Mumbai/Pune, January 12, 2026: Cracks within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance have spilled into the open as Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sparred publicly over governance, corruption, and freebies ahead of the BMC and other civic body elections scheduled for January 15. Counting for all 29 civic bodies, including Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, will take place on January 16. The confrontation

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New Delhi, January 12, 2026: Delhi is experiencing a severe cold wave as temperatures plunged to 3.2°C on Monday, a sharp 4.2 degrees below the seasonal average, while air quality remains poor and is expected to worsen throughout the day. Authorities have warned that similar icy conditions are likely to persist at least until Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological

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Indore, January 12, 2026: A tragic accident occurred in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as a 45-year-old man lost his life after a kite string slit his throat while he was riding his bike. The victim has been identified as Raghuveer Dhakar. The incident reportedly took place between Khajrana Chowk and Bengali Chowk. According to SHO Manish Lodha of Tilak Nagar Police

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Sriharikota, January 12, 2026: India’s first space launch of 2026, the PSLV-C62 mission, faced an unexpected hurdle on Monday after a disturbance was detected in the third stage of the rocket, leaving the status of its satellites unconfirmed. The PSLV-C62 lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, carrying the EOS-N1 (Anvesha) Earth observation satellite along with 14 co-passenger

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New Delhi, January 12, 2026: The Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two more accused in the Turkman Gate stone-pelting case, raising the total number of people held in connection with the incident to 18. The newly arrested individuals have been identified as Fahim alias Sanu and Shehzad. The case pertains to an incident on January 7, when around 25-30 individuals pelted stones at police and

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Ahmedabad, January 12, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warmly welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking Chancellor Merz’s first official visit to India since taking office. The visit underscores the significance of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership and coincides with celebrations of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Upon arrival at the Ashram, the leaders paid floral tributes to

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New Delhi – National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has revealed that he does not use a mobile phone or the internet for his official work, relying instead on other secure means of communication. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Doval explained that his approach is part of his long-standing operational

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New Delhi – Europe has emerged as a key lifeline for Indian exporters in November 2025, as merchandise exports to the region jumped 14.27% year-on-year to $7.9 billion, reversing the slump observed in October. The growth comes in the wake of a 50% additional tariff imposed by the United States on Indian goods, prompting exporters to shift

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New Delhi – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), and the Kolkata Police Commissioner, alleging obstruction of a lawful money laundering investigation. The petition, filed after the controversial search operations at political consultancy firm I-PAC, details

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Darbhanga, Bihar – A wave of grief has enveloped the Mithila region following the passing of Maharani Kamasundari Devi, the third wife and last Maharani of the late Maharaja Kameshwar Singh of Darbhanga. The Maharani, aged 95, had been unwell for the past six months and breathed her last at the Maharaja Kalyani residence in Darbhanga. Upon hearing

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