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To turn Rajghat plant into ‘nightlife hub’, Delhi power dept draws on NY, London, Essen, Toronto

Exclusive: To turn Rajghat plant into ‘nightlife hub’, Delhi power dept draws on NY, London, Essen, Toronto

January 13, 2026 07:26 IST

According to sources, the power department studied successful redevelopment models from across the country and abroad for its proposal to redevelop the plant, spread across 28 acres of land.

Interfaith couple call off wedding reception in UP after right-wing members protest

Interfaith couple call off wedding reception in UP after right-wing members protest

January 13, 2026 06:00 IST

The man from Shahjahanpur and the woman from Delhi had tied the knot in a court marriage last September. Their family said a police team asked them not to go ahead with the ceremony

Pune rain

Pune warms up: Maximum temperature around 30°C, minimum above 10°C

January 13, 2026 05:39 IST

The year 2026 began with a day-time temperature of around 29°C. While it dipped marginally and steadily from January 5, it continued to hover near 27°C before rising again.

9 held for murder of sarpanch, kabaddi promoter: Punjab cops

9 held for murder of sarpanch, kabaddi promoter: Punjab cops

January 13, 2026 05:33 IST

Of the seven persons arrested in connection with the killing of the sarpanch of Valtoha Sandhua village in Tarn Taran district, two are shooters, the Punjab Police said on Monday.

Pune arrest

15-yr-old girl, who used Insta profile to lure teen victim, detained on murder charges

January 13, 2026 05:33 IST

The probe into the disappearance of the 17-year-old deceased had revealed he was murdered over a dispute with some youths. Police have arrested five youths, all aged between 19 years and their early 20s, and have detained three more minors. The 15 year old girl, who is a school dropout, is the ninth suspect to be apprehended in the case, a police officer said.

mahesh langde and ajit pawar

Mahesh Landge to Ajit Pawar: I respect you, but you let-down people of Pimpri

January 13, 2026 05:21 IST

“They (Ajit Pawar) has always indulged in making false allegations, in making defamatory statements and taking people for a ride. After taking votes, he disappears for five years only re-appear during elections time,” Landge said at an election rally in the Chikhli area on Sunday evening.

No threat to Mumbai, but to Thackerays’ survival: Fadnavis

Mahayuti rally | No threat to Mumbai, but to Thackerays’ survival: Devendra Fadnavis

January 13, 2026 05:16 IST

Speaking at an election rally by the Mahayuti rally in Mumbai with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis exuded confidence over the alliance victory and having a Marathi mayor in Mumbai.

Municipal corporations including KDMC and MBMC have registered FIRs against staff of private schools for failing to report for mandatory election duty ahead of civic polls. (AI generated by Gemini)

FIR against 2 pvt schools, staff for not reporting to election duty

January 13, 2026 04:59 IST

The TMC on Sunday registered an FIR against the principal of a private English medium school in Thane at the Kasarvadavli Police Station, allegedly for not complying with the election commission's order of sending information of staff-members who will be made available for poll duty.

Nirav Modi

CBI seeks to issue proclamation against two officials firms linked to Nirav Modi

January 12, 2026 22:59 IST

CBI moves to proclaim two Nirav Modi aides as absconders after evidence destruction claims.

devendra fadnavis

In Panvel & Navi Mumbai, bittersweet Mahayuti takes on disorganised Opp

January 12, 2026 22:50 IST

The Opposition on Sunday dared Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is scheduled to address a campaign rally, to spell out his plans on the pending issues, alleging that despite his past promises, the local BJP leadership has “failed to do so”.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a conversation with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during an event. Recently Kharge rebuked Congress Govt over teacher shortages at Karnataka schools.

Mallikarjun Kharge rebukes Congress Govt over teacher shortages at Kalyana Karnataka schools

January 12, 2026 22:39 IST

If the education department wanted to fill posts of 10,000 teachers, it should fill vacancies in the backward Kalyana Karnataka region before focusing elsewhere, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says.

Under this system, voters are required to vote for a panel of corporators, rather than just one representative.

Maharashtra civic polls: Confusion over voting ‘four times’ as corporations step up awareness on panel system

January 12, 2026 22:36 IST

Accustomed to voting for a single candidate in state and parliamentary elections, several voters have expressed confusion over the panel system that will be implemented this time in 28 of the 29 municipal corporations going to polls on January 15.

ajit pawar

Candidates terrorised to withdraw from fray, money offered: Ajit Pawar

January 12, 2026 22:31 IST

The Deputy Chief Minister has been urging voters to change the rulers and bring in NCP.

Bhushan Gagrani

With only two days left for polls, Gagrani appeals to people to vote

January 12, 2026 22:29 IST

Cash and drugs worth Rs 47 crore confiscated in Mumbai

revanth reddy

Govt employees who neglect parents will have 10% of their salary diverted to parents’ bank account: Telangana CM Revanth

January 12, 2026 22:14 IST

CM Revanth Reddy said a law would soon be brought to ensure that this happens

A first information report (FIR) of murder was lodged at the Kalepadal police station against three other Nigerian nationals.

Nigerian national murdered in Pune over dispute related to love affair

January 12, 2026 22:05 IST

Police have identified the deceased as Emeka Christian (40).

lakkundi

Karnataka archaeology dept calls Lakkundi find a ‘treasure’, recommends one-fifth of its value to family

January 12, 2026 22:03 IST

The statement by the director of Karnataka’s Department of Archaeology, Museum and Heritage came a day after an ASI archaeologist said the gold ornaments were unlikely to have been buried centuries ago.

Aircrafts flying picture for Air Force Station Pune hosting the 10th Defence Forces Veterans Day on January 14.

Pune’s Air Force Station Prepares for 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day Gathering on January 14

January 12, 2026 22:02 IST

Approximately 4000-5000 veterans of all the three services are expected to attend the Veterans’ Day.

Indian Express logo for former PA of minister seeking bail news

Former PA of Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde seeks bail in wife’s abetment of suicide case

January 12, 2026 21:40 IST

Dr Gauri Palve's father had filed the complaint after her death against Anant Garje, alleging 'continuous physical and mental harassment'.

pune hilly areas

Seat watch: S ward | Ward with landslide-prone areas battles infra, environmental woes

January 12, 2026 21:55 IST

The area comes under ward number 118 and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Chandrashekhar Jadhav's wife is contesting from the ward.

Prof Subhadeep De, (Right) with Dr Stanley Johnson (left) at IUCAA's Precision and Quantum Measurement Laboratory (PQM-lab)

Using existing telecom fibers: IUCAA lab develops critical technology for quantum networks

January 12, 2026 22:20 IST

Prof Subhadeep De, Principal Investigator of the Precision and Quantum Measurement Laboratory (PQM-lab) at IUCAA and his team are redefining how light can be used to connect distant places with unprecedented precision.

Police and people gatehred outside Puja Khedkar's house

Dacoity at sacked IAS trainee Puja Khedkar’s house: Cops search for seven from Nepal

January 12, 2026 21:03 IST

The police called an ambulance to the scene and the unconscious persons were taken to a hospital for treatment.

The 83-year-old former Army officer was critically injured on Friday evening and later passed away at Command Hospital, Chandimandir, on Saturday.

Days after retired Lt Gen killed in hit-and-run accident, police yet to trace accused vehicle

January 12, 2026 20:50 IST

Three days after retired Lieutenant General K S Mann succumbed to injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident, the accused vehicle involved in the fatal accident remains unidentified, reportedly due to the absence of CCTV coverage at the accident site. The 83-year-old former Army officer was critically injured on Friday evening and later passed away at […]

Adityanath said that the entire journey of the spiritual guru from Narendra to Vivekananda is the journey of a spiritual seeker to that of a transformer.

India had almost lost self-consciousness, Vivekananda awakened it: Adityanath

January 12, 2026 20:41 IST

Earlier in a post on X, CM Adityanath hailed Swami Vivekananda as the torchbearer of Indian intellectual tradition and one who re-established Sanatana Dharma on the world stage.

Mohali MC Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh said that the expansion of municipal limits has necessitated restructuring of the existing waste management system. (File Photo)

After delimitation, Mohali to expand solid waste management network: create six zones

January 12, 2026 20:30 IST

The move aims to improve waste collection, segregation, and processing in the extended municipal limits, where rising population density has led to a significant increase in waste generation.

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