Two J&K Police officers killed in Srinagar road accident

7-year-old on way to school crushed to death under Army vehicle in Telangana

A seven-year-old Class I student of an Army School was killed after the scooty he was riding with his mother skidded and fell under an Army vehicle near Trimulgherry in Secunderabad, Telangana. The child died on the spot, while the mother sustained critical injuries. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Jan 21, 2026
Additionally, seven drug samples were found to be spurious, manufactured by unauthorised firms using other companies' brand names, and are under investigation. The CDSCO said such actions are part of routine surveillance to ensure unsafe or substandard m

CDSCO labs flag 167 drug samples as 'not of standard quality' in December

Additionally, seven drug samples were found to be spurious, manufactured by unauthorised firms using other companies' brand names, and are under investigation. The CDSCO said such actions are part of routine surveillance to ensure unsafe or substandard medicines are removed from the market. Jan 21, 2026
Germany bolsters ties with India amid fluid geopolitical landscape

Germany bolsters ties with India amid fluid geopolitical landscape

The EU-India FTA could add €20 billion in trade, while Germany aims to enhance its Indo-Pacific presence and secure diversified supply chains. Trade remains central: Germany is India's top EU partner, with balanced exports and imports totaling over US$50 billion, projected to reach €50 billion by 2030 under the "India First" policy. Jan 21, 2026
India's core sector growth up by 3.7 pc in Dec as fertiliser, cement, coal production rise

India's core sector growth up by 3.7 pc in Dec as fertiliser, cement, coal production rise

India's core sector growth rose 3.7% in December 2025, driven by higher production of cement, steel, electricity, fertiliser, and coal, according to government data. Steel grew 6.9%, cement 13.5%, fertiliser 4.1%, coal 3.6%, and electricity 5.3% compared to December 2024. Cumulatively, the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) grew 2.6% from April to December 2025-26. Jan 21, 2026
'Never before such shame, moral collapse of police': BJP slams Karnataka govt over DGP video row

'Never before such shame, moral collapse of police': BJP slams Karnataka govt over DGP video row

The BJP launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government over alleged videos showing DGP K. Ramachandra Rao engaging in objectionable behaviour in his office, calling it an unprecedented and shameful episode. Opposition leaders said the incident reflected a moral collapse within the police force, accused the government of shielding the officer, questioned law and order in the state, and demanded accountability, including the resignation of the Home Minister. Jan 21, 2026
Delhi-NCR air remains in 'very poor' category; winter chill eases

Delhi-NCR air remains in 'very poor' category; winter chill eases

Delhi-NCR's air quality remained 'very poor' on Wednesday, with the overall AQI at 380, according to CPCB data. Most areas, including Jahangirpuri, Rohini, Anand Vihar, Wazirpur and Bawana, recorded AQI levels close to 400, indicating widespread and persistent pollution. Jan 21, 2026
Our family is growing: Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Our family is growing: Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President J.D. Vance, has announced that she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child, a baby boy due in July. The news was shared on X and welcomed with bipartisan congratulations. J.D. Vance said both Usha and the baby are doing well and thanked military doctors for their care. Jan 21, 2026
A senior US official said President Donald Trump's proposed Board of Peace would not charge membership fees or require mandatory dues, with countries contributing funds only on a voluntary basis. The initiative would feature strict financial controls, in

Trump's proposed board of peace to have no membership fees, says US official

A senior US official said President Donald Trump's proposed Board of Peace would not charge membership fees or require mandatory dues, with countries contributing funds only on a voluntary basis. The initiative would feature strict financial controls, including multi-signatory approvals, KYC/AML checks, sanctions screening, and independent annual audits with public disclosures. Jan 21, 2026