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Even in death, he served: Retired Army soldier saves 4 lives through organ donation

January 14, 2026 16:49 IST

The Army soldier's liver was successfully transplanted at Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi, while one kidney and the corneas were transplanted at Command Hospital, Lucknow.

Medaram Jatara, Sammakka-Saralamma temple,

Telangana’s Medaram Jatara and the tribal history of the left swastika

January 14, 2026 15:53 IST

In Medaram village in Telangana’s Mulugu district, tribal researcher M Arun Kumar said the left-facing swastika is a tribal symbol, unlike the right-facing swastika in Hindu tradition.

"In 2025 alone, more than 6.59 lakh pharmaceutical drug units were recovered from illegal channels,” Misra said.

‘She refuses to leave home… we’re being threatened’: Brother of Kanpur teen ‘kidnapped and raped’ by cop & his aide

January 14, 2026 15:51 IST

It’s been over a week since the incident and the accused sub-inspector remains on the run. Police said they arrested one of the ‘threat callers’ on Wednesday.

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CCTV footage shows Bengaluru man sexually assaulting stray dog, killing it; cops launch search

January 14, 2026 15:32 IST

As per the complaint lodged with the Puttenahalli police in Bengaluru, the accused twisted the dog’s neck and trampled it after sexually assaulting the animal in the JP Nagar area.

Pune civic body warns of legal action if firms deny employees holiday to cast vote in PMC polls

Pune civic body warns of legal action if firms deny employees holiday to cast vote in PMC polls

January 14, 2026 14:55 IST

Voters can report violations via a dedicated toll-free helpline, said Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram.

From timelines to protocol lapses, Kolkata police build case against ED after I-PAC raid

From timelines to protocol lapses, Kolkata police build case against ED after I-PAC raid

January 14, 2026 14:37 IST

The Kolkata police are currently reviewing digital footage to identify the ED officials and CRPF personnel present during the I-PAC search operations.

Unions say over 3.5 lakh employees and four lakh pensioners are affected and plan statewide action if dues are not cleared.

‘Enough is enough’: Miffed with AAP, govt employees in Punjab declare 2026 ‘year of protest’

January 14, 2026 14:38 IST

Punjab government employees are protesting the non-payment of five pending DA instalments, which have accumulated since mid-2023.

According to the prosecution, Ram Rahim allegedly collaborated with Dr. Pankaj Garg and Dr. M P Singh to orchestrate the castration of around 400 followers, claiming that it would bring them "closer to God". (File Photo)

Ram Rahim castration case: US-based witness seeks time for testimony citing eye treatment, court gives him one month to confirm fitness

January 14, 2026 14:31 IST

The witness in the Ram Rahim castration case cited a retinal condition that prevents him from using video conferencing equipment for long period

The digital passes remove the need for smart cards and security deposits, making metro travel more convenient in Bengaluru.

Bangalore Metro launches QR code passes for unlimited travel from tomorrow. Check prices here

January 14, 2026 14:29 IST

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has launched mobile QR-based periodical passes on the Namma Metro app, allowing commuters to enjoy unlimited metro travel for one, three or five days without paying any security deposit.

Punjab

Acute labour shortage hits cane supply to Punjab sugar mills; low yields and shrinking area deepen crisis

January 14, 2026 14:29 IST

Sugar mill officials in Punjab say the reduced inflow of migrant labour from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is the principal reason behind the supply crunch.

bangalore polcie

2 detained as son of retired police officer hacked to death in Bengaluru; top cop warns of ‘strict action’

January 14, 2026 14:19 IST

Preliminary investigations by the Karnataka Police revealed that the Bandepalya murder was the result of longstanding enmity and gang rivalry between the victim and the accused.

BMC

‘Sleeper cell within Congress sabotaged alliance with VBA’: Prakash Ambedkar on why the tie-up faltered ahead of BMC polls

January 14, 2026 14:03 IST

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar opens up on how he does not believe the Thackeray brothers’ reunion will alter Maharashtra politics, and on whether voters will ultimately choose development over identity or constitutional concerns.

The NIA has arrested nine people in connection with the Red Fort blast case that left 13 dead and several injured after a Hyundai i20 exploded near the Lal Qila Metro station on November 10 last year. (File Photo)

Red Fort blast accused used code words, need to decipher: NIA to Delhi court

January 14, 2026 14:18 IST

Seeking custody extension of five accused, allegedly part of a terror module, the agency said it wanted to unearth the overall “larger conspiracy” in the case

The accused, a 28-year-old fruit seller, was arrested following a shootout and booked for murder.

Greater Noida woman strangled to death for rejecting proposal; accused arrested in shootout

January 14, 2026 13:08 IST

Police said the woman was found dead under a car barely 50 metres from her residence in Greater Noida’s Beta 2 society on Monday night.

BMC ELECTIONS

Mumbai BMC Election 2026: How to search your polling booth location by EPIC number online

January 14, 2026 13:09 IST

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to search your polling booth location by using EPIC number online

Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke briefly with Gandhi at the Mysuru airport

Efforts fail, prayer does not: D K Shivakumar’s cryptic post soon after meeting Rahul Gandhi revives talks of leadership change in Karnataka

January 14, 2026 12:57 IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar were at the Mysuru airport to receive Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

History-sheeter shot dead near Kherki Daula. (File photo)

Delhi history-sheeter shot dead near Kherki Daula toll plaza in Gurgaon

January 14, 2026 12:25 IST

Police said the victim was found in a Bolero vehicle and efforts are on trace the assailants

Here is a simple guide on polling booths, valid IDs and the step-by-step voting process to help voters cast their ballot smoothly.

BMC polls tomorrow: What every Mumbai voter must know before stepping out to vote

January 14, 2026 12:14 IST

Mumbai follows a single-member ward system, which means each voter casts only one vote in the BMC election. The other 28 municipal corporations in Maharashtra follow a three or four-member ward system.  

“The fire was brought under control by 8.35 am. Prima facie, it appears that the blaze broke out in a bedroom before spreading. Crime and Forensic teams are verifying the exact cause of the fire,” DFS officials said.

Fire at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad’s bungalow in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri

January 14, 2026 11:14 IST

Three fire tenders were rushed to the house and the fire was doused in minutes, said officials

Once meant to ease traffic between Inner Ring Road and Hosur Road, the stalled flyover has become a symbol of the city’s infrastructure delays.

Why Bengaluru’s ‘Stonehenge’ Ejipura flyover is still a distant dream despite July deadline

January 14, 2026 11:07 IST

Initially scheduled for completion in 2019 at a cost of Rs 203.20 crore, Bengaluru’s Ejipura flyover project has since seen its budget soar to Rs 1,761 crore.

The court was informed that the collector concerned had on January 9 issued an order declaring no sale of liquor on a day prior to polling date (January 14), on the date of actual polling (January 15), and and for the period consumed for counting of votes and declaration of results on January 16 (from 10 am till the results are declared). (Express Photo)

No relief for retailers: Bombay High Court refuses to stay 3-day liquor ban in Mumbai during high-stakes BMC polls

January 14, 2026 11:50 IST

The Association of Progressive Retail Liquor Vendors filed a petition in the Bombay High Court, seeking a direction to quash and set aside the order issued by the Collector, Mumbai Suburban, State Excise Department.

Charred human remains were recovered on Monday as rescue teams continued searching the debris after a deadly fire in Arki’s main market area.

Search op continued on day 2 at Arki: Charred human remains recovered from fire, ravaged building, search on for 6 missing

January 14, 2026 10:18 IST

Several charred human remains were found on the second day of rescue operations in Arki, Solan district, after a major fire gutted a commercial-cum-residential complex, killing at least three people and leaving several missing.

While the Congress focused on opposing changes to MGNREGA, the BJP countered by promoting the VB-G-RAM-G scheme and projecting itself as an alternative to the AAP.

On pretext of MGNREGA and VB-G-RAM-G, Cong, BJP push their 2027 agenda in Punjab

January 14, 2026 10:08 IST

Rallies presented both parties with opportunities to mobilise rural masses before going to the state elections. They will announce the second phase soon.

Political conferences have returned this year, prompting heightened security with over 6,000 police personnel deployed across the city.

Maghi Mela begins at Sri Muktsar Sahib amid heightened security and revival of political conferences

January 14, 2026 12:36 IST

The three-day Maghi Mela, commemorating the martyrdom of the Forty Muktas, began in Sri Muktsar Sahib on Wednesday with lakhs of devotees arriving, alongside a revival of political conferences after several low-key years.

Delhi

Two die in separate road accidents in South and South-East Delhi over two days

January 14, 2026 08:59 IST

Police have registered cases of rash and negligent driving in both incidents and said investigations are ongoing.

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