Shillong Volunteer Invited to Republic Day in Delhi
Iarisha Kharbhoi, an Aapda Mitra volunteer from East Khasi Hills, receives special invitation to Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi for her exceptional disaster management work.
Category : Politics
Trump Warns Tariffs on Allies Over Greenland
US President Donald Trump escalates his bid for Greenland, threatening tariffs on countries opposing the move. European leaders reject the proposal, risking NATO tensions.
PM Modi Assam Visit: Bodo Culture, Kaziranga Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Assam for two days, launching projects worth Rs 6,950 crore, attending Bodo cultural event, and flagging off Amrit Bharat Express trains.
Demand Revived for Gauhati High Court Bench in Barak Valley
Senior advocate Dharmananda Deb has formally revived the demand for a Gauhati High Court circuit or permanent bench in Silchar's Barak Valley, citing severe hardships due to distance and poor connectivity with Guwahati.
Patna: Weekly Public Hearings for Revenue Grievances Start Jan 19
Bihar's revenue department mandates public hearings every Monday and Friday at block offices. Digital complaint tracking ensures transparency under Saat Nischay-3 programme.
Delhi on High Alert: Terror Posters Before Republic Day
Security agencies intensify vigilance in Delhi with updated wanted posters targeting Khalistani terrorists and jihadi elements to prevent disruptions during the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
CISF Returns Lost Bag with Valuables at Mangaluru Airport
CISF personnel at Mangaluru International Airport safely restored and returned an unattended bag containing a laptop, iPad, phone, passport, and boarding pass to passenger Fazmine Aqil after thorough security checks.
Delhi Police Busts Interstate Gun Syndicate Before Republic Day
Delhi Police dismantled an interstate illegal firearms network, arresting five criminals and seizing 20 pistols, ammunition, and machinery in a major pre-Republic Day operation.
Delhi Road Accident Deaths Up 4.2% in 2025
Delhi reports 1,617 road accident deaths in 2025, a 4.2% increase from 2024. Injuries also rose by 2%, while police cite speeding and drunk driving as major causes.
IPS Officer Praveen Vashista Joins CVC as Vigilance Commissioner
Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as vigilance commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission, restoring the body to its full three-member strength.
Surat Man Gets 3-Year Jail Under IT Act, Acquitted of Rape
A Surat court sentenced a man to three years in prison under the IT Act for sending private photos, while acquitting him of rape charges in a case that led to marital separation.
Odisha Migrant Worker Abducted, Tortured and Set on Fire in AP
A 50-year-old migrant labourer from Odisha's Nuapada district was abducted, given electric shocks and set ablaze by brick kiln agents in Andhra Pradesh after attempting to escape. The victim filed a police complaint after hospital discharge.
Veerashaiva Mahasabha President Selection to Follow Bylaws
Shrishaila Peetha seer Channasiddharama Panditaradhya Shivacharya Swamiji states the Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha will select its new national president strictly according to rules, with a committee overseeing the process.
Belagavi M-Sand Producers Threaten Protest Over Illegal Mining
Frustrated by rampant illegal sand and M-sand extraction, Belagavi's M-Sand Producers Welfare Association warns of staging protests at the Department of Mines and Geology premises if authorities fail to act immediately.
Koppal Pollution Protest: Leader to Raise Issue in Council
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy pledges to highlight the 78-day sit-in against industrial pollution in Koppal during the special session on January 22, with BJP backing the protest.
Modi Praises Mumbai After NDA's Civic Polls Win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Mumbai voters as BJP-Shiv Sena alliance emerged as single largest party in Maharashtra civic elections.
Kurukshetra Police Seize 2.11 Kg Opium, Arrest Driver
Kurukshetra police arrested a Punjab-based canter driver and recovered 2.11 kilograms of opium in a major drug trafficking operation near Usmanpur village.
Canada's Carney Partners with China, Shocks US with Tariffs
Canadian PM Mark Carney announces a strategic partnership with China, easing trade barriers and expanding cooperation, while imposing tariffs that strain US relations under Trump.
AP FIRST Tech Hub Launched in Tirupati by Naidu
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announces AP FIRST in Tirupati, a research and innovation hub with IIT Tirupati and IISER to boost aerospace, AI, and startups.
Mumbai Ward 90: Congress Wins by 7 Votes After Recount Drama
Congress candidate Tulip Miranda clinched victory in Mumbai's Ward 90 civic election by a razor-thin margin of seven votes. BJP's Jyoti Upadhyay demanded a recount, but the result stood firm, confirming Miranda's dramatic win.
Delhi Police Rescues Kidnapped Boy from Train, Busts Trafficking Racket
Delhi Police rescued a five-year-old boy from kidnappers on a train at Kanpur Central station. The accused intended to sell the child in Kolkata for Rs 1 lakh. Investigation began after the father reported his son missing.
Bokaro Police Ban Masks in Jewelry Stores After Robbery
Bokaro police enforce new security rules for jewelry shops, prohibiting customers from wearing masks or scarves inside stores following a recent robbery attempt.
SIT Targets Prince Khan Gang in Jamshedpur Kidnapping Case
The Special Investigation Team probing the kidnapping of industrialist Devan Chandra Gandhi's son in Jamshedpur is focusing on Prince Khan's gang. Police are also hunting Bihar-based criminal groups operating from Muzaffarpur and Hajipur.
Haryana Minister Chairs Meeting on Potli Village Underpass Issue
Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana chaired a meeting in Yamunanagar to address the long-pending underpass route issue on Shamli-Ambala Highway near Potli village, directing NHAI officials to find a permanent solution.
Mushroom Emoji is Poisonous Hallucinogenic Fungus: Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica reveals the mushroom emoji depicts fly agaric, a toxic hallucinogenic fungus. It contains bufotenine, causes poisoning symptoms, and has a deadly history as fly poison.
Kerala Congress (M) Rejects UDF Entry Moves Despite Congress Push
Kerala Congress (M) has decisively turned down attempts to rejoin the UDF alliance. Reports indicate Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi, made personal appeals to party chief Jose K. Mani.
Nepali Congress Protests Erupt as Election Commission Recognises Thapa
Factional tensions within Nepal's Nepali Congress party have escalated into street protests after the Election Commission officially recognised Gagan Thapa's leadership, sparking disputes over party control.
India Tracks Iran Situation, Reaffirms Partnership
India is closely watching developments in Iran and has reiterated its long-standing partnership with the country, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Osman Hashim, PM Hasina's Brother, Joins Bangladesh UK Mission
Osman Hashim, the younger brother of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been appointed as a minister at the Bangladesh High Commission in the United Kingdom, sparking discussions on diplomatic appointments.
Maharashtra Civic Polls: BJP Dominates, Congress Solo
The BJP and Shiv Sena alliance sweeps Maharashtra civic body elections after nine years. Congress contests alone while former mayors win in Mumbai.
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