Month: January 2026

Posted in International

Trump Discusses Greenland in Phone Call with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte

US President Donald Trump engaged in a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte to discuss matters concerning Greenland. During…

Posted in International

EU Leaders to Convene Emergency Summit on January 22

European Union leaders will hold an emergency summit on January 22 to address threats of US tariffs, a spokesperson for…

Posted in Nation

Nearly 10,000 Special Guests to Attend Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi

The Defence Ministry has announced that approximately 10,000 special guests will be invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade…

Posted in Nation Sports

6th Khelo India Winter Games Kick Off in Leh; Figure Skating Makes Debut as Olympic Sport

The much-anticipated sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games has officially commenced in the picturesque city of Leh, located…

Posted in Nation

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Assures Timely Completion of Voter List SIR Process

In West Bengal, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has expressed confidence that the special intensive revision (SIR) of the…

Posted in International

London School Controversy: 8-Year-Old Hindu Student Transfers Over Religious Mark

Reports indicate that an incident occurred at Vicar’s Green Primary School in London involving a child who was allegedly asked…

Posted in International

India and UAE Unite Against Terrorism, Commit to Doubling Bilateral Trade by 2032

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, during talks…

Posted in Nation

Nitin Nabin Elected As New President Of BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the party’s new president. The announcement was made…

Posted in Nation

ED Carries Out Raids at 21 Sites Across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out search operations today at 21 locations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka under the…

Posted in International

Kabul Restaurant Blast Kills 7, Injures Dozens in Afghanistan

At least seven people, including a Chinese national, were killed and around a dozen others injured in an explosion at…

Posted in International

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Holds Talks with US Congressional Delegation in Davos

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Congress in Davos, Switzerland, to…

Posted in International

Karachi’s Gul Plaza Blaze Kills 26, Leaves More Than 80 Missing

A devastating fire at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi has killed at least 26 people, with up…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

MoS Tokhan Sahu Wraps Up Two-Day Official Visit to Manipur

Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, concluded his two-day official visit to Manipur today, during…

Posted in Crime Meghalaya Northeast

Man sentenced to 13 years’ rigorous imprisonment in Meghalaya POCSO case

A special POCSO court in East Jaintia Hills district has convicted a man in a case involving sexual offences against…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Manipur Police Recover Weapons in Kangpokpi Hills, Confiscate Communication Devices in Kakching

Security forces in Manipur recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition from a hill range in Kangpokpi district, underscoring ongoing…

Posted in Manipur

Kuki-Zo Council Calls for Nationwide Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Nengtinlhing Haokip

Lamka: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has issued a notice and appeal urging all Kuki-Zo organisations and communities across India to…

Posted in Mizoram Northeast

Mizoram Steps Up Energy Infrastructure with ₹676.98 Crore Tuirini Hydro Project

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma laid the foundation stone for the ₹676.98 crore Tuirini hydroelectric power project on Monday, aimed at…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar Claims One Life, Injures Four

One person was killed and four others sustained serious injuries after a violent clash broke out between two groups in…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma carries green energy, semiconductor investment push to Davos

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam must be seen as central to the Northeast’s shared economic future, noting…

Posted in Manipur

CoTU Debunks Allegations of Harassment of Rajasthan School Wushu Team

Kangpokpi: The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, has strongly rejected what it termed as “sensational and unsubstantiated” allegations…

Posted in Editorial

Nengtinlhing’s Death Exposes the Moral Collapse of Manipur’s Glorious Past

About thirty months have passed since the Manipur violence began in May 2023. However, in a pitiful state of affairs,…

Posted in Arunachal Pradesh Northeast

Excitement Builds in Arunachal Pradesh Ahead of Pangsau Pass Festival

The much-anticipated Pangsau Pass International Festival in Arunachal Pradesh is set to be held from January 20 to 22 at…

Posted in Nagaland Northeast

Nagaland Government Proposes ‘Naga Common Platform’ to Address Political Dispute

The Nagaland government’s Political Affairs Committee has called for a ‘Naga Common Platform’ to unite civil society groups and push…

Posted in International

Trump and Xi Eye April Beijing Summit as India Watches Warily

Amid mounting global tensions involving Venezuela and Iran, cautious optimism surrounds the proposed meeting between US President Donald Trump and…

Posted in Assam Education Northeast

Madrasa Education Has Contributed to India’s Freedom Fighters and Lawmakers: AIUDF MLA Hafiz Rafiqul Islam

Amid the continuing debate over the future of madrasa education in Assam, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Hafiz…

Posted in Assam Crime

25 kg cannabis seized on Brahmaputra Mail; Bihar man arrested in Assam

The New Bongaigaon Government Railway Police (GRP) thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cannabis on January 18….

Posted in Manipur Nation

Manipur Gang Rape Survivor’s Death Exposes a National Shame: Brinda Karat

Senior CPI(M) leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat on January 19 described the death of a young Kuki…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Extortion allegations rock Rajasthan Wushu team; police probe ordered

Amid allegations of mismanagement, security lapses, and extortion during the 69th National School Games in Imphal, the Director of Youth…

Posted in International

Nationwide Ceasefire Announced Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Forces

The Syrian government has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), effectively giving Damascus near-complete…

Posted in International

Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya to Attend WEF 56th Annual Meeting in Davos

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left the country this morning to participate in the 56th Annual Meeting of…

Posted in International Nation

UAE President Arrives in India Today to Strengthen Strategic Ties

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is arriving in India today at the invitation of Prime…

Posted in Nation

Nominations Open Today at 2 PM in New Delhi for BJP National President Election

The process for electing the BJP’s national president kicks off today, with nominations scheduled to be filed between 2 PM…

Posted in Nation

Eight Soldiers Hurt During Anti-Terror Operation in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir

Eight Army personnel were injured in an encounter with terrorists in a remote forest area of the upper reaches of…

Posted in International

Trump Seeks PM Modi’s Participation in Gaza Peace Governance Body

US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join a proposed “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed…

Posted in International

Eight European Countries Push Back on Tariff Threats, Pledge Solidarity With Greenland

Eight European countries—Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—have warned that tariff threats could undermine…

Posted in Assam Meghalaya Northeast

Assam labourer loses life in illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, triggering official probe

An alleged case of illegal coal mining has claimed another life in Meghalaya. A labourer from Assam died after collapsing…

Posted in Assam Northeast

January 22 Deadline Approaches for Claims and Objections in Assam Electoral Roll Revision

With the deadline for the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls fast approaching, the Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has…

Posted in Education Northeast Tripura

Tripura Government Pledges to Boost Education Infrastructure, Says Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath

Quality education is vital for fostering a transparent and corruption-free society, said Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath, emphasizing that the…

Posted in Arunachal Pradesh Nation

Second Kerala Tourist Found Dead in Frozen Sela Lake, Arunachal Pradesh

Rescue teams recovered the body of the second Kerala tourist who drowned in the frozen Sela Lake in Tawang district,…

Posted in Nation

Delhi Kicks Off PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 Today

The PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 is set to begin today in the National Capital, celebrating the nation’s rich tradition of…

Posted in Nation

IndiGo Airlines Fined Over ₹22 Crore by DGCA for Major Flight Delays and Cancellations Last Month

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo following widespread flight delays…

Posted in Environment Nation

Dense Fog Reduces Visibility to Zero in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Remains Hazardous

Delhi and the National Capital Region were blanketed in dense fog on Sunday, reducing visibility to near zero and disrupting…

Posted in International

US Launches Fresh Airstrike in Syria Following Attacks

U.S. forces have conducted a third round of retaliatory airstrikes in Syria, killing a senior militant linked to a deadly…

Posted in International

Trump Says Iran Needs New Leadership, Criticizes Khamenei’s Rule

US President Donald Trump has called for an end to the 37-year rule of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…

Posted in International

Bangladesh Minorities Take to Streets in Dhaka to Protest Violence

Various minority groups staged a protest in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka yesterday, calling on the government…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Amit Shah scheduled to visit Dibrugarh on January 30 for foundation-laying of second Assam Assembly complex

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Dibrugarh on January 30 to lay the foundation stone for Assam’s second Legislative…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Manipur conflict: Sexual violence survivor dies after three years of trauma and medical complications

A young Kuki-Zo woman who was allegedly abducted and subjected to brutal sexual violence during the early days of Manipur’s…

Posted in Nation

India to Implement Cashless Payments at National Highway Toll Plazas Starting April 1

India is set for a major transformation in highway travel as the government plans to phase out cash payments at…

Posted in Northeast Sikkim

“‘Emerging Leader’ Award Goes to Sikkim at National Startup Day 2026”

The Government of Sikkim was awarded the prestigious ‘Emerging Leader’ Award on the occasion of National Startup Day 2026, commemorating…

Posted in Northeast Tripura

TRLM Allocates ₹1.07 Crore for Mushroom Spawn Unit in West Tripura

In a significant move to strengthen women-led agriculture and entrepreneurship, the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has approved ₹1.07 crore…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Guwahati to Witness Over 10,000 Artists Perform Bagurumba Dance During PM Modi’s Assam Visit

Over 10,000 performers are set to bring the Bagurumba dance to life at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium on Saturday, coinciding…

Posted in Assam Northeast

PM Modi to Showcase Assam’s Cultural Heritage and Announce Major Infrastructure Projects on Two-Day Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a high-profile two-day visit to Assam starting January 17, combining a celebration of…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Assam to Present Silpi Awards 2026; Late Samar Hazarika and Dhanada Pathak Among Honourees

The Assam government has announced the 2026 Silpi Awardees, including late singers Samar Hazarika and Dhanada Pathak, honoring outstanding contributions…

Posted in Manipur Northeast

Manipur Police Nab Four Active Cadres in Coordinated Raids Linked to PREPAK and RPF/PLA

Manipur Police, along with security forces, have arrested four active members of banned militant groups PREPAK (Pro), PREPAK, and RPF/PLA…

Posted in Assam Northeast

Fire Razes Dhubri Medicine Shop, Losses Over ₹10 Lakh

A fire broke out late on January 16 at a wholesale medicine shop in Dhubri, Assam, causing losses estimated over…

Posted in Development Nation

PM Modi to Inaugurate India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on Howrah–Guwahati Route Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) at Malda…

Posted in International

Iran Grapples with Ongoing Strife After Deadly Protests Claim Over 3,000 Lives

In Iran, the death toll from the government’s crackdown on protests has reached 3,090, even as parts of the country…

Posted in International

Trump Warns of Tariffs Against Nations Challenging US Claim to Greenland

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on countries that oppose America’s interest in acquiring Greenland. Speaking…

Posted in International

Former South Korean President Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for obstructing his…

Posted in Northeast Tripura

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Stresses Tribal Unity as Crucial for Safeguarding Future Generations

Royal scion of Tripura and founder of the Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on January 16 said the…