'If required, civil and criminal liabilities to be initiated against errant officials': MP HC on Indore water tragedy (Lead)

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:26 PM

Indore, Jan 6 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Tuesday, expressed serious concern over Indore water contamination tragedy that killed several people in the past two weeks and said that if required, "civil and criminal liabilities" would be decided against those officials found guilty in the matter.

Shooting of G V Prakash-starrer 'Happy Raj' wrapped up

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:24 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) The shooting of director Maria Elanchezian's upcoming feel good entertainer 'Happy Raj', featuring actors G V Prakash Kumar and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead, has now been wrapped up, the film's makers announced on Tuesday.

India likely to clock strong GDP growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) India is expected to deliver another year of relatively strong economic growth in 2026-27 despite the global uncertainties that continue to cloud the outlook, according to a report released by India Ratings and Research on Tuesday.

Lodha Developers’ Q3 collections drop 17 pc

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:11 PM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Lodha Developers’ collections fell to Rs 3,560 crore in the third quarter (Q3 FY26), down from the year-ago period, the real estate firm said on Tuesday.

Behind the numbers: What UP's voter roll revision reveals

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh has brought to light the scale of changes underway in the state's voter database, with nearly one out of every five electors found to be untraceable or otherwise ineligible during field verification.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shreyas Iyer, Mohd Siraj shine as Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad gain big wins (roundup)

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:53 PM

Jaipur, Jan 6 (IANS) Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer smashed 82 off just 53 balls as Shivam Dubey claimed three wickets to help Mumbai beat Himachal Pradesh by seven runs in a shortened 33-over match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Vijay Sethupathi releases fun-filled trailer of Priya Bhavani Shankar's 'Hot Spot 2'

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:50 PM

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Vijay Sethupathi on Tuesday released the fun-filled trailer of director Vignesh Karthick's upcoming entertainer 'Hotspot 2', much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Gujarat CM reviews situation due to typhoid surge in Gandhinagar, orders intensified measures

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:48 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 6 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Tuesday, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the situation arising from the spread of typhoid in Gandhinagar city and to strengthen ongoing measures for treatment, control and prevention of the disease, government officials said.

Culture of blame game dominates politics in Pakistan: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:43 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The culture of blame game continues to dominate politics in Pakistan with leaders relying heavily on comparison and avoiding to talk clearly about their own performance and achievements. Political leaders in Pakistan are often more interested in discussing the failures of other parties, raising serious questions about political culture in Pakistan, a report has stated. Whenever a lawmaker appears on television or addresses a public gathering, the same pattern is followed.

PT Usha, members of AFI mourn former IOA president Suresh Kalmadi's demise

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Legendary former track and field athlete P.T. Usha and members of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) mourned the death of Suresh Kalmadi, India’s seasoned sports administrator and former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), who passed away in Pune on Tuesday. Kalmadi, who was 81, is survived by his wife, Meera Kalmadi, and his daughters and son.