Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Army's Special Forces succumbed to injuries after a fierce overnight encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar's dense forests, marking the first security force fatality in J&K counterterrorism operations this year.
Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh chaired a key PWD meeting in Bhubaneswar to discuss CM Mohan Majhi's 15-point plan for boosting administrative efficiency and infrastructure projects.
Delhi government launches ambitious program to train and certify 1.2 lakh construction workers across five key roles to enhance skills, improve safety, and boost employability through structured training and wage compensation.
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah says Kashmiri Pandits are free to return to Kashmir but doubts permanent resettlement, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and protests on Jammu-Srinagar highway.
Congress MLC Satej Patil remains ambiguous about his party's strategy after falling short of a majority in Kolhapur Municipal Corporation, discussing mayor tenure and potential alliances.
BJP secures majority in Nanded-Waghala Municipal Corporation, breaking Congress's 27-year hold. MP Ashok Chavan's leadership credited for the historic win.
Police in Mumbai are investigating the discovery of projectiles at a Lokhandwala housing society, with forensic tests pending to determine if they are bullets or pellets.
Haryana's Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur. They discussed ongoing and proposed road, highway, and bridge projects in Haryana.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' platform on January 20, 2026, showcases diverse public opinions on national and local matters, fostering democratic dialogue and community engagement.
A Deccan Herald cartoon uses satire to send a pointed message to former US President Donald Trump, highlighting political commentary in Indian media.
Hundreds of Shia protesters, including women, marched in Leh carrying placards of Iran's Supreme Leader. They expressed solidarity with Iran and accused the US and Israel of conspiring against the country.
The Omar Abdullah government strongly opposes calls for Jammu's separate statehood, calling it a Pakistani and ISI agenda. Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary says such demands are un-Indian.
Patna High Court sets new record by granting 463 bails in prohibition cases in one day, criticizing poor implementation of liquor laws and incarceration for small quantities.
A 28-year-old man was brutally murdered in Hisar's Mahmadki village. His throat was slit with a spade. Police investigate as his marriage was recently fixed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns Trump's tariff threats over Greenland will harm transatlantic ties. He says Europe seeks talks but will respond if needed, backing Denmark and Greenland's sovereignty.
Kolkata airport now hosts 350 women CISF personnel, the highest at any Indian airport. This comes as CISF creates its first all-women battalion and commando unit to boost gender inclusion and security capabilities.
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal chairs high-level meeting, directs officers to intensify efforts against organized crime and maintain strict law and order across the state.
The Supreme Court has directed Rajganj BDO Prashant Burman to surrender before a Salt Lake court by January 23 in connection with the murder of gold trader Swapan Kamilya.
Two Delhi Police constables, Kuldeep and Neeraj, sustained stab wounds while chasing a history-sheeter in Shahbad Dairy but overpowered him, seizing a loaded pistol and knife. The accused, Ravi alias Panchi, faces multiple charges.
State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announces Mira-Bhayandar metro service operational next month and road concreting within two years, boosting Thane's connectivity.
A police constable in Mumbai suffered injuries after a motorcyclist rode over his foot while attempting to escape a police check-post in Malad (E) early Sunday morning.
A woman on a scooty was allegedly hit by a car, assaulted, and robbed of her gold chain by two men near Roy Dhaba on Chowbaga Road. Tiljala Police are investigating the incident.
Two senior jail officials in Odisha have filed FIRs against each other over the escape of two murder accused from Choudwar circle jail, trading accusations of misconduct and negligence.
BJP leaders celebrate Nitin Nabin's nomination for national president, calling it a proud moment for Bihar and a testament to the party's internal democracy.
Odisha government prepares to introduce a comprehensive land management act in the upcoming assembly session, aiming to replace multiple outdated revenue statutes with a single streamlined law.
A 50-year-old man died after his nephew slit his throat in Bahuara village, Vaishali. The accused confessed to attacking his uncle for calling him 'mad'.
A 58-year-old farmer was killed in his sleep in Begusarai's Lakhminia Sonar Tola. Police found evidence suggesting the assailant fled on a motorcycle.
Police discovered the body of 21-year-old Mehtab Alam in an abandoned house in Patna's Minhaj Nagar. Forensic teams and CCTV checks are underway to determine the cause of death.
A man arrested for allegedly abducting a minor girl escaped from Buxar town police station lock-up on Monday morning, prompting protests by the victim's family over police lapses.
Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit reviewed the Agri Stack and Kisan Registry campaign, directing officials to achieve 50% target by 2026. He also assessed key infrastructure projects in Bihar.