Uttar Pradesh: State government approves 6 new north-south corridors to connect over 24 districts; here’s all you need to know
Uttar Pradesh has approved six new North-South road corridors to improve connectivity across more than 24 districts. Backed by CM Yogi Adityanath, the project aims to boost economic growth, reduce travel time, and integrate major expressways, with completion targeted within two years.
Delhi-NCR air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, AQI crosses 360-mark in Anand Vihar, Bawana, RK Puram; Check area-wise pollution levels
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category for the fourth consecutive day, with AQI touching 345. The CPCB has warned that pollution levels may worsen, possibly reaching the ‘severe’ category by Sunday, raising serious health concerns for residents.
Major conspiracy foiled? Pakistani boat ‘Al-Madina’ intercepted by Indian Coast Guard in Arabian Sea, 9 detained; investigation underway
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat near the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Arabian Sea during a night operation. Nine crew members were found on board, and the vessel is being taken to Porbandar for investigation amid heightened maritime security.
From 2017 to 2026: Why Mumbai’s BMC Elections were held after a long gap; Key reasons explained
Vote counting for the long-delayed BMC elections is underway today, January 16, after polling was held on January 14 across Mumbai’s 227 wards. Over 1.03 crore voters participated in the civic polls, which were postponed for years due to COVID-19, legal hurdles and ward delimitation.
Iran shuts down airspace, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet International flights rerouted, several cancelled, delayed
Major Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet on Thursday informed of rerouting some of their international flights as Iran shut down its airspace. Iran, which is facing widespread protests against its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid growing tensions with the US.
Himachal Pradesh Tragedy: Six people burned alive after fire breaks out in ‘chula’ in Sirmaur district, one man survives
In a tragic incident from Himachal Pradesh, six people were burnt alive after a fire broke out in ‘chula’ (traditional cooking place) in remote Talangna village under the Ghanduri Patwar Circle of Nohradhar tehsil in Sirmaur district.
PM Modi inaugurates 28th Conference of CSPOC in New Delhi, ensures creating open-source tech platforms for Global South
India Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on 15 January 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari’s musical tribute to Delhi CM, heaps praise on Rekha Gupta at Makar Sankranti event
Tiwari, 54, sang the song ‘Jeka Bagh Ka Kareja Deke Upar Wala Bheja’ and gave a special mention to the Delhi CM during the performance. Newly-elected BJP working president Nitin Nabin was also present on the occasion.
Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers damage at IGI Airport; watch here
Upon landing in Delhi, the aircraft encountered a foreign object while taxiing in dense fog, resulting in damage to the right engine.
Iran protests: J-K CM Abdullah speaks to Jaishankar as hundreds of Kashmiri students await evacuation
On Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he had spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the safety of Indians stranded in Iran. Abdullah informed that the EAM had shared the plans that the ministry was working on.