Delhi-NCR tightens curbs as AQI nears 'severe+' mark

IANS | January 17, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The National Capital Region (NCR) has once again come under the harshest anti-pollution restrictions as the Air Quality Index (AQI) surged dangerously close to the “Severe+” category on Saturday.

Govt imposes Rs 22.20 crore penalty on IndiGo for Dec flight fiasco

IANS | January 17, 2026 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.20 crore on airline IndiGo for large-scale flight disruptions witnessed in December 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Saturday.

Privileged to witness Assam's culture and traditions: PM Modi

IANS | January 17, 2026 9:17 PM

Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that it has been his privilege to witness Assam's culture and closely observe the traditions of the Bodo community as he attended the Bagurumba Dwhou, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community at Sarusajai Stadium here.

Shinde faction shifts corporators to resorts to avoid poaching ahead of Mayor election

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has reportedly moved its corporators in Mumbai to a five-star hotel, a day after it emerged as the kingmaker in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Sources have said that Shinde Sena’s 29 corporators are in a five-star hotel to avoid poaching ahead of the election for the post of Mayor, especially when the numbers are close.

BJP releases video song echoing PM Modi's call for change of Trinamool rule in Bengal

IANS | January 17, 2026 6:41 PM

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and the ruling Trinamool Congress on various issues from a public rally in the minority-dominated Malda district on Saturday, the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released a video song on social media, the main theme of which echoes the Prime Minister's call for a change of regime in the eastern state, and the beginning of BJP rule after the crucial Assembly elections.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 3 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Atal canteen

IANS | January 17, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, inaugurated three Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and multiple development projects in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency, aimed at strengthening public healthcare, nutrition and core infrastructure in the area.

Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma charms NCC cadets

IANS | January 17, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma, a former National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadet, visited the Corps' Republic Day Camp-2026 and inspired the participants to touch the sky with grit and patriotism, an official said on Saturday.