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German Chancellor Merz to visit on Jan 12-13, hold talks with PM Modi

January 6, 2026 05:30 IST

The MEA said Prime Minister Modi will receive Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12.

PM Modi ‘directly monitoring 15 projects’ in J&K: Atal Dulloo

January 6, 2026 05:05 IST

Atal Dulloo said this was enabling swift resolution of issues related to land acquisition, financial and physical constraints, and ensuring timely and fair compensation to affected families.

Chhattisgarh: Minor tribal girl found dead, police suspect rape, murder

January 6, 2026 04:41 IST

Superintendent of Police for Narayanpur district Robinson Guria said the suspect, a 22-year-old tribal man from the same village, has been arrested.

Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Renuka Singh’s son booked in hit-and-run, biker critical

January 5, 2026 23:05 IST

According to officials, Balwant Singh alias Lucky, 34, was coming towards Raipur’s Telibandha area from Arang, and was driving his friend’s vehicle.

Marine resources not the property of any one country: Rajnath Singh in Goa

January 5, 2026 21:48 IST

At the commissioning of the Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Samudra Pratap’, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India is a responsible maritime power that ensures peace and stability in the entire Indo-Pacific region.

Kerala’s first woman IPS officer R Sreelekha joined the BJP in October last year. (Credit: X/@sreelekha_ips)

‘Was assured I would be made mayor’: BJP’s Thiruvananthapuram councillor Sreelekha

January 6, 2026 07:54 IST

She said that while she was projected as the party’s face in Thiruvananthapuram, ‘something changed at the last minute’.

Odisha: Jaundice outbreak at school in Khurda leaves 30 students ill

Panic among parents as jaundice outbreak at Odisha school leaves over 30 students ill

January 6, 2026 04:38 IST

Test reports of over 100 students who had complained of fever are awaited.

The national transporter stated that in the safety-related works category, 84 per cent of the allocated funds have been utilised.

Indian Railways utilises over 80% of FY26 capex in first 9 months

January 5, 2026 18:04 IST

Indian Railways capex plan: This expenditure is primarily focused on safety measures, capacity enhancement, infrastructure modernization and passenger amenities.

‘Decisions flowing only from top…’: Citing self-respect, former AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar quits party

January 5, 2026 18:42 IST

Was removed from post after drubbing in the zilla panchayat elections last month

These special trains will help the passengers travel home and back with ease during peak demand.

Pongal special trains 2026: Full list, route, time table, stoppages

January 5, 2026 18:10 IST

Pongal Special Trains 2026 Full List: The Pongal is a four-day Hindu harvest festival, mainly celebrated in the southern states of India, especially in Tamil Nadu.

In a statement, ONGC said authorities were still trying to control the fire.

Fire at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh after gas leak, 2 villages evacuated

January 5, 2026 19:19 IST

Following the gas leakage and the subsequent fire, senior officials of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) from Rajahmundry rushed to Mori village, where the blaze broke out at the Mori-5 well, the official said.

After the verdict, Umar’s father, S Qasim Ilyas, called the top court’s decision “very unfortunate.”

‘Very unfortunate’: Umar Khalid’s father after SC rejects bail plea in 2020 Delhi riots cases

January 5, 2026 16:51 IST

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case after it said they stood on a “higher footing in the hierarchy of participation” in the alleged larger conspiracy.

The Railway Board letter further stated that the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train is scheduled for the second week of January.

Passengers on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper to get high-quality mill-made linen items

January 5, 2026 16:00 IST

Howrah Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Update: This is the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to be inaugurated and shall operate as a fully air-conditioned premium service with modern onboard passenger amenities.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on Air Force One, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, as returning to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

‘Modi knew I was unhappy,’ says Donald Trump as India cuts Russian oil imports; Senator says tariffs forced Delhi’s hand

January 6, 2026 02:11 IST

Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi “knew I was not happy” with India’s purchases of Russian oil and that Washington can raise tariffs on New Delhi “very quickly”.

Citizens can book tickets online or from six designated counters in Delhi by showing a valid photo ID.

Republic Day 2026: How to book tickets of 26 January parade online; check steps, ticket prices, entry rules and other key details

January 5, 2026 14:17 IST

Republic Day 2026 Parade Ticket Prices, Entry Rules, How to Book Online: Tickets for the Republic Day Parade 2026, Full Dress Rehearsal of Beating Retreat and Beating Retreat Ceremony will be available from January 5.

Under the modernisation plan, two new station buildings will be constructed alongside Platforms 1 and 16 after demolishing the existing structures.

How many trains run every day from New Delhi railway station?

January 5, 2026 20:16 IST

Express, Passenger Trains from New Delhi Railway Station: As one of the busiest railway hubs in the country, it is important to understand how many trains operate daily from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS).

Twin blast leaves two injured in Manipur

2 injured in blasts in Manipur’s Bishnupur Imphal

January 6, 2026 04:50 IST

Both the injured persons have been admitted to a nearby hospital.

77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026; here's how to buy tickets for the grand parade as are now on sale from January 5 to January 14. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)

Republic Day Parade 2026 Tickets: How to book online, ticket prices, offline counters and more details

January 9, 2026 09:37 IST

77th Republic Day Parade Tickets 2026: As the booking for the Republic Day 2026 Parade commenced today on January 5, Monday, one can directly purchase the tickets from the Aamantran website, i.e., www.aamantran.mod.gov.in.

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Ujjain SDM who called Kailash Vijayvargiya’s ‘ghanta’ comment ‘authoritarian behaviour’ suspended

January 5, 2026 19:35 IST

SDM Anand Malviya had issued an order for directions on law and order in the district over the Congress protests in the Indore contamination case.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, January 5; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, January 5: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

January 5, 2026 11:15 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 5, is ₹13,740 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹12,595 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,305 per gram for 18 karat gold.