Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday blamed the government's negligence for the fatalities linked to contaminated drinking water in the country's cleanest city, Indore, raising questions over the so-called urban model. (Pics/PTI)
17 January,2026 03:39 PM IST | ronak mastakarPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Indian Railways. The state-of-the-art sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express will operate on the Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) route. (Pics/PTI)
17 January,2026 03:28 PM IST | ronak mastakarA fire on Friday in one of Seoul's last-remaining shanty towns burned makeshift houses and forced dozens of residents to flee, but no casualties were immediately reported. Located near the upscale Gangnam district, the tightly packed settlement was vulnerable to fires due to its combustible structures. (PICS/AFP/PTI)
16 January,2026 02:23 PM IST | Tarun VermaMinneapolis saw fresh protests late last night as demonstrators gathered across parts of the city, raising slogans and holding placards. Police were deployed in large numbers to monitor the situation and maintain law and order. Authorities said the situation remained under control, with no immediate reports of serious injuries, while investigations into the trigger for the protest are underway. (Pics/AFP)
16 January,2026 01:15 PM IST | Tarun VermaPreparations for India’s Republic Day celebrations intensified in New Delhi as full-dress rehearsals were held at Kartavya Path. Armed forces, paramilitary contingents, cultural troupes and tableaux from various states participated, showcasing military strength, cultural diversity and disciplined coordination ahead of the January 26 parade. (Pics/PTI)
16 January,2026 12:58 PM IST | Tarun VermaVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, who described it as a "wonderful gesture of mutual respect." (Pics/X and AFP)
16 January,2026 10:10 AM IST | ronak mastakarTaiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on Friday that it recorded the presence of 34 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN ships and one official ship operating around its territory. (Pics/AFP)
16 January,2026 09:32 AM IST | ronak mastakarThe Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, held at the sacred Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the legendary Saraswati—is one of India’s largest religious pilgrimages. Each year, it draws sadhus who represent centuries-old traditions of renunciation and spiritual discipline to the holy banks of the Sangam. Alongside ash-covered ascetics sitting in silent meditation, the Mela also presents striking modern contrasts. Some sadhus now arrive in luxury cars, accompanied by followers and supported by contemporary comforts, reflecting the changing face of an ancient spiritual gathering. PICS/PTI
15 January,2026 09:19 PM IST | Tarun VermaThe 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) was inaugurated by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi on Thursday. It was chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and featured 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers from 42 Commonwealth countries, along with representatives from four semi-autonomous parliaments, underscoring the event's global scale and significance (PICS/PTI, TEXT/ANI)
15 January,2026 09:10 PM IST | Tarun VermaRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cast their votes during the ongoing civic polls. Enthusiastic participation was seen across age groups, with Pune recording steady turnout by noon and Mumbai logging 17.73 per cent voting by 12:30 pm. (Pics/PTI and X)
15 January,2026 05:08 PM IST | Tarun VermaPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday fed cows at his residence in the national capital on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. (Pics/PTI)
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