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 | PTIA 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 | PTIThe 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 | PTINewly 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 correspondentEuropean 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 | PTIAccording 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentThe 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 JadhavThe 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 | PTIPhilippine 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 | APYuvraj 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 | PTITrump’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 | mid-day online correspondentTwo 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 | PTIFour 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 | PTIBJP 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) | ANICongress 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 | ANIHyderabad 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 | PTILeader 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) | PTIIn 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 correspondentNewly 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 correspondentA 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
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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wines and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly declined to join his proposed Board of Peace for Gaza. Speaking to reporters, Trump signaled he would use trade penalties as leverage, escalating tensions between Washington and Paris.
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 | PTIDonald 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
European leaders reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European countries to push a Greenland deal, warning that the move risks straining transatlantic relations amid rising Arctic security concerns
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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-
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
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