HP Cabinet Okays Panchayat Polls, Cancer Center, Air Service Revival
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to hold panchayat elections before April 30, revive Delhi-Shimla flights, and establish a cancer care center in Hamirpur.
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Delhi Waste Plants Expansion Awaits Environmental Clearance
MCD seeks approvals to expand Tehkhand and Okhla waste-to-energy plants, aiming to boost processing capacity and power generation while reducing landfill pressure in Delhi.
Atishi Denies Insulting Sikh Guru, Seeks Assembly Video
Delhi opposition leader Atishi rejects BJP claims she made derogatory remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur, demands access to unedited assembly recordings to clear her name.
Global Snapshot: CJI Felicitation to Wildfires
A visual journey captures CJI Surya Kant's felicitation in Delhi, political clashes in West Bengal, Saraswati Puja preparations in Kolkata, sand art in Varanasi, wildfires in Penco, and a Rome premiere.
UAE President Meets PM Modi, Pledges Economic Growth in 3-Hour Visit
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wrapped up a brief 3-hour visit to India, meeting with PM Narendra Modi. Both leaders expressed satisfaction and pledged to boost economic ties and growth between the two nations.
Congress Kingmaker in Nashik with 3 Seats as ISLAM Seeks Support
Congress emerges as kingmaker in Nashik corporation with only 3 seats. ISLAM, the largest party, needs support to reach majority, while AIMIM weighs alliance options.
Illegal Soil Mining: 3 Tractors, Excavator Seized in Ganjam
Police and mining officers seized three soil-laden tractors and an excavator in a raid at Ganianalh, Ganjam district, on Sunday night. The vehicles were involved in illegal extraction of minor minerals.
Call to Declare Kaundinya Father of Indian Merchant Navy
Ex-naval officer Bidyadhar Nayak urges Odisha CM to press Union government to recognize Kaundinya, a Kalinga prince, as Father of Indian Merchant Navy after INSV Kaundinya's first voyage.
Minister's 'Name' Remark on Malappuram Panchayat Faces Scrutiny
Culture Minister Saji Cherian's controversial statement about Malappuram district panchayat elections faces strong rebuttal from IUML and factual contradictions from LDF's own candidate selection patterns.
Danish MP Slams Trump Aide Miller Over Greenland Comments
Danish MP Rasmus Jarlov criticizes Trump aide Stephen Miller's remarks on Greenland, calling his mentality that of a rapist. Trump's Nobel Prize comment adds to the diplomatic tension.
Army Havildar Martyred in Kishtwar Gunfight with Terrorists
Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Army's Special Forces succumbed to injuries after a fierce overnight encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar's dense forests, marking the first security force fatality in J&K counterterrorism operations this year.
Odisha PWD Reviews CM's 15-Point Agenda in High-Level Meet
Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh chaired a key PWD meeting in Bhubaneswar to discuss CM Mohan Majhi's 15-point plan for boosting administrative efficiency and infrastructure projects.
Delhi to Train 1.2 Lakh Construction Workers Over 3 Years
Delhi government launches ambitious program to train and certify 1.2 lakh construction workers across five key roles to enhance skills, improve safety, and boost employability through structured training and wage compensation.
Abdullah on Pandit Return Sparks BJP Backlash
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah says Kashmiri Pandits are free to return to Kashmir but doubts permanent resettlement, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and protests on Jammu-Srinagar highway.
Satej Patil on Kolhapur Mayor Post, Alliances
Congress MLC Satej Patil remains ambiguous about his party's strategy after falling short of a majority in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, discussing mayor tenure and potential alliances.
BJP Ends Congress Era in Nanded, Wins Civic Majority
BJP secures majority in Nanded-Waghala Municipal Corporation, breaking Congress's 27-year hold. MP Ashok Chavan's leadership credited for the historic win.
Mysterious Projectiles Found in Mumbai Society Under Probe
Police in Mumbai are investigating the discovery of projectiles at a Lokhandwala housing society, with forensic tests pending to determine if they are bullets or pellets.
Haryana Minister Meets Gadkari, Discusses Road Projects
Haryana's Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur. They discussed ongoing and proposed road, highway, and bridge projects in Haryana.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' Platform Amplifies Public Voices
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' platform on January 20, 2026, showcases diverse public opinions on national and local matters, fostering democratic dialogue and community engagement.
DH Cartoon Sends Message to Trump
A Deccan Herald cartoon uses satire to send a pointed message to former US President Donald Trump, highlighting political commentary in Indian media.
Ladakh Shia March Backs Iran, Slams US-Israel
Hundreds of Shia protesters, including women, marched in Leh carrying placards of Iran's Supreme Leader. They expressed solidarity with Iran and accused the US and Israel of conspiring against the country.
Omar Govt Slams Jammu Statehood Demand as 'Pakistani Agenda'
The Omar Abdullah government strongly opposes calls for Jammu's separate statehood, calling it a Pakistani and ISI agenda. Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary says such demands are un-Indian.
Patna HC Grants Record 463 Bails in Liquor Cases
Patna High Court sets new record by granting 463 bails in prohibition cases in one day, criticizing poor implementation of liquor laws and incarceration for small quantities.
Hisar: Youth Murdered in Farm, Throat Slit with Spade
A 28-year-old man was brutally murdered in Hisar's Mahmadki village. His throat was slit with a spade. Police investigate as his marriage was recently fixed.
Merz: Europe Will Respond to Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns Trump's tariff threats over Greenland will harm transatlantic ties. He says Europe seeks talks but will respond if needed, backing Denmark and Greenland's sovereignty.
Kolkata Airport Has Highest Women CISF Staff in India
Kolkata airport now hosts 350 women CISF personnel, the highest at any Indian airport. This comes as CISF creates its first all-women battalion and commando unit to boost gender inclusion and security capabilities.
Haryana Police Chief Orders Crackdown on Organized Crime
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal chairs high-level meeting, directs officers to intensify efforts against organized crime and maintain strict law and order across the state.
SC Directs BDO to Surrender in Kolkata Murder Case
The Supreme Court has directed Rajganj BDO Prashant Burman to surrender before a Salt Lake court by January 23 in connection with the murder of gold trader Swapan Kamilya.
Delhi Cops Stabbed, Still Arrest History-Sheeter
Two Delhi Police constables, Kuldeep and Neeraj, sustained stab wounds while chasing a history-sheeter in Shahbad Dairy but overpowered him, seizing a loaded pistol and knife. The accused, Ravi alias Panchi, faces multiple charges.
Mira-Bhayandar Metro Starts Next Month, Roads Concreted Soon
State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announces Mira-Bhayandar metro service operational next month and road concreting within two years, boosting Thane's connectivity.
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