Journalism of Courage
INDIA NEWS - Page 18
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir; fringes of several water bodies freeze
January 8, 2026 15:23 IST
The minimum in Qazigund, the gateway town of the valley, went down by over five degrees to record a minimum of minus 5.4 degrees Celsius, the season's coldest, the officials said.
Indian Railways eyes production of 4,802 LHB coaches in FY27
January 8, 2026 15:20 IST
Indian Railways LHB coaches: LHB coaches are known for higher safety standards, lower maintenance costs and superior operational efficiency.
Security stepped up after bomb threats to Odisha courts, police chief says ‘closely monitoring’ situation
January 8, 2026 14:49 IST
CM Majhi warns against complacency in ‘matters related to public safety’
India’s first Hydrogen train trial run begins; passenger services expected this year
January 8, 2026 14:37 IST
Hydrogen Train India: With its introduction into commercial service, India will join an elite global league of countries including Germany, Sweden, Japan and China - that operate hydrogen-powered trains.
For Kerala, Madhav Gadgil’s voice was ‘nature’s conscience’, echoing through a decade of natural disasters
January 8, 2026 13:46 IST
The Gadgil Committee report in 2011 recommended a slew of measures for protecting the fragile balance of the Western Ghats.
Top News Headlines of January 8, 2026 | Russian shadow fleet oil tanker damaged in drone attack off Turkey coast
January 9, 2026 02:30 IST
Top News Headlines of January 8, 2026 | In December, at least four Russian oil tankers were hit by drone attacks.
Rajasthan ACB ‘exposes’ Rs 2000 crore mid-day meal scam, 21 booked
January 8, 2026 12:07 IST
Preliminary investigations by the ACB revealed that officials associated with the Mid Day Meal scheme and CONFED colluded to manipulate the rules.
Gold Today Rate, January 8: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities
January 8, 2026 11:36 IST
Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Thursday, January 8, is Rs 13,800 per gram for 24 karat gold, Rs 12,650 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 10,350 per gram for 18 karat gold.
Scientist, author, and foremost voice of ecological conscience: Madhav Gadgil proposed a roadmap for Western Ghats conservation
January 8, 2026 12:34 IST
Madhav Gadgil, who passed away in Pune at the age of 83, was, at heart, a field ecologist who vouched for participatory forest and ecological protection. His 2011 report on the Western Ghats sparked a national debate on development versus conservation.
Trump greenlights Bill proposing 500% tariff over Russia oil trade
January 9, 2026 04:46 IST
US Senator Lindsey Graham said the Russia sanctions bill will allow US President Donald Trump to punish countries that ‘buy cheap Russian oil, fuelling Putin’s war machine’.
‘Darkest day of my life’: Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal mourns death of son Agnivesh
January 8, 2026 11:53 IST
Remembering Agnivesh's vision for a self-reliant India, Agarwal said that he and his son shared a dream to ensure no child sleeps hungry, every woman is self-reliant, and every young Indian has meaningful work.
US withdraws from UN climate agreement, many other climate organisations
January 9, 2026 07:43 IST
The United States has become the first country to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, also exiting 65 other international bodies including the IPCC, IRENA and IUCN, marking a sharp retreat from global climate cooperation.
Madhav Gadgil, ecologist who championed conservation of fragile Western Ghats, passes away
January 9, 2026 08:15 IST
The report submitted by Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, later known as the Gadgil Commission, recommending strict safeguards for the fragile Western Ghats sparked political and public debate across six states.
Red faces in Bihar Congress as leaders come to blows during meeting to review election drubbing
January 8, 2026 10:14 IST
Two groups fight over ticket distribution at an election review meeting held in Madhubani this week.
Cop alleges assault, MLA pressure over ‘illegal’ mining; suspended for ‘misconduct’
January 8, 2026 07:52 IST
In a video on social media, Head Constable Rajesh Meena, who was posted at Ajmer’s Kekri Sadar police station, said that the Station House Officer of the police station informed him that one person had died during illegal mining and instructed him to reach the spot immediately.
Over a lakh enumerators, 15,000 supervisors: How Odisha is gearing up for Census
January 8, 2026 07:52 IST
Ahead of the Census, the state government has already fixed administrative boundaries of newly created civic bodies to ensure accurate data collection.
Bar association says it will skip stone-laying ceremony of Gauhati High Court complex
January 8, 2026 07:52 IST
In response to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s announcement of the stone-laying ceremony, the GHCBA announced Wednesday that it “has decided to abstain from participating” in the ceremony.
‘Communalisation of education’: From Kashmir, a sharp response to Vaishno Devi medical college row
January 8, 2026 11:49 IST
On Tuesday, the National Medical Council withdrew the Letter of Permission (LoP) issued to the institute to start the MBBS course for the academic year 2025-26.
Madhya Pradesh says 8 died of Indore water contamination. But records show 18 families compensated
January 8, 2026 09:03 IST
Government records show that the Indore district administration has distributed cheques of Rs 2 lakh to the family of 18 people in connection with the tragedy. This comes after the state told HC that the toll was eight.
Vaishno Devi medical college tried to expand student pool thrice, was rejected each time
January 11, 2026 09:13 IST
Being able to place all its seats under the All India Quota would have allowed the institute to change the demography in the classroom, officials pointed out.
‘No due process’: Vaishno Devi medical college got nod 4 months before NMC withdrew permission
January 8, 2026 06:29 IST
College has faced protests against admission to Muslim students
Disquiet on Trump’s PM remark, but Delhi chooses not to reactSign In to read
January 8, 2026 14:42 IST
While there is growing political pressure to respond sharply to Trump’s comments, the diplomatic establishment has counselled against such statements, calling for restraint and political maturity.
Netanyahu dials PM Modi, briefs him on Gaza plan
January 8, 2026 04:07 IST
In his first telephone call in the new year and the second within a month, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. It is learnt that the two sides are also discussing plans to schedule Netanyahu’s visit to India, which will be his […]
Siddaramaiah is Karnataka’s longest-serving CM: ‘Don’t know how long I will stay’
January 8, 2026 03:44 IST
The Karnataka CM’s remark regarding a possible short lived tenure came a day after he himself had expressed the desire to complete a second full five-year term as the CM if the Congress high command takes a decision on that front.
Expert on loss and damage, activist Harjeet Singh raided by ED is prominent voice of climate NGOs
January 8, 2026 13:16 IST
Activist has termed the ED allegations against him and his group as baseless, biased and misleading
Advertisement
Live Blog
BEST OF EXPRESS
SportsExclusive: Toxic air outdoors, indoors not weather proof, International Olympic Committee takes note
EntertainmentTasked with erasing his father’s ‘B-grade’ tag, this director made Hindi cinema’s biggest classic, faced massive flop
EntertainmentBorder 2 advance booking: Sunny Deol-starrer to have a Rs 125 cr weekend, sells record 4 lakh tickets
TrendingRs 13.7 crore watch: Jacob & Co unveils gem-studded ‘Opera Vantara’ featuring hand-painted Anant Ambani figurine: ‘can’t even figure out how to tell time’
TrendingMerit alone can’t make you a CEO, says leadership coach; urges professionals to embrace office politics
SportsSports alarm bells: Toxic air outdoors, indoors not weather proof, International Olympic Committee takes note
Advertisement
Must Read
Advertisement
Buzzing Now
TrendingRs 13.7 crore watch: Jacob & Co unveils gem-studded ‘Opera Vantara’ featuring hand-painted Anant Ambani figurine: ‘can’t even figure out how to tell time’
TrendingMerit alone can’t make you a CEO, says leadership coach; urges professionals to embrace office politics
