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Aatmanirbharta in defence is a national imperative, says the defence secretary

NEW DELHI, Jan. 10 -- India is at a decisive moment in its defence and industrial journey, where self-reliance has emerged as a national imperative, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said at the in... Read More


One killed, 16 injured as speeding Audi crashes into roadside stalls in Jaipur

Jaipur, Jan. 10 -- One person was killed and at least 16 people were injured after a speeding luxury car ploughed into roadside food stalls in a crowded area here, police said on Saturday. The incide... Read More


ONGC successfully establishes well control at Mori-5 in record five days

NEW DELHI, Jan. 10 -- State-owned ONGC has successfully established well control at its Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh, completing the capping operation in a record five days, the company said on Satur... Read More


Delhi tops PM10, second worst for PM2.5 in 2025

New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- Delhi recorded the highest annual average PM10 concentration in the country in 2025 at 197 micrograms per cubic metre, nearly three times higher than the national standard of 60 ... Read More


Iran supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown on protesters 'ruining their own streets' for Trump

Dubai, Jan. 10 -- Protests in Iran raged Friday night in the Islamic Republic, online videos purported to show, despite a threat from the country's theocracy to crack down on demonstrators after shutt... Read More


Pune civic polls: NCP factions release joint manifesto; Ajit Pawar and Sule share dais

Pune, Jan. 10 -- The NCP, led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and the NCP (SP), headed by his uncle Sharad Pawar, on Saturday released a joint manifesto for the upcoming elections to ... Read More


Three militants arrested, arms, ammunition recovered in Manipur

Imphal, Jan. 10 -- Security forces arrested three militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur's valley districts, police said on Saturday. An active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Co... Read More


Tarique Rahman appointed as chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman on Friday was appointed as the chairman of the BNP, days after the demise of his mother and party chairperson Khaleda Zia following a prolonged illness. ... Read More


EC launches 'Book-a-Call with BLO' facility for electoral roll verification

Lucknow, Jan. 10 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a "Book-a-Call with BLO" facility to make voter services more accessible during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of ... Read More


UP Tourism to launch awareness campaign for homestay and bed & breakfast scheme

Lucknow, Jan. 10 -- To expand tourism facilities in the state, UP Tourism will conduct a statewide awareness campaign for the Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Scheme. This campaign, running from January 1... Read More