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Long-billed Vulture rescued near Nashik released back into wild

The vulture was spotted in a weak condition while moving from the Pench Tiger Reserve near Nagpur towards Anjaneri in Nashik district. Forest officials said that the bird was severely fatigued and undernourished at the time of rescue

20 January,2026 11:11 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Delhi government approves Rs 1,471-crore double-decker flyover in South Delhi

The Delhi government has approved a six-lane double-decker flyover along the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road in South Delhi to reduce traffic congestion. The Rs 1,471.14-crore project, to be built by DMRC and completed by December 2027, will feature a metro corridor on the upper deck and an elevated road below

20 January,2026 10:23 PM IST | PTI
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Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court grants bail to one accused

A Delhi court granted bail to Ubedullah, one of the accused in the stone-pelting incident during a demolition drive near Turkman Gate earlier this month. The court noted that CCTV footage did not show any overt act by him, that he is a local resident with no criminal record, and the sole breadwinner caring for his paralysed father

20 January,2026 10:08 PM IST | PTI
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UK approves China’s controversial ‘super embassy’ in London despite concerns

The UK government has approved China’s proposed mega embassy near the Tower of London, overriding security concerns raised by MPs and campaigners. Ministers said all material considerations were assessed, with intelligence agencies involved throughout the process

20 January,2026 10:07 PM IST | PTI
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Newly elected BJP chief Nabin to chair first meeting on Wednesday

Newly elected BJP president Nitin Nabin will chair his first office bearers meeting in New Delhi, with state presidents and key leaders attending. The meeting will review organisational strength and strategies for upcoming elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry

20 January,2026 09:55 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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EU President Ursula says, 'I will travel to India right after Davos'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement with India, calling it the “mother of all deals”. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said the pact could create a market of nearly 2 billion people and boost trade ties

20 January,2026 09:55 PM IST | PTI
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UP man arrested for killing parents, wife, and daughter over financial stress

According to police, the accused killed his family over financial stress and domestic discord ahead of his daughter's wedding next month in Etah district. The man was taken into custody after the family members were found dead inside their two-storey house

20 January,2026 09:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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No NOC, fitness certificate or permit for vehicles if toll dues pending: Govt

The revised rules are aimed at strengthening electronic toll collection, curbing toll fee evasion and facilitating the smooth rollout of barrier-less tolling systems across National Highways

20 January,2026 09:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Maharashtra: BNHS conducts three-day ornithology course at Ramsar site

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) successfully conducted a three-day Basic Ornithology Course at the Nandur-Madhmeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. The course was held from January 16 to 18. It aimed to educate participants on the importance of birds, bird-counting techniques, and bird ringing

20 January,2026 09:16 PM IST | Ranjeet Jadhav
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Himachal Pradesh on orange alert as snowfall, rain forecast from January 22

The Shimla Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh from January 22 onwards, issuing an orange alert for Kullu, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti on January 23. Yellow alerts have been issued for the remaining districts as temperatures are expected to drop sharply over the next few days

20 January,2026 09:12 PM IST | PTI
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Philippines launches search after fishing motorboat goes missing

Philippine authorities rescued one crew member and continued searching for 12 others after a motorboat carrying passengers and crew went missing in southern waters. The vessel failed to reach its destination in Davao Oriental after leaving Davao City, prompting a multi-agency search operation

20 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | AP
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'TINA- There Is No Accountability': Rahul Gandhi on UP techie's death

Yuvraj Mehta (27), who worked in Gurugram, was returning to his home in Noida Sector 150 when his car fell into a deep, water-filled pit near an under-construction site on the night of January 16. He died after frantically pleading for help for around two hours

20 January,2026 09:03 PM IST | PTI
Rescued flood-hit rhinos begin journey back to wild in Kaziranga National Park

Rescued flood-hit rhinos begin journey back to wild in Kaziranga National Park

Two male one-horned rhinos, rescued during floods and rehabilitated at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), were translocated to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Tuesday. The rhinos will be kept in pre-release enclosures to help them adapt to wild conditions before their final release

20 January,2026 08:19 PM IST | Guwahati | PTI
Jodhpur bus-trailer crash leaves four dead, left 16 injured and four dead

Jodhpur bus-trailer crash leaves four dead, left 16 injured and four dead

Four people were killed and 16 others injured after a bus returning from a pilgrimage collided head-on with a trailer truck on the Jodhpur–Jaisalmer highway in Rajasthan on Tuesday. The victims were residents of Gujarat’s Aravalli district returning from the Baba Ramdev shrine in Ramdeora. The injured were admitted to MDM Hospital in Jodhpur

20 January,2026 08:19 PM IST | Jodhpur | PTI
Sabarimala gold theft case: BJP protest in Thiruvananthapuram

Sabarimala gold theft case: BJP protest in Thiruvananthapuram

BJP leaders staged a protest march in Thiruvananthapuram over the alleged gold theft at Sabarimala temple, demanding a fair and transparent probe. Senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused the SIT of being selective in its investigation and claimed original gold parts of the sanctum were replaced

20 January,2026 07:12 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | ANI
Nana Patole targets BJP over demolition drive at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi

Nana Patole targets BJP over demolition drive at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi

Congress leader Nana Patole on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the demolition drive at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, calling it an “insult to Hindus.” He announced a protest visit to the ghat, alleging destruction of heritage and damage to its religious significance

20 January,2026 07:11 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Hyderabad police arrest 11 for communal disturbance linked to temple desecration

Hyderabad police arrest 11 for communal disturbance linked to temple desecration

Hyderabad Police have arrested 11 people for unlawful assembly and communal disturbance following the desecration of a temple in the Puranapul area. The main suspect involved in damaging a temple idol was arrested within 24 hours, while the others were held for violence at another nearby shrine

20 January,2026 07:10 PM IST | Hyderabad | PTI
Rahul Gandhi receives grandfather decades-old driving licence in Rae Bareli

Rahul Gandhi receives grandfather decades-old driving licence in Rae Bareli

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi received the long-lost driving licence of his grandfather, Feroze Gandhi, during his visit to Rae Bareli. The document, preserved for decades by a local family, was handed over as a mark of trust and respect. Gandhi shared the moment with his mother Sonia Gandhi, calling it a meaningful personal connection

20 January,2026 07:08 PM IST | Rae Bareli (UP) | PTI
Maharashtra civic body polls: AIMIM will never align with BJP, says Owaisi

Maharashtra civic body polls: AIMIM will never align with BJP, says Owaisi

In Akot, five AIMIM corporators recently attempted to align with the BJP, prompting the party leadership to issue a warning to the elected representatives, Asaduddin Owaisi said

20 January,2026 06:30 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent
Centre grants Z-category security cover to new BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Centre grants Z-category security cover to new BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Newly appointed BJP President Nitin Nabin has been granted Z-category armed security by the Centre, with CRPF commandos providing him protection across the country. The move comes following his unopposed election as the youngest BJP chief

20 January,2026 06:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Gujarat fisherman dies in Pakistan jail 3 years after completing sentence

Gujarat fisherman dies in Pakistan jail 3 years after completing sentence

A Gujarat fisherman died in a Karachi jail on January 16, nearly three years after completing his sentence, highlighting ongoing delays in repatriating Indian fishermen held in Pakistan

20 January,2026 06:04 PM IST | Ahmedabad | PTI
F*CK OFF, Mr. President: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen Erupts at Trump

    F*CK OFF, Mr. President: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen Erupts at Trump

    A dramatic moment inside Europe’s political corridors has gone viral after Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen delivered a blistering rebuke aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, following renewed rhetoric questioning Greenland’s sovereignty. Speaking before a stunned parliamentary chamber, Vistisen accused Washington of overreach as Trump once again framed Greenland as a strategic asset tied to U.S. national security interests. The remarks, sharp and unapologetic, pushed the limits of parliamentary decorum and prompted immediate intervention from leadership, cutting the speech short. The fallout was instant. Social media platforms erupted with reactions ranging from applause to outrage, while online threats of economic retaliation and tariffs against Denmark began circulating. WATCH

    21 January,2026 01:16 AM IST
    Trump shares altered US map showing Canada, Venezuela, Greenland

    Trump shares altered US map showing Canada, Venezuela, Greenland

    Trump’s posts come amid heightened focus on Greenland, which he has repeatedly described as critical for US national and global security. Earlier on Tuesday, the US President held a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and said he would meet various parties on the issue in Davos

    20 January,2026 08:36 PM IST | Washington DC | mid-day online correspondent

    China seeks safety assurances after deadly Kabul attack hits Chinese restaurant

    China has urged the Taliban interim government in Afghanistan to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals, projects and institutions following a deadly explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul that killed 20 people, including one Chinese citizen. Beijing strongly condemned the terror attack, claimed by the Islamic State, and advised its nationals

    20 January,2026 07:09 PM IST | Beijing | PTI

    Trump threatens 200 per cent tariffs on French wine

    Donald Trump threatened 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne after France said it does not intend to join his proposed “Board of Peace”, a panel initially linked to Gaza’s rebuilding, while Russia’s Vladimir Putin has been invited

    20 January,2026 03:41 PM IST | Washington | AFP
    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
    Newly elected corporators need to get cracking

    Newly elected corporators need to get cracking

    BMC corporators, pay attention to our roads, especially sidewalks that need repairs, work and paint at junctures. Agencies come together to see if a little slope on pavements can make walking easier for senior citizens who cannot climb those Everest-high pavements in several places

    19 January,2026 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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    18 January,2026 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
    17 January,2026 06:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
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