India

‘Coherent narrative of planned disruption’: SC cites prosecution case to deny bail to Umar, Sharjeel

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in the larger conspiracy case behind the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, holding

India / 5th January 2026

Mission 'Hundred Million Jobs' launched in India to boost employment rates

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): A group of industry leaders on Monday joined hands to launch Hundred Million Jobs (HMJ), a national initiative to create 10 crore jobs in India over the next decade.The collaborativ

India / 5th January 2026

Will personally plead against SIR in Bengal at SC if necessary: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, January 5 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Monday said that she will personally plead at the Supreme Court of India (SCI) against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), hig

India / 5th January 2026

Vice Prez Radhakrishnan praises NCC’s nation-building role

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday, attended the inauguration of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2026, lauding the youth organisations vital role in natio

India / 5th January 2026

India on track to meet 500 GW non-fossil power target by 2030: MNRE Secretary

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): India is on course to achieve its ambitious target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030, with a strong pipeline of renewable energy projects already in pl

Business / 5th January 2026

'Never dreamt of becoming a minister': Siddaramaiah set to equal record of longest-serving Karnataka CM

Mysuru, January 5 (IANS): Amid the leadership tussle, Siddaramaiah is all set to equal the record of the longest-serving Karnataka Chief Minister, held by D. Devaraj Urs, on Tuesday.Devaraj Urs served two terms

India / 5th January 2026

Severe cold wave grips Bundelkhand; orange alert issued

Bhopal/Chhatarpur, January 5 (IANS): An intense cold wave has tightened its hold over the entire Bundelkhand region, affecting districts in both Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Dense fog an

India / 5th January 2026

Delhi riots case: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; grants relief to 5 others

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the alleged larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots.Pronouncing

India / 5th January 2026

World order today increasingly resembles world disorder: Shashi Tharoor on Venezuela situation

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said India will make an appropriate response to worsening situation in Venezuela, stressing that national interest and diplomatic sensitivities

India / 5th January 2026

Intel warns of rising infiltration attempts via Nepal border ahead of Bangladesh elections

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS): There has been a surge in the number of Bangladeshis who are trying to infiltrate India through the Nepal border. The year 2025 witnessed multiple such instances in which Bangladesh

India / 5th January 2026

Delhi-NCR air quality remains ‘poor’; cold wave grips region

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS) Delhis air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Monday morning as the national capital continued to reel under a cold wave. The minimum temperature dropped sharply by 4.5 degre

India / 5th January 2026

Nehru was not too enthused with idea of Somnath Temple restoration, says PM Modi

New Delhi, January 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recalled the time when then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was not supportive of the idea of rebuilding Somnath Temple and did not want top co

India / 5th January 2026

How PM Modi’s PRAGATI drive is speeding up work on big infra projects

New Delhi, January 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modis personal intervention to resolve issues stalling the progress of big ticket infrastructure projects in the country has played a key role in speeding up

India / 4th January 2026

Left parties stage protest in Delhi against US action on Venezuela

New Delhi, January 4 (IANS) Several Left parties on Sunday staged a protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, condemning the US attack on Venezuela and the "capture" of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.The CPI

India / 4th January 2026

'Reinforcing moral core of Indian democracy': Foreign portal praises ECI's SIR drive

New Delhi, January 4 (IANS): The "purging" of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a monumental drive undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI), found strong resistance and opp

India / 4th January 2026

Indian army chief begins official visit to UAE to boost defence ties

New Delhi, January 4 (IANS): India's Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday departed for an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a key step in strengthening bilateral military and s

India / 4th January 2026

Ragging case: Himachal CM pledges justice for woman college student

Shimla, January 4 (IANS): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday expressed grief and heartfelt sorrow over the demise of a young girl student from Government Degree College in Dharamsa

India / 4th January 2026

Will continue to boost partnership with Bhutan rooted in sustainability, trust: Gautam Adani

New Delhi, January 4 (IANS): Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday said they will continue to strengthen their partnership with Bhutan, which is rooted in sustainability, trust and long-term valu

India / 4th January 2026

Andhra Pradesh: First test flight lands successfully at Bhogapuram Airport

Visakhapatnam, January 4 (IANS): The first commercial validation flight landed successfully at the Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport in Vizianagaram district on Sunday, heralding a new era in the avia

Business / 4th January 2026

'World wants to know if democracy is alive in India': Prithviraj Chavan defends Rahul's frequent foreign visits

Mumbai, January 4 (IANS): Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, stated on Sunday that there should be no issue with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandh

India / 4th January 2026

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