Delhi and its surrounding areas, including Noida and Gurugram, experienced a significant cold spell on Friday, with weather conditions intensifying the ongoing winter chill in the National Capital Region (NCR). According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 4.6 degrees Celsius early on Friday morning, marking a sharp drop

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New Delhi: In a key prelude to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s upcoming visit to India, German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann met with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and the co-production of defence equipment. The discussions come amid intense diplomatic speculation that the two countries could finalise an intergovernmental enabling agreement during Merz’s visit, facilitating a ₹70,000-crore deal to supply

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has formally requested the Union government to extend financial assistance to implement the newly-enacted Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Grameen), or VB-G-RAM-G Act, and also urged the Centre to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the state’s capital. The appeal, made during a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, underscores

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The Karnataka government on Thursday firmly ruled out transferring the investigation into the violent clashes in Ballari to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), asserting that the state police are fully equipped to handle the case. The decision comes amid demands from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a CBI probe into the incident, which resulted in the

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The Supreme Court on Thursday signaled that jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk could secure relief if it finds that key material relied upon for his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) was withheld by authorities. The observations came during the hearing of a petition filed by Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenging his continued incarceration at a Jodhpur jail since

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In a landmark judgment on Thursday, the Supreme Court of India set aside a controversial decision by the Andhra Pradesh High Court that had quashed numerous corruption cases, reviving investigations and criminal proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act. The apex court strongly criticized the high court’s approach as “hyper-technical” and termed it “nothing

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan, initially slated for release on January 9, 2026, has become the center of a heated political controversy in Tamil Nadu following a delay in obtaining certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The Madras High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on Friday, as the film’s clearance

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Delhi experienced a significant drop in temperatures on Friday, January 9, 2026, as the city recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 4.6 degrees Celsius. The record low comes amid a series of cold days in the National Capital Region (NCR), as residents contend with biting winter chill, dense fog, and unexpected rainfall.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has intensified preparations for the upcoming India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026, scheduled to be held from January 21 to 23 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This announcement followed a high-level conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) at the India International Institute of Democracy

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In a significant decision aimed at enhancing the financial health of the state and correcting long-standing anomalies in liquor pricing, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Thursday approved a series of measures affecting liquor pricing, taxation, and broader economic policy. The cabinet’s decisions include a modest increase

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