As the air quality in Delhi-NCR improves significantly, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP decided to revoke all actions under Stage-III of the extant GRAP with immediate effect. All actions under Stages I & II of the extant GRAP are to remain in force in NCR.
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January 02, 2026· 18:28 IST
Dhaka protests
Inqilab Manch holds a protest rally at Shahbagh in Dhaka over the killing of Osman Hadi, a key leader in the protests against Sheikh Hasina, who died on 18 December.
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January 02, 2026· 17:38 IST
Air quality improves
GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect as air quality improves significantly.
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January 02, 2026· 17:32 IST
Bail granted
Chhattisgarh High Court grants bail to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with the alleged multi-crore liquor scam in the state.
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January 02, 2026· 16:55 IST
TMC hits out at BJP and EC
"These people (BJP) defame Bengal by claiming that it is full of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis. When I asked Gyanesh Kumar how many Bangladeshis and Rohingyas were removed from the electoral rolls, he started pointing fingers at me. I told him, 'Put your finger down - you are nominated and I am elected'," says TMC's Abhishek Banerjee.
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January 02, 2026· 16:45 IST
Indore water contamination
"We have sent samples of the borewells there; the report for this has not come yet. We have taken samples again from the tank and pipeline; we are waiting for the report. We have checked the entire line; we will continue our efforts to ensure that the water supply remains correct... It will take another 3-4 days for the normal supply to resume," said Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar on Indore's Bhagirathpura water contamination.
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January 02, 2026· 16:05 IST
VHP slams Mamdani
The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Friday slammed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his note to jailed activist Umar Khalid.
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January 02, 2026· 15:49 IST
Humayun Kabir on Babri Masjid
"The event that is taking place for three days, from today until the 5th, is being held to strengthen ties with the Muslim community. A Babri Masjid will be built here, a hospital will be built, a university will be built, and facilities will be created for the benefit of the people," said Jan Unnayan Party Chief Humayun Kabir in West Bengal.
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January 02, 2026· 15:38 IST
Drugs seized
Two men nabbed for smuggling cocaine worth nearly Rs 21 crore at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, the customs department said on Friday.
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January 02, 2026· 15:32 IST
Schools closed in UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs closure of all schools up to Class 12 across ICSE, CBSE, UP and other boards till January 5 due to the severe cold wave.
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January 02, 2026· 15:18 IST
Fire in an army camp
Fire breaks out in a store located inside an Army camp on the Auli Road in Joshimath. Fire tenders present at the spot.
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January 02, 2026· 13:44 IST
Karnataka News Live: One person killed in clash between Congress, BJP supporters over Valmiki banner dispute in Ballari
A person was shot dead in a clash between Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA G Janardhana Reddy outside the latter's residence in Ballari over a dispute over the installation of a banner.
Tensions flared when Janardhana Reddy's supporters objected to putting up banners for an event to install the Valmiki statue on January 3. What began as a verbal altercation soon escalated, and the two groups got involved in hand-to-hand combat and stone-pelting, and later firing, prompting police to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, police said.
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January 02, 2026· 11:08 IST
Swiss Bar Fire Live: Embassy of India in Switzerland expresses condolence as fire kills 47
Embassy of India in Switzerland expresses its profound grief over the tragic fire explosion in Crans-Montana claiming several precious lives. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and those injured. In solidarity with the Government and the people of Switzerland during this difficult time.
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January 02, 2026· 09:43 IST
Delhi News Live: Several flights delayed at IGI airport
Several flights delayed and flight operations affected as a layer of fog grips the national capital.
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January 02, 2026· 08:47 IST
Rajasthan News Live: Administration demolishes illegal constructions built in Imam Chowk area in Chomu
In Rajasthan's Chomu, the local administration is taking action to demolish the illegal constructions built in the Imam Chowk area.
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January 02, 2026· 08:11 IST
UP News Live: Dense fog grips Moradabad as temperature drops
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Moradabad wakes up to a layer of fog as cold wave grips the city. People huddle around bonfires to keep themselves warm. pic.twitter.com/QFFNToT4Kl
— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2026
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January 02, 2026· 08:09 IST
Karnataka News Live: Clash breaks out over Valmiki banner issue in Ballari
"A clash broke out between two groups in the Awambavi area of Ballari city, allegedly over a Valmiki banner issue, last night. At present, the situation is under control. We have not imposed Section 144 or other sections at present; we are closely ascertaining the situation. There are speculations about one death; at present, it can’t be confirmed," according to SP Ballari.