January 18, 2026 1:54 PM

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Final ODI: India win the toss, elect to field first

In Men’s Cricket, the decisive third and final ODI match of the series is underway between India and New Zealand at Holkar Stadium in Indore. To put into bat first, New Zealand were 6 for 2 in two overs when the reports last came in. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. The current O...

January 17, 2026 9:40 PM

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India Seeks Early Consular Access to 16 Crew of Detained Vessel in Iran

Indian Embassy in Tehran has pressed Iranian authorities to grant early consular access to 16 Indian crew-members on board on board the vessel MT Valiant Roar detained by Iranian authorities in December last year. The Embassy in a statement, said that the Consulate of India in Bandar Abbas immediate...

January 17, 2026 9:38 PM

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Four Maoists Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

In Chhattisgarh, the number of Maoists killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district has risen to four. Among the deceased is a woman Maoist. Security forces have also recovered two rifles, including an AK-47, from the encounter site. Bijapur Superintendent of Police, Dr. Jitendra ...

January 17, 2026 8:49 PM

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44,862 Fake NCERT Books Seized in Ghaziabad, 3 Arrested

Delhi Police has busted an organised network involved in printing and supplying duplicate NCERT textbooks. By conducting a raid in Loni area of Ghaziabad, Delhi Police recovered a total of 44,862 duplicate NCERT textbooks and two offset printing press machines along with paper reels, valued at 2 cro...

January 17, 2026 8:30 PM

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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh Lauds NCC Cadets at Republic Day Camp 2026

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh today said that the courage and discipline displayed by NCC cadets in civil defence roles during Operation Sindoor are highly commendable and inspiring.   The Secretary said this while addressing the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2026 in New D...

January 17, 2026 8:19 PM

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Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Terror Module in Pathankot

The Punjab Police, in close collaboration with central agencies, have unearthed a cross-border arms terror module in the border district Pathankot, today. Police have recovered 3 AK-47 rifles, 2 foreign made pistols and 78 live cartridges on an intelligence tip of. DIG, Border Range, Sandeep Goyal h...

January 17, 2026 8:15 PM

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Dense Fog Over Uttar Pradesh Tomorrow

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for dense to very dense fog over Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. The weather agency also forecast dense fog conditions at isolated places over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Bihar for the next two to three days. Similar conditions are...

January 17, 2026 8:45 PM

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BJP Slams AAP-led Punjab Govt Over Raid on National Daily

The BJP has criticised the AAP-led Punjab government in connection with its raid on a national daily. The raid was allegedly conducted following the news report published by the national daily regarding constuction of a luxurious bungalow for AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the State.   Address...