India

ED attaches Rs 1.13 crore assets in Gujarat in illegal Khair wood smuggling case

22 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, on Thursday said it has attached 14 immovable properties worth Rs. 1.13 crore in Godhra District, Gujarat, in connection with a PMLA case against Arif Ali Amjad Ali Khan and others.

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‘Spearhead’ formation in ode to Op Sindoor to headline IAF's R-Day fly past

22 Jan 2026 | 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Continuing its legacy of enthralling audiences with a breathtaking aerial spectacle and vividly demonstrating its prowess and capability to strike the enemy deep and hard, like in Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force will showcase a grand aerial display during the 77th Republic Day Parade.

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India cautions against delays in UN reforms, suggests increasing the UNSC membership from 15 to 25

22 Jan 2026 | 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) India has cautioned against delays in implementing timely reforms of the UN Security Council (UNSC) and suggested increasing the number of seats from 15 to 25 or 26 in both permanent and non-permanent categories by giving adequate representation to the African region and the Asia Pacific.

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UNI Special: India, US work overtime to seal ‘Good Trade Deal’ as farm tariffs remains key hurdle

UNI Special: India, US work overtime to seal ‘Good Trade Deal’ as farm tariffs remains key hurdle

22 Jan 2026 | 7:06 PM

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Indian mandarins are still feverishly working on a "good trade deal" with the United States, which the President Donald Trump promised at Davos. Top Commerce Ministry officials said the deal “was almost done”, but sticking points on farm trade, a key concern for both sides, are still to be hammered out with bureaucrats and trade experts burning the midnight oil.

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Netaji's daughter Anita Pfaff calls for return of Bose's ashes from Japan

22 Jan 2026 | 6:47 PM

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury, New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) As the country gears up to celebrate the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23, his daughter Anita Bose Pfaff has sought the return of the ashes kept at Renkoji temple at Japan, which she and many members of her family believe to be Bose's mortal remains.

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No scope for cricket team to travel to India: Bangladesh Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul

22 Jan 2026 | 6:27 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Jan 22(UNI) Bangladesh Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Thursday that there is "no scope" for the country's cricket team to travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

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Rekha Gupta inaugurates new Aadhaar Seva Kendra at Azadpur

22 Jan 2026 | 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Residents of North Delhi and surrounding areas have received a major convenience boost with the opening of a new Aadhaar Seva Kendra at the Azadpur Metro Station complex, bringing essential Aadhaar services closer to their homes.

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Netaji’s daughter Anita Pfaff calls for return of Bose’s ashes from Japan

22 Jan 2026 | 6:11 PM

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) As the country gears up to celebrate the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23, his daughter Anita Bose Pfaff has sought the return of the ashes kept at Renkoji temple at Japan, which she and many members of her family believe to be Bose’s mortal remains.

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Vaishnaw flags AI’s transformative role in strengthening national security at Davos

22 Jan 2026 | 6:06 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Amid rapidly changing global dynamics of warfare, where artificial intelligence, data dominance and real-time decision-making are increasingly shaping the battlefield, India’s defence preparedness is undergoing a decisive technological shift.

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Amit Shah's call for spiritual renewal: Restoring our nation also benefiting world

22 Jan 2026 | 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday stated that all those who know and understand Sanatan Dharma, Indian culture, and the country's ancient history firmly believe that if there is a solution available to worldwide issues at a single window, it is only found in Indian traditions and thought.

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Ministry of Skill Development signs MoU with World Economic Forum in Davos

22 Jan 2026 | 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed an MoU with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to collaborate on strengthening India’s skills and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem, an official statement said.

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ED files chargesheet against Yogesh Tiwari in Prayagraj fraud case

22 Jan 2026 | 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Allahabad Sub-Zonal Office, on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet before a Special PMLA Court in Lucknow against Yogesh Kumar Tiwari, in the PMLA case relating to fraudulently inducing people to transfer multiple properties on false assurances and eventually selling them to third parties.

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Former MD of Richa industries arrested by ED in Rs 36 cr Bank fraud and insolvency case

22 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Gurugram Zonal Office on Thrusday said they have arrested one Sandeep Gupta, ex-promoter and suspended managing Director of the Richa Industries Ltd (RIL).

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SC declines to frame mandatory crowd control guidelines for political rallies, leaves policy to executive

22 Jan 2026 | 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to issue nationwide mandatory guidelines to prevent stampedes at political rallies and large public gatherings, holding that crowd management and safety protocols fall within the domain of executive authorities and experts.

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