The blaze in the twin units in the Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits, on the outskirts of Kolkata, was brought under control after a seven-hour firefight. However, pockets of fire in certain parts still raged, a senior police officer said
27 January,2026 11:36 AM IST | PTIIndia hit back at Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of using terrorism as state policy and rejecting its claims on Operation Sindoor and Kashmir. India said the operation was a justified response to the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India
27 January,2026 11:30 AM IST | PTIThe new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran
27 January,2026 11:29 AM IST | APIn a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply. As per the regulation, importing Russian pipeline gas and LNG into the EU will be prohibited
27 January,2026 11:23 AM IST | ANIFrance’s National Assembly approved a bill banning social media use for under-15s, aiming to protect children’s mental health, reduce screen time, and limit exposure to cyber bullying and harmful content. The legislation also enforces mobile phone restrictions in high schools and will come into effect after senate's approval
27 January,2026 11:16 AM IST | AFPThe death toll included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, and fatal sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas. In New York City, officials said eight people were found dead outdoors as temperatures plunged at night
27 January,2026 11:13 AM IST | IANSVisuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed smog lingering over central Delhi. Similar conditions were observed near the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Pandav Nagar, where haze persisted during the early morning hours
27 January,2026 10:42 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentOfficers discovered a secret "false bottom" hidden under the lining of the woman's suitcase. Tucked away inside this hidden space were two packets of a banned drug called Methaqualone which weighed nearly four kg and are estimated to be worth about Rs two crore.
27 January,2026 10:19 AM IST | PTIAddressing the Council on Monday, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said New Delhi would take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of its citizens
27 January,2026 09:41 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent"A strange spectacle has been created in India by a few people with communal mindsets. Whenever a Hindu festival or fair starts, a signboard is displayed beforehand, indicating that Muslims are not allowed. Recently, at Gangotri Dham, the committee announced that Muslims would not be allowed," the Muslim body chief said
27 January,2026 09:26 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentAn order issued by South Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza said the five-member team was constituted for the "arrest of involved accused person(s) and impartial investigation" into the case
27 January,2026 07:27 AM IST | ANIThe decision comes as South Korea remains one of the United States' leading sources of imported goods, exporting USD 132 billion worth of products to the US in 2024, according to Commerce Department data
27 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | ANIAccording to police, the manja of a flying kite got entangled around her neck and caused a deep cut. Nishvika Aditya (5) died on the spot due to profuse bleeding
27 January,2026 07:11 AM IST | Hyderabad | IANSAccording to sources, the COB located at Ranglum village in Changlang district was fired upon from multiple directions. The remote border village lies close to the India-Myanmar border, near international border pillar number 168
27 January,2026 07:08 AM IST | Itanagar | IANSPrime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and several other distinguished guests attended the reception
27 January,2026 07:06 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSMay we always keep strengthening Constitutional values and realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat
27 January,2026 06:53 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIUttarakhand government has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 after Governor Gurmit Singh’s approval. The ordinance introduces procedural, administrative and penal reforms to strengthen implementation, transparency and protection of citizens’ rights
26 January,2026 10:56 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondentHim Yodha represents the Indian Army’s specialised animal and mobility support units that operate in some of the world’s harshest terrains, including the Himalayas, the Siachen Glacier, and along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC)
26 January,2026 10:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndia marked the 77th Republic day with a grand parade in the national capital, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, economic progress and military strength
26 January,2026 09:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFollowing a viral video of the announcement, Collector Misha Singh said that the individuals seen in the clip have been identified. She stated that the matter is under investigation and the police have been instructed to take appropriate action
26 January,2026 08:37 PM IST | Ratlam (MP) | mid-day online correspondentMale tiger STR-T1 (Senapati) and tigress STR-T4 (Chanda) have been seen moving together in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, raising hopes for natural breeding and population recovery under the Tiger Recovery Project launched in collaboration with NTCA and WII
26 January,2026 08:26 PM IST | Maharashtra | Ranjeet JadhavADVERTISEMENT
A 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents during a controversial immigration enforcement operation. Officials initially claimed he was armed, but bystander video appears to contradict that account — showing him with a phone moments before the shooting.
Leavitt said the Board of Peace, originally mandated by the UN Security Council to oversee the management of Gaza for the next two years, is now being positioned by the Trump administration to address conflicts in other parts of the world
27 January,2026 07:16 AM IST | Washington | ANIEight of the presumed dead had jumped off boats when American forces attacked a trio of vessels accused of trafficking drugs on December 30, the military said
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenka congratulated India on its 77th Republic Day, praising its democratic resilience and civilisational wisdom, and expressed hope to strengthen India–Belarus cooperation and meet PM Modi at the BRICS summit
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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-
Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses
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