Noida Sector 116 registered 327, Sector 125 stood at 312, Sector 1 at 315, and Sector 62 at 274. In Greater Noida, Knowledge Park 5 recorded 328, while Knowledge Park 3 had an AQI of 296
The order applies to all recognised schools affiliated with the CBSE, ICSE, IB, the Uttar Pradesh Board and other boards operating in the district, District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar said in an official order
He also held delegation-level talks with Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg
Bawankule reminded Pawar of the mutual decision taken in the Mahayuti coordination committee ahead of the civic polls that even if alliance partners contest elections separately, they would not criticise each other during campaigning
While Pawar did not name any party or leader, his attack comes weeks after the NCP announced it would contest the civic elections separately from its Mahayuti partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party
According to a purported video, the protest was held on Monday night inside the campus. Aditi Mishra, JNU Students’ Union president, said that every year, students hold a protest to condemn the violence which occurred on the campus on January 5, 2020
Chief Electoral Officer says they received enumeration forms for 12.55 crore voters out of 15.44 crore listed earlier; the remaining 18.70 per cent, or about 2.89 crore voters, could not be included in the draft list due to permanent migration, multiple registrations, or deaths
Ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the BJP government has transformed Nagpur into a modern city and plans to make it among the best in India, citing rapid growth in infrastructure, jobs, industry and logistics
Senior Congress leader Hidayat Patel was seriously injured in a sharp-weapon attack in Akola days ahead of the Maharashtra civic polls. Hidayat Patel, who is also the former district Congress president, sustained injuries in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Akot
Tuesday saw heightened security alerts across India as several bomb threats were reported, prompting evacuations and search operations
Multiple courts and government offices across Gujarat received bomb threats, prompting heightened security measures, suspension of court proceedings, and intensive searches, though authorities later confirmed the threats were hoaxes
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP of putting up a “drama” by contesting Latur civic polls separately, claiming the Mahayuti functions together in Mumbai and distributes money only after AIMIM entered the fray
Multiple courts and government offices across Gujarat received bomb threats, prompting heightened security measures, suspension of court proceedings, and intensive searches, though authorities later confirmed the threats were hoaxes
06 January,2026 08:40 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentAIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP of putting up a “drama” by contesting Latur civic polls separately, claiming the Mahayuti functions together in Mumbai and distributes money only after AIMIM entered the fray
06 January,2026 08:39 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondentThe Congress leader said the US action was a clear violation of the United Nations Charter. He further stated that the issue would be debated at the UN Security Council and warned against allowing one nation to act as a global hegemon
06 January,2026 08:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe local administration had initially issued a prohibitory order on Monday afternoon in parts of the district, but both groups staged simultaneous protests, defying the order, prompting authorities to impose a curfew
06 January,2026 07:43 PM IST | Nepal | mid-day online correspondentAddressing a rally ahead of the Latur civic polls, Owaisi urged Muslims to strengthen their political leadership, saying minorities lacked political power despite forming a significant portion of the population
06 January,2026 07:42 PM IST | Latur (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Magh Mela, the 44-day religious fair, began on January 3 and will conclude on February 15, with lakhs of devotees expected to take ritual dips at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. For centuries, the Magh Mela has served as a platform where ascetics display diverse and often extreme forms of penance and spiritual discipline, attracting pilgrims and seekers from across the country. Here are glimpses from the religious event (Pics/PTI)
Former MNS MLA Nitin Bhosale joined Shiv Sena in Nashik with supporters, boosting the party ahead of civic polls 2026. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora intensified campaigning for Mahayuti candidates in South Mumbai
06 January,2026 06:15 PM IST | Nashik | mid-day online correspondent
A cold wave continued in the Kashmir Valley with foggy conditions in Srinagar, even as tourists enjoyed shikara rides on Dal Lake amid the winter chill. Ground frost conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand
06 January,2026 06:05 PM IST | Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | ANI
The Mysuru District Court received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, leading to evacuation of the premises and temporary suspension of court proceedings
06 January,2026 12:37 PM IST | Mysuru | PTI
The wildlife survey, which began on January 1, 2026, is being conducted across all forest ranges of the Pune Forest Division to document the presence and population indicators of tigers, leopards, and other wildlife species through direct sightings and indirect signs
06 January,2026 12:04 PM IST | | Archana Dahiwal
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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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