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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has unveiled spectacular satellite images of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world's largest religious gathering held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The event, which attracts millions of pilgrims, showcases a seamless blend of tradition and technology as India's advanced satellites document the massive infrastructure built for the occasion.

An Indian Army soldier tragically lost his life following an overnight encounter with terrorists in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed on Monday.

A man from Bihar's Samastipur district has filed a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a Patna court, alleging that a remark made by the politician led to a bizarre incident where he dropped a bucket of milk, causing a loss of ₹250. Mukesh Chaudhary, the complainant, claimed that he was so shocked by Gandhi's statement about fighting the Indian state that he lost his grip on a five-litre bucket of milk, causing it to spill.

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the bail plea of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Mohammad Tahir Hussain until January 22. Hussain is an accused in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

The Central government’s air quality panel, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), on Friday lifted restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The decision follows a notable dip in pollution levels and comes a day after GRAP 4 restrictions were revoked.

The Centre has scheduled a crucial meeting with the protesting farmers of Punjab on February 14 in Chandigarh, as the ongoing standoff between the farmers and the government continues. This announcement comes after a meeting between Union Agriculture Ministry officials and farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over two months.

An FIR has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Assam's Guwahati over his controversial comment about the "Indian state." The First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Pan Bazar Police station in Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, which is ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The complaint was filed by Monjit Chetia, who accused Gandhi of making remarks that endangered the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.

In a decisive crackdown on the sale of the banned Chinese ‘manjha,’ the Uttarakhand police have registered 11 FIRs against shopkeepers found selling the hazardous kite string. This comes in the wake of a tragic incident on January 1, where a biker in Haridwar lost his life after the synthetic thread entangled around his neck while returning home from work.

Efforts to rescue five miners still trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district have faced setbacks, as water levels in the quarry rose again despite ongoing dewatering operations. The mine, located in the 3 Kilo area, flooded on January 6, trapping at least nine miners.

Former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar, accused of forgery and cheating to clear the civil services examination, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to deny her anticipatory bail. The High Court had earlier labeled the allegations against her as a "classic example of fraud" that undermines not only the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) but also the nation.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has revealed plans to ban alcohol sales in the state’s religious cities, following increasing public complaints and recommendations from religious leaders. CM Yadav made the statement during a recent interaction with news agency ANI, confirming that the state government is seriously considering amendments to its policies regarding alcohol sales in these sacred towns.

In a series of swift police operations, four robbers were arrested in separate encounters in the Vrindavan area of Mathura, where they had been targeting pilgrims, snatching cash and expensive mobile phones before fleeing on unregistered motorcycles.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Flight operations at Chennai International Airport were significantly impacted on Monday morning as heavy fog reduced visibility in the region. The reduced visibility led to several flight cancellations and delays, with Air India advising passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

The Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted the Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after a significant improvement in the city's air quality due to rainfall. The decision was made on Sunday, as the rain alleviated some of the pollution levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) improving from a "very poor" to a "poor" category.