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7 soldiers injured in year’s first big encounter in J&K

7 security forces personnel injured in gunfight with terrorists in J-K’s Kishtwar

January 19, 2026 02:15 IST

In the past week, security forces and the police have busted three terrorist hideouts in the forests near Kathua district’s Billawar area.

This new-age train will be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Kamakhya-Howrah: India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to start commercial run from Jan 22 – check stops, timings

January 19, 2026 08:29 IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper train commercial run: This new semi-high-speed train will revolutionize the long-distance and overnight rail journey in the country.

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in Uttar Pradesh (Image: NHAI)

Lucknow to Kanpur in just 30 minutes: Here’s how the new expressway in Uttar Pradesh could transform everyday travel

January 18, 2026 17:44 IST

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway project: The 63-km-long Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway project, is expected to reduce travel time to around 30 minutes - down from the current 1.5 hours to 3 hours.

The ministry said substantial progress has been achieved in turnout renewal,

Indian Railways targets renewal of 7,900 track km in FY27 to improve safety, speed

January 18, 2026 16:11 IST

Indian Railways track renewal in FY27: With the national transporter planning to operate faster trains across the network, track renewal has become a crucial step in this direction.

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Kaziranga corridor, flags off 2 Amrit Bharat trains

January 18, 2026 12:13 IST

The PM travelled from Guwahati to Nagaon in the final leg of his two-day visit to the state, and performed ‘Bhoomi Poojan' of the Kaziranga project.

‘Congress-led UDF win in Kerala will mean Muslim League rule’: Ezhava community leader Vellappally Natesan

January 19, 2026 04:31 IST

The general secretary of the backward Hindu Ezhava community organisation, Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, also called for a broader alliance of Hindu and Christian communities in Kerala.

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Top News Headlines of January 18, 2026 | ‘He fooled us’: Iranian protesters say they feel betrayed over Trump’s ‘help’ which never came

January 19, 2026 02:30 IST

Top News Headlines of January 18, 2026 | Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily in Iran if the clerical regime continued to kill protesters or execution of demonstrators took place.

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‘Keep sports free of politics, don’t suspect every selection’: J&K L-G amid row over picking players

January 18, 2026 09:40 IST

Last month, an outcry over the Santosh Trophy selection process for the Jammu and Kashmir team prompted the UT’s Sports Minister Satish Sharma to order an inquiry. Of the UT’s 20-member team for that trophy, 19 were from Kashmir.

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Odisha Police crackdown on cattle smugglers; identify properties worth Rs 50 crore

January 18, 2026 07:18 IST

During the raids, police seized cash worth Rs 1.52 crore, gold weighing 1 kg 131 grams, silver weighing 3 kg 80 grams, 23 four-wheelers, 23 two-wheelers, 13 mobile phones and 21 wristwatches.

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At Bodo outreach, PM Modi’s allegation — ‘Congress created instability in Assam, helped infiltrators for vote bank’

January 18, 2026 07:19 IST

PM Modi arrived in Guwahati on Saturday evening from poll-bound West Bengal, for a two-day visit, and attended a ‘Bagurumba Dahou’ performance, a traditional folk dance of the Bodo community, by 10,000 dancers from 23 districts and 81 Assembly constituencies.

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January 18, 2026 15:03 IST

Why Supreme Court directed that an SHO be sent to police lines and prohibited from any investigating or supervising role until further orders

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After meeting those ill from contaminated water, Rahul tears into Madhya Pradesh govt

January 18, 2026 09:37 IST

Criticising the implementation of the Smart City project, the Congress MP said Indore, promoted as a model city under the project, still lacks assured supply of clean drinking water.

The Kamakhya-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express will be maintained and operated by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Guwahati(Kamakhya)-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express train begins inaugural run – check timings, stoppages

January 18, 2026 13:53 IST

Kamakhya-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express launch: Kamakhya, a spiritual hub in Assam, will now connect seamlessly to Rohtak in Haryana via the new Amrit Bharat Express.

The Amrit Bharat Express is a modern LHB rake train equipped with advanced push–pull technology

Amrit Bharat Express launch: PM Modi flags off 5 new trains – check routes

January 18, 2026 16:50 IST

Amrit Bharat Express train launch: This non-AC train is provided with modern passenger amenities, including ergonomically designed berths, modular toilets, LED lighting, CCTV surveillance and mobile charging facilities.

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Probing murder of two Russian women, Goa cops baffled by ‘a third killing’

January 18, 2026 10:19 IST

In his disclosure to the police, Alexei Leonov is learnt to have told the police that he murdered three women in the past week — two Russian nationals and an Indian national — in Goa.

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Exclusive: In first R-Day after Operation Sindoor, on display: How battle formations move

January 18, 2026 06:51 IST

Surveillance platforms are likely to be showcased first in high mobility reconnaissance vehicles with drones and anti-tank missiles, aerial display of helicopters such as Apache and the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand.

Uttarakhand awarded ‘Leader’ status in Startup India Ranking

January 18, 2026 04:12 IST

A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to the state’s Industries Department on the occasion of National Startup Day.

Santragachi-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express inaugural special (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Santragachi-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express train begins inaugural run – check timings, stoppages

January 18, 2026 17:52 IST

Howrah-Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express launch: The Kolkata (Howrah)-Anand Vihar Terminal Amrit Bharat Express is expected to boost tourism, facilitate trade and support small businesses.

On completion, the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor is expected to play an important role in economic growth of the region. (Image generated using AI)

Kaziranga Elevated Corridor: Here’s why Rs 6,950 crore infra project is crucial for Assam

January 18, 2026 13:58 IST

Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project: As an environmentally conscious National Highway (NH) project, the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor focuses on improving regional connectivity while ensuring the protection of the park’s rich biodiversity.

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Congress MLA’s ‘theory’: SC, ST and OBC women raped because of religious scriptures

January 18, 2026 02:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders, including current and former CMs, tear into party over objectionable remarks.

The Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh is located at an altitude of over 13,000 feet above sea level. (Wikimedia Commons)

Two Kerala tourists drown after Arunachal’s frozen Sela Lake cracks under their weight

January 17, 2026 23:22 IST

Sela Lake is located at an altitude of over 13,000 feet above sea level and is among several high-altitude lakes frequented by tourists in Tawang.

Facing dwindling numbers, Kerala Church’s appeal – ‘Actively come to politics, public governance’

January 17, 2026 17:25 IST

The migration of youth in search of jobs and their subsequent settlement in the US, Canada and European countries has created a void in many families, especially in districts of Central Kerala.

Ahmedabad cops crack jewellery heist: How 19-year-old ‘broke through’ store, gave himself away

January 17, 2026 16:52 IST

On January 8, goods worth Rs 1.75 lakh were stolen from a jewellery shop in Ahmedabad’s Sagar Apartment.

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‘Five years without trial is unjust’: JLF panel debates Umar Khalid bail case

January 17, 2026 20:41 IST

Responding to a question on the denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, advocate Vrinda Grover argued that an emphasis on individual names obscured a broader pattern.

PM Modi flags off the new Vande Bharat train.

PM Modi flags off India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Malda – check inaugural run details

January 17, 2026 13:39 IST

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper launch: This new orange and grey coloured modern train is expected to revolutionise the overnight rail travel in the country.