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Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam; Mandaviya, Ajit Doval address youths

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue was inaugurated on Friday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, marking a significant step towards empowering India’s youth to actively participate in nation-building.

From drones to women couriers: How Pakistan is rewiring narco-terror pipeline in J&K

Vicky Nanjappa | January 10, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Investigating agencies are on their toes with the case relating to narcotics increasing in Jammu and Kashmir. Syndicates operating from Pakistan are the main suppliers of drugs into Jammu and Kashmir, officials say.

Speeding Audi ploughs into pedestrians in Jaipur; one killed, 12 injured

IANS | January 10, 2026 11:20 AM

Jaipur, Jan 10 (IANS) One pedestrian lost his life, and 14 others sustained injuries after a speeding Audi car rammed into them in Rajasthan's Jaipur, police said on Saturday.

Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule bury hatchet for now; share political stage to release manifesto for developed Pune

IANS | January 10, 2026 10:54 AM

Pune, Jan 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar and NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Saturday shared the political stage for the first time after the split in June 2023 and released a joint manifesto for an inclusive and developed Pune.

Taliban's Noor Ahmad Noor arrives in India to take charge of Afghan Embassy in Delhi

IANS | January 10, 2026 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Senior Taliban member Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor has arrived in New Delhi to take over as Charge d'Affaires at Afghanistan's Embassy, officials said on Saturday.

Meerut tense after mother killed in bid to stop abduction of daughter; Oppn slams UP govt

IANS | January 10, 2026 9:52 AM

Meerut, Jan 10 (IANS) There is tension in Meerut over the killing of a mother who tried to save her grown up daughter from being abducted by goons. Even as security was tightened on Saturday, political parties have lambasted the Uttar Pradesh government over this horrific crime against women.

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, cold wave conditions persist

IANS | January 10, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 358 at 6:05 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app. The national Capital continued to experience harsh cold wave conditions, with the minimum temperature dropping to 5.4 degrees Celsius.

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 begins today at Bharat Mandapam

IANS | January 10, 2026 8:24 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The world’s largest book fair, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026, will begin on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the beginning of a grand celebration of books, ideas, and cultures.

PM Modi to join 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' today, to participate in divine chanting

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate on Saturday in the ongoing 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv', a grand four-day celebration commemorating 1,000 years of the resilience of Gujarat’s iconic Somnath Temple since its first attack in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.

Indian Coast Guard's Bureau of Naviks bids farewell to retiring personnel

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:02 AM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Bureau of Naviks (BUVIK), the dedicated arm of the Indian Coast Guard responsible for the management of enrolled personnel (Naviks), organised a heartfelt farewell ceremony on January 8, 2026, for Enrolled Personnel set to superannuate or retire on January 31, 2026.

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Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam; Mandaviya, Ajit Doval address youths

From drones to women couriers: How Pakistan is rewiring narco-terror pipeline in J&K

Speeding Audi ploughs into pedestrians in Jaipur; one killed, 12 injured

Ajit Pawar, Supriya Sule bury hatchet for now; share political stage to release manifesto for developed Pune

Taliban's Noor Ahmad Noor arrives in India to take charge of Afghan Embassy in Delhi

Meerut tense after mother killed in bid to stop abduction of daughter; Oppn slams UP govt

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, cold wave conditions persist

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 begins today at Bharat Mandapam

PM Modi to join 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' today, to participate in divine chanting

Indian Coast Guard's Bureau of Naviks bids farewell to retiring personnel

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