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BJP's "Leader Of Pessimism" Jab At Rahul Gandhi After IMF's India Praise
- Jan 16, 2026 11:29 am IST
- Edited by: Manjiri Chitre
The IMF on Thursday said India is the "key growth engine" for the world, noting that the country's third-quarter growth came out stronger than expected.
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13 E-Commerce Sites Fined Rs 10 Lakh Each For Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales
- Jan 16, 2026 11:02 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Central Consumer Protection Authority has initiated suo motu action against e-commerce platforms for listing and selling unauthorised walkie-talkies.
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Big Supreme Court Setback For Justice Yashwant Varma Over Parliamentary Panel
- Jan 16, 2026 10:49 am IST
- Reported by: Nupur Dogra
- Edited by: Manjiri Chitre
On December 16, the Supreme Court decided to examine the petition filed by Justice Varma assailing the action of the Lok Sabha Speaker to "unilaterally" constitute a committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act to investigate him.
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Mehul Choksi's Son 'Actively' Involved In Money Laundering: Probe Agency ED
- Jan 16, 2026 09:19 am IST
- Reported by: Anushka Kumari
Rohan Choksi's name, however, had neither appeared in any First Information Report (FIR) nor has he been made an accused in any money laundering case registered by the CBI or the ED.
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BMC Results Live: BJP Leaps Ahead, Shinde Factor Shines, Thackerays Trail
- Jan 16, 2026 08:13 am IST
- NDTV News Desk
The BJP is surging ahead, followed by the Shiv Sena (UBT), in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai, as votes are being counted for elections to 29 civic bodies across Maharashtra.
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"No Hesitation, No Compromise": Zubeen Garg's Wife Seeks Full Truth
- Jan 16, 2026 06:58 am IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Breaking her silence for the first time since details of the death of Assam's celebrated singer Zubeen Garg were placed before a Singapore court, his wife Garima Saikia Garg on Thursday issued a comprehensive public statement.
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Maharashtra Civic Body Election Results LIVE: BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Lead In Mumbai
- Jan 16, 2026 06:50 am IST
- Edited by: Aastha Ahuja
Maharashtra BMC Election Result 2026 LIVE Updates: The exit polls done by Axis My India, the JVC, and Sakal have predicted a sweeping victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Mumbai.
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India Sees Strong 3rd Quarter Growth, IMF Likely To Hike GDP Forecast
- Jan 16, 2026 05:40 am IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
India is the key growth engine for the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday, noting that the country's third-quarter growth came out stronger than expected.
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Mayawati Says BSP To Contest All Elections Alone, Including 2027 UP Polls
- Jan 16, 2026 05:26 am IST
- Press Trust of India
BSP president Mayawati on Thursday said her party will contest all elections across the country, including the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, on its own, and it would form a government with a full majority in the state.
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Special Investigation Team To Investigate Sabarimala Temple Ghee Sale Irregularity
- Jan 16, 2026 00:36 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) on Thursday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged financial irregularities in the sale of Adiya Sishtam Ghee at the Sabarimala temple.
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Atishi Cleared By Court In Case Over Remarks, Delhi Minister Questions Probe
- Jan 16, 2026 00:25 am IST
- Reported by: Ishika Verma
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused the Punjab government of shielding Aam Aadmi Party's Leader of Opposition Atishi following the verdict by a Jalandhar court on a video from the Delhi assembly.
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Anti-Terror Agency Arrests Accused In 2021 CPI Maoist Conspiracy Case
- Jan 16, 2026 00:19 am IST
- Asian News International
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested an absconding accused in a 2021 CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case involving attempts to re-energise the banned terrorist organisation in the Magadh Zone, the agency said in a press release.
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"Reflects Our Commitment To Nation Building": Adani Group On Moody's Upgraded Rating
- Jan 16, 2026 00:05 am IST
- Asian News International
The Adani Group expressed confidence on Thursday over Moody's Ratings, which has upgraded the outlook for three of its key entities.
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Kite String Kills 8-Year-Old Boy Riding Bicycle In Surat
- Jan 16, 2026 00:02 am IST
- Edited by: Akash Majumder
An 8-year-old boy died in Gujarat's Surat district on Thursday after a kite string got entangled around his neck while he was riding a bicycle.
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Avoid All Non-Essential Travel To Israel: India Amid Iran Tensions
- Jan 15, 2026 23:56 pm IST
- Asian News International
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Israel to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command.
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SIR Claims Deadline In Bengal, Goa, 3 Other States Extended Till Jan 19
- Jan 15, 2026 23:52 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Puducherry, Goa, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, pushing the deadline for filing claims and objections.
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233 People In 1 House? Residents Flag 'Error' In Gorakhpur Draft Voter List
- Jan 15, 2026 23:33 pm IST
- Reported by: Ranveer Singh
There is a 'house' in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur where 233 people live, according to data captured during the draft special intensive revision (SIR) exercise. The residents include families from different communities including Hindu, Muslim and Sikh.
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Lawyer Assaulted By Toll Plaza Staff Over Payment Related Issue In UP: Cops
- Jan 15, 2026 23:31 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Three toll plaza employees were detained for allegedly assaulting a lawyer following a minor altercation on the Lucknow-"Sultanpur highway in Barabanki, police said on Thursday.