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New US envoy Sergio Gor says ‘no country as essential as India’ | 5 key points

January 12, 2026 22:49 IST

Gor's remarks come days after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blamed India for the failure to secure a India-US trade deal.

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Nitish to begin his 16th yatra from January 16; to review pet govt projects, hold public meetings

January 13, 2026 05:23 IST

March in 'chilling winter' shows Nitish's commitment towards state: JD (U); Bihar Chief Secretary asks DMs of all 38 districts to prepare for the upcoming Samriddhi yatra

CR covers a large part of Maharashtra and parts of north-eastern Karnataka and southern Madhya Pradesh.

Central Railway passenger traffic soars in FY26, revenue touches Rs 5,881 crore till December

January 12, 2026 20:24 IST

Central Railway earnings: Of this, the zonal railway earned Rs 757.12 crore during April-December 2025, nearly 5 per cent higher than the Rs 721.70 crore recorded in the corresponding period last year. 

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Ariha’s family holds on to hope, visits twice a month, as India again raises matter with Germany

January 12, 2026 22:12 IST

With Ariha fluent in only German, Dhara has learnt the language to communicate with her. So when they now meet, she acts as a translator between her and Bhavesh

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train fare chart (Image: Ashwini Vaishnaw/X)

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express fare: How much it will cost from Howrah/Kamakhya to Malda, NJP

January 12, 2026 20:02 IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express fare chart: The new orange-and-grey premium train will cover the 958-km journey in around 14 hours, reducing travel time by nearly six hours.

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In Bikaner, Class 12 student gang-raped inside moving car

January 12, 2026 20:00 IST

The villagers approached the victim and informed her family, who reached the spot and took her home, police said. The victim, according to her statement to police, knows one of the accused.

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‘You didn’t feel bad when IIT, IIM went to Jammu’: Omar Abdullah on ‘controversy’ over NLU in Kashmir

January 13, 2026 04:21 IST

The J-K Chief Minister said a decision on the permanent location of the proposed NLU in the Union Territory had not yet been taken

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On SIR notice to ex-Navy chief, a clarification from poll officer

January 12, 2026 18:59 IST

Admiral Arun Prakash, a decorated war veteran and a Vir Chakra awardee, settled in Goa after retirement

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Supreme Court seeks ECI response on TMC MPs’ plea against SIR process in Bengal

January 12, 2026 18:40 IST

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi gave ECI a week’s time to respond to the applications by TMC MPs Derek O’Brien and Dola Sen.

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Ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after two bouts of unconsciousness

January 12, 2026 18:20 IST

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Hospitalised: Dhankhar, 74, will undergo an MRI, the officials said.

Redevelopment of New Jalpaiguri railway station (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Rs 3,600 crore investment: What’s changing at 101 railway stations in West Bengal under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

January 12, 2026 17:50 IST

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Explained: According to the national transporter, the ABSS represents a shift towards comprehensive and future-ready railway infrastructure.

"Nobody will be allowed to lower the dignity of the House," Birla said. (Express Photo)

Om Birla does not rule out ‘exemplary punishment’ on use of e-cigarette in Lok Sabha

January 12, 2026 17:19 IST

Birla said the matter was under investigation and would be later referred to an appropriate committee of the House for further action.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train lower berth ticket reservation rules (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Lower berth booking rules in Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: All you need to know

January 12, 2026 16:07 IST

Indian Railways Lower Berth Train Ticket Booking Rules: In reserved coaches, sleeping accommodation is available from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, while seating accommodation is provided for passengers during the remaining hours of the day.

The MP is expected to reveal more about the realities faced by gig workers in India.

Watch: Raghav Chadha spends day as Blinkit delivery person

January 12, 2026 14:29 IST

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha surprised social media users after posting a teaser video of himself working as a Blinkit delivery rider for a day.

EXCLUSIVE: In Kashmir, police seek granular info on mosques – and who runs them

Exclusive: In Kashmir, police seek granular info on mosques – and who runs them

January 13, 2026 05:40 IST

Four-page form being distributed; info sought includes ideological sect of mosque; IMEI number of members associated with it

He also announced that India–US trade negotiators will hold fresh talks on Tuesday, signalling a renewed push to finalise the trade deal.

‘Real friends can disagree, but always resolve differences’: Sergio Gor takes charge as US Ambassador to India, says next call on trade deal tomorrow

January 12, 2026 14:22 IST

The new US ambassador Sergio Gor said he hoped that "President Trump will be visiting us soon, hopefully in the next year or two".

The Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar-Dibrugarh Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service.

Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

January 12, 2026 13:15 IST

Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express train launch: The Amrit Bharat trains have been designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin commercial journey soon. (Image generated using AI)

Planning a trip on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train? Here’s how much luggage you can carry

January 12, 2026 15:33 IST

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Route List, Luggage Limit: With the start of commercial operations of Howrah-Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper, passengers will be able to travel to their destinations on this new train, which is also expected to give a boost to tourism in the Northeast.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, January 12; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, January 12: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

January 12, 2026 11:44 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Monday, January 12, is ₹14,215 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹13,030 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,661 per gram for 18 karat gold.

Putatundu, a prominent figure in the Left movement in West Bengal, was an influential CPI(M) leader. (Source: X/@PutatundaSamir)

Veteran Left leader Samir Putatundu dies following prolonged illness

January 12, 2026 11:25 IST

Over the years, he played a significant role in several political struggles, including the anti-land acquisition movement in Singur and Nandigram, led by Mamata Banerjee, in the late 2000s.

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Top News Headlines of January 12, 2026 | Trump to meet Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado on Thursday, says White House official

January 13, 2026 02:30 IST

Top News Headlines of January 12, 2026 | Machado's visit to the White House comes as the US president declined to back her following the US military strikes in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of Caracas' deposed leader Nicolas Maduro.

President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day, praising his vision of inner strength and service.

Swami Vivekananda inspired youth to contribute to nation-building: President Murmu

January 12, 2026 10:22 IST

On National Youth Day, President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Swami Vivekananda, recalling his message of inner strength, service to humanity and national pride.

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Setback for ISRO: PSLV mission fails again, deviates from path

January 13, 2026 02:51 IST

Second successive failure for a PSLV rocket since its last flight in May 2025.

Communal tension grips Assam’s Kokrajhar over rape case, accused shot at ‘while trying to flee custody’

Communal tension grips Assam’s Kokrajhar over rape case, accused shot at ‘while trying to flee custody’

January 12, 2026 13:16 IST

Prohibitory orders have been issued in the district and the administration convened a peace meet

Valmiki Naik’s appointment comes in the wake of a shake-up in the state unit’s leadership following a drubbing in local elections

‘Had disagreements… but never left’: New AAP Goa chief after party picks founding member as state chief amid turmoil

January 12, 2026 08:00 IST

Valmiki Naik’s appointment as AAP’s Goa unit president comes in the wake of a shake-up in the state unit’s leadership following a drubbing in local elections

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