- Friday, 9 January 2026
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India LS elections fourth phase: Over 24% polling recorded in first four hours
A voter turnout of over 24 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of polling on Monday in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections amid reports of violence in Andhra Pradesh and poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.
SC grants Kejriwal interim bail till June 1 for campaigning in LS polls
In a major relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court on Friday granted him interim bail till June 1 to campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said Kejriwal, arrested in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, will have to surrender and go back to jail on June 2.
Air India Express cancels over 80 flights due to cabin crew shortage; apologises for disruptions
Air India Express has cancelled more than 80 flights and scores of flights have been delayed as a section of cabin crew members have reported sick to protest against the alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline, sources said on Wednesday.
Polling underway in 93 seats in India; PM Modi, Shah cast vote
Voting is progressing in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah among the early voters.
India hammer England by 434 runs in third Test
India beat England by a whopping 434 runs in the third Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Sunday.
Shehbaz Sharif likely to become next Pakistan PM
Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become Pakistan's new prime minister as the coalition of leading political parties led by them is set to comfortably cross the simple majority mark to form the next government after elections produced a split mandate.
Covid linked to 14% increase in underweight children in India: Study
The disruption of India's food systems during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a steep rise in malnutrition among children as the lockdown impacted their nutritional status, according to a study.
India displays military might, women power and diverse cultural heritage in Republic Day parade
India celebrated its 75th Republic Day on Friday with a grand display of its women's power, rich cultural heritage and military might comprising missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal weapon systems with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
India level series with seven-wicket win in two-day finish
India beat South Africa by seven wickets to share the honours in the two-match series as the second Test ended inside five sessions here on Thursday.
CBI closes 2019 IPL betting cases over lack of evidence
The CBI has closed two cases related to alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches in 2019 "based on inputs" from Pakistan due to lack of evidence, officials said on Tuesday.
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Flash flood in Sikkim; 23 army personnel missing
A sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim resulting in a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley on Wednesday, which was compounded by the release of water from a dam, leading to 23 army personnel being washed away, camps and vehicles being submerged, officials said.
India temporarily suspends visa services for Canadians
India on Thursday "suspended till further notice" its visa services in Canada. The move comes amid the escalating diplomatic row that erupted following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of a Khalistani separatist in June.
India expels Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat move
India on Tuesday announced the expulsion of a senior Canadian diplomat, in a tit-for-tat to Canada expelling an Indian official after alleging a "potential" Indian link to the killing of a Khalistani separatist leader in June.
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India gets ready to host G20 summit amid fragmented geopolitical environment
India is set to make a dash for a goal line at the two-day G20 summit beginning Saturday in addressing some of the complex global challenges such as concerns of the Global South, consequences of the Ukraine conflict, gloomy economic scenario, and fostering inclusive growth amid a fragmented geopolitical environment.
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ISRO successfully reduces Lander Module orbit bringing it closer to moon
The ISRO on Sunday said it successfully reduced the orbit of the Chandrayaan-3 mission's Lander Module (LM), further bringing it nearer to the moon. The national space agency also said that the LM would now undergo internal checks.
