A speeding car crushed 13 laborers during road construction work in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. In this horrific accident, two laborers died on the spot, while 11 others were seriously injured. Police have started investigating the incident.
Indigo Flight Bomb Threat: An Indigo flight 6E 6650 going from Delhi to Bagdogra received a bomb threat during the flight, after which it was diverted to Lucknow. The aircraft made a safe emergency landing at Lucknow airport at 9:17 am. This threat was handwritten on a tissue paper found in the toilet of the plane. Security agencies are investigating the matter.
India's 77th Republic Day will be celebrated on the theme of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Self-reliant India'. 30 tableaux and 2,500 artists will give their performances on the duty path. This time, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the chief guests, who will strengthen India-Europe relations. Tableaus from different states will showcase cultural heritage.
Despite the BJP-Shinde alliance getting majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, there is uncertainty over the post of Mumbai Mayor. Shinde faction is demanding mayor's post for 2.5 years and stake in key committees. Uddhav Thackeray targeted BJP. Devendra Fadnavis denied differences and assured to elect Mahayuti mayor unanimously. The mayoral election is likely to be held on January 28, 2026.
BJP registered a historic victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC elections by winning 89 seats, but the party is not happy with it. BJP's target was to win 110 seats. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cited lack of coordination among leaders, wrong candidate selection and Thackeray brothers' appeal to Marathi identity as the reasons for the low number of seats. The party has ordered an internal review.
Under the beggary eradication campaign in Indore, the team of Women and Child Development Department on Saturday rescued a beggar, which surprised everyone. Mangilal, a beggar who had been begging for years in the bullion area, actually turned out to be the owner of property worth crores.
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy increases the risk of a child having autism, ADHD or intellectual disability – a belief that has been refuted by a new comprehensive study. This analysis, published in the prestigious journal The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, says that studies using strict scientific methods do not provide any such evidence.
Chhangur Baba alias Jalaluddin and his associates are being questioned by the Uttar Pradesh ATS in Lucknow in connection with the FIR registered under the Indian Justice Code and Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, while the ED is investigating the money laundering aspect of his activities.
The joys of the birthday turned into mourning in a tragic road accident at 3 am on Saturday in the Savina police station area of Udaipur district. Four friends died on the spot, while six people were seriously injured in a massive head-on collision between two cars near Nela Pond on the Old Ahmedabad Bypass.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that technology should be used for the welfare of the society and not to make people its slaves. He told the young entrepreneurs that Swadeshi does not mean rejecting technology, but making it suitable for Indian conditions. Bhagwat stressed on linking business with social responsibility rather than just profit, so that it does not harm the society and maintains employment opportunities.
The Supreme Court has taken a tough stance on vacant posts in higher educational institutions. The court has ordered that all academic and non-academic posts be filled in four months, while administrative posts like Vice-Chancellor and Registrar should be filled in one month. This instruction was given in view of increasing cases of suicide of students. The court also took cognizance of delay in scholarship payment and ragging.
Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena swept the Thane Municipal Corporation elections, winning 75 seats. However, Shinde lost his home ward 13A to Uddhav Thackeray faction candidate Shahaji Khuspe, who defeated former mayor Ashok Vaiti. Shinde's party won the other three sub-wards. BJP got 28 seats, while NCP Sharad Pawar and NCP got 12 and 9 seats respectively.
Rajasthan 4th Grade Result has been released by RSSB in PDF format. Candidates can check their result by visiting the official website. Along with the result, merit list and cutoff is also available on the official website.
The election results of 227 wards of BMC have been fully declared. BJP has created history by emerging as the largest party in these elections, while Shiv Sena of the grand alliance BJP Eknath Shinde faction has secured a clear majority.
The Indian Air Force had submitted a formal proposal to the Defense Ministry last year regarding the requirement of 114 Rafale aircraft. Sources say that the final agreement on this deal between India and France can be signed by next month. The deal will be under the inter-governmental agreement G-2-G, which will ensure direct procurement and transparent delivery without any middleman.
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone of 'Mahakal Mahatirtha Temple' in Siliguri on Friday. Announcing that it will be the country's largest Mahakal temple, Mamata Banerjee, while mentioning her faith in Hindu customs and classical rituals, also took a jibe at the BJP without naming it.
The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of Diploma in Pharmacy for recruitment to pharmacist posts in Bihar. The apex court, while confirming the decision of Patna High Court, rejected the appeal of B Pharma and M Pharma holders. The court considered the mandatory 500 hours of practical training in the diploma course as important. This decision has brought happiness among D.Pharm holders, while disappointment among higher degree holders.
The Supreme Court heard the anticipatory bail plea of former SIB chief T. Prabhakar Rao in the Telangana phone tapping case. The court questioned the Telangana government whether they wanted to keep Rao in jail until he broke down. The bench extended Rao's interim protection till March 10, clarifying that anticipatory bail does not mean immunity from investigation and the police will have the right to interrogate him.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Indian startups have created more than 21 lakh jobs, and 44,000 startups are registered in 2025. On completion of ten years of Startup India Mission, a grand fair was organized in Delhi. Goyal said that 100 countries are showing interest in Indian startups. Based on the performance of the states, Gujarat was declared the best state, while states like Uttar Pradesh and Himachal remained among the top performers.
Maharashtra municipal election results have given a big blow to dynastic politics. The Thackeray family lost its 30-year hegemony in BMC, while the Pawar family's alliance was also rejected by the public. BJP has strengthened its grassroots hold under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. This result is a warning to family-centric parties to formulate a new strategy, because inheritance alone is no longer enough.