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‘Able-bodied can walk 300 metres’: HC rejects plea for vehicle entry into BSE restricted zone

January 22, 2026 11:09 IST

The court noted that the “drop/pick up and go” facility was earlier granted to the petitioner’s late father, who was advanced in age and suffered heart ailments.

Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium, RCB stampede

‘The ball is in RCB’s court’: KSCA head Venkatesh Prasad amid uncertainty over Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium

January 22, 2026 11:01 IST

Meanwhile, RCB management said "there are still a few grey areas that need to be looked into", and they are considering "these parameters and inputs from all stakeholders before arriving at a responsible decision for the team and our fans".

Remembering late Justice J.L. Gupta’s final years and his unyielding fight against cancer

January 22, 2026 10:54 IST

On July 10, 2012, he worked through the day as usual. The next morning, July 11, everything changed. He developed a severe headache and nausea and could not go to court.

Sharma Enclave, a notified unauthorised colony, has been inundated for the last nine months, residents say.

‘Nark ko jhel raha hoon’: Delhi colony battles knee-deep sewage on roads, inside their homes — for 9 months

January 22, 2026 19:20 IST

Kids have stopped going to school, can drivers refuses to come here, a few residents have fallen ill: This is the story of Sharma Enclave in Northwest Delhi’s Mubarakpur

Two juveniles apprehended in fatal stabbing of teenager

January 22, 2026 10:31 IST

Police have identified other co-accused involved in the incident. Raids are being conducted and they will be arrested soon, officials said.

‘Will empower youth’: Officials on cyber security courses in Haryana

January 22, 2026 10:29 IST

For students from Scheduled Castes and Economically Weaker Sections, the course will be offered free of cost, Prabhjot said.

Robbery attempt at family’s bungalow: Attempt to murder us, says Puja Khedkar’s father

January 22, 2026 10:17 IST

Sacked IAS officer’s parents, three others were found unconscious

‘Tax evasion’ by Ahmedabad pharma group, two arrested

January 22, 2026 10:15 IST

The investigators said they carried out advanced data analytics, including RFID and toll-plaza verification, and multiple declared places of business were found to be non-functional.

Leopard enters sweet shop building in Daman, captured after 10-hour operation

January 22, 2026 10:16 IST

The rescue operation continued till late in the night, and finally, the leopard was successfully tranquilised.

Vehicles plying in Gujarat get fitness certificates in Bengaluru, RTO officer suspended

January 22, 2026 09:41 IST

The suspension followed directions from Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy; in response to the incident, Karnataka announced a geo-fenced M-Fitness App to be rolled out from February 2.

Jai Ram Thakur meets parents of ‘abducted’ sailor in Kangra

January 22, 2026 09:30 IST

After the meeting, Thakur said he had conveyed the plight of the sailor’s parents to officials of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

PPCB issues notices to 26 e-goods manufacturers

January 22, 2026 09:24 IST

The companies earning revenue from Punjab must take responsibility for managing the electronic waste they generate, Gupta stressed.

He was then run over by a truck; the driver has been arrested and police are investigating.

Scooter-borne businessman run over by truck in Northwest Delhi

January 22, 2026 09:21 IST

A 55-year-old businessman died after his scooter collided with the door of a parked mini truck in Delhi’s Mangolpuri Industrial Area, causing him to fall on the road and be run over by a passing truck, police said.

9,599 fancy numbers were sold in Chandigarh in 2023: RLA data

January 22, 2026 09:18 IST

The biggest splurge came in 2025, when CH01DA0001 was auctioned for a whopping Rs 36.43 lakh, making it the most expensive fancy number sold in the last five years.

The case is linked to a CBI probe into builders and Noida Authority officials following adverse findings by the CAG and Allahabad High Court.

Exclusive: Before Yuvraj’s death, a planned Sports City, a ‘scam’, CBI probe after HC order

January 22, 2026 10:33 IST

Story of the swampy plot in Noida Sector 150 in which software engineer drowned.

Mumbai police oppose bail plea of BEST driver accused in Bhandup crash that killed four

January 22, 2026 08:47 IST

Family members of one of the victims, a 24-year-old woman, have filed an intervention plea opposing Sawant’s bail application. The court is likely to pass an order on the matter next week.

The EC had earlier recommended their suspension and criminal proceedings.

EC seeks action-taken report from state on 4 officials

January 22, 2026 08:44 IST

The Election Commission on Wednesday directed West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty to submit a report on action taken against four state officials accused of illegally adding names to voter lists in Baruipur-Purba and Moina Assembly seats.

In face-recognition first, Delhi Police personnel to wear AI smart glasses in R-Day crime fight

January 22, 2026 08:33 IST

According to police, more than a dozen AI-powered glasses – developed by Indian tech startup AznaLens – have been distributed to personnel who are deployed in crowded areas around Kartavya Path.

software professional Yuvraj Mehta; 5 more booked; roles of Noida Authority, administration, police will be probed, says SIT

Noida engineer death: 5 more booked; roles of Noida Authority, administration, police will be probed, says SIT

January 22, 2026 08:25 IST

Abhay Kumar, the director of realty firm MZ Wiztown Planners, was arrested on Tuesday. A local court sent Kumar to judicial custody on Wednesday.

Will create consensus among parties for minimum 30-day sittings of assemblies: Birla at presiding officers' meet

Will create consensus among parties for minimum 30-day sittings of assemblies: Om Birla at presiding officers’ meet

January 22, 2026 07:00 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker flags 'planned disruptions' in House, says it's 'not good for either country or democracy'

Why UP’s Raj Bhavan has been named Jan Bhavan and not Lok Bhavan

January 22, 2026 06:30 IST

Centre had issued directives to all states two months ago to change the name of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan, saying the word Raj Bhavan reflects ‘colonial mindset’.

EC issues fresh directives, Bengal SIR deadline may be extended

Election Commission issues fresh directives, Bengal SIR deadline may be extended

January 22, 2026 06:20 IST

Directs chief secy and DGP to ensure enough workforce and adequate security.

UP man who killed four of his family, self sent 8 voice notes to sister, was on depression drugs: Police

January 22, 2026 06:19 IST

Voice messages to be sent to forensic analysis, say officials; funeral rites of the family held

The police on Tuesday received a call at 6:55 am, and upon arrival, found Singh's body on the ground, with his wife claiming he had hanged himself.

Kolkata: Man found hanging at home, FIR against wife, brother-in-law

January 22, 2026 18:16 IST

Investigations revealed ongoing domestic disputes between Sunny and his wife Punita, who had lodged a complaint against him at Sarsuna police station in December 2025.

EC seeks report from Bengal chief secy on no FIR against 4 officials, gives 72-hour deadline

January 22, 2026 06:13 IST

The four officials were accused of illegally adding fake names to voters’ list, suspended.

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