A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has uncovered what it describes as a serious conspiracy to falsely implicate Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in connection with a 2016 case registered at Thane Nagar Police Station. The findings, contained in a detailed SIT report, point to alleged attempts by senior police

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The Indian Navy is set to conduct a five-day multi-speciality medical camp across the Union Territory of Lakshadweep from January 12 to 16, in a major healthcare outreach initiative aimed at strengthening civil-military cooperation and improving access to specialised medical services for island residents. The camp forms part of the Navy’s broader humanitarian and outreach

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In a significant ruling that touches upon evolving family structures, pension rights, and administrative fairness, the Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to consider a retired government employee’s plea to include his live-in partner of over four decades and their children in the Pension Payment Order for family pension and healthcare benefits. The court

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The Janata Dal (United) on Saturday sought to firmly distance itself from a demand made by former party MP KC Tyagi urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The party clarified that Tyagi’s appeal was made in his personal capacity and does

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A small private aircraft carrying six people made a crash landing near Rourkela in Odisha’s Sundargarh district on Saturday, leaving all those onboard with minor injuries. Authorities said the situation could have been far more serious, but timely action by the crew and emergency responders helped prevent a major tragedy. The incident occurred around 10

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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday delivered a forceful and reflective address, calling upon India’s youth to draw lessons from the country’s past and channel them into building a strong, confident, and resilient nation. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Doval said India’s history—marked by sacrifice, suffering, and missed warnings—should ignite a sense

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The killing of a woman autorickshaw driver in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district has taken a dramatic turn after police confirmed that the death, initially believed to be an accident, was in fact a murder. The main accused, identified as the woman’s lover, was arrested following a police encounter days after the incident, bringing to light

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A decision by a local traders’ body in Varanasi to restrict the sale of jewellery to customers whose faces are covered has triggered a wider debate across Uttar Pradesh, bringing issues of security, religious sensitivity, gender norms, and commercial ethics into sharp focus. The move, announced by the Varanasi unit of the Uttar Pradesh Jewellers

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New Delhi, January 9, 2026: Delhi Police on Friday arrested another individual in connection with the stone-pelting incident that occurred at Turkman Gate earlier this week, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to 12. Authorities have maintained heightened security measures in the area, particularly in anticipation of Friday prayers, to prevent any untoward incidents, officials said.

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Kolkata, January 9, 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday spearheaded a high-profile protest march in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids at the residence and offices of I-PAC chief Pratik Jain, drawing attention to what she described as the central government’s misuse of investigative agencies for political purposes. The march, attended by a large contingent

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