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Modi to flag off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper ahead of Bengal polls — no waiting list, premium fares revealed!
Modi to flag off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper ahead of Bengal polls — no waiting list, premium fares revealed!
Multiple suspected Pakistani drones spotted near Jammu and Kashmir border, security forces on high alert
Suspected Pakistani drones were detected near the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a high alert among security forces, officials said.
India is moving ahead with remarkable certainty amid global uncertainty: Modi at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference inauguration
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions in Rajkot, asserting that India is advancing with “remarkable certainty” at a time of heightened global uncertainty.
India is certain, while the world is uncertain: Modi’s major statement in Rajkot during Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra regions in Rajkot, asserting that India is advancing with “remarkable certainty” at a time of heightened global uncertainty.
Ayodhya: Tense moments at Ram Temple after Kashmiri man tries to offer namaz inside complex
A Kashmiri man was arrested after allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya, sources told India Today.
Communal tensions in Tripura’s Unakoti leave several injured, houses destroyed
Tension erupted between two communities in Tripura’s Unakoti district on Saturday following a dispute over subscription collection for a local fair, leaving at least five to six people injured and several houses damaged by fire, media reports said.
Non-veg food barred across Ayodhya Dham, online delivery platforms warned
Ayodhya Food Commissioner Manik Chandra Singh on Saturday announced a complete ban on the sale and consumption of non-vegetarian food in hotels and restaurants across Ayodhya Dham, citing the city’s religious and cultural significance.
X blocks 3,500 posts, deletes 600 accounts after Centre flags obscene content: Report
Social media platform X has blocked 3,500 posts and removed nearly 600 accounts after the Centre flagged widespread circulation of obscene content on the platform, NDTV reported, quoting government sources.
Small plane crash in Odisha leaves 6 injured—What happened just 10 km after takeoff?
At least six people were injured when a small aircraft crashed near Jalda A Block in the Raghunathpali area of Rourkela, Odisha, on Saturday, according to media reports.
IPAC raid row escalates! ED drags Mamata Banerjee to Supreme Court after High Court chaos
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent hearing in the case concerning West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged resistance to the agency’s raid at the IPAC office and its head, Pratik Jain's residence, media reports said.
Breakthrough in India–EU trade deal? Goyal’s Brussels visit sparks fresh optimism
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a two-day visit to Brussels on January 8–9, marking a significant step forward in negotiations for the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Coal cash to poll campaigns? How ₹2,742 crore scam funds allegedly powered I-PAC’s election operations
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: A major political storm erupted after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out coordinated raids on January 8 at six locations in West Bengal and four in Delhi linked to election management firm I-PAC.
India vs NYC Mayor: MEA hits back after Mamdani backs jailed activist Umar Khalid
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Friday strongly objected to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s letter expressing solidarity with jailed activist Umar Khalid, urging the US lawmaker to focus on his responsibilities at home.
Madras High Court stays UA certification for Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, no release until Jan 21
The Madras High Court on Friday stayed an earlier single-judge order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a UA certificate to Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay, and posted the matter for further hearing on January 21 after the Pongal holidays.
Bengal ED raids row deepens as Mamata Banerjee leads rally, BJP demands action
The confrontation between the Centre and the West Bengal government over the Enforcement Directorate’s raids on political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and its co-founder Pratik Jain intensified on Friday, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leading a protest rally in Kolkata and the BJP accusing her of deep involvement in corruption.
India rejects US claim on trade deal; says Modi–Trump talks ongoing, negotiations ‘never stalled'
India on Friday strongly rejected remarks by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that a long-pending India–US trade agreement failed to materialise because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a phone call to President Donald Trump, calling the characterisation of the talks “not accurate”.
Why Trump’s Venezuela gambit won’t rock India’s oil strategy
US President Donald Trump has justified the military operation that allegedly captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife as a move to prosecute them in New York on charges of drug trafficking and links to cartels designated as terrorist groups.
Indian Railways rolls out TAG 2026: 122 new trains, 549 speeded-up services across India
Under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, Indian Railways has rolled out a wide-ranging network upgrade, introducing new trains, extending existing services, increasing frequencies, converting select services into Superfast trains and significantly reducing travel times across railway zones.
India strengthens military ties as COAS Dwivedi wraps up key UAE–Sri Lanka visit
Indian Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has concluded his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka from January 5 to 8, reinforcing India’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military engagement and strengthening strategic partnerships in West Asia and the Indian Ocean Region.
India, UAE join forces in historic Antarctic mission — What they’re discovering will surprise you
Researchers from Khalifa University in the UAE have joined Indian scientists for India’s 45th Antarctic Expedition at the Maitri research station, officials confirmed.
Modi to host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gujarat: Kite Festival, Sabarmati Visit and crucial talks on defence, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12 to review the progress of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, officials said on Friday.
Jana Nayagan controversy: Madras HC steps in, orders CBFC to clear Vijay film
Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to Vijay-starrer upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, clearing the way for its theatrical release, media reports said.
Dragged by police outside Amit Shah’s office! 8 TMC MPs detained as ED row explodes
New Delhi/IBNS: Eight Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on Friday staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office, escalating the party’s confrontation with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids linked to the alleged coal scam.
India to roll out vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology by 2026 to boost road safety
The Government of India is preparing to introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology nationwide by the end of 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving road safety and reducing accidents.
Fake marriage, divorce papers used to send a Gujarat woman to UK! Bharuch Police bust illegal immigration racket
Police in Gujarat’s Bharuch district have uncovered an illegal immigration racket in which forged marriage and divorce documents were allegedly used to help a local woman travel to the United Kingdom on a dependent visa, media reports said.
ED vs I-PAC standoff escalates: Mamata’s ‘file seizure’ row lands in Calcutta High Court
Kolkata/IBNS: The political storm surrounding Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at locations linked to election strategist group I-PAC has now reached the Calcutta High Court.
ED alleges Mamata 'forcibly removed documents' during IPAC raids, CM calls Amit Shah 'nasty Home Minister'
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee “forcibly removed physical documents and electronic evidence” during raids conducted at the office of political consultancy firm IPAC and the residence of its head, Pratik Jain, in connection with the coal smuggling case.
'Nasty Home Minister!': Mamata slams Amit Shah after ED raids IPAC office and firm head Pratik Jain
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday called Union Home Minister Amit Shah a “nasty and naughty Home Minister” after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the office of her political consultancy firm IPAC and the residence of its head, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata.
ED raids IPAC office, Pratik Jain’s home in coal scam probe; Mamata Banerjee rushes in, takes on BJP
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at the office of political consultancy firm IPAC and the residence of its head, Pratik Jain, in connection with the coal smuggling case, media reports said.