rahul Gandhi: Shivakumar refutes media reports

January 14, 2026 04:19 PM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar clarified that Rahul Gandhi has only asked the state government to continue the good work, dismissing media reports of a specific...

Sonamarg Turns Into Winter Wonderland

Sonamarg Turns Into Winter Wonderland

January 14, 2026 03:50 PM

Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir, has transformed into a winter wonderland following fresh snowfall. Snow-covered...

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

Kashmiri woman separatist Asiya Andrabi convicted in UAPA case

January 14, 2026 03:22 PM

A Delhi court convicted Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi in a UAPA case related to waging war against India and membership of a terrorist organization.

Telangana: 500 strays killed to fulfil panchayat poll promises

Telangana: 500 strays killed to fulfil panchayat poll promises

January 14, 2026 03:16 PM

In a fresh incident of stray dog killings, around 200 canines were allegedly killed in Telangana's Kamareddy district, taking the toll to about 500 in the last one week, police...

Girls in North India told to stay home, bear children: Tamil Nadu MP

Girls in North India told to stay home, bear children: Tamil Nadu MP

January 14, 2026 03:11 PM

DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran sparked controversy by contrasting women's education in Tamil Nadu with the situation in North India, claiming that women in the North are encouraged...

Kolkata nurses who tested positive for Nipah 'extremely critical'

Kolkata nurses who tested positive for Nipah 'extremely critical'

January 14, 2026 03:07 PM

The two nurses, who tested positive for Nipah virus, have been admitted to the Beliaghata ID Hospital in Kolkata, a senior state health department official said, while...

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

January 14, 2026 03:01 PM

Years of repression and disappearances have taught Venezuelans, the hard way, not to voice either their anger or their joy, observes Radha Roy Biswas who spent her formative...

SIT takes Mamkootathil for evidence collection in rape case

SIT takes Mamkootathil for evidence collection in rape case

January 14, 2026 02:33 PM

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who has been sent to Special Investigation Team custody a day ago, was on Wednesday taken for evidence collection in connection with a...

US envoy presents credentials to President Murmu

US envoy presents credentials to President Murmu

January 14, 2026 02:24 PM

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Gor's appointment was confirmed last...

BJP vs Thackeray cousins: All eyes on BMC showdown

BJP vs Thackeray cousins: All eyes on BMC showdown

January 14, 2026 02:19 PM

Maharashtra heads to the polls for 29 municipal corporations, with Mumbai's BMC election taking center stage as the BJP-led Mahayuti faces off against the Thackeray front. Key...

China announces support for Iran amid Trump's warning

China announces support for Iran amid Trump's warning

January 14, 2026 01:59 PM

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian, said on Wednesday that China supports Iran in maintaining its stability, adding that Beijing has always...

Iran moves UNSC after Trump's appeal to protesters

Iran moves UNSC after Trump's appeal to protesters

January 14, 2026 12:48 PM

Iran has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the United States of inciting violence, interfering in Iran's internal...

Maharashtra civic polls: Personal campaign allowed after deadline

Maharashtra civic polls: Personal campaign allowed after deadline

January 14, 2026 12:10 PM

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has prohibited civic poll candidates from using microphones and moving in large groups during door-to-door canvassing after the end of...

Sena-UBT, MNS form 'thrashing squads' for polling day

Sena-UBT, MNS form 'thrashing squads' for polling day

January 14, 2026 12:00 PM

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announced a joint squad with MNS to 'thrash' dual and bogus voters during the upcoming civic polls, raising concerns about potential violence.

Army Day: India to have rocket-missile force: Gen Dwivedi

Army Day: India to have rocket-missile force: Gen Dwivedi

January 14, 2026 11:49 AM

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi announced that India is considering raising a 'rocket-cum-missile' force in response to the evolving regional security situation and similar units...

Thane air hostess ends life, former partner booked

Thane air hostess ends life, former partner booked

January 14, 2026 10:56 AM

A 21-year-old air hostess allegedly committed suicide in Thane, leading to an abetment case against her former partner. The investigation revealed financial exploitation and...

He'll be in big problem: Trump rebukes Greenland PM

He'll be in big problem: Trump rebukes Greenland PM

January 14, 2026 10:50 AM

Reacting to remarks by the Premier of Greenland expressing a 'preference to remain with Denmark' over the United States, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed the...

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

January 14, 2026 10:35 AM

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

January 14, 2026 10:10 AM

'The tools of warfare are changing. The MoD must deepen its engagement with technology thinkers that can present compelling visions of where warfare may be heading.'

Voting in BMC polls? Must carry one of these ID proofs

Voting in BMC polls? Must carry one of these ID proofs

January 14, 2026 09:35 AM

Electors in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls will be required to present either a voter photo ID card or any one of the 12 alternative identity...

Gaya's Tilkut Awaits GI Tag

Gaya's Tilkut Awaits GI Tag

January 14, 2026 09:28 AM

'The day tilkut gets the GI tag, it will be a big hit for its health benefits during the cold season in the USA, Canada and Europe.'

Pak drones sighted at LoC, Indian troops open fire

Pak drones sighted at LoC, Indian troops open fire

January 14, 2026 09:15 AM

Indian Army troops fired upon and took down multiple suspected Pakistani drones that entered Indian territory from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district of...

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

January 14, 2026 09:05 AM

Iran is set to witness more brutality as the administration has decided to execute its first protester on Wednesday amid mass arrests of anti-regime protesters, New York Post...

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

January 14, 2026 09:04 AM

A trade deal makes sense only if it is fair and reciprocal. If the cost is strategic dependence or loss of policy space, waiting is the wiser option, asserts Ajay Srivastava.

After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

January 14, 2026 08:47 AM

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of...

Kaziranga's Golden Tigers Roar On Global Stage

Kaziranga's Golden Tigers Roar On Global Stage

January 14, 2026 08:31 AM

Golden tigers -- also known as strawberry tigers -- owe their pale-gold coats and faint stripes to a rare genetic mutation.

Amid tariff strain, Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks on trade, defence

Amid tariff strain, Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks on trade, defence

January 14, 2026 01:10 AM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed cooperation in trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, and defence, reaffirming...

SC pulls up NIA on Shabir Shah's long detention in terror funding case

SC pulls up NIA on Shabir Shah's long detention in terror funding case

January 14, 2026 12:59 AM

The Supreme Court has questioned the NIA regarding the detention of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case, asking the agency to justify his...