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North, central India brace for a sharper cold wave: Temperature likely to fall 2-3°C in two days; dense fog to persist, says IMD

January 6, 2026 12:40 IST

North India cold wave: Cold wave and cold day conditions are set to persist across north, central and eastern India, with temperatures expected to drop further and dense fog likely to affect visibility and travel, the IMD said.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, January 6; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, January 6: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

January 6, 2026 11:03 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: The price of gold in India today, Tuesday, January 6, is The price of gold in India today is ₹13,882 per gram for 24 karat gold, ₹12,725 per gram for 22 karat gold and ₹10,412 per gram for 18 karat gold.

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UP SIR Draft Voter List 2026: How to check deleted names on draft voter list in Prayagraj, Lucknow, Agra on eci.gov.in? What to do if name is missing

January 6, 2026 10:59 IST

Uttar Pradesh SIR Voter List 2026: The Election Commission has reasoned that the usual yearly revisions can no longer fix what it calls “legacy data” issues — errors built up as India has not had a nationwide house-to-house revision since 2002-2004.

National Lok Adalat 2026 in Delhi: Authorities have advised motorists to download their challans as soon as possible to avoid missing out after the limit has been reached. (Express Photo)

National Lok Adalat 2026 in Delhi: Know date, court complexes, process of settling traffic challans, and more details

January 6, 2026 10:33 IST

National Lok Adalat 2026 in Delhi: Special Lok Adalat for the settlement of pending compoundable traffic challans/notices will be held on Saturday, 10 January 2026, at seven court complexes in Delhi.

After outcry over football team, regional bias row in J-K now hits youth cricket

After outcry over football team, regional bias row in J-K now hits youth cricket

January 6, 2026 08:35 IST

A panel has been formed to conduct an inquiry into the selection of the Under-14 boys’ cricket team for the 69th National School Games.

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UP SIR Draft Roll LIVE Updates: ECI to release draft SIR voter list 2026 today; nearly 3 crore names likely to be deleted

January 6, 2026 13:00 IST

UP SIR 2026 Voter List | SIR Draft Electoral Roll Uttar Pradesh Today Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh is set to record the highest number of deletions, with Tamil Nadu (15%) and Gujarat (14.5%) ranking second and third, respectively

After 100 days of Sonam Wangchuk’s detention, his wife reflects on ‘challenging time’ and road ahead

100 days of Sonam Wangchuk’s detention: Wife reflects on ‘challenging time’, road ahead

January 6, 2026 08:06 IST

Gitanjali Angmo also acknowledged the ‘tremendous goodwill the people have for Sonam and for our institute and for us... the grassroots support, including in the jail’

‘Hidden treasure’ turns to dust: How mystery behind ‘ancient pot’ dug up in Rajasthan village unravelled

‘Hidden treasure’ turns to dust: How mystery behind ‘ancient pot’ dug up in Rajasthan village unravelledSubscriber Only

January 6, 2026 08:00 IST

Villagers gathered in large numbers and the local administration brought in JCBs, eventually digging up a pot from a field, with rumour spreading quickly that ‘treasure’ had been unearthed

Demand for ban on non-Hindus in Kumbh areas gets Uttarakhand CM’s attention: ‘Will hold discussions’

Demand for ban on non-Hindus in Kumbh areas gets Uttarakhand CM’s attention: ‘Will hold discussions’

January 6, 2026 13:40 IST

A source in the CMO said it would be impractical to implement such a proposal because of the footfall of tourists from across the world in the region.

‘VIP’ allegations in Ankita Bhandari murder: BJP’s Dushyant Gautam files defamation case against ex-MLA’s wife, Congress

‘VIP’ allegations in Ankita Bhandari murder: BJP’s Dushyant Gautam files defamation case against ex-MLA’s wife, Congress

January 6, 2026 06:34 IST

He also filed a police complaint against former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore and his wife Urmila Sanawar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah at Express Adda: ‘I find it difficult to use Union Territory and Jammu & Kashmir in the same sentence’

January 6, 2026 05:48 IST

Omar Abdullah, a political scion and a third generation political leader of the Abdullah family that has governed Kashmir for most part, has worn many caps — from being the youngest member of parliament at that time to becoming the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and more.

ED raids climate group, claims got foreign funds to sway govt policies

ED raids climate group, claims got foreign funds to sway govt policies

January 6, 2026 05:30 IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at premises linked to climate advocacy group Satat Sampada Pvt Ltd in a case of alleged foreign exchange violations, with the agency claiming that the company is “suspected” to be receiving funds from abroad to “run narratives to influence government policies in the energy sector”. The company, […]

German Chancellor Merz to visit on Jan 12-13, hold talks with PM

German Chancellor Merz to visit on Jan 12-13, hold talks with PM Modi

January 6, 2026 05:30 IST

The MEA said Prime Minister Modi will receive Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12.

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PM Modi ‘directly monitoring 15 projects’ in J&K: Atal Dulloo

January 6, 2026 05:05 IST

Atal Dulloo said this was enabling swift resolution of issues related to land acquisition, financial and physical constraints, and ensuring timely and fair compensation to affected families.

Minor tribal girl found dead, police suspect rape, murder

Chhattisgarh: Minor tribal girl found dead, police suspect rape, murder

January 6, 2026 04:41 IST

Superintendent of Police for Narayanpur district Robinson Guria said the suspect, a 22-year-old tribal man from the same village, has been arrested.

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Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Renuka Singh’s son booked in hit-and-run, biker critical

January 5, 2026 23:05 IST

According to officials, Balwant Singh alias Lucky, 34, was coming towards Raipur’s Telibandha area from Arang, and was driving his friend’s vehicle.

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Marine resources not the property of any one country: Rajnath Singh in Goa

January 5, 2026 21:48 IST

At the commissioning of the Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Samudra Pratap’, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India is a responsible maritime power that ensures peace and stability in the entire Indo-Pacific region.

Kerala’s first woman IPS officer R Sreelekha joined the BJP in October last year. (Credit: X/@sreelekha_ips)

‘Was assured I would be made mayor’: BJP’s Thiruvananthapuram councillor Sreelekha

January 6, 2026 07:54 IST

She said that while she was projected as the party’s face in Thiruvananthapuram, ‘something changed at the last minute’.

Odisha: Jaundice outbreak at school in Khurda leaves 30 students ill

Panic among parents as jaundice outbreak at Odisha school leaves over 30 students ill

January 6, 2026 04:38 IST

Test reports of over 100 students who had complained of fever are awaited.

The national transporter stated that in the safety-related works category, 84 per cent of the allocated funds have been utilised.

Indian Railways utilises over 80% of FY26 capex in first 9 months

January 5, 2026 18:04 IST

Indian Railways capex plan: This expenditure is primarily focused on safety measures, capacity enhancement, infrastructure modernization and passenger amenities.

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‘Decisions flowing only from top…’: Citing self-respect, former AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar quits party

January 5, 2026 18:42 IST

Was removed from post after drubbing in the zilla panchayat elections last month

These special trains will help the passengers travel home and back with ease during peak demand.

Pongal special trains 2026: Full list, route, time table, stoppages

January 5, 2026 18:10 IST

Pongal Special Trains 2026 Full List: The Pongal is a four-day Hindu harvest festival, mainly celebrated in the southern states of India, especially in Tamil Nadu.

In a statement, ONGC said authorities were still trying to control the fire.

Fire at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh after gas leak, 2 villages evacuated

January 5, 2026 19:19 IST

Following the gas leakage and the subsequent fire, senior officials of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) from Rajahmundry rushed to Mori village, where the blaze broke out at the Mori-5 well, the official said.

After the verdict, Umar’s father, S Qasim Ilyas, called the top court’s decision “very unfortunate.”

‘Very unfortunate’: Umar Khalid’s father after SC rejects bail plea in 2020 Delhi riots cases

January 5, 2026 16:51 IST

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case after it said they stood on a “higher footing in the hierarchy of participation” in the alleged larger conspiracy.

The Railway Board letter further stated that the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train is scheduled for the second week of January.

Passengers on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper to get high-quality mill-made linen items

January 5, 2026 16:00 IST

Howrah Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Update: This is the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to be inaugurated and shall operate as a fully air-conditioned premium service with modern onboard passenger amenities.

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