Union Minister Pabitra Margherita announced the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act 2025 in Jorhat, increasing rural employment from 100 to 125 days annually with tech-driven transparency.
The European Parliament has adopted a tough resolution calling for Iran to be 'free' and targeting 'oppressors', while US President Trump signals possible talks with Tehran after weeks of tension.
Breaking news roundup: Indian Army vehicle accident in gorge, major explosion at steel plant, and Abhishek Sharma's T20 cricket record achievement. Latest updates on these developing stories.
Vigilance sleuths arrested revenue inspector Janaki Ranjan Mallik in Cuttack for allegedly taking Rs 10,000 bribe from a landowner to process mutation. Searches conducted at his properties.
Political activity intensifies in Assam's Haflong (ST) constituency as BJP and Congress prepare for a high-stakes battle in 2026 assembly elections, with emerging third-front challenges and local dynamics shaping the contest.
Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board has partially commissioned the South West Guwahati water supply project, benefiting 1,500 households initially with 17,000 more expected by year-end.
Pratik Mishra, a 30-year-old habitual offender with nine criminal cases, was arrested for posting social media threats of a bomb attack on Puri's Jagannath temple and targeting a BJD MP.
India declined to participate in Donald Trump's Board of Peace launch at Davos despite a personal invitation, while Pakistan's PM joined the stage. Trump repeated an unverified India-Pakistan ceasefire claim, raising questions about the initiative's credi
US President Donald Trump's comments on the Chagos Islands dispute have revived Cold War tensions, linked to Bangladesh war history, and revealed strategic connections to his Greenland acquisition efforts.
A wild elephant caused traffic disruption on Anchetty-Natrampalayam Road in Krishnagiri for about an hour. Forest officials warn against chasing elephants with loud noises.
The Madras Bar Association, one of India's oldest bar associations, has elected new office-bearers including V R Kamalanathan as president and J Pothiraj as secretary in elections held on January 21.
A Delhi court has acquitted former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate for not appearing before the agency in the Delhi excise policy money laundering investigation.
Pakistan commits $1 billion to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza while simultaneously seeking financial assistance from UAE and IMF, highlighting a stark contrast between diplomatic ambitions and economic realities.
Donald Trump announces Board of Peace at Davos, claims Ukraine war ending soon, meets Zelenskyy, and addresses Middle East conflicts. UK opts out over Russia concerns.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk will make his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, speaking with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in a last-minute addition to the 2026 schedule.
The Election Commission has ordered an FIR against Trinamool Congress MLA Monirul Islam for alleged vandalism at the Farakka BDO office in West Bengal, citing political tensions and protests over SIR exercise harassment claims.
Palestine Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh highlights India's potential pivotal role in advancing peace efforts and implementing the two-state solution in the Middle East through diplomatic influence.
Police in Punjabi Bagh, West Delhi, have arrested a 22-year-old man and recovered gold and silver ornaments worth approximately Rs 75 lakh, along with Rs 80,000 cash, following a burglary at a house in Madhuban Enclave.
A Noida fast-track court sentenced two Dadri men to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for a 2012 attempted murder case. The court found them guilty under IPC sections 323, 325, and 307.
A 25-year-old man from Greater Noida West was arrested after a video surfaced showing him performing dangerous stunts with a child on a moving car's roof. Police confirm the incident and warn of stricter actions.
In a bold robbery in Ghaziabad's Modinagar, thieves targeted a shoe showroom just 100 meters from the police station, escaping with shoes, cash, and electronics. Police have registered an FIR and formed teams to investigate.
National Highways Authority of India rejects Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority's proposal for stormwater infrastructure on NH8, citing design flaws and traffic disruption risks.
In a landmark judgment, India's Supreme Court ruled that a husband cannot avoid maintenance payments under Section 125 CrPC merely because his wife doesn't comply with a conjugal rights decree. The court emphasized the protective nature of maintenance law
US President Donald Trump says he prevented nuclear war between India and Pakistan, but India firmly rejects any foreign role in the 2025 ceasefire, highlighting sovereignty concerns.
Stay informed with the latest from Lucknow: civic developments, traffic alerts, metro updates, weather conditions, and key political and administrative news for January 21, 2026.
Stay informed with the latest from Kolkata covering civic developments, traffic and metro alerts, weather conditions, and important political news for January 21, 2026.
A fire at LIC's Madurai office initially thought accidental has been exposed as a staged murder. Senior manager Kalyani Nambi was killed by colleague D Ram over delayed insurance claim files, with evidence revealing a calculated crime.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized air power's decisive role in modern conflicts, citing operations in Pakistan and Sudan, and called for sustained investment in aerial capabilities.
A 30-year-old pilgrim from Mandya was killed in a suspected leopard attack near Male Mahadeshwara Hill in Chamarajanagar district. The incident occurred early Wednesday on a forest pathway, sparking panic among devotees.
US Southern Command apprehended the Sagitta tanker linked to Venezuelan oil without incident, escalating sanctions into military action. President Trump claims 50 million barrels seized and sold globally, while legal experts warn of international law viol