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169 missing ‘saroops’ of Guru Granth Sahib recovered by SIT, says Mann

January 15, 2026 05:01 IST

Adding that “this is not an achievement, but our duty”, Mann said that the SIT has found 169 missing “saroops” from near Banga in Nawanshahr, he said. This comes a day before Mann's hearing before the Akal Takht.

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Over 50 cow carcasses found mutilated in Chandigarh, probe ordered

January 15, 2026 04:59 IST

“The Municipal Corporation has suspended Dr Inderdeep Kaur, Medical Officer of Health, and Praveen Kumar, Inspector, Cattle Pound, Raipur Kalan...,” the Municipal Commissioner said in a statement.

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Himachal IAS, IPS bodies slam minister for ‘UP-Bihar’ remark

January 15, 2026 04:54 IST

Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh Wednesday defended the officers and said it is not right to blame them for “one's own mistakes”. “Ministers should also know how to get work done from the officers,” he said.

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HC rejects pleas seeking probe into ‘unopposed’ victories in civic polls, conduct of elections with NOTA

January 15, 2026 04:42 IST

Jadhav claimed, “withdrawal of rival candidates was not voluntary but was the result of systemic coercion, threats, or illegal allurements, violating the 'free and fair' mandate of Article 243-ZA of the Constitution."

BMC building gets poll-eve makeover

January 15, 2026

Over the past month, 25 workers have been working 24/7 in shifts, polishing, cleaning and painting all the key offices, committee rooms, corridors and the heritage hall inside the BMC headquarters in South Mumbai.

PAU enters BRICS network on food security

January 15, 2026 03:22 IST

BRICS, a diplomatic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa as its five original members, represents major emerging and fastest growing economies.

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BMC elections: After four-year gap, Mumbai votes today to elect new corporators

January 15, 2026 00:36 IST

Over 1.03 crore voters will cast their ballots across 10,231 polling booths to elect 227 corporators, with around 1,700 candidates in the fray. Polling will be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, with counting scheduled for Friday.

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Lt Gen (retd) killing in road accident: Absconding auto driver arrested

January 15, 2026 00:33 IST

As per SHO Mansa Devi police station, Inspector Munish Kumar, a detailed investigation was done in this matter, and after thorough CCTV footage and probing other aspects, the accused was traced.

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SIT inspects Guru Granth Sahib saroops near Banga, finds ‘discrepancies’ in record

January 15, 2026 00:29 IST

Police say 169 saroops found during inspection; management committee has records for only 30 supplied by SGPC

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MNS, Sena UBT raise objections over PADU machine in polling booths

January 15, 2026 00:23 IST

MNS president Raj Thackeray said the introduction of a new machine on the eve of polling raises serious concerns about transparency. “No political party was told about this machine. It was never shown to us. What is this machine and why was it not explained to political parties?” he asked.

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Two sisters killed after truck hits their two-wheeler in Kalewadi

January 15, 2026 00:19 IST

Both Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad police have reported a large number of accidents in which heavy vehicles have hit two wheelers and caused deaths.

BJP debuts at Maghi mela, Saini pitches ‘Haryana model’ for Punjab

January 15, 2026 00:16 IST

Haryana chief minister projects BJP governance as alternative ahead of 2027 Assembly elections

Shooter wanted in AAP sarpanch’s murder dies after encounter in police custody

January 14, 2026 22:48 IST

Police say accused tried to snatch service pistol during recovery operation in Amritsar

Mumbai: Polling officials collect EVMs and other election material at a distribution centre, a day before Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_14_2026_000579B)

Mumbai BMC Elections 2026 Voting Date, Time, Live Streaming: When and Where to Check BMC Election Ward Wise Voter Turnout online

January 14, 2026 22:46 IST

BMC election: How to check the full schedule, ward details, and candidate lists for India’s richest civic body.

Gig worker killed in hit-and-run accident: Hunt on to trace BMW driver as car ownership changed twice

January 14, 2026 22:34 IST

Police have found that the car was sold by its previous owner around a week before the accident.

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BDO office ransacked in Farakka during SIR hearing, FIR lodged

January 14, 2026 22:34 IST

Violence took place during BLOs sit-in protest against SIR work pressure, local TMC MLA accused of leading a mob.

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Telecom operators write to TRAI over lack of mobile network at NMIA

January 14, 2026 22:30 IST

To enable mobile connectivity, NMIA had installed neutral telecommunications infrastructure known as In-Building Solutions designed to be plugged into by different telecom service providers (TSPs).

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Bengaluru police arrest 2 drug peddlers and seize narcotics worth Rs 1 crore

January 14, 2026 22:22 IST

One of the arrested accused is a 25-year-old Nigerian national who lived within the limits of Bengaluru’s KR Puram police station.

WhatsApp status leads to domestic help’s arrest for theft from employer’s house in Bengaluru

January 14, 2026 22:22 IST

The complainant noticed a WhatsApp status update posted by the domestic help in which she was seen wearing a Michael Kors wristwatch, resembling the one missing from his Bengaluru house.

ED attaches properties worth Rs 35.22 crore in fraud that saw company’s turnover go from Rs 210 crore to Rs 6,700 crore in two years

January 14, 2026 22:12 IST

As per the probe, Suumaya group and its associates allegedly misled investors and partners by promising them benefits if they invested in the 'Need to feed programme'.