INDIA
685 roads shut, 8-km snarl, 100% hotel occupancy: Manali snowfall rush leaves thousands stranded
The pile-up, which began on Friday evening, had still not cleared more than 24 hours later, leaving tourists stranded inside their cars and buses, while movement on several highways came to a halt.
INDIA
Telangana HC sets aside death penalty of woman, cites psychosis in infant killing 'Sarpadosham' case: 'Looked like a snake'
The bench said it was “astonished” that the trial court had not examined the mental health of the accused despite material on record suggesting serious psychiatric illness.
INDIA
High Court turns down pre-arrest bail of man accused of possessing illegal 50 kg beef: 'Misled plea an afterthought'
Samples sent to a Hyderabad institute were found to be meat of a bull or ox, scientifically classified as bos indicus, an animal covered under the Act’s definition of cow.
SCIENCE
Two suns seen over Russia's Sakhalin? Science behind striking sky illusion 'sun dog' explained
Sundogs, also known as mock suns or parhelia, are bright patches of light that appear to the left, right, or sometimes on both sides of the real sun.
INDIA
Judge who ordered FIR against Sambhal cops transferred thrice in eight months, row erupts
Lawyers in Sambhal staged protests near the Chandausi police station and the district collectorate, raising slogans against the state government and terming the transfer “the killing of justice.”
INDIA
Video | Rajasthan town locked in deep freeze as mercury dips to minus 7, water bodies turn to ice
What makes the chill more striking is its timing. Typically, winter begins to loosen its grip after Basant Panchami, yet over the past few days, the opposite has unfolded here.
INDIA
Krishna Karunesh named Noida Authority CEO after Lokesh M’s removal over techie's death in pit
The leadership change at the Noida Authority comes against the backdrop of protests and scrutiny after 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died on the night of January 16 in Sector 150
INDIA
Supreme Court notice to Centre, CBI on plea of senior citizen ex-banker duped of Rs 23 crore in 'digital arrest'
New Delhi, Jan 24 The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was dup..
INDIA
EC unsure of meeting Supreme Court deadline for issuing list of names flagged for 'logical discrepancies'
On January 19, the Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to make public the names of voters categorised under “logical discrepancies” and those listed as “unmapped”.
INDIA
India’s next giant leap: ISRO shifts from space missions to permanent presence with Bharatiya Antariksh Station
This step, taken through an Expression of Interest, is the first tangible move towards placing Indians in a continuously occupied orbital laboratory, with the debut module targeted for launch in 2028.
INDIA
'We are not inferior in patriotism': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin as Governor Ravi refused to read Assembly speech
“I am facing the crisis that was not witnessed during the tenure of former Chief Ministers…,” Stalin said, adding that Ravi’s conduct amounted to “insulting the position he holds.”
INDIA
‘Don’t cross the limit’ row: Supreme Court lets Jharkhand lawyer tender apology before HC in criminal contempt
The controversy traces to October 16 last year during a hearing before Justice Rajesh Kumar at the high court, where the lawyer appeared for a client seeking restoration of an electricity connection.
INDIA
Social media post sparks buzz: Will Raj Thackeray back BJP or Shinde Sena, sideline Uddhav in BMC polls?
In the message, he reflected on Bal Thackeray’s political style and principles, highlighting adaptability without abandoning core values.
INDIA
PM Modi launches SVANidhi Card: What is this 'immediate access to credit' scheme for street vendors?
During the Kerala event, the Prime Minister also disbursed SVANidhi loans to one lakh beneficiaries, including street vendors from the State.
INDIA
PM Modi launches Svanidhi credit card, flags off new train services in Kerala
PM Modi flagged off three Amrit Bharat Express trains and a Thrissur-Guruvayur passenger train.
INDIA
Shashi Tharoor may miss Congress strategy meet after Kochi 'snub'; BJP says, 'senior Congress leaders treated like slaves'
Despite being a member of the Congress Working Committee, Tharoor was reportedly placed at the extreme end of the stage.
INDIA
Andhra Pradesh forms ministers’ panel to explore ban or curbs on social media use by children under 16
The recommendations of the Group of Ministers are expected to be finalised within a month.
INDIA
After 24-hour scare, missing Sena corporator Sarita Mhaske returns, says 'will always be with Uddhav Thackeray'
Sarita Mhaske's sudden unreachability had fuelled chatter about a possible switch to the rival Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, especially given her earlier association with MLA Dilip Lande.
INDIA
MP govt tells HC E. coli-tainted water from 51 tube wells behind Indore's Bhagirathpura deaths, court reserves order
Responding to the court’s queries, a government lawyer explained that leakage in a pipeline had allowed sewer water to mix with the potable water supply.
WORLD
US Supreme Court defers Trump tariff ruling again, decision unlikely before Feb 20
India is among the countries hit hardest. Its exports face a combined tariff burden of 50%, made up of the across-the-board “Liberation Day” duties plus an extra 25% linked to New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.
INDIA
Grave negligence alleged at Bhopal's society: 77-year-old found dead in lift shaft after 10 days search
The grim find came late Saturday night when residents of Chinar Dream City in the Misrod area complained of a foul smell emanating from one of the lifts.
BUSINESS
Why excluding daughters-in-law from SEBI’s takeover rules is becoming a succession headache: Experts explain
At issue is Sebi’s definition of who counts as a “relative” under the takeover code, which determines whether internal transfers of ownership can proceed smoothly or trigger onerous regulatory consequences.
SCIENCE
Low-calorie sugar breakthrough: Bacteria turn glucose into D-tagatose with minimal blood sugar spike
Unlike sucrose, D-tagatose delivers nearly the same sensory experience. It is about 92% as sweet as table sugar, yet provides only "one-third of the calories".
BUSINESS
Supreme Court scraps HC-ordered CBI probe in Gurugram Ambience Mall case, stays NGT penalty on project
The case had reached the Supreme Court after the Ambience Group challenged the high court’s July 2020 judgment.
