New Delhi: India’s Parliament Budget Session 2026 officially commenced on Wednesday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. As per parliamentary tradition, the President’s address marked the formal beginning of the crucial budget session, outlining the government’s achievements, policy priorities, and roadmap for the upcoming financial…
Baramati/Mumbai : Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash near Baramati airport, officials and aviation authorities confirmed, sparking shock and grief across the state and national political circles. The aircraft crashed on Wednesday morning during a landing attempt, and all five people on board…
Jaipur: A major education and recruitment scam has come to light in Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur, where two universities have been accused of issuing backdated mark sheets and certificates, allegedly enabling candidates to secure government teaching jobs through fraudulent means. The case is now under investigation by the Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG). The revelations…
New Delhi: India marked its 77th Republic Day with grand celebrations and patriotic fervour at Kartavya Path, showcasing the country’s growing military strength, indigenous defence capabilities, and technological progress. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremony after unfurling the national flag, while European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
Uttar Pradesh: In a major relief for voters, the district administration has introduced an online facility under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Now, voters whose names could not be matched with the 2003 voter list and who were issued a “No Mapping Notice” can submit their reply from home, without…
New Delhi: Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa (K.M. Cariappa) continues to be remembered as one of the most towering figures in Indian military history, being the first Indian Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Army after independence. His appointment on January 15, 1949, marked a historic moment when he took charge from General Roy Bucher, the…
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Nadeem Khan, who was recently seen in Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar, has been arrested by Mumbai Police following serious allegations of rape and long-term sexual exploitation made by his domestic worker. According to police officials, the complainant, a 41-year-old woman, alleged that Nadeem Khan sexually exploited her for nearly 10 years by…
New Delhi: Senior CBI officer V. Chandrasekhar, who supervised the investigation into the high-profile RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case in Kolkata, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. The prestigious honor was announced on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India. At the time of the investigation, V….
Kolkata: A major incident of political violence was reported from West Bengal’s capital Kolkata on Sunday evening after a dispute over the use of microphones and loudspeakers escalated into a violent clash between supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The incident took place in the Sakherbazar–Behala West area, creating…
Auckland: New Zealand have suffered a major setback ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 as their experienced fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. The team management has decided not to take any risk with his fitness, considering the injury serious enough to keep him…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly’s Budget Session is set to commence from January 28, 2026, intensifying political activity across the state. Ahead of the session, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party will hold an important meeting on January 27 at the Chief Minister’s residence. The meeting will be chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma…
Laxmangarh: Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President and Laxmangarh MLA Govind Singh Dotasara on Friday visited the residence of Advocate Satyanarayan Saini to express his deep condolences on the demise of his mother, Late Smt. Kailash Devi. Dotasara reached the family’s residence at Mori Gate, Mochiyon Ka Kua, Laxmangarh, where he paid tribute to the…
New Delhi: India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026, and this year’s celebrations will be truly special. The Government of India has chosen the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram”, marking 150 years of the iconic song that played a crucial role in inspiring the freedom movement and shaping the nation’s…
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices touched record highs on 23 January 2026 in both domestic and international markets, driven by a weak US dollar, rising geopolitical tensions, and growing demand for safe-haven assets. In the international market, gold was trading close to $4,950 per ounce, while silver also climbed to fresh highs. In the…
New Delhi: The Government of India has announced the Subhas Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award 2026 for outstanding contributions in disaster management. This year, the award has been conferred in two categories — institutional and individual. Why Lt Colonel Sita Ashok Was Honoured Lt Colonel Sita Ashok Shelke received this prestigious award for leading large-scale…
Davos, Switzerland: Amid ongoing wars and rising geopolitical tensions across the globe, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new diplomatic initiative called the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Trump claims that this new international platform will play a key role in establishing lasting peace in Gaza and helping resolve…
Pali: In the Pali district of Rajasthan, the Om Banna Temple has become a unique center of faith and mystery for travelers from across India and abroad. What makes this shrine extraordinary is that it is not dedicated to any god or goddess, but to a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle (registration number RJN 7773). Locally,…
The Govind Guru Tribal University (GGTU) in Banswara is gearing up to host a grand celebration of literature, dialogue, and art. The official poster for “Mahi Talk Fest 4.0 – Ekatma Bharat” (Integral India) was formally unveiled today by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Keshav Singh Thakur. Organized jointly by GGTU and Vishwa Samvad Kendra, Udaipur,…
Five Days of Ideas, Debates and Dialogue in the Pink City Jaipur is once again set to host one of the world’s largest literary gatherings, the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), from January 15 to January 19. What started as a literature-focused event has now evolved into a major global intellectual platform, featuring discussions on science,…
Massive Data Leak Surfaces on Dark Web More than 17.5 million Instagram users’ personal details have reportedly been exposed and are now circulating among cybercriminals. According to a report by cybersecurity company Malwarebytes, the leaked database includes usernames, home addresses, phone numbers and email IDs. The company has warned that this data is being sold…
Sriharikota: India’s space programme suffered a major setback on January 12, 2026, as the PSLV-C62 mission failed due to a technical malfunction in the rocket’s third stage, marking the second PSLV failure in less than a year. The mission, launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota at 10:18 AM, was carrying 16 satellites, including the…
Somnath, Gujrat – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday presided over a series of historic and spiritually significant events at the Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv — a four-day national commemoration marking 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded invasion of the shrine in 1026 AD. In…
Indian Railways has announced three new Amrit Bharat Express trains for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, giving a major boost to long-distance connectivity between eastern and southern India. These trains will operate weekly and are being seen as a big relief for passengers ahead of the upcoming elections in both states. The Railway Board has…
Tesla’s India Expansion Picks Up Speed Tesla India has announced that it will soon open its fourth showroom in Bengaluru, marking another big step in its rapid expansion across the country. The company teased the move on X (formerly Twitter) with a post saying, “See you soon in Namma Bengaluru.” With this, Tesla is strengthening…
X Accepts Mistakes in Content Moderation Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has acknowledged shortcomings in its content moderation system and assured the Indian government that it will strictly block the generation and spread of obscene AI-generated images. The company has also committed to fully complying with Indian laws. According to government sources, this action…
Uttarakhand Sees Record-Breaking Cold Cold wave conditions have intensified in the hilly regions after fresh snowfall. In Munsiyari (Pithoragarh), the temperature plunged to minus 19°C on Friday night. By Saturday morning, waterfalls in Chhidkani were frozen, and water pipelines in Chamoli, Uttarkashi and Rudraprayag also froze due to the severe chill. Rajasthan Hit by Icy…
Google has introduced several powerful AI features to Gmail, including AI Inbox and AI Overview, making the email platform smarter and more helpful than ever. Now, Gmail will not only receive emails but also act like a personal assistant by telling users which emails are most important and what actions need to be taken. According…
A high-speed Audi car caused massive chaos in Jaipur’s Mansarovar area on Friday night after it crashed into a crowded food-stall zone while allegedly racing another vehicle. The incident took place near Kharbas Circle under the Patrakar Colony police station area around 9:30 pm. The car, reportedly moving at around 120 kmph, first hit a…
