The development came amid claims circulating on social media by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Punjab Sovereignty Alliance (PSA), which alleged responsibility for the blast and described it as an IED attack
Railways remains committed to keeping Mumbai’s complex local train network safe, reliable, and capable of handling rising demand, writes western and central railway's general manager, Vivek Kumar Gupta
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) served the notice to the Chief Compliance Officer for India operations of X for failing to meet statutory obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021
He had earlier announced that his party would tie up with the NCP (SP), led by his uncle and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar. The deputy CM alleged that the BJP was attempting to corner him by granting candidature to criminal elements in the city
The 51-year-old accused was posted at Saza Chafe Village, the ACB said in a statement. According to the complainant, he had purchased a plot of non-agricultural land in Agarnaral and submitted an application to the talathi office on October 9 to update the 7/12 extract, which reflects the land title
In a letter, the Rajya Sabha MP flagged an emerging trend on social media, especially on X, where men operating fake accounts are allegedly misusing the AI feature Grok by uploading women’s photographs and prompting the chatbot to reduce their clothing and sexualise them
At a public event, Beed MP Bajrang Sonawane from the NCP (SP) and MLA Sandeep Kshirsagar shared the stage with Ajit Pawar. Kshirsagar was also seen seeking the deputy chief minister’s blessings, a gesture that drew attention amid the ongoing political divide
Of the total cancellations, 32 were arrival flights, while 34 were departures, affecting hundreds of passengers travelling to and from Delhi, officials said
The Congress chief said PM Modi keeps trumpeting the Jal Jeevan Mission but has not spoken about the deaths linked to contaminated drinking water in Indore. He also alleged that for the past 11 years, the country has been fed “long speeches, lies and deceit, empty promises, and boasts” about the so-called double-engine government
Rejecting the allegations, Chavan told reporters on Thursday, “I have not asked for money from anyone. I have a long-standing career of 50 years in social life. I have never done anything like this"
The tunnel excavation, carried out from both ends over 18 months, employed a cutting-edge drill-and-blast method, allowing real-time monitoring of ground behaviour and enabling the installation of support systems such as shotcrete, rock bolts, and lattice girders based on site conditions
At least 200 parrots were found dead along the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district due to food poisoning, officials said. Some parrots were alive during rescue operations, but the toxicity of the food was so severe that they died shortly thereafter, District wildlife warden Tony Sharma said
The tunnel excavation, carried out from both ends over 18 months, employed a cutting-edge drill-and-blast method, allowing real-time monitoring of ground behaviour and enabling the installation of support systems such as shotcrete, rock bolts, and lattice girders based on site conditions
02 January,2026 01:54 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentAt least 200 parrots were found dead along the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district due to food poisoning, officials said. Some parrots were alive during rescue operations, but the toxicity of the food was so severe that they died shortly thereafter, District wildlife warden Tony Sharma said
02 January,2026 12:45 PM IST | Khargone | PTIMarking a shift from its earlier approach, the BJP has nominated four Muslim candidates in the city. Political observers link this change in strategy partly to the influence of former Congress MLA Kailash Gorantyal, who recently joined the BJP and has been actively working to consolidate Muslim support
02 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondentChadha had extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike on New Year’s Eve, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms
02 January,2026 12:43 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFarmer body FAIFA has criticised the government’s decision to raise excise duty on tobacco products, warning it will hurt farmers’ incomes and worsen smuggling. FAIFA, representing growers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Gujarat, said the duty increase contradicts the government's assurances of revenue-neutral tax reform
02 January,2026 12:30 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIADVERTISEMENT
The 14th edition of Ahmedabad International Flower Show has begun in Ahmedabad, marking the beginning of 2026. The 14th edition of the show, themed 'Bharat Ek Gatha', showcases India's rich and diverse culture and runs until 22 January (PICS/X, TEXT/ANI)
A severe cold wave and dense fog disrupted daily life and transport across large parts of India, while heavy snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uttarakhand, the holy city of Haridwar woke up to a thick layer of fog amid intensifying cold conditions
02 January,2026 12:16 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANI
According to the police, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Adarsh Nagar police station. A child in conflict with law (CCL) allegedly stabbed Bihari Lal during a verbal dispute
02 January,2026 11:32 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspirational New Year message, urging people to move forward with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence. PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit shloka: “Success is certain, make a strong resolve and rid your mind of remorse, with an alert mind move ahead on the path to prosperity.”
02 January,2026 10:28 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, interacting with patients and their families, and reviewing the medical response with doctors. He added that senior minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has been stationed in Indore for the past three days to oversee relief operations and coordinate administrative efforts
02 January,2026 10:09 AM IST | Maihar (Madhya Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondent
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A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, triggering a homicide investigation and renewed safety concerns among international students. Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and no description has been released so far. The incident comes just weeks after another Indian-origin murder in Toronto, raising alarm within the community as authorities continue to investigate both cases.
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