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‘Conspiracy to delete large number of voters’: Assam Opposition steps up ‘vote chori’ claims against BJP, approaches police, ECI

January 9, 2026 20:42 IST

Congress’s Ripun Bora went to the police station along with leaders from Raijor Dal, Asom Jatiya Parishad, CPI(ML) and CPI(M) — parties that have been trying to stitch together an anti-BJP alliance

Budget Session 2026 to commence from January 28

Budget Session 2026 to commence on January 28, to continue till April 2

January 10, 2026 07:46 IST

"The Session will commence on 28 January 2026 and continue till 2 April 2026," Kiren Rijiju posted on X.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that he would meet with Bhandari’s parents and proceed with their demands to obtain justice for her.

Pressure mounting, Uttarakhand CM recommends CBI probe into Ankita Bhandari murder

January 9, 2026 23:49 IST

3 years after she was killed, emergence of an audio clip had brought the case back into focus

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Birthday party turns fatal; ex-Madhya Pradesh minister’s daughter, Congress leader’s son killed in accident

January 9, 2026 19:29 IST

Deputy Police Commissioner Krishna Lal Chandani said the four were returning after celebrating Prakhar Kasliwal’s birthday in Mhow when their car hit the truck around 5.15 am.

Home Minister Amit Shah delivers a video message at the inauguration of National IED Data Management System of NSG. (PTI Photo)

Amit Shah inaugurates National IED data management system

January 10, 2026 04:32 IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the platform would function as a “one nation one data repository” for IED blasts, help speed up prosecution by improving the quality of forensic evidence, and enhance inter-agency coordination.

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Prejudiced, focus on your responsibilities: India hits back at Mamdani letter to Umar

January 10, 2026 03:59 IST

Expressing personal prejudices do not behove those in office, says Ministry of External Affairs’ official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

The MEA said Prime Minister and President Trump have also spoken on phone on 8 occasions.

Deal stalled as Modi didn’t call: Lutnick; inaccurate, says Govt

January 10, 2026 06:06 IST

US Commerce Secy claims deal was done; MEA says PM, Trump had 8 calls last yr

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train will strengthen rail connectivity between eastern India and the Northeast. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) Vande Bharat Sleeper: Train number, stoppages, frequency, time table, ticket price

January 9, 2026 19:18 IST

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train: The Ministry of Railways has announced the detailed timetable for India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, which is set to begin operations on the Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) route.

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Twist in Sabarimala gold theft scandal: Chief priest, key figure at temple, arrested

January 10, 2026 04:09 IST

Rajeevaru is the first from the Tantri clan at the temple to be arrested in the case. His arrest comes at the peak of the ongoing annual festival at the temple

The case dates back to June 2017, when M Lalitha, a mother of two minors and resident of Revally village, underwent a ‘free tubectomy surgery’ at a government medical camp

Telangana rights panel slams ‘medical negligence’, recommends Rs 8 lakh additional compensation, job for family after botched surgery death

January 9, 2026 17:00 IST

In June 2017, M Lalitha underwent a ‘free tubectomy surgery’ at a government medical camp in the Wanaparthy district. She died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad in July 2017.

CM Mamata Banerjee arrives for a rally to protest against the ED raid at IPAC offices. (Express Photo/Partha Paul)

‘Why are you so worried, Mamata ji?’: BJP raps West Bengal CM for ‘snatching files’ during ED raid at I-PAC chief Pratik Jain’s Kolkata house

January 10, 2026 10:29 IST

The ED on Thursday conducted the raid at Pratik Jain's residence in Kolkata as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged multi-crore rupee coal pilferage scam.

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Man lynched over cattle theft suspicion, kin say targeted for his faith

January 10, 2026 03:36 IST

Police say verifying allegations; wife claims mob asked his name before beating him to death

Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to offer a faster, safer and more comfortable travel experience to passengers. (Image: Bobins Abraham)

India’s 1st Vande Bharat Sleeper train to run at speeds up to 130 kmph on Howrah-Guwahati route

January 9, 2026 15:16 IST

Sleeper Vande Bharat Train Route, Launch Date, Stoppages: India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya).

This will help in meeting the traffic requirement progressively over the years.

Here’s how Southern Railway’s coaching terminal expansion will help to run more trains from Chennai, Coimbatore & Ernakulam

January 9, 2026 13:35 IST

Indian Railways originating train capacity: In a release, the Ministry of Railways said that while the plan is to double the capacity by 2030, it is expected to be increased progressively over the next five years so that the benefits of capacity addition can be reaped immediately.

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Jana Nayagan release remains in limbo: High Court clears Vijay’s film, but CBFC rushes to appeal

January 9, 2026 12:40 IST

The court said the CBFC’s decision to reopen the certification process based on a complaint was ‘without jurisdiction’

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Panchkula residents challenge Haryana’s ‘unjustified’ fixed power tariffs before regulatory commission

January 9, 2026 12:02 IST

The Citizens Welfare Association, Panchkula, pointed out that in the HERC tariff order for the 2025–26 fiscal year, higher fixed charges were imposed on other consumers under Category II and the entire Category III.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, January 9; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, January 9: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

January 9, 2026 10:53 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Friday, January 9, is Rs 13,871 per gram for 24 karat gold, Rs 12,715 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 10,403 per gram for 18 karat gold.

Bribery cases dominated the surge, prompting the Vigilance Investigation Bureau to plan faster prosecutions and tech-led investigations in 2026.

Bribery, DA cases hit 25-year high in 2025 as corruption FIRs nearly double in Bihar

January 9, 2026 10:08 IST

Bihar registered a record 122 corruption FIRs in 2025, nearly double the long-term average, with bribery cases forming 81% of the total, according to the Vigilance Investigation Bureau.

Tug of war between Chhattisgarh BJP MP, minister goes to High Court

Tug of war between Chhattisgarh BJP MP, minister goes to High Court

January 9, 2026 10:03 IST

The post of working president of the Chhattisgarh State Council for Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) has become contentious ahead of an event set to begin on January 9

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I-PAC raids Highlights Bengal govt files caveat in SC, says no order should be passed without hearing their side

January 11, 2026 20:30 IST

ED I-PAC raids news today LIVE updates: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches on the premises of I-PAC and its director Pratik Jain in Kolkata as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged multi-crore rupee coal pilferage scam.

Fresh row in Indore: Collector & mayor attend meet in RSS office

Fresh row in Indore: Collector, mayor attend meeting in RSS office

January 9, 2026 08:00 IST

Congress questions admn’s ‘impartiality’; BJP says ‘courtesy’ call, nothing wrong.

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NASA’s Crew-11 to return ahead of schedule due to medical issue with astronaut at ISS

January 9, 2026 08:05 IST

First incident involving medical emergency evacuation in the 25- year history of ISS

After months of impasse, Ladakh’s high-powered committee to reconvene in ‘last part of January’

After months of impasse, Ladakh’s high-powered committee to reconvene in ‘last part of January’

January 9, 2026 07:49 IST

The High Powered Committed (HPC) set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs to address concerns of the Ladakhi people is set to convene again in the “last part” of January. The committee, headed by Minister of State, MHA, Nityanand Rai, was constituted in 2023 to discuss measures to protect the region’s unique culture and […]

Over 250 years old, struggling Munger gun factories get a shot in the arm

Over 250 years old, struggling Munger gun factories get a shot in the arm

January 9, 2026 11:12 IST

The factories in Bihar’s Munger had been heavily hit by strict licensing norms and the rise of illegal arms manufacturing

No backbenchers, lighter schoolbags: Kerala schools will change from next academic year

No backbenchers, lighter schoolbags: Kerala schools will change from next academic year

January 9, 2026 11:11 IST

Some schools in the state have already changed the sitting arrangements in classrooms to a horseshoe shape, doing away with backbenches

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