‘Mountain of grief’: After deputy CM oath, Sunetra Pawar vows to carry husband Ajit’s legacy | India News

Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday, following the death of her husband, Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash on Wednesday. She stated she will “carry forward the legacy” of her late husband and “continue to work tirelessly” for the state. A New Role Amidst Grief Sunetra Pawar’s … Read more

‘Disrespected northeast by not wearing gamosa’: Amit Shah blasts Rahul Gandhi in poll-bound Assam | India News

New Delhi – A public address by the Union home minister in Dibrugarh, Assam, included strong criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The home minister accused Gandhi of disrespecting the culture of Assam and linked this to broader issues of violence and chaos within the state. Gamosa Controversy at Presidential Event The core of the … Read more

‘Outright criminality’: BJP leader calls for Mamata’s beheading at Bengal rally; TMC hits back | India News

A political dispute has erupted in West Bengal following remarks made by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) responded with a strong condemnation of the BJP after a video circulated appearing to show BJP leader Sanjay Das calling for Banerjee’s beheading. Details … Read more

Brazilian President dials PM Modi: Reaffirm India-Brazil partnership; discuss global issues | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, reaffirming their commitment to a strengthened strategic partnership between India and Brazil. Strengthening Ties According to a statement released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the two leaders discussed taking the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership “to even greater … Read more

When winter burns: Uttarakhand to Kashmir, Himalayan forests are catching fire out of season | India News

Unseasonal forest fires are burning across the Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. For decades, these forests experienced a predictable fire season, beginning in late spring and early summer. However, a shift in this pattern is now being observed, with increased fire activity occurring during the winter months. Shifting Ecological Patterns … Read more

‘Offered her a ride home’: 19-year-old woman raped by three men in Sonipat; one arrested | India News

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in Haryana’s Sonipat district after accepting a ride from three men who then drove her to an isolated location, according to police reports from PTI. Details of the Incident The alleged incident occurred on January 16th. The woman was waiting for transportation at ITI Chowk in Sonipat when a … Read more

2nd BDO office vandalised in Bengal: SIR hearing was underway in Dinajpur; FIR filed | India News

A Block Development Officer (BDO) office in Goalpokher-II, Chaukulia, North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, was vandalized and set alight by a mob of approximately 300 people on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The incident occurred during ongoing hearings related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process overseen by the Election Commission of India. Violence Disrupts Voter … Read more

Kathua anti-terror op intensified, cordon extended | India News

Security operations are underway in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, with forces intensifying a search in Najote village and initiating a new operation in Rajbagh. The expanded efforts follow initial intelligence reports and, in one case, a direct sighting by a local resident. Kathua Operations Expand The cordon-and-search operation in Najote began Tuesday, … Read more

‘40 years of warnings’: Indian envoy to Canada calls out decades of inaction on terrorism – watch | India News

India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, has forcefully challenged allegations linking the Indian government to the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA). Patnaik demanded evidence to support the claims, which were initially made by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during a televised interview with … Read more

Zubeen Garg death: Singer was drunk, declined life jacket — what Singapore cops uncovered | India News

Singer Zubeen Garg died from drowning off Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19th, according to statements made in a Singapore court on Wednesday. Police have stated there is no indication of foul play in his death. Details of the Incident The court was told Garg was “severely intoxicated” at the time of the incident … Read more