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Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended after obscene video goes viral

News channels beamed video on Monday purportedly showing Rao in an alleged compromising position with women. The video went viral in the social media as well. Rao sought to reject the videos outright terming them "fabricated and false"

20 January,2026 11:45 AM IST | PTI
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Sabarimala gold loss case: ED conducts raids in 3 states

The premises linked to the main accused, Unnikrishnan Potti, in Bengaluru and former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar in Kerala apart from jewellers were covered by the federal probe agency as part of the action

20 January,2026 11:28 AM IST | PTI
World News

Maharashtra signs Rs 14.5 lakh crore investment MoUs on Day 1 at Davos 2026

The proposed investments are expected to generate over 15 lakh jobs across multiple sectors, underscoring sustained global confidence in Maharashtra’s consumer markets, infrastructure readiness and long-term growth prospects

20 January,2026 10:51 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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AI videos of Lord Jagannath surface, police complaint filed

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has filed a police complaint against a social media account for circulating objectionable AI-generated images and videos of Lord Jagannath, which hurt devotees’ religious sentiments and sparked widespread outrage

20 January,2026 10:32 AM IST | PTI
World News

US sends aircraft to Greenland base amid tensions over Trump's takeover bid

NORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to support various long-planned activities. They also said that this action is taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland

20 January,2026 10:32 AM IST | ANI
Opinion

Ensure mishaps don’t occur at construction sites

A search operation was launched as the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, and the body was recovered later in the morning

20 January,2026 10:25 AM IST | The Editorial
World News

Kabul restaurant blast kills at least seven; Asif Ali Zardari says it was a bomb

Afghan authorities did not officially say what caused the blast, noting it was under investigation. But the president of neighbouring Pakistan issued a statement attributing the explosion to a bomb

20 January,2026 10:17 AM IST | AP
World News

Pakistan: 26 people dead, 81 still missing in Karachi's Gul Plaza fire

Authorities have urged families of missing persons to remain in contact with the DC office helpline for updates, ARY News reported

20 January,2026 10:08 AM IST | ANI
World News

Iran protests crackdown killed at least 4,029 people, say activists

The agency has been accurate in previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists on the ground to confirm each death. It fears many more may have been killed

20 January,2026 10:00 AM IST | AP
World News

Taiwan records 2 PLA aircraft sorties, 6 PLAN vessels around its territory

Sharing the details in a post on X, it stated that 1 out of 2 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. The MND said it has monitored the situation and responded

20 January,2026 09:55 AM IST | ANI
India News

Women cyclists to lead CISF’s Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026

The pan-India cyclothon, spanning nearly 6,500 kilometres over 25 days, will pass through nine coastal states and feature 10 mega events along the route. A total of 150 cyclists, with 50 per cent women participants, will take part

20 January,2026 09:53 AM IST | ANI
India News

Delhi's 3-day 'severe' AQI streak ends, air quality improves to 'very poor'

Out of the total stations reporting, 23 were still in the 'severe' category, 14 in 'very poor', and 1 in 'poor', according to data from the CPCB Sameer app

20 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi HC rejects plea to suspend jail term of Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Delhi HC rejects plea to suspend jail term of Kuldeep Singh Sengar

On March 13, 2020, Sengar was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a trial court, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 lakh, in the case. The trial court had said “no leniency” could be shown for killing a family’s “sole bread earner”

20 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Indore beggar stuns officials, owns three houses, car and autorickshaws

Indore beggar stuns officials, owns three houses, car and autorickshaws

The chain of events that has become the talk of the city started after a 50-year-old leprosy patient was rescued from Sarafa area based on information from the public, said Women and Child Development Department official Dinesh Mishra

20 January,2026 08:08 AM IST | Indore | Agencies
Jammu and Kashmir: Paratrooper killed, 8 soldiers injured in gunfight

Jammu and Kashmir: Paratrooper killed, 8 soldiers injured in gunfight

The army had on Sunday launched ‘Operation Trashi-I’ in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt. A gunfight broke out during the operation between the terrorists and security forces that left eight soldiers injured

20 January,2026 08:05 AM IST | Jammu | Agencies
Show zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankar’s blunt message to Poland

Show zero tolerance for terrorism, Jaishankar’s blunt message to Poland

At a meeting with Sikorski, Jaishankar also expressed his anguish over the unfair and unjustified “selective targeting” of India over the Ukraine conflict, in what is seen as a reference to Western nations’ criticism of New Delhi over its energy ties with Russia

20 January,2026 08:02 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Karnataka to hold Bangalore civic polls with ballot papers instead of EVMs

Karnataka to hold Bangalore civic polls with ballot papers instead of EVMs

Elections in Greater Bengaluru Authority will be held after May 25 using ballot papers, Karnataka State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said. Zilla and Taluk Panchayat polls later this year will also follow the ballot paper system in Karnataka

19 January,2026 10:34 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
ICG airlifts critically ill patient from Agatti Island to Kochi

ICG airlifts critically ill patient from Agatti Island to Kochi

The Indian Coast Guard carried out a swift medical evacuation from Agatti Island in Lakshadweep after receiving an urgent request to save a critically ill patient. An ICG Dornier aircraft was converted into a mobile ICU and flew the patient safely to Kochi for treatment

19 January,2026 10:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi HC reserves order on Lalu's plea to quash CBI FIR in land-for-job 'scam'

Delhi HC reserves order on Lalu's plea to quash CBI FIR in land-for-job 'scam'

Delhi High Court has reserved its order on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s petition seeking to quash the CBI FIR and chargesheets in the land-for-jobs case. Yadav has argued that the probe is invalid without prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act

19 January,2026 09:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Gutkha worth Rs 72.93 lakh seized in raids across Nanded and Hingoli

Gutkha worth Rs 72.93 lakh seized in raids across Nanded and Hingoli

During early-morning raids in Hingoli, a police team recovered gutkha valued at Rs 14.67 lakh from three vehicles and booked two persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act, an official said

19 January,2026 09:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nitin Nabin becomes new BJP National President; to take charge on Tuesday

Nitin Nabin becomes new BJP National President; to take charge on Tuesday

Nitin Nabin is set to take over as the BJP National President after 37 valid nomination papers were filed in his favour. The Bihar MLA, backed by PM Narendra Modi and top BJP leaders, will succeed JP Nadda and is likely to be sworn in on Tuesday

19 January,2026 08:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
CBS’ “60 Minutes” Finally Airs Trump-Era Deportation Report After Internal Clash

    CBS’ “60 Minutes” Finally Airs Trump-Era Deportation Report After Internal Clash

    CBS News’ “60 Minutes” has revived a previously shelved report examining Trump-era deportations to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, a segment that was originally removed from the broadcast amid claims of political interference. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi probes the deportation process and the treatment of detainees at CECOT, while the program avoids addressing internal disputes between Alfonsi and CBS leadership. The story resurfaced after weeks of unresolved editorial conflict, during which Alfonsi accused the network of suppressing the report for political reasons. WATCH 

    20 January,2026 01:53 AM IST
    Hackers hijack Iran state TV to air message backing Reza Pahlavi

    Hackers hijack Iran state TV to air message backing Reza Pahlavi

    The footage aired across multiple channels broadcast by satellite from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showed two clips of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, then included footage of security forces and others in what appeared to be Iranian police uniforms

    20 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | Dubai | Agencies

    Pakistan man kills seven family members in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa shooting

    The deceased included Faroqay’s two brothers along with their wives, as well as his own wife and two-month-old daughter. The motive behind the incident is being described as domestic discord and long-standing family enmity

    20 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Peshawar | Agencies

    Prince Harry returns to court in final battle against British tabloids

    The seven plaintiffs, including Elton John and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, allege that Associated Newspapers Ltd. hired private investigators to bug their cars, gain access to their private records and eavesdrop on phone calls

    20 January,2026 08:14 AM IST | London | Agencies
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Lobo Lobo votes

    Lobo Lobo votes

    Wot is his plan to come every morning and play de blessed musical instruments to calm me down?

    18 January,2026 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul da Cunha
    18 January,2026 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Sunil Gavaskar
    18 January,2026 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
    17 January,2026 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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