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Bulldozer action being carried out on the illegal constructions in Chomu, in Jaipur on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)

After violence, bulldozers raze ‘illegal structures’ in Rajasthan’s Chomu

January 2, 2026 21:38 IST

The operation lasted six hours, from 8 am to 2 pm, with officials saying 20 “illegal constructions” were demolished and three buildings sealed between Imam Chowk and Pathan Mohalla.

The Ministry of Railways has targeted to launch 6 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains in the next six months. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

How much does a Vande Bharat Sleeper train coach cost?

January 2, 2026 20:58 IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper train: As the much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is set to hit the tracks this month, many people are curious to know how much a single Vande Bharat Sleeper train coach actually costs. 

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir, Jamia Masjid, enforced silence,

In first Friday message of 2026, Mirwaiz reflects on the year that was — from Pahalgam to Red Fort blast

January 2, 2026 20:39 IST

The Valley’s chief cleric also said in his video message that he was not allowed to lead prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid on Friday

Eventually, they fled with Rs 5.72 lakh in cash and are now being hunted by two police teams formed to trace them down.

Caught on camera, New Year heist in Odisha doesn’t go to plan, but miscreants still manage to flee with cash

January 2, 2026 20:20 IST

The accused, who stole lakhs from an ATM, remain unidentified and police said efforts are underway to trace them

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, I4C, financial crimes,

Indians lost Rs 53,000 crore to fraud, cheating cases in last six years; Maharashtra worst hit in 2025

January 2, 2026 20:13 IST

Data compiled by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre reflects a worrying surge in financial crimes, including investment traps, digital arrest, banking frauds and cyber phishing

The government has raised concerns over the misuse of the platform’s AI tool, Grok.

Centre cracks down on Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI, asks it to remove ‘obscene and sexually explicit content’

January 2, 2026 20:52 IST

MeitY has flagged serious lapses in statutory due diligence under the IT Act and IT Rules.

Jharkhand police

To mask wife’s murder, man kills dog, buries it in same location

January 2, 2026 19:46 IST

Police say the man plotted the murder with help from his girlfriend, buried the victim near her village

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks at IIT Madras, in Chennai (ANI video grab)

‘If there is no good neighbourliness…’: Jaishankar reiterates ‘right to defend our people’ in warning to Pakistan

January 2, 2026 22:11 IST

Speaking at IIT Madras, the External Affairs Minister said: “‘You can’t say, ‘I will continue terrorism, but I will also expect you to share water’’’

Zohran Mamdani (left) and Umar Khalid

‘He said he’d like to share a letter’: When Zohran Mamdani penned a note to Umar Khalid

January 2, 2026 19:52 IST

The note was delivered to Khalid’s parents during their visit to the US in December 2025.

On July 18 last year, Chaitanya Baghel was arrested by the central agency in the Rs 2,833- crore alleged liquor scam. (File Photo)

Ex-CM Baghel’s son Chaitanya, arrested by ED 5 months ago, likely to walk out of jail tomorrow

January 2, 2026 18:55 IST

Granted bail by High Court in two cases in connection with alleged liquor scam

As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 0–50 is ‘good’, 51–100 ‘satisfactory’, 101–200 ‘moderate’, 201–300 ‘poor’, 301–400 ‘very poor’ and 401–500 ‘severe’.

Delhi AQI: GRAP 3 revoked as air quality improves. What changes and what restrictions stay

January 2, 2026 19:31 IST

Delhi Air Quality Update: AQI numbers showed a significant decline from 380 on Thursday to 236 on Friday, prompting a review by the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, Chief Justice, Jharkhand High Court,

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak is Jharkhand HC’s next chief justice

January 2, 2026 17:58 IST

Justice Sonak was appointed as a judge of the Bombay High Court on June 21, 2013, and is due to retire on November 27, 2026.

Malkangiri district, Odisha, BJP government, land rights,

Odisha’s plan to resolve Malkangiri dispute between the tribals and the Bengali settlers

January 2, 2026 18:04 IST

This comes nearly a month after clashes were reported between the district’s tribal Rakhelguda village and MV-26 village, where Bengali settlers live, over a headless body found in a river.

Reshma, 32, of Kolayadi village in Wayanad, died on Wednesday. (Express Photo, enhanced using Google Gemini)

Mystery over husband’s death in Israel unsolved, Kerala woman dies by suicide

January 2, 2026 19:08 IST

Jinesh Sukumaran, 38, worked as a caregiver in Israel and was found dead in an apartment there last July.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his Cabinet colleagues uploaded their asset details on the Cabinet Secretariat Department’s website on the last evening of 2025

Bihar ministers’ assets: EBC welfare minister richest; deputy CMs wealthier than Nitish

January 2, 2026 15:46 IST

According to asset declarations by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his Cabinet colleagues, show that Bihar’s deputy chief ministers and several senior and first-time ministers report multi-crore family wealth, while Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continues to declare assets below Rs 2 crore.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train progress (Image generated using AI)

Railways to run bullet trains every 15-20 minutes during peak hours under initial plan

January 2, 2026 16:10 IST

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Update: On Friday, India’s first bullet train corridor marked a major milestone with the breakthrough of a mountain tunnel in Maharashtra’s Palghar district.

Rahul Gandhi on Indore Water Deaths

Indore water deaths: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP’s double-engine govt, says ‘poor die, Modi remains silent’

January 2, 2026 14:38 IST

Rahul Gandhi has attacked the Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh government and the Centre over the Indore water contamination tragedy that has claimed 10 lives.

indore water contamination

‘Uphold the beauty of Indore’: After deaths due to contamination, High Court orders immediate supply of clean drinking water

January 3, 2026 01:53 IST

Hearing a PIL on the matter, the court also ordered authorities to provide the best treatment to those hospitalised due to the contaminated water.

Indian Railways has released Trains at a Glance 2026 (Image generated using AI)

Trains at a Glance 2026 released: Railways speeds up 549 trains, adds 122 new services

January 2, 2026 14:13 IST

Indian Railways Timetable 2026: The new time table also provides important details such as reservation procedures, rules and regulation of travelling, passenger amenities on trains and in stations including catering, menu types and rates, and rail-based tourism.

Two men have been arrested after a disturbing video of the incident went viral on social media.

Video of woman constable being stripped during violent Chhattisgarh anti-mining protest sparks outrage, 2 arrested

January 2, 2026 18:53 IST

While the violence took place on December 27, a video of the assault on the police constable surfaced on social media later.

January 2026 Bank Calendar: Check the complete city-wise list of bank holidays across India as per RBI guidelines, including state and national holidays.

January 2026 Bank Calendar: A complete city-wise list of bank holidays across India

January 2, 2026 12:07 IST

Bank Holidays in January 2026: There are 16 bank holidays scheduled for January 2026, including national and regional observances and mandatory weekly offs.

On Thursday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India’s first bullet train will be ready by August 15, 2027. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project update: Maharashtra’s 1st mountain tunnel breakthrough achieved in Palghar

January 2, 2026 16:28 IST

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Latest News Update: Last year, the Ministry of Railways achieved a breakthrough in the construction of a 4.8-km tunnel section between the Ghansoli and Shilphata ends.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, January 2; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, January 2: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

January 2, 2026 11:32 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Friday, January 2, is ₹13,620 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹12,485 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,215 per gram for 18 karat gold.

Despite earlier complaints and pending files, action came only after the outbreak, prompting an NHRC notice to the state government.

Indore water deaths: India’s cleanest city faces deadly water crisis as sewage mix kills 10. All you need to know

January 2, 2026 11:57 IST

At least ten people have died and over 200 have been hospitalised in Indore’s Bhagirathpura after sewage entered the drinking water supply due to long-ignored pipeline faults.

People huddle around a bonfire to beat the cold in Delhi (PTI).

Delhi, North India temperature may drop to 6 degrees Celsius, forecasts IMD

January 2, 2026 09:05 IST

Delhi is set to face an intense cold wave as IMD forecasts a 2–3°C temperature drop, dense fog, poor AQI and minimum temperatures dipping to 6°C in coming days.

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