CPI MP P. Kumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the Economic Survey’s call to re-examine the RTI Act, warning that any dilution would weaken transparency and democratic accountability and could erode public trust
31 January,2026 07:55 PM IST | PTIExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for zero tolerance toward terrorism and stronger global cooperation while addressing the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, highlighting shared security concerns and regional challenges including Gaza
31 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | IANSPrime Minister Modi received Arab foreign ministers ahead of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, emphasizing deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and technology, and reaffirming support for Palestine. India’s EAM Jaishankar also held talks with Oman’s foreign minister on trade and critical minerals
31 January,2026 06:30 PM IST | ANIPakistan’s security forces killed 57 terrorists after attacks across 12 locations in Balochistan, which also left 10 security personnel dead. The assaults targeted police, Frontier Corps and civilians, including a family near Gwadar, and authorities are investigating links to TTP
31 January,2026 05:04 PM IST | PTIKarnataka Lokayukta officials arrested two police officers in separate bribery cases, catching a Tumakuru PSI and a Bengaluru inspector red-handed while accepting bribes. Both have been booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act
31 January,2026 04:25 PM IST | IANSAt least 16 houses belonging to Hindu minorities were set on fire and 17 people were killed in targeted attacks across Bangladesh since December 2025, the Rights & Risks Analysis Group has alleged, accusing authorities of downplaying the communal nature of the violence
31 January,2026 04:17 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentConstruction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be completed by April 30, with the project cost estimated at Rs 1,900 crore, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra said. Contractors L&T and Tata Consultancy will exit after completion, with maintenance teams staying on-site under a three year warranty
31 January,2026 03:58 PM IST | PTIA massive new release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the US Justice Department has revealed details of the convicted sex offender’s communications with influential political and business figures, including Steve Bannon, Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick
31 January,2026 02:44 PM IST | APAt least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis, hospital officials said. The deaths are among the highest since an Oct. 10 ceasefire, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting over 500 killed since it began. Israel’s military has not commented
31 January,2026 02:00 PM IST | APData from various weather stations showed wide variation across the city. Palam recorded a minimum of 8.1 degrees Celsius, while Lodi Road saw 7.1 degrees Celsius
31 January,2026 01:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly developed civil enclave at Halwara airport in Punjab on Sunday, boosting air connectivity for Ludhiana and its surrounding industrial and agricultural regions
31 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | PTIThe Centre will impose additional excise duty on tobacco products and a health cess on pan masala from February 1, replacing the existing GST compensation cess regime. They will also have to disclose with excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities and can also claim abatement in excise duty
31 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | PTIFour accused have been arrested in the matter belonging to Rajasthan's Jalore, whereas further investigation to identify other members of the drug cartel is underway
31 January,2026 12:57 PM IST | Mysuru (Karnataka) | ANICREA's analysis showed that January 2025, with an average AQI of 306, was the best January when it came to air pollution since 2022, when the monthly average AQI stood at 279.
31 January,2026 12:56 PM IST | New Delhi | PTINorthern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Kishtwar to review the counter-terrorism grid as the ongoing anti-terror operation to neutralise a group of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists holed up in the district continues
31 January,2026 12:52 PM IST | Jammu | PTIThe HM laid the foundation stone for the Rs 284 crore second legislative assembly complex and MLA hostel as a part of the government’s efforts to establish Dibrugarh as the second administrative hub
31 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Guwahati | AgenciesThe devastating fire reduced to ashes two godowns and a manufacturing unit of a momo company at Anandapur in South 24 Parganas district, close to the city
31 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesParty launches a 45-day nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Yatra campaign, demanding the repeal of the VB-G RAM G Act
31 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe upcoming Union Budget 2026 is expected to prioritise lowering India’s debt-to-GDP ratio over a fixed fiscal deficit target, aiming to bring debt down to around 50 percent by 2031 under the revised FRBM framework
30 January,2026 10:55 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIAn IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after a handwritten bomb and hijacking threat was found onboard. All 186 people were safely evacuated, and security agencies conducted a full anti-sabotage check of the aircraft
30 January,2026 06:20 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentA 60-year-old farmer in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district killed a leopard with a sickle and spear to protect himself and his son after it attacked them. Both sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Forest officials have registered a case against the farmer and launched an investigation
30 January,2026 04:49 PM IST | Veraval (Gujarat) | PTIADVERTISEMENT
The U.S. Justice Department has released millions of pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest public disclosure tied to the case to date. The newly unsealed files reference numerous high-profile figures and include claims recorded in complaints, emails, and internal summaries. Officials emphasise that many of the statements contained in the documents are unverified, uncorroborated, and do not constitute evidence or findings of wrongdoing.
The demonstrations are taking place amid widespread outrage over the killing Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was shot multiple times after he used his cellphone to record Border Patrol officers conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis
31 January,2026 12:55 PM IST | Washington | AP | PTIThe sales also were announced as President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his ceasefire plan for Gaza that is intended to end the Israel-Hamas conflict and reconstruct and redevelop the Palestinian territory after two years of war left it devastated, with tens of thousands dead.
The sculptures are ‘Shiva Nataraja’ belonging to the Chola period, circa 990; ‘Somaskanda’ of the Chola period, 12th century; and ‘Saint Sundarar with Paravai’ of the Vijayanagar period, 16th century.
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
The incident occurred around 11 am, when two large loudspeakers had been placed on the ground for the area’s Republic Day programme.
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