Sanjay Kaushik, a 58 year old businessman from Delhi, has been sentenced to 30 months in a US federal prison for conspiring to illegally export restricted aviation technology to Russia, in violation of American export control laws.
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, a major tax reform proposal is drawing attention as it promises significant relief for middle-class families. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has recommended introducing an optional joint tax filing system for married couples, a move that could effectively double the basic income tax exemption limit to INR 8 lakh for couples.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the admit cards for private candidates appearing in the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for the 2026 session. Starting today, January 18, 2026, eligible students can download their hall tickets directly from the board's official website at cbse.gov.in.
While 12 people were taken into custody, three others reportedly fled the scene during the police intervention. The incident is tied to a pre-existing dispute regarding a structure built by a resident, Tariq Khan. While neighbors claimed the building was intended to serve as a madrasa, Khan had previously provided a written undertaking to the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) that the construction was for private use and would not be used for religious activities.
A first-year MBBS student at Government Doon Medical College (GDMC) in Dehradun has alleged that he was brutally assaulted with a belt by senior students, leading to a formal investigation. The victim, a student from the 2025 batch, submitted a written complaint to the hostel warden on January 13.
The silver rate in India remained steady on Sunday, January 18, maintaining the gains recorded during the previous session. Scroll down to check silver rates in major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Kerala, and Vadodara.
The Medaram Jatara is a significant cultural event where devotees offer jaggery, equal to their body weight, to the presiding deities. In recent years, the sheer scale of the congregation, often exceeding one crore people, has made physical attendance a logistical challenge for many. To address this, the TGSRTC is leveraging its logistics wing to ensure the spiritual experience remains accessible.
The gold rate in India remained largely stable on Sunday, January 18, 2026, following a slight recovery observed on January 17. Scroll down to check the gold rate today in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Srinagar, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Ahmedabad.
The State Election Commission (SEC) of Maharashtra will declare the municipal corporation elections results 2026 today, January 16. The counting of votes begins at 10 AM across 29 municipal corporations. Catch live news updates on the Maharashtra municipal election results, initial trends and ward-wise winners list.
Following the polling for 227 seats on January 15, 2026, the BMC election results will be declared today, January 16. Counting starts at 10 AM at 23 locations across Mumbai. With a 114-seat majority needed, ward-wise winners for India's richest civic body will be updated real-time on the official SEC and BMC portals. Catch live news updates on the BMC elections results 2026 here.
Over the past week, many taxpayers have taken to social media complaining about delays in receiving their income tax refunds, even five months after filing their returns. Clarifying the issue, the Income Tax Department has stated that income tax returns (ITRs) are being scrutinised more rigorously this year, leading to slower processing and delayed refunds in several cases.
The Nagaland State Lotteries will shortly declare the results of the Dear Horizon Friday weekly lottery of today, January 16. Those taking part in the Dear Horizon Friday weekly lottery can watch the live streaming below as the winners' names are declared. Stay tuned for the results and the winning number of Friday's lucky draw.
In the 2026 Maharashtra civic polls, the BJP-Shinde Sena (Mahayuti) has secured a dominant lead, crossing the majority mark in the BMC and ending the Thackeray era. Despite the Uddhav-Raj reunion, the opposition trails across Pune and Nagpur. The BJP leads in over 1,100 wards statewide, signaling a major shift in urban power after a nine-year wait.
A deeply disturbing incident from Sitamarhi district has triggered widespread outrage after a fatal road accident involving a minor was followed by shocking insensitivity from bystanders. The tragic episode unfolded near Jhajhihat village, under the jurisdiction of the Pupri police station.
Police in Jodhpur have arrested a man for the alleged serial sexual assault of his two daughters, with authorities stating that one of the victims was subjected to abuse for more than 12 years. The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged by the victims, who are now young adults.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, intensified his long-standing feud with the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday, accusing the poll body of "gaslighting" citizens and facilitating "vote theft."
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who had challenged the constitutionality of a parliamentary inquiry committee investigating allegations of misconduct against him.
CCPA has imposed significant penalties on several major e-commerce platforms, including Meta, Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho, for the illegal sale of walkie-talkies. The regulator issued final orders against eight entities following a probe into the listing of unauthorized radio equipment that bypassed mandatory licensing and safety certifications.
Following the January 15 polling for 29 Maharashtra civic bodies, vote counting for the BMC election result 2026 begins at 10 AM today, January 16. Real-time trends for the 227 Mumbai seats will be live-streamed by networks like ABP Majha. A majority of 114 is needed to control India's richest civic body. Watch the BMC election result 2026 live streaming in Marathi here.
The stage is set for the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026 results today, January 16. The counting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will take place across designated centers in Mumbai’s 24 administrative wards. Here's the direct link to watch live streaming of the Maharashtra municipal election results.
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