INDIA NEWS - Page 3

‘Look at the list of winners…’: Kerala minister Saji Cherian’s remarks on Muslim League trigger controversy, ‘polarisation’ claims

‘Look at the list of winners…’: Kerala minister Saji Cherian’s remarks on Muslim League met with backlash

January 20, 2026 07:37 IST

The CPM leader’s remarks came amid allegations by the Opposition that Kerala’s ruling party was making attempts at communal polarisation ahead of the Assembly elections

No security guard at bank, robbers walk out with gold jewellery worth over Rs 5 crore in Odisha town

Bank without security guard, robbers walk out with gold jewellery worth over Rs 5 crore in Odisha town

January 20, 2026 07:19 IST

Apart from gold jewellery weighing around 3.7 kg, the robbers took away the CCTV digital video recorder of the bank that contained the robbery footage

British doctor Sangram Patil stopped at Mumbai airport as downgraded LOC bars him from leaving India amid police probe.

Parent of young athlete makes extortion claim in Manipur, then backtracks: ‘Miscommunicated’

January 20, 2026 07:08 IST

The video was made by a parent of one of the participants of the National School Games Championship

After acquittal in wife’s murder, Chhattisgarh man arrested in another killing on same date — 7 years later

Acquitted by high court in wife’s murder, Chhattisgarh man is arrested in another killing – exactly seven years later

January 20, 2026 10:27 IST

On January 17, Chhattisgarh Police arrested Suraj Dhruv on charges of allegedly murdering a woman – over a year after he was acquitted by the Chhattisgarh High Court for the murder of his wife.

Trump’s invite to join Gaza peace board: India weighs its options

January 20, 2026 10:24 IST

Delhi has to consider the invitation seriously since a mercurial US President as Trump can deem a refusal as an affront.

India-EU summit on Jan 27: FTA, defence, mobility deals on table

January 20, 2026 05:30 IST

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is one of the chief guests at the Republic Day celebrations.

PM meets UAE President: Defence, LNG, $200-bn trade target on table

PM meets UAE President: Defence, LNG, $200-billion trade target on table

January 20, 2026 07:21 IST

After their three-and-a-half-hour meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, Modi posted on X that he was “deeply touched” by the UAE President's “gesture of visiting Delhi this evening”.

shivraj singh chouhan says Congress is trying to mislead the country over the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee

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 20, 2026 08:29 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 20, 2026 07:27 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.

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

January 20, 2026 04:37 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 20, 2026 08:28 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 authorities rescued a beggar. Then came twist: He owns 3 homes, fleet of autos, lending business

January 20, 2026 04:06 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 20, 2026 07:31 IST

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 20, 2026 04:47 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.