In a previous advisory issued on January 5, the MEA had urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. It had also asked Indian citizens and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) residing in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid visiting areas of protests
The remains were recovered on the morning of December 20, 2020, from a shop in the Roza area where a fire had broken out the previous night
Signalling an intent to rebuild strained ties, Gor said that no country is as essential as India to the United States, and asserted that both sides are actively engaged to firm up a trade deal
Five new cases of diarrhoea, linked to drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, the country's cleanest city, were found on Tuesday, a Madhya Pradesh health department official said
More than 5000 farmers have died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region over the past five years, with 1,129 cases recorded in 2025 alone, the highest so far. Beed district reported the maximum deaths, with unseasonal rainfall and floods cited as key factors
The victim, Shivaji Bhalerao, whose wife Sarika Bhalerao is contesting the January 15 civic election on a Congress ticket, was seated outside his home in Ward No. 1 when six assailants arrived on motorcycles and assaulted him, a police official said
Two nurses from Barasat, North 24 Parganas, who tested positive for the Nipah virus are in a coma and in extremely critical condition. Authorities have intensified contact tracing, screening, and containment measures, with central and state health teams deployed to prevent further spread
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
Eight 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
Prime 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
Prime 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
Prime 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
Prime 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 | New Delhi | 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 | New Delhi | ANIA 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 | New Delhi | 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 | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | 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 | Uttarakhand | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Delhi reeled under intense cold conditions on Wednesday, with the city recording a minimum temperature of 3.8 degrees Celsius. (Pics/PTI)
The 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 | PTI
The 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 | PTI
Earlier 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 | ANI
A 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 | Agencies
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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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