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2 bodies recovered, search on for more after explosion at Odisha quarry leads to cave-in
January 4, 2026 15:14 IST
Officials said a probe would be initiated to ascertain if the agency operating the quarry had valid permissions
Top News Headlines of January 4, 2026 | Man, woman held in honey-trap robbery of Ropar businessman
January 5, 2026 02:30 IST
Top News Headlines of January 4, 2026 | Kaur was arrested from Rajpura while attempting to flee to Delhi by bus while Bhardwaj was apprehended from Shimla, the police said.
Amid final anti-insurgency push, Chhattisgarh police claim upper hand: ‘Maoism will end’
January 4, 2026 12:52 IST
The remarks came on a day of two significant developments — two major encounters that killed 14 Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma and Bijapur districts, and the surrender of Barsa Deva, a top Maoist commander, in Telangana
For killing and burning Assam couple accused of ‘witchcraft’, 20 arrests as police draw hard line
January 4, 2026 17:40 IST
The couple, Gardi and Mira Birowa, had been murdered and burned by a group of villagers in No. 1 Beloguri Munda Village in Karbi Anglong’s Howraghat area on December 30.
What contaminated Indore’s water? Toilet still top possibility but engineers spread out to look for other culprits
January 4, 2026 15:07 IST
Indore Water Contamination: Following a high-level meeting with CM Mohan Yadav on Friday, MC officials across Madhya Pradesh have been directed to ensure "proper maintenance of water supply systems, continuous monitoring of water quality, and timely detection of pipeline leakages”.
In Arunachal’s white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod
January 4, 2026 08:00 IST
No mention of under-threat species in environmental impact report.
No trekking, hiking in South Kashmir’s popular mountain passes. What prompted two-month ban
January 4, 2026 08:08 IST
Sources, however, said the ban was prompted by a major anti-militancy operation in the Pir Panjal mountains.
BJP leader ‘attacks’ on-duty woman BDO in Odisha in her office chamber
January 4, 2026 08:11 IST
The officer — Tilottama Prusty, an Odisha Administrative Service officer — escaped unhurt after the leader was restrained by his supporters and government officials.
Assembly gherao to panchayat outreach: Cong’s VB-G RAM G protest from Jan 10
January 4, 2026 07:00 IST
State units have been asked to ensure participation, mobilisation, media outreach and submit detailed reports to the party high command. Congress said it is trying to emulate the Delhi-centric massive agitation against the now-withdrawn three farm laws.
Buddha relics not mere artefacts but part of India’s revered heritage: PM Modi
January 4, 2026 07:00 IST
At the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Lord Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi, the PM said that the occasion marked the return of India’s heritage and legacy after 125 years.
Two men from same village rose to top of Maoist ranks. Their careers – and fates – ended differently
January 4, 2026 06:51 IST
Telangana Police see Deva’s surrender as the end of the Maoist movement not only in the hotbed of Sukma but also in Chhattisgarh.
After a choppy start, stitched ship INSV Kaundinya back on course
January 4, 2026 05:52 IST
The ship has covered over 200 nautical miles (370 km) towards its destination so far.
NIA takes over ricin terror plot probe from Gujarat ATS
January 4, 2026 05:00 IST
The ATS had seized two Glock pistols, one Beretta pistol, 30 live cartridges, and four litres of castor oil stored in a 10-litre plastic container from Dr Saiyed.
CJI to law students: ‘World will evaluate you with chambers and salaries… None of this is irrelevant; none is definite either’
January 4, 2026 06:06 IST
Addressing the convocation ceremony at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, the CJI urged students to be lawyers grounded in self-belief and steadfast in the face of challenges.
India issues travel advisory for Venezuela, urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel
January 3, 2026 22:29 IST
Travel advisory for Venezuela: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory in view of recent developments in Venezuela, urging Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the country.
Congress lashes out against late-night redrawing of Barmer-Balotra district boundaries in Rajasthan
January 4, 2026 04:29 IST
Senior Congress leader and six-time MLA from Gudhamalani Hemaram Choudhary, a former cabinet minister and ex-Leader of Opposition, termed the decision “completely contrary to ground realities”.
Kerala legislator convicted of tampering with evidence – drug accused client’s underwear – in 1990 case
January 4, 2026 04:42 IST
Antony Raju, who was a practising lawyer at the time of the case, was accused of tampering with the size of the underwear in which hashish was found to prove that it did not belong to his client. He now faces disqualification from the Assembly
All states, including Kerala, to get Vande Bharat Sleeper trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw
January 3, 2026 19:13 IST
Vande Bharat Sleeper latest update: The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train service will operate between Kolkata (Howrah) and Guwahati, improving rail connectivity between East India and the Northeast.
In Photos | First look of Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train
January 3, 2026 21:40 IST
Howrah Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Pics, Features: Passengers travelling on the Howrah–Guwahati–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train will be served region-specific culinary offerings during their journey.
Six Bajrang Dal men get bail in Raipur mall vandalism case — and a ‘hero’s welcome’
January 4, 2026 04:01 IST
On Christmas Eve, a mob armed with wooden sticks had barged into Magneto Mall and and vandalised Christmas decorations
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends ’10-minute delivery’, gig workers say that’s not their concern
January 4, 2026 10:42 IST
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s defence of the 10-minute model drew backlash from workers who say shrinking payouts force longer shifts, with unions arguing that efficiency metrics mask economic precarity.
14 Maoists killed in Sukma-Bijapur encounters as top commander surrenders
January 3, 2026 22:24 IST
Fourteen Maoists were killed in two separate encounters with DRG forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma and Bijapur districts, marking the first Maoist-security forces clash of the year.
Man beaten up over Bangladeshi suspicion in Bihar’s Madhubani; attempt to murder case filed
January 3, 2026 11:12 IST
Man beaten up over the suspicion of being a Bangladeshi
While North India battles fog and cold wave, IMD forecasts rain in South
January 3, 2026 10:23 IST
North India cold wave: The IMD has issued warnings for dense fog, cold wave, and frost across north India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, causing low visibility, flight disruptions, and temperature drops.
Police starts inquiry into J-K cricketer wearing helmet with Palestine flag, Mehbooba reacts: ‘From the river to the sea…’
January 3, 2026 08:10 IST
A video circulating on social media purportedly showed the cricketer wearing the helmet during a private league match held in Jammu.
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