Over nine lakh devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday ahead of Makar Sankranti during the ongoing Magh Mela. Authorities expect the turnout to rise to 1–1.5 crore by evening, with extensive security and traffic arrangements in place
14 January,2026 12:48 PM IST | PTIEight flights were cancelled and ten delayed at Chennai Airport on Wednesday due to precautionary measures taken ahead of possible smoke haze and fog during Bhogi celebrations. Airlines had informed passengers in advance, preventing major inconvenience
14 January,2026 12:33 PM IST | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi on January 15. The event will bring together parliamentary leaders from across Commonwealth nations to discuss key democratic and legislative issues
14 January,2026 12:14 PM IST | PTIUS federal courts in multiple states have ruled that ICE unlawfully detained several Indian nationals without bond hearings or due process. Judges ordered their release or bond hearings, rejecting the use of mandatory detention for immigrants already living in the United States and reaffirming constitutional protections for asylum seekers
14 January,2026 12:13 PM IST | IANSPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended Pongal greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu, describing the harvest festival as a shining symbol of the richness of Tamil traditions. In a special letter, he highlighted Pongal’s deep connection with nature, agriculture, farmers, and the dignity of labour, while praising its role in strengthening family bonds
14 January,2026 11:40 AM IST | IANSA cyberattack on South Korea’s Kyowon Group may have exposed up to 9.6 million user accounts, authorities said, after signs of a ransomware attack were detected. Investigations are ongoing, and the company has not yet confirmed whether personal data was leaked
14 January,2026 11:40 AM IST | IANSPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal, highlighting their shared message of hope, gratitude and the importance of farmers, while celebrating India’s cultural diversity and traditions linked to the harvest season
14 January,2026 11:14 AM IST | ANIIn northeastern Thailand, a construction crane being used for a high-speed railway project toppled onto a moving passenger train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. The impact caused the train to derail and catch fire, resulting in at least 12 fatalities. Rescue teams have brought the fire under control and are searching for passengers
14 January,2026 10:59 AM IST | APA fire broke out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad’s residence in New Delhi on Wednesday morning. Delhi Fire Department officials brought the blaze under control with three fire engines and a forensics team. No damage has been reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined
14 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | ANIChief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended Uttarayani greetings, calling Baijnath Temple a living symbol of Uttarakhand’s Shiva tradition. He also inaugurated the Uttarayani fair in Khatima, announced new development projects, and stressed protecting Devbhoomi’s culture while pushing growth
14 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | ANIA viral video from Har Ki Pauri showing two men in ‘sheikh’ attire triggered tensions among priests and renewed calls to restrict access to Ganga ghats. The men, later identified as local youths, told police the act was for a YouTube video and were released after apologising
14 January,2026 10:16 AM IST | PTIThe activist group said 2,403 of the dead were protesters and 147 were government-affiliated. Twelve children were killed, along with nine civilians it said were not taking part in protests. More than 18,100 people have been detained, the group said
14 January,2026 08:22 AM IST | APThe Jaishankar-Rubio phone call came a day after newly-appointed US ambassador Sergio Gor said there will be some contact between the two sides on the trade issue
14 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe fresh drone sightings came as Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army on Tuesday strongly raised with Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) about sightings of Pakistani drones along the border areas in the Jammu Sector in the last three days
14 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | Jammu | PTIEarlier on January 7, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, after the High Court's order, which was announced at early morning hours of the day
14 January,2026 08:01 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIA bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that even dog lovers and feeders will be held “responsible” and “accountable” for dog-bite incidents
14 January,2026 06:42 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesSMS Hospital Trauma Centre in-charge Dr BL Yadav said the area where the ICU stands earlier housed rooms and toilets, and old water pipelines were buried during the construction
14 January,2026 06:38 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesIndia last Friday criticised China’s infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam Valley, saying it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests as it is an Indian territory
14 January,2026 06:33 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesOther quick commerce platforms, such as Swiggy and Zepto, may also follow suit after the intervention by the Union Ministry of Labour, which was concerned about the welfare of the delivery workers trying to meet such tight deadlines
14 January,2026 06:29 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesPune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar said an officer and two policemen were sent to the office after information was received about an alleged possible suspicious activity
13 January,2026 10:51 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentVeteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijaya Singh announced he will not seek a third term in the Rajya Sabha as his tenure ends in April 2026, following a request to allow representation from the SC community
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In a decisive pre-dawn operation, U.S. forces moved swiftly to intercept and secure the tanker M/T Sophia in international Caribbean waters, marking a major escalation in Washington’s crackdown on illicit maritime networks operating beyond the reach of global sanctions. According to U.S. Southern Command, the vessel, identified as a stateless, sanctioned tanker linked to sanctions-evasion routes involving Russia, Iran and Venezuela was apprehended before first light through a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security agencies. The operation was carried out without incident. WATCH
Trump asserted that his administration is working closely with Caracas and claimed that large volumes of Venezuelan oil are already entering the United States as part of the engagement
14 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Washington | ANITrump said in a social media post on Monday he would impose a 25 per cent tax on imports to the United States from countries that do business with Iran
Trump said he believes that the killing is 'significant' and that his administration would 'act accordingly.' He added that he believed the Iranian government was 'badly misbehaving'
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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
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The initiative was conducted by the municipal corporation’s SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) team. A large number of senior citizens, including elderly women, took part enthusiastically in the drive
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