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Congress using AI videos to spread misconception about VB-G RAM G, mislead country, says Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

January 19, 2026 22:45 IST

Rural Development Minister terms letter written by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi, urging people to join MGNREGA Bachao Sangram, “full of lies and deceit”

India’s first bullet train project advances towards electrification (Image: NHSRCL)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train update: India’s 1st high-speed rail project advances towards electrification

January 19, 2026 21:58 IST

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project current status: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is advancing towards electrification.

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, in New Delhi on Monday. (@DrSJaishankar X/ANI Photo)

Selective targeting on tariffs, says Jaishankar, flags Poland minister’s outreach to Pakistan

January 19, 2026 22:48 IST

In unusually blunt remarks at their bilateral meeting in Delhi Monday, Jaishankar also flagged Sikorski’s visit last October to Pakistan and cautioned that Poland must maintain “zero tolerance for terrorism” and “not help fuel” terror infrastructure in the neighbourhood.

Rajeev Ranjan Singh

Lalan Singh dismisses RCP Singh’s return to JD-U — ‘No place here for someone who brought down party tally’

January 19, 2026 19:54 IST

Singh, better known as Lalan Singh, was referring to the 2020 Assembly polls, when the JD(U)’s tally fell to 43 seats from 71 in the previous election. At the time, RCP Singh was the party’s national general secretary (organisation).

The Amrit Bharat Express is a new-generation train service offering affordable and safe long-distance inter-state travel with modern passenger-friendly features.

No separate policy: Amrit Bharat II Express reserved tickets to be governed by Vande Bharat Sleeper norms

January 19, 2026 22:19 IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket rules: According to the national transporter, the Amrit Bharat II Express category includes trains (Amrit Bharat) that will be introduced across the railway network from January 2026 onwards.

Indore beggar

Indore authorities rescued a beggar. Then came twist: He owns 3 homes, fleet of autos, lending business

January 19, 2026 22:48 IST

Picked up while anti-begging drive was underway in city, authorities say more facts being ascertained.

National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah.

Don’t think Kashmiri Pandits will return to Valley for good, Farooq Abdullah says

January 19, 2026 22:39 IST

National Conference president urges them to return to 'their home' but acknowledges that most have settled elsewhere.

narendra modi-zayed al nahyan

PM Modi welcomes UAE president at Delhi airport as India-Abu Dhabi strategic ties take centre stage

January 19, 2026 22:42 IST

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the UAE President’s visit to the national capital is scheduled to last less than two hours.

Amrit Bharat train

Indian Railways Amrit Bharat train service expansion: Total count hits 48

January 19, 2026 18:59 IST

Amrit Bharat Express train service expansion: The Amrit Bharat train comprise of 11 General Class coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, 01 Pantry car and 02 Luggage cum Divyangjan coaches.

liquor shops

SC stays Rajasthan HC direction to shift 1,102 liquor shops near national, state highways

January 19, 2026 17:51 IST

Coming down heavily on Rajasthan govt in November, the Rajasthan HC had instructed the state government to remove 1,102 liquor outlets beyond 500 metres of the highways within two months.

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run on Howrah-Kamakhya route. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

Vande Bharat Sleeper cancellation rules: You could lose 100% of your fare if you wait too long to cancel

January 19, 2026 17:51 IST

Railway Refund Policy 2026: According to the national transporter, passengers who cancel their confirmed tickets at the last minute will no longer be eligible for a fare refund. 

Nitin Nabin

Who is BJP’s Nitin Nabin, set to become party’s youngest national president?

January 19, 2026 20:53 IST

A product of the BJP’s youth wing, Nabin has played a significant role in the party’s organisational structure.

Sarbananda Sonowal

Forged letter and a police complaint from ex-Assam CM: ‘Meant to cause political disharmony’

January 19, 2026 16:21 IST

FIR registered after Sarbananda Sonowal’s office highlighted letter bearing his signature and official letterhead circulating online

havindar gajendra singh

Armyman killed in Kishtwar encounter, forces step up hunt for terrorists

January 19, 2026 19:11 IST

Eight soldiers were injured when terrorists, taking advantage of their dominant positions on higher ground, targeted the approaching search parties with grenades and AK-47 fire

According to the family, the woman delivered her first child in January 2023 and received blood from Chaibasa Sadar Hospital’s blood bank, the only source of blood in the entire district.

Exclusive: Parents and child HIV-positive in Jharkhand, family links it to blood transfusion during C-section

January 19, 2026 15:14 IST

Got blood from same facility that came under scanner last year; Health Secretary says looking into it, will provide support.

Conducting studies as directed by various courts and tribunals has also been listed as one of the purposes for which the fund can be utilised.

Centre notifies Rules for use of funds collected through penalties under environmental laws

January 19, 2026 14:49 IST

The Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026, elaborate on the activities for which this fund can be utilised.

The injured personnel were brought down from the forests by local villagers to the nearest road and evacuated to hospital, sources said, adding that there had been no contact with the terrorists for the past 12 hours.

Kishtwar operation resumes, day after 8 soldiers were injured in encounter

January 19, 2026 13:12 IST

The injured personnel were brought down from the forests by local villagers to the nearest road and evacuated to hospital, sources said, adding that there had been no contact with the terrorists for the past 12 hours.

Centre

Centre notifies second round of targets to curb emissions from carbon-heavy sectors

January 19, 2026 12:49 IST

As many as 208 industries across petroleum refineries, textile units, petrochemical sector are covered under the new emissions notification.

‘She remained unwell, had fear in her heart’: Her case still in court, victim of sexual assault during Manipur conflict dies at home

‘She had fear in her heart’: Her case still in court, victim of sexual assault during Manipur conflict dies

January 19, 2026 19:47 IST

The woman was abducted by four men on the evening of May 15 from Imphal’s New Checkon. They took her to a car, assaulted her, and eventually raped her

Silver Price Today in India: Check the silver rate across Indian cities today, on January 19.

Silver Today Rate, January 19: Silver price today in India, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and other silver rate list

January 19, 2026 12:08 IST

Silver Rate Today on January 19: The price of silver in India today on January is ₹305 per gram and ₹3,05,000 per kilogram.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, January 19; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, January 19: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

January 19, 2026 12:08 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 19 is ₹14,569 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹13,355 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,927 per gram for 18 karat gold.

The train will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. 

Kamakhya to Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket price: check station-wise fare

January 19, 2026 09:04 IST

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express Sleeper Train Ticket Price: Equipped with advanced safety and passenger-friendly technologies, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train features the indigenous Automatic Train Protection system KAVACH, along with an emergency talk back system to ensure immediate communication in critical situations.

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train ticket booking starts (Image generated using AI)

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train ticket booking opens – Here’s how to book IRCTC e-ticket

January 19, 2026 08:49 IST

Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Ticket Booking: The tickets for the Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express can be booked through two modes: online and offline.

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News Today Live Updates, 19 January | What will Trump do if US Supreme Court strikes down global tariffs? Top aide speaks out

January 19, 2026 22:46 IST

Latest News Live Updates | The Supreme Court ‌could rule on the tariffs in the coming weeks, ​and possibly as early as Tuesday.

Bihar NEET aspirant’s death: Family says she was home days before incident, was eager to resume preparations for test

Bihar NEET aspirant’s death: Family says she was home just days earlier, eager to resume preparations for test

January 19, 2026 07:16 IST

The 17-year-old’s death has led to protests and a political row in Bihar. While police initially suspected suicide, the family has alleged foul play.

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