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Lucky Passengers! Five New ‘Amrit Bharat’ Trains to Start Operations Across Key Routes

13Jan

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Bihar, State

Lucky Passengers! Five New ‘Amrit Bharat’ Trains to Start Operations Across Key Routes

Patna, January 13, 2026: In a major boost to India’s railway modernization, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate five new ‘Amrit Bharat’ Express trains via video conferencing on January 17, 2026. These state-of-the-art trains will connect major cities including Howrah, Anand Vihar (Delhi), Varanasi, Sealdah, Mumbai, and key destinations in Northeastern India, providing passengers with a safer, faster, and more comfortable travel experience. The new trains will feature modern designs, advanced shock absorbers, and enhanced safety features, while offering premium amenities at affordable fares. The formal inauguration will also include the announcement of detailed routes and schedules. Enhanced Connectivity Across RegionsPrime Minister Modi will flag off trains on the Varanasi–S...

Himachal Pradesh Bus Tragedy: 14 Dead, Over 60 Injured; Overcrowding and Poor Road Conditions Blamed

13Jan

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Himachal Pradesh, State

Himachal Pradesh Bus Tragedy: 14 Dead, Over 60 Injured; Overcrowding and Poor Road Conditions Blamed

Sirmour, January 10, 2026: A tragic bus accident in the Haripur Dhar region of Sirmour district, Himachal Pradesh, claimed 14 lives on Saturday, leaving many questions about accountability and safety standards. The victims included seven women, two children, a father-son duo, and the bus driver, all residents of Kupvi and nearby areas. In addition, 52 passengers were injured and are receiving treatment in various hospitals. The accident occurred around 3 PM, just 100 meters before Haripur Dhar market, when an overloaded private bus lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The 39-seater bus was carrying around 66 passengers, significantly exceeding its capacity, a fact acknowledged by a state government minister who described it as “gross negligence.” Contributing FactorsPreliminar...

Himachal Merchant Navy Officer Among Indians Detained After U.S. Seizure of Russian Oil Tanker; Family Appeals for Safe Return

13Jan

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Himachal Pradesh, State

Himachal Merchant Navy Officer Among Indians Detained After U.S. Seizure of Russian Oil Tanker; Family Appeals for Safe Return

Shimla, January 13, 2026: Rakshit Chauhan, a 26-year-old Merchant Navy officer from Palampur in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, is currently in U.S. custody. He is one of three Indian nationals detained following the seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic by the U.S. Coast Guard earlier this week. Rakshit, who joined the Merchant Navy on August 1, 2025, was employed by a Russian company and was serving his first assignment on the tanker Merinera when the vessel was en route to Venezuela. The ship, with a crew of 28—including three Indians, 20 Ukrainians, six Georgians, and two Russians—was seized on January 7, 2026, and all crew members were taken into U.S. custody. Family Appeals for InterventionRakshit’s mother, Rita Devi, has appealed to Prime Minister N...

Himachal Pradesh Government Dismisses 11 Police Personnel, Including Inspector, Over Heroin Trafficking

13Jan

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Himachal Pradesh, State

Himachal Pradesh Government Dismisses 11 Police Personnel, Including Inspector, Over Heroin Trafficking

Shimla, January 13, 2026: The Himachal Pradesh government has dismissed 11 police personnel, including an Inspector, following their involvement in heroin (commonly known as “chitta”) trafficking. The officials were found complicit under cases filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Their dismissal has been carried out under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized that combating narcotics is a primary duty of the police, and strict action is inevitable when law enforcement personnel are found engaging in illegal drug-related activities. “No one is above the law. Those involved in the illegal trade of heroin or any other narcotics, regardless of rank or position, will face strict consequences,” he sta...

Noida: Thief Wearing Helmet Attempts Chain Snatching in Lift; ACP and SHO Suspended

13Jan

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida: Thief Wearing Helmet Attempts Chain Snatching in Lift; ACP and SHO Suspended

Greater Noida/Noida: In a shocking incident at a high-rise society in Noida, a thief wearing a helmet tried to snatch a chain from an elderly woman inside a lift. The woman raised an alarm, forcing the criminal to flee after pushing her. CCTV footage of the attempted robbery has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and leading to strict action against police officials. Senior Police Officials RemovedNoida Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh has suspended ACP Diksha Singh of Central Noida and SHO Manoj Singh of Bisrakh Police Station. The decision came after a review of law-and-order lapses and failure to control crime in their jurisdictions. Details of the IncidentThe incident took place four days ago at La Residencia Society, Tower B-1, No. 15. Bharati Jani, accompanied by her d...

Rs 10,000 Whisky Bottles with Rs 56 Liquor? Rajasthan Cracks Down with QR Codes

13Jan

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Rajasthan, State

Rs 10,000 Whisky Bottles with Rs 56 Liquor? Rajasthan Cracks Down with QR Codes

Jaipur: Cases of counterfeit and adulterated liquor have been repeatedly reported in Rajasthan, even in five-star hotels. Recently, a shocking incident emerged at the Jaipur Marriott, where expensive branded bottles were found to contain cheap local spirits. To curb such malpractice, the Excise Department has introduced a major initiative: all liquor bottles will now carry a hologram sticker with a QR code, enabling consumers to verify the authenticity of their purchase. QR Code to Ensure AuthenticityUnder the new system, all liquor bottles must feature a hologram sticker with a QR code. Once scanned using the Citizen App, the code will display comprehensive details of the liquor, including the brand, MRP, packaging size, batch number, production date, and manufacturer’s name. Only bott...

Tejashwi Yadav’s Silence: Strategic Pause or the Prelude to a Political Storm?

13Jan

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Bihar, State

Tejashwi Yadav’s Silence: Strategic Pause or the Prelude to a Political Storm?

Patna: Following a major electoral defeat in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been keeping a notably low profile. He has limited media interactions and spent considerable time on foreign tours. Analysts and party insiders are interpreting his silence in different ways, but sources suggest that Tejashwi has been carefully crafting a new strategy on key political issues. In politics, there is no such thing as a “honeymoon period.” What some perceive as a quiet phase for Tejashwi is, in fact, a “period of reflection.” After the electoral setback, there are numerous issues to deliberate. Sources within the RJD say that Tejashwi has used this time to evaluate social dynamics, reassess the party’s structure, and chart a course for the future. Reevaluating Alliances and Partner PartiesT...

Double Trouble for Delhi Car Owners: Thieves Demand Advance for Returning Stolen Vehicle

13Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Double Trouble for Delhi Car Owners: Thieves Demand Advance for Returning Stolen Vehicle

New Delhi: Vehicle theft in Delhi has taken a high-tech turn, with criminals now targeting multiple cars in a single operation and demanding ransom from owners using online apps. In a bizarre incident from Krishna Nagar, Shahdara, thieves stole a car using another stolen vehicle and then contacted the owner to demand an advance payment for its return. The Incident Victim Pankaj Jain, a resident of Rajgarh Colony, Krishna Nagar, parked his Ertiga outside his home on Sunday night. In the early hours of Monday, thieves arrived in another car and stole his vehicle. Pankaj immediately filed an e-FIR with the police. However, within minutes of lodging the complaint, he received a call from an unknown individual claiming the car was in Haryana and demanding ₹20,000 in advance to return it. ...

“Where is Atishi?” Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra Questions AAP Leader Over Alleged Disrespect to Gurus

13Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

“Where is Atishi?” Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra Questions AAP Leader Over Alleged Disrespect to Gurus

New Delhi: The political heat in Delhi shows no signs of cooling as Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has publicly targeted opposition leader Atishi, accusing her of using objectionable language against revered Sikh Gurus during a discussion in the Delhi Assembly. Mishra claimed that Atishi has since gone missing, suggesting the act was intentional. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Kapil Mishra alleged that on 6 January, during a session commemorating the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Bhai Matidas, Bhai Satidas, and Bhai Dayala, Atishi disrupted proceedings in the Assembly and used offensive language against the Gurus. Kapil Mishra’s Tweet The minister also shared a photograph of Atishi on social media, writing: “The person who committed the crime is...

Who is Rohit Khatri? The New Target of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Behind Delhi Gym Firing

13Jan

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DELHI (national capital territory), State

Who is Rohit Khatri? The New Target of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Behind Delhi Gym Firing

New Delhi: Fear gripped the West Vihar area of outer Delhi when unidentified attackers opened fire at RK Fitness Gym, sending shockwaves across the neighborhood. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, through a social media post by an alleged associate Randeep Malik, claimed responsibility for the attack and issued a death threat to the gym owner, Rohit Khatri. According to police, the shooting occurred between Monday and Tuesday night. Malik’s post stated that the gym was targeted because Rohit Khatri had not responded to the gang’s calls. The message further threatened that failure to answer in the future could have fatal consequences. Police have confirmed that a cartridge was recovered from the scene. A forensic team has been deployed, and multiple squads are working to identify and apprehend t...