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The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‍efforts to boost ⁠security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the world's second-largest smartphone market, with nearly 750 million phones.

India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul

January 11, 2026 21:09 IST

India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting behind-the-scenes opposition from giants like Apple and Samsung. The tech companies have countered that the package of 83 security standards, which would also include a requirement to alert the […]

CJI Surya Kant, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and others during the foundation stone laying ceremony for an integrated Judicial Court Complex at Rangmahal, in Kamrup district. (PTI Photo)

Amid Bar association boycott, CJI lays foundation stone for ‘integrated judicial complex’ in North Guwahati

January 11, 2026 21:01 IST

The Gauhati High Court is currently located in the heart of the city, and the site of the relocation is Rangmahal in North Guwahati, located across the Brahmaputra River

The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train service will run six days a week.

Howrah to Guwahati: Here’s how India’s 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train could transform travel experience

January 11, 2026 18:22 IST

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to offer more comfortable, safe and high-quality travel experience for overnight journeys.

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval speaks during the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI01_10_2026_000041B)

‘We have to avenge our history’: NSA Ajit Doval urges youth to make India great in every aspect

January 11, 2026 17:06 IST

Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Ajit Doval asked the youth to learn from past security lapses to build a resilient, developed India.

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Amid Trump tariff worries, a Tamil Nadu caution: 30 lakh jobs at risk

January 11, 2026 18:54 IST

State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu argued that unresolved Centre-state accounting issues were distorting Tamil Nadu’s fiscal indicators and constraining its borrowing capacity

New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express train will provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category.

New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

January 11, 2026 14:42 IST

New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat train launch: The New Jalpaiguri-Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Express train will pass through multiple cities of West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

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Missing letter leads to headmistress’s suspension after exam question ‘hurts religious sentiment’ in Chhattisgarh

January 11, 2026 21:46 IST

A question in the half yearly exam at a government school caused outrage among right-wing groups

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Indian Railways reservation: From Jan 12, Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC users can book train tickets till midnight

January 11, 2026 13:49 IST

IRCTC ticket booking time: According to railways, the move aims to ensure that the benefits of the reservation system reach genuine passengers and prevent misuse by touts or other unscrupulous elements.

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Manipur fuel stations shut down indefinitely after bomb attack in Bishnupur

January 11, 2026 12:35 IST

Unknown assailants hurled a bomb at a BPCL petrol pump on Moirang Kumbi Road in Bishnupur, leading to an explosion, on Friday.

CM Mamata Banerjee at a rally in Kolkata on Friday against the ED raids at I-PAC offices. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

I-PAC raids LIVE updates: TMC turns ED raids into battle cry as Mamata launches new election anthem for 2026

January 11, 2026 13:52 IST

ED I-PAC raids news today LIVE updates: The West Bengal government, on its part, has filed a caveat before the top court, seeking that no order be passed in the matter without hearing it. A caveat is a precautionary measure in anticipation of a case, and ensures that no ex-parte order is passed.

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Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested in latest case of ‘rape, forced abortion’ against him

January 11, 2026 17:23 IST

The legislator, who has been expelled from the Congress, was arrested late night from a hotel in Palakkad

A grand procession of 108 horses honoured the warriors who protected the historic temple over centuries.

PM Modi leads Shaurya Yatra with 108 horses in Gujarat’s Somnath | Watch

January 11, 2026 11:02 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at the historic Shree Somnath Mandir in Gujarat as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, paying tribute to warriors who defended the temple through the centuries.

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‘Never discussed religion in class’: Dreams paused as MBBS course spiked at J&K’s Vaishno Devi medical college

January 11, 2026 16:08 IST

Under instructions from the staff at the institute to leave the campus by 2 pm on Friday, the first batch of MBBS students at the institute, including Bilkis, bid their tearful goodbyes as they began their journeys back home.

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Row over searches on I-PAC: ED to move SC, Bengal govt files caveat

January 11, 2026

The West Bengal government, on its part, has filed a caveat before the top court, seeking that no order be passed in the matter without hearing it. A caveat is a precautionary measure in anticipation of a case, and ensures that no ex-parte order is passed.

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India looks at ‘graded’ opening of economy to China, easing curbs

January 11, 2026 08:26 IST

Reciprocity from Beijing key factor, investment-related curbs on the table

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Exclusive: German Chancellor Merz arrives tomorrow, ‘first bilateral outside NATO, EU space’Subscriber Only

January 11, 2026 21:19 IST

Indian workers in Germany earn 20% more than German counterparts... migration partnership works: Ambassador

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21 officers awarded for ‘child-friendly policing’ in Assam

January 11, 2026 07:44 IST

Awards intended to ‘acknowledge and inspire police officers who continue to demonstrate exceptional dedication in securing justice for children’

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Madhya Pradesh will overhaul water monitoring with robotics, GIS mapping after Indore deaths

January 11, 2026 07:38 IST

The administration said the new system will strengthen oversight and prevent a repeat of the crisis, which exposed serious structural vulnerabilities in supply lines.

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A Garo youth’s death sparks tensions in Meghalaya. Peace meetings and appeals follow

January 11, 2026 09:39 IST

Saying that three people were arrested following the incident, Sangma said: “We registered a suo motu case and we are leaving no stone unturned. We were conducting multiple raids last night and the stone quarry owner is presently absconding, but he will be arrested very soon.”

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4 states have gig worker laws. But have they really helped?

January 11, 2026 09:48 IST

None of the states have seen the laws come into implementation. Rajasthan, which was the first and saw Congress govt lose power after bringing in the law, says it will "happen soon"

On Friday, a communication from the Chief Minister’s Office said that “respecting the request and sentiments of the parents of Ankita Bhandari, (the CM) has approved the recommendation for a CBI investigation into the case”.

Hours after announcement of CBI probe, FIR against ‘VIP’ in Ankita Bhandari murder case

January 10, 2026 22:46 IST

On Friday, a communication from the Chief Minister’s Office said that “respecting the request and sentiments of the parents of Ankita Bhandari, (the CM) has approved the recommendation for a CBI investigation into the case”.

In a letter to Modi, KC Tyagi sought the Bharat Ratna -- India’s highest civilian award -- for Nitish, saying there had been precedents of honouring living politicians and that the JD(U) chief deserved it as one of India’s “last socialist icons”.

‘In his personal capacity’ – JD-U distances itself from KC Tyagi’s call for Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar

January 10, 2026 20:46 IST

In a letter to Modi, Tyagi sought the Bharat Ratna -- India’s highest civilian award -- for Nitish, saying there had been precedents of honouring living politicians and that the JD(U) chief deserved it as one of India’s “last socialist icons”

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Infant’s thumb severed as nurse tries removing cannula at MP’s largest state hospital

January 10, 2026 20:22 IST

Nurse suspended; officials say baby was rushed into surgery and the thumb was attached.

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In Sabarimala priest’s arrest, BJP sees an opening to take on the Left

January 10, 2026 19:27 IST

Party plans protest, says arrest meant to shield CPM, Congress leaders involved in gold theft scandal

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