US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Indian refinery purchases of Russian crude had “collapsed” due to tariffs imposed by the US. While the tariffs remain in place, he hinted at a diplomatic “path” to remove them if India adjusts its energy sourcing
24 January,2026 11:12 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFormer Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad criticised Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated electoral losses, alleging lack of internal democracy and centralised decision-making. He also claimed Rahul Gandhi is uncomfortable working with senior leaders and that dissent within the party is suppressed
24 January,2026 11:01 PM IST | ANIReferring to the Canadian Prime Minister as "Governor," Trump said the United States would impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian goods should Ottawa deepen trade ties with Beijing. "China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it" added Trump.
24 January,2026 10:19 PM IST | ANIThe Ministry of Home Affairs will showcase the implementation of India’s three new criminal laws in a special tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. The display will highlight the shift from colonial-era laws to a technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system under the theme “Dand Se Nyay Ki Or"
24 January,2026 09:44 PM IST | ANIGranth Kutir has been developed at Rashtrapati Bhavan to enhance awareness among people about the rich cultural and literary heritage of India. The people can see the collection of books and manuscripts in the Granth Kutir during their tour to Rashtrapati Bhavan
24 January,2026 09:08 PM IST | ANIAir India has cancelled all flights to and from New York and Newark on January 25–26 due to a severe winter storm forecast on the US East Coast. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow and ice, causing widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations across multiple US states
24 January,2026 09:02 PM IST | ANIThe bomb threat emails received by several schools in the morning caused panic among school authorities and parents, but were later found to be hoaxes, police said. Prominent institutions, including DPS, Army School and Mahatma Gandhi International School, were among those that received the threats
24 January,2026 06:23 PM IST | PTIThese talks in Abu Dhabi marked the first time all three sides met since the conflict began nearly four years ago. US officials termed the opening round “productive” and said discussions were expected to continue through Saturday
24 January,2026 06:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA massive winter storm hit the US, bringing snow, ice and extreme cold across large regions. At least 182 million people were under watches or warnings for ice and snow, and more than 210 million were under cold weather advisories or warnings. In many places those overlapped.
24 January,2026 06:18 PM IST | APAt least nine people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused seven confirmed deaths
24 January,2026 04:57 PM IST | PTIRussian drone attacks across Ukraine killed one person and wounded 18 others overnight, including strikes in Kyiv and Kharkiv, just as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States prepared for a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi. While diplomatic efforts have intensified, major hurdles especially territorial disputes continue
24 January,2026 02:56 PM IST | APWeather conditions improved across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after a day of widespread snowfall, rain and strong winds. Flight operations at Srinagar airport resumed after snow clearance, though night temperatures remained below freezing across the region. The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snow at isolated places
24 January,2026 02:56 PM IST | PTIOdisha’s Nabarangpur district has been declared “Naxal-free” after nine Maoists, including seven women carrying a combined bounty of Rs 47 lakh, surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Police said the district has not witnessed major Naxal activity since 2011, marking a significant achievement as Maoist influence in Odisha
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTIA Delhi court on Saturday postponed the hearing on taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case linked to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The hearing was deferred after the ED sought more time to submit pending documents
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSRajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, recorded its coldest day of the season as temperatures plunged to a chilling minus 7 degrees Celsius amid an intense cold wave gripping North India. Frost blanketed grasslands, ponds froze overnight, and icy winds kept residents and tourists huddled around bonfires, marking one of the harshest winter spells
24 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Mount Abu (Rajasthan) | ANIVisiting Rajasthan’s desert city of Jaisalmer will soon become more expensive, with the municipal council deciding to levy a passenger tax on vehicles entering the city. Approved by the state’s Local Self-Government Department, the tax will be collected at entry points on Barmer and Jodhpur roads, with rates ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200
24 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Jaipur | PTIThe Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist of Pakistan was identified as Usman. He was active from 2024, and six terror acts were registered against him, including the killing of civilians and security forces
24 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Kathua | ANICongress leader Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore on January 17 and met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water and those undergoing treatment in the hospital
24 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | Bhopal | ANIFive of the cadres surrendered with two Insas rifles, two Single Loading Rifles (SLRs), a carbine and a muzzle-loading gun, the official said
24 January,2026 08:51 AM IST | Chhattisgarh | AgenciesPriya Seth, 34, is in jail for trapping a guy on a dating app and later strangling him and stuffing his body into a suitcase; Hanuman Prasad, 29, conspired with a woman he was in a relationship with and killed her husband and her kids
24 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesRahul Gandhi criticised PM Modi over the impact of US tariffs on India’s textile sector, calling the economy “dead.” He warned of job losses and factory closures, urging a trade deal prioritising Indian businesses and workers
23 January,2026 08:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Fresh concerns are emerging from within Donald Trump’s own family, as his psychologist niece, Mary Trump, raises pointed alarms over what she describes as a visible decline in his self-control, judgment and cognitive stability. In a sharply worded Substack post, Mary Trump draws attention to a pattern of impulsive behaviour, incoherent public remarks and escalating emotional volatility that she says can no longer be ignored. The latest warning follows Trump’s recent appearances, including remarks delivered at the World Economic Forum in Davos which Mary Trump characterized as a troubling mix of threats, disjointed messaging, and erratic assertions. According to her analysis, these statements reflect deeper psychological and cognitive concerns rather than isolated political rhetoric. WATCH
At least six people were killed and over a dozen injured after a suicide bombing struck wedding celebrations at the residence of a peace committee leader in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The blast, believed to have been carried out by a teenage suicide bomber, triggered chaos at the venue as authorities launched an investigation and vowed
24 January,2026 12:53 PM IST | Islamabad [Pakistan] | IANSTrump spoke of imposing tariffs on Switzerland - which he ultimately lowered - because the country's leader "rubbed me the wrong way" during a phone call
In a post on X, the MND said that 18 out of the 26 PLA sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)
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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-
Police personnel who risk their lives to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections are valued at just Rs 500 said a spokesperson, adding that every police officer, employee and home guard deployed for election duty should be paid a minimum allowance of Rs 5000
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