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Malda, West Bengal, January 18, 2026: In a high-voltage rally in Malda on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the West Bengal government, accusing it of failing to address illegal immigration and alleging that such infiltration had altered the state’s demography, contributed to communal tensions, and even triggered riots. Modi’s remarks mark a significant escalation

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New Delhi, January 18, 2026:Delhi’s air quality slipped into the “severe” category on Saturday night, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke GRAP Stage 4 emergency measures. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged from 354 at 4 pm on Friday to 400 by 4 pm on Saturday, before spiking further to 434 by 11 pm—the worst reading

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Srinagar/New Delhi, January 18, 2026:Security has been significantly intensified around Jammu and Kashmir’s iconic Dal Lake as the country prepares to celebrate the 77th Republic Day on January 26. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established a special security checkpoint along the banks of the lake, one of Srinagar’s most frequented tourist and public

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Mumbai, January 18, 2026:United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor paid tribute to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks at the memorial located inside the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, recalling the horror of the 2008 assault and honouring the courage of Indian security forces who fought the terrorists. In a deeply reflective

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Prayagraj, January 18, 2026:The sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati at Prayagraj witnessed an overwhelming surge of faith and devotion on Sunday as more than 3.15 crore devotees took a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, the most significant bathing day of the ongoing Magh Mela 2025–26. By noon

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Goa, January 18, 2026:What began as a single murder investigation in Goa has taken a disturbing turn, with police now probing the possibility of multiple killings after a Russian tourist allegedly confessed to murdering more than one woman. The accused, identified as Aleksei Leonov, 37, was arrested on Friday for the brutal killing of his

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Patna, January 18, 2026:Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Nitish Kumar-led government, accusing it of patronising criminals and displaying insensitivity towards crimes against women. His remarks came amid growing outrage over the death of a young NEET aspirant in Patna

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Noida, January 18, 2026:The death of a 27-year-old software engineer after his car plunged into a water-filled ditch in Noida’s Sector 150 has sparked serious allegations of negligence and delayed rescue efforts, with eyewitnesses and family members claiming that authorities failed to act decisively despite multiple emergency agencies being present at the scene. The victim,

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Music maestro A.R. Rahman’s recent remarks on what he described as growing “communalism” in the Hindi film industry have triggered a sharp and wide-ranging debate, drawing reactions not only from Bollywood veterans but also from political leaders. The discussion took a more political turn on Sunday after former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

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Chandigarh, January 18, 2026:In a development that has once again brought together questions of faith, politics, and governance in Punjab, Banga MLA Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi on Sunday announced his resignation as chairman of the Punjab State Container and Warehousing Corporation (Conware), along with relinquishing the Cabinet rank status accorded to him by the state government.

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