Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad criticised Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated electoral losses, alleging lack of internal democracy and centralised decision-making. He also claimed Rahul Gandhi is uncomfortable working with senior leaders and that dissent within the party is suppressed
The Ministry of Home Affairs will showcase the implementation of India’s three new criminal laws in a special tableau at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. The display will highlight the shift from colonial-era laws to a technology-driven, citizen-centric justice system under the theme “Dand Se Nyay Ki Or"
Granth Kutir has been developed at Rashtrapati Bhavan to enhance awareness among people about the rich cultural and literary heritage of India. The people can see the collection of books and manuscripts in the Granth Kutir during their tour to Rashtrapati Bhavan
The bomb threat emails received by several schools in the morning caused panic among school authorities and parents, but were later found to be hoaxes, police said. Prominent institutions, including DPS, Army School and Mahatma Gandhi International School, were among those that received the threats
At least nine people fell ill from contaminated drinking water in Mhow, Indore. Authorities are treating patients, checking water quality, and monitoring the outbreak. A similar incident last month in Bhagirathpura caused seven confirmed deaths
Weather conditions improved across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after a day of widespread snowfall, rain and strong winds. Flight operations at Srinagar airport resumed after snow clearance, though night temperatures remained below freezing across the region. The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snow at isolated places
Odisha’s Nabarangpur district has been declared “Naxal-free” after nine Maoists, including seven women carrying a combined bounty of Rs 47 lakh, surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Police said the district has not witnessed major Naxal activity since 2011, marking a significant achievement as Maoist influence in Odisha
A Delhi court on Saturday postponed the hearing on taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case linked to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The hearing was deferred after the ED sought more time to submit pending documents
Rajasthan’s only hill station, Mount Abu, recorded its coldest day of the season as temperatures plunged to a chilling minus 7 degrees Celsius amid an intense cold wave gripping North India. Frost blanketed grasslands, ponds froze overnight, and icy winds kept residents and tourists huddled around bonfires, marking one of the harshest winter spells
Visiting Rajasthan’s desert city of Jaisalmer will soon become more expensive, with the municipal council deciding to levy a passenger tax on vehicles entering the city. Approved by the state’s Local Self-Government Department, the tax will be collected at entry points on Barmer and Jodhpur roads, with rates ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200
The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist of Pakistan was identified as Usman. He was active from 2024, and six terror acts were registered against him, including the killing of civilians and security forces
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore on January 17 and met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water and those undergoing treatment in the hospital
The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist of Pakistan was identified as Usman. He was active from 2024, and six terror acts were registered against him, including the killing of civilians and security forces
24 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Kathua | ANICongress leader Rahul Gandhi, visited Indore on January 17 and met the families of the victims who died due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water and those undergoing treatment in the hospital
24 January,2026 09:34 AM IST | Bhopal | ANIFive of the cadres surrendered with two Insas rifles, two Single Loading Rifles (SLRs), a carbine and a muzzle-loading gun, the official said
24 January,2026 08:51 AM IST | Chhattisgarh | AgenciesPriya Seth, 34, is in jail for trapping a guy on a dating app and later strangling him and stuffing his body into a suitcase; Hanuman Prasad, 29, conspired with a woman he was in a relationship with and killed her husband and her kids
24 January,2026 08:48 AM IST | Jaipur | AgenciesRahul Gandhi criticised PM Modi over the impact of US tariffs on India’s textile sector, calling the economy “dead.” He warned of job losses and factory closures, urging a trade deal prioritising Indian businesses and workers
23 January,2026 08:22 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
More than three crore devotees took a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, at Prayagraj on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday, officials said. PICS/PTI
The Karnataka High Court has set aside the ban on bike taxi services, allowing operators such as Ola, Uber and Rapido to resume operations. The court ruled that motorcycles qualify as transport vehicles and said the state may regulate the sector under law
23 January,2026 07:52 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
The Vaishno Devi Shrine and several hill resorts across Jammu and Kashmir, including Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Batote, received the season’s first snowfall. The snowfall ended a dry spell and is expected to boost tourism, while authorities urged caution due to slippery roads
23 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | Reasi | mid-day online correspondent
Pilgrimage centres and hill stations such as Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi were covered in a thick blanket of snow. The change in weather drew tourists to several destinations, particularly Mussoorie, where visitors were seen thronging the Mall Road
23 January,2026 05:22 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent
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23 January,2026 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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India has received a formal invitation from the United States government to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for the Gaza Strip — a plan designed to reshape governance and security after months of devastating conflict. The invitation, confirmed by the US Ambassador in New Delhi, includes a direct letter from President Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Will India accept the US invitation — or stay aligned with its long-standing principles on Palestine? What would joining Trump’s Gaza Board mean for Hamas, Israel, regional security, and India’s global role?
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