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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.

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.

“The entire Court proceeding will be on 'Live Streaming', and the same will be recorded for future purposes, the Calcutta High Court said. (Express Photo)

‘Live-streamed, only counsels to be present’: Calcutta High Court’s restrictions on ED I-PAC raids hearing today

January 14, 2026 10:17 IST

Last Friday, when the Calcutta High Court was to hear the petitions of ED and the TMC, chaos and overcrowding in Justice Suvra Ghosh's courtroom led to the matter being adjourned.

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 10:00 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.

PAU has warned that Punjab will witness harsher winter conditions with dense fog and frost as temperatures stay below normal.

Winters to get harsher in coming days, horticulturists must stay alert: PAU

January 14, 2026 08:57 IST

Punjab Agricultural University climate expert Dr PK Khingra has cautioned that minimum temperatures have fallen below 4°C at many places, with severe cold wave, dense fog and ground frost expected in the coming days.

Zirakur

Woman riding two-wheeler run over by tipper in Zirakpur

January 14, 2026 08:52 IST

The incident led to chaos in the area, with traffic coming to a halt for some time.

Sikh

Summoned for ‘hurting Sikh sentiments’ | Mann denies seeking change in timing: ‘Entire Jan 15 dedicated to Akal Takht’

January 14, 2026 08:49 IST

Akal Takht secretariat, in a statement, says the time of the chief minister's appearance 'changed in view of engagements he indicated for that day'

Chandigarh

Minimum drops of 2.8 °C in Chandigarh | No Lohri respite for Tricity as temperatures dip further

January 14, 2026 08:39 IST

Dense to very dense fog seen during early morning hours, drastically reducing visibility on major roads and highways

VC Renu Vig said the focus in 2026 will be on academic quality, mental health initiatives, sports facilities and major infrastructure upgrades.

Process is in place for Senate elections, voter lists are being prepared: PU VC

January 14, 2026 08:35 IST

Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Vig outlines plans for 2026 including Senate elections, recruitment of new faculty, new BSc courses in AI and Data Science, improved sports facilities and a new multipurpose hall.

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Vande Mataram, Banda Bahadur: Dyal Singh College’s long and uneasy battle over a name change

January 14, 2026 10:26 IST

The proposed renaming, after Banda Singh Bahadur, was announced by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh in a speech last December.

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HC rips into UP ATS: ‘Why man accused of helping Rohingya, Bangladeshis settle illegally not arrested yet?’

January 14, 2026 06:55 IST

The bench rejects anticipatory bail plea of man also facing charges of trying to foment unrest in India, says it would jeopardise probe

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Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls: In fresh charge against EC on SIR, why Mamata talks of more voter deletions and ‘afterthought’ of logical discrepancies

January 14, 2026 06:50 IST

Alleges Army Commandant at Fort William working as a BJP agent in roll revision exercise

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Under Operation Gang Bust, 854 arrested in two days in Delhi

January 14, 2026 06:41 IST

The operation, conducted from 8 pm on January 9 to 8 pm on January 11, aimed to dismantle criminal networks and deter any subversive or terror elements from disrupting the January 26 celebrations, police said.

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China-linked international cybercrime ring busted in Delhi, 8 held

January 14, 2026 06:41 IST

The racket has so far been linked to more than 600 cybercrime complaints across the country and suspicious transactions worth nearly Rs 15 crore, said police on Tuesday.

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Delhi Cabinet clears carbon credit policy to monetise Capital’s green projects

January 14, 2026 06:41 IST

Further, Gupta said the move will not only promote environmental conservation, but the revenue generated will also be deposited into the Consolidated Fund of the State and utilised for public welfare schemes.

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Three firing incidents within 3 hours in Delhi after drive against gangs ends

January 14, 2026 06:28 IST

Unverified social media post says US-based members of Lawrence Bishnoi gang behind one of them

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Complaint against Lok Nayak medical director, 4 other doctors over ‘change’ made in tender floated to hire nursing orderlies

January 14, 2026 06:27 IST

Category of nursing orderlies was allegedly changed from unskilled to semi-skilled in the tender; ACB seeks files

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Turkman Gate violence: Delhi court reserves order on bail pleas of 5 accused

January 14, 2026 06:27 IST

Defence counsel says accused arrested merely to set a deterrent example

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Cousin kills canteen owner in Gurgaon over past grudge, pays co-accused Rs 10 lakh; both arrested

January 14, 2026 06:27 IST

Accused watched videos on Internet for ideas to kill and evade arrest, say police

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45,000 water contamination complaints in Delhi: Govt links them to illegal plumber-installed house connections

January 14, 2026 10:54 IST

DJB says steps underway to curb incidents of water contamination

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2 workers killed, 3 injured as fire breaks out at scrap storage unit in Northwest Delhi

January 14, 2026 06:06 IST

Preliminary inquiry revealed that all five, originally from Bihar’s Nalanda, had been living in tin sheds erected on the plot, police said. They collected scrap cardboards and cartons from nearby markets.

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Jackal burnt alive at Delhi zoo, claims workers’ union; Centre orders probe

January 14, 2026 06:05 IST

Months after four jackals escaped from enclosure at the zoo

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