LIVENews Highlights: Gidugu Rudra Raju says he has resigned as Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president

DRDO to continue with Tapas drone project, to expand its capabilities to operate above 30,000 ft

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal consisting of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Sachin Datta for the purpose of adjudicating whether there is sufficient cause for declaring the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (MLJK-MA) as an unlawful association

K Kavitha unlikely to appear before ED in Delhi Excise policy case: Sources

The second generation Distress Alert Transmitter to be used by fishermen in seas was inaugurated by ISRO Chairman S Somanath in presence of Indian Coast Guard chief Director General Rakesh Pal at Bengaluru

Farsi to be one of India's nine classical languages: Jaishankar

Visuals of laser show organised in Sujrajkund, Ayodhya ahead of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22

Austin is released from the hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret from Biden

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra shares details of 'Prana Pratishtha' and related events

Following all the Shastriya protocols, the programme of Prana Pratistha will be held in the Abhijeet Muhurta in the afternoon. The formal procedures of pre-Prana Pratistha sacraments will start from tomorrow, January 16 and continue till January 21 2024, says Ram Temple Trust.

This incident is being referred to the independent internal committee for appropriate action and inclusion of the customer on the 'no-fly list' as laid down in regulatory guidelines. The safety and security of our customers and crew are of paramount importance, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any such unacceptable behaviour: IndiGo on assault onboard flight

Ship struck by missile off Yemen in Gulf of Aden is a US-owned vessel, private security firms tells AP

Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart; discusses further developing bilateral ties

Honoured to call on the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Ebrahim Raisi, he posted on X.

Jaishankar speaks about threats to maritime shipping in the region during meeting with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran

Jaishankar, Iranian counterpart discuss long term framework for India's involvement with Chabahar port and North-South connectivity project

Four killed in Bihar's Aurangabad over parking dispute: Police

ED arrests Congress leader and former Punjab forest minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in money laundering case: Officials

DGCA issues SOPs to airlines regarding flight cancellations due to excessive delays during adverse weather conditions

DGCA has issued Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section-3, Series M Part IV "Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights." The airlines are also required to publish the reference of the CAR on the flight tickets

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits Karbi Anglong, Assam: National Center for Seismology

Gidugu Rudra Raju says he has resigned as the president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC)

BJP councillors created commotion in the House. They came and stood on the dais. They snatched away my mic, chair and my documents. While thinking about the public’s benefit, somehow we passed both the proposals, says MCD Mayor

PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The two leaders reviewed progress on a number of issues of bilateral cooperation in follow-up to recent high-level exchanges between the two countries: PMO

At a special meeting, the MCD House passed the proposal to vest the power of the Standing Committee to the House till the formation of a Standing Committee and de-sealing of local shopping centres

BRS leader K Kavitha has been summoned to appear before the ED tomorrow. She has been summoned in connection with the Delhi Excise policy scam case

BJP Rajasthan State General Secretary Chandrashekhar to assume charge as Telangana BJP State General Secretary: Sources

Tendulkar calls out his fake video, expresses concerns about misuse of technology

Security forces deployed at the MCD house amid ruckus by BJP councillors; MCD proceedings under way

Mauritians to light 'diya', recite Ramayana during Ayodhya Pran Pratishtha celebrations

Devotees throng Sabarimala Shrine to watch 'Makara Jyothi' which will be lightened shortly

India, Iran hold talks to establish 'long-term cooperation framework' on Chabahar port

Unidentified men brought down a Congress party flag while chanting religious slogans in Ayodhya

Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena moves Bombay HC against Maharashtra Speaker decision to not disqualify Uddhav Thackeray faction MLAs

Large number of people participate in Kalash Yatra organised in Chandigarh, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony to be held on January 22

India's imports decline 4.85 per cent to $58.25 billion in December: Govt data

India's exports marginally up at $38.45 billion in December: Govt data

CPI Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam writes to the Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar regarding the safety and security of Indian workers who are being sent to Israel

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the dedication of National Security and Police Projects to the Nation at Rashtriya Raksha University in Lavad Village

Inauguration of Meghalaya Games by President Murmu will be great motivation for youths: CM Sangma

Joint search operation launched by BSF and Punjab Police on the outskirts of the Village Bharopal in Amritsar

During the search operation, the party successfully recovered one small drone. The retrieved drone is a Quadcopter (Model - DJI Mavic 3 Classic, made in China): BSF, Punjab Frontier

According to the discussion paper released today by NITI Aayog Multidimensional poverty in India since 2005-06, 24.82 crore individuals estimated to have escaped multidimensional poverty during the last 9 years: NITI Aayog

Ram Lalla idol placement in 'Garbha Griha' on Jan 18; rituals to start from tomorrow, says Champat Rai

Swiss woman murder: Delhi court takes cognisance of city police’s chargesheet

Karnataka's Prakhar Chaturvedi becomes the first player to score 400 in the final of Cooch Behar Trophy with his splendid 404 knock against Mumbai

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma attends Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Banswara

Current statue of Ram Lalla will also be kept in sanctum sanctorum of new Ram temple: Temple trust general secretary Champat Rai

New statue of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj selected for installation at Ram temple: Temple trust gen secy Champat Rai

Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena moves SC against Speaker's order rejecting plea to disqualify MLAs of Eknath Shinde group

I want to make it clear that Bahujan Samaj Party will fight Lok Sabha elections alone, won't get into alliance with any party, says BSP chief Mayawati

Recently, I declared Akash Anand as my political successor. After this, it is being speculated in the media that I might retire from politics. I want to make it clear that I will continue to work to strengthen the party, says BSP chief Mayawati

Camel mounted contingent of Border Security Force during rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade 2024 in New Delhi

Republic Day Parade rehearsal in Delhi. 

Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 82.89 (provisional) against US dollar

Sensex jumps 759.49 points to settle at a fresh lifetime high of 73,327.94; Nifty surges 202.90 points to record 22,097.45

Assam’s batter Rahul Hazarika celebrates his century during the fourth day of the Ranji Trophy cricket match between Assam and Kerala, in Guwahati

Ranji Trophy 2023-24. 

Began my engagements in Tehran by meeting Minister of Roads and Urban Development, EAM Dr S Jaishankar posts on X

Kapurthala court granted bail to Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a criminal intimidation case

Today in the meeting we discussed about the future plan of NDA in Kerala and reviewed preparations for the PM's visit. This is his second visit to Kerala in the last 15 days, says Kerala BJP chief K Surendran on PM Modi's upcoming visit to Kerala

Devotees gather to take holy dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, in Prayagraj

Makar Sankranti in Prayagraj. 

Public Grievance Redressal system will now be implemented beyond Srinagar. The work regarding this has been going on, says Jammu and Kashmir DGP RR Swain at a press conference in Kupwara

Congress and AAP to jointly contest Chandigarh mayor elections on January 18

45 people, including two police personnel, were injured in the Tamil Nadu Jallikattu event and nine were referred to Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai for further treatment

After preliminary report comes, we will take the next decision. We cannot form SIT just because Basavaraj Bommai said it, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Haveri incident

Ayodhya is matter of faith for us, says Pramod Tiwari days after Congress declines Ram Mandir invite

Pacific island nation Nauru moves to 'One-China principle', sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan

BJP councillors protest inside Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house. They are demanding the formation of a standing committee

All stakeholders working round the clock to minimise fog-related impact on flight operations: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Incidents of unruly behaviour amidst fog-related flight delays unacceptable, says Scindia after passenger assaults IndiGo pilot

ED raids underway at SR Addhya Finance at Chowringhee Lane, Kolkata in connection with the ration scam, reports ANI.

On the delay in flight services at Delhi Airport, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia tweets 'Delhi Airport has been asked to immediately expedite the operationalisation of the CAT III-enabled 4th runway (in addition to the existing CAT III-enabled runway) to the satisfaction of the DGCA, in order to get approvals'

'Breathing life into our ancient customs and rituals has been a cornerstone of our policies,' writes Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on X on the occasion of Bihu.

'Country can develop only when benefits of govt schemes reach everyone,' PM Modi while addressing the event said citizens under PM JANMAN scheme will not only get a house but will be benefited for clean water facilities, toilets, electricity connection, cooking LPG connection.

PM-JANMAN, with a budget of approximately Rs 24,000 crore, focuses on 11 critical interventions through 9 Ministries and is aimed to improve socio-economic conditions of the PVTGs by saturating PVTG households and habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, health and nutrition, electricity, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Goa court extends police custody of startup CEO Suchana Seth being investigated for her son's murder by another five days, reports PTI

Jallikattu competition underway in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

National Green Tribunal (NGT) issues notice to the Government of Punjab, the concerned District Magistrate, and relevant officials on a plea moved by Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu and others seeking direction to stop all alleged illegal sand mining in Rupnagar, Punjab, reports ANI

PM Narendra Modi releases the first installment of 'Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan' (PM-JANMAN) to one lakh beneficiaries via video conferencing

PM interacted with Mankumari, a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) under PM-JANMAN form Jaspur, Chhattisgarh, reports ANI.

Delhi airport sees 5 flight diversions due to bad weather, reports PTI. 18 trains to Delhi affected earlier in the day

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, 'The firm foundation of what IMD is today in its 150th year is as firm as the foundation is being led during 'Amrit Kaal' by our visionary PM Modi for what the nation will be in 2047, when it will celebrate the centenary of its Independence,' at inaugural ceremony celebrating the 150 years of IMD

Miscreants opened fire, threw bricks and stones at the door and window of a house in Delhi's Mohan Garden area

The incident took place at around 12 AM on 12th January.

Celebrating the 150 years of IMD, Kiren Rijiju said, IMD helped nation to build resilience against risk related to the disaster and climate change

Actor Rajinikanth greets fans gathered outside his residence in Chennai on the occasion of Pongal, celebrations started in various parts of Tamil Nadu

A thin sheet of ice forms at places in Mount Abu

Ayodhya airport director Vinod Kumar said, as Ayodhya does not have much space, the flights will be parked at nearby airports

Fire broke out at a BMC school Kalachowki area of Mumbai

The school was closed when the fire broke out. Five fire tenders reached the spot and started controlling the fire. No injuries have been reported in this fire incident yet according to BMC, reported ANI.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan participates in Pongal celebrations in Chennai

Several people were injured after two buses collided with each other on Yamuna Expressway near Mathura. More details are awaited

Sri Om Bharati has received an invitation to the 'Pran Pratishta' ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22

Sri Om Bharati is an eyewitness of the 1990 firing on karsevaks in Ayodhya.

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to Indian Army on the occasion of 76th Army Day

PM Narendra Modi extends wishes to the people of the country on the occasion of Makar Sankranti

A passenger hit an IndiGo captain inside the aircraft while the pilot was making an announcement, video went viral

The aviation security agency has started an investigation. The passenger punched the pilot when an IndiGo flight (6E-2175) from Delhi to Goa was delayed due to fog. The passenger hit the pilot while the pilot was announcing flight delays yesterday at around 1 pm. The passenger is identified as Sahil Kataraia: Government Sources, reported ANI.

President Droupadi Murmu extends wishes to Indian Army on the occasion of 76th Army Day

Pongal celebrations started in Tamil Nadu

Celebrations of Bhogali Bihu started in Assam

Devotees from all over India gathered on the banks of river Ganga in Haridwar, Gangasagar, Prayagraj, earlier today on the occasion of Makar Sankranti

Jallikattu competition begins in Avaniyapuram of Madurai, Tamil Nadu

18 trains to Delhi from various parts of the country are running late due to dense fog conditions as on 15th January

The Delhi airport has issued an advisory for passengers, requesting that they contact airlines before travelling., reported ANI.

"Due to dense fog, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," said the airport authority in a post on X.

Maharashtra | Fire breaks out in the 23rd-storey building in the Kandivali area of Mumbai. Fire tenders are present at the spot. Further details awaited: Mumbai Fire Department

Uttarakhand: Devotees take a holy dip in the river Ganga in Haridwar, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti