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Delhi weather update: Foggy start to Monday as city records AQI of 260

Delhi weather update: Foggy start to Monday as city records AQI of 260

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 260, placing it in the poor category by 8 am. Visuals from Akshardham recorded an AQI of 294, also in the poor category

MP: Congress to protest in Indore on Jan 11 over water contamination issue

The Congress party will organise a protest march in Indore on January 11 over alleged corruption and deaths linked to contaminated drinking water, MP Congress chief Jitendra Patwari said. In Bhopal, Youth Congress workers staged a protest over the incident and were later detained by police

05 January,2026 10:21 AM IST | Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | ANI

Tripura experiences 3.9-magnitude tremor, no damage reported, says NCS

The tremor occurred at 03:33 am (IST) at a depth of 54 kilometres

05 January,2026 09:46 AM IST | Agartala | ANI

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to head Congress panel for Assam polls

The elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly are likely to be held in March-April.

05 January,2026 09:31 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

India voices ‘deep concern’ over developments in Venezuela

India also advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela and urged all those who are in that country to exercise extreme caution.

05 January,2026 09:22 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

Preparing with full strength to host Olympics: PM Modi

Prime Minister says his government has significantly increased the sports budget, adding that today India’s sports model has become athlete-centric

05 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Varanasi | Agencies

Assam hit by 5.1 magnitude earthquake; no casualty reported

There is no immediate report of any injury to anyone or damage to any property, officials said

05 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Guwahati | PTI

Narayan Rane hints at retirement in emotional speech during felicitation event

The 73-year-old former Maharashtra Chief Minister also pointed to the prevalence of conspiracies in politics today, which strengthened his resolve to step back from public life. The veteran leader said advancing age and exhaustion had influenced his decision

04 January,2026 10:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Two killed in rock collapse in unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal

The incident took place on Saturday evening when some workers were engaged in drilling and exploration of stone from the quarry located near Gopalpur village under Motanga police station limits in the district

04 January,2026 02:37 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | mid-day online correspondent

Jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim again granted 40-day parole

His latest parole comes months after he was granted a similar parole in August last year. Singh will come out of prison for the 15th time since he was convicted in 2017

04 January,2026 02:29 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent

MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela after US strikes

It also urged Indians currently in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution, remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Caracas, and share an emergency helpline number for assistance

04 January,2026 12:51 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Indore water contamination: District administration surveys 5,000 homes

Indore mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav announced that a water supply survey would be conducted across the city over the next seven days and that complaints related to leaks would be resolved within 48 hours

04 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Indore | ANI
MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela after US strikes

MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela after US strikes

It also urged Indians currently in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution, remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Caracas, and share an emergency helpline number for assistance

04 January,2026 12:51 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Indore water contamination: District administration surveys 5,000 homes

Indore water contamination: District administration surveys 5,000 homes

Indore mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav announced that a water supply survey would be conducted across the city over the next seven days and that complaints related to leaks would be resolved within 48 hours

04 January,2026 12:44 PM IST | Indore | ANI
India’s first AI-aided clinic inaugurated at government hospital in Noida

India’s first AI-aided clinic inaugurated at government hospital in Noida

GIMS Director Brigadier (Dr) Rakesh Kumar Gupta said the initiative would “create direct access for innovation to reach doctors and patients” and called it “the need of the hour” for modernising government hospitals

04 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Noida | Agencies
KKR lets Mustafizur Rahman go amid tensions with Bangladesh

KKR lets Mustafizur Rahman go amid tensions with Bangladesh

The pressure had been mounting on the BCCI over Rahman’s participation after the recent killing of a Hindu man in the country. The criticism has also extended to KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan with some BJP politicians questioning the call

04 January,2026 08:19 AM IST | Guwahati | Agencies
Public loses faith in Indore’s water supply after contamination deaths

Public loses faith in Indore’s water supply after contamination deaths

Tea sellers are using mineral water, even as middle-class Indoris struggle to afford it; residents claim municipal tap water has been ‘dirty’ for the past three years

04 January,2026 08:16 AM IST | Indore | Agencies

IN PICS: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga River on first day of Magh Mela

Devotees gathered in large numbers at Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganga River on Paush Purnima, marking the beginning of the Magh Mela 2026. (Pics/PTI)

03 January,2026 12:51 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Maharashtra elections: Ajit Pawar accuses BJP of stalling Pune’s development

Maharashtra elections: Ajit Pawar accuses BJP of stalling Pune’s development

Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan warned that if the BJP began making counter-allegations, Ajit Pawar would face serious difficulties. Chavan advised the NCP leader to introspect before levelling accusations against the BJP

03 January,2026 11:09 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent

Mumbai local trains: Rebuilding the lifeline of a city that never stops

Mumbai local trains: Rebuilding the lifeline of a city that never stops

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

03 January,2026 07:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Vivek Kumar Gupta

Kshitij Singhal appointed as new Indore civic chief after water tragedy

Kshitij Singhal appointed as new Indore civic chief after water tragedy

Madhya Pradesh government has appointed 2014-batch IAS officer Kshitij Singhal as the new Indore Municipal Commissioner following deaths linked to contaminated water. The move comes amid suspensions, investigations and a large-scale survey of water quality in affected areas

03 January,2026 06:00 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondent

Fadnavis shares state's vision for Sangli; says airport, development in list

Fadnavis shares state's vision for Sangli; says airport, development in list

Addressing a public rally ahead of the January 15 elections to the 88-member Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation, CM Fadnavis appealed to voters to give the BJP-led alliance a clear majority to ensure continuity in development works

03 January,2026 05:57 PM IST | Sangli (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent

Canada: CCTV captures Indian student being shot near Toronto university campus

    Canada: CCTV captures Indian student being shot near Toronto university campus

    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.  

    27 December,2025 05:03 PM IST
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