To ensure maximum voter participation and smooth conduct of the civic polls, the Maharashtra Election Commission has declared a public holiday on January 15.
Voters will elect leaders for a civic governing body with a budget of almost Rs 80,000 crore, the richest in the country and about five times that of national capital New Delhi
The Congress MP said he had been "troubled" by the US tariff regime from the very beginning, adding that India was already at a disadvantage compared to its regional competitors
Mehbooba, the former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, said that if religious sites were to be profiled, the exercise should begin with temples across the country
Her death marks the end of a dignified era for the Darbhanga royal family and the wider Mithilanchal region, where she was revered for her legacy of service, sacrifice and patriotism
Kapoor succeeds incumbent Praveen Kumar, who has been named the new head of the Border Security Force (BSF)
Aggarwal, a 1994 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, is currently special director general in the anti-terror agency.
Vande Bharat News: By offering late-night departures and early-morning arrivals on routes spanning 600–900 kilometres, the Vande Bharat Sleeper enables passengers to avoid booking a hotel room altogether.
Police seized 101 grams of cocaine, 481 grams of hydro ganja, mobile phones used in the crimes, and two-wheelers from the accused, with a total estimated value of around Rs 1 crore, a press release said.
Just when everything seemed set, her grandson, Rakesh Sakhare, noticed a faint movement in her toes. Alarmed, family members immediately removed the cotton from her nostrils. To their shock, Gangabai took a deep breath, confirming that she was alive.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. We discussed the evolving situation in and around Iran.”
Except for Mumbai, the other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will take place on January 16.
Indian Railways News: Chief Project Manager of Indian Railways Ananth Rupanagudi, responding to criticism over his earlier remarks, said he was “pleasantly surprised” by the wide response his post received on social media platform X.
Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra with West Bengal and Assam.
India presented German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Patola silk, a DA62 aircraft replica and a leather logbook, signalling craft-led diplomacy and bilateral ties.
Several witnesses said they saw Garg drinking alcohol, with one witness saying he had consumed a few cups of liquor, gin and whisky, along with a few sips of Guinness Stout, the Channel said.
Supreme Court hears Assam hospital row near Army camp as the force flags drone and sniper risks, seeking a 15-foot wall and no-facing windows.
Air India said the partnership will allow its passengers flying to Jeddah or Riyadh to have seamless onward connections on Saudia-operated flights to Dammam, Abha, Gassim, Gizan, Madinah and Taif.
The BJP’s Assam unit shared a screenshot of the now-deleted post and said its removal would not “nullify” what the Congress was “trying to imply”.
He said following the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, a clear decision was made at the highest level that India would take decisive action.
With tensions running high, local residents stepped in to stop the violence. The couple was then escorted to the Amarpur police station to ensure their safety.
Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) says it is among the first water utilities globally to adopt the patented technology at this scale, aimed at detecting inefficient pumps and improving energy efficiency and sustainability.
WEF’s Global Risks Report flags geoeconomic conflict as the top global risk for 2026, while cyber insecurity, inequality and downturns worry India.
