India & World

The Vande Bharat Sleeper train will have 11 three-tier AC coaches, four two-tier AC coaches, and a 1st-class AC coach, with a total capacity of 823 passengers.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accused the BJP-led Centre of withholding ₹5,900 crore, alleging financial blockade and urging public opposition to protect state welfare.

Kerala HC urges state to draft a law with penalties for temple property protection amid ongoing Sabarimala gold theft probe.

BJP's K Annamalai defies threats from Shiv Sena and MNS, asserting he will return to Mumbai, emphasizing the city's global identity and heritage.

BJP leaders urged Karnataka's governor to reject the Hate Speech Bill, calling it draconian, while demanding a CBI probe into recent violence in Ballari.

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the appointment of a UPPSC candidate who failed to disclose his criminal antecedents while applying for a job with the Uttar Pradesh government

Congress president Kharge indicated potential intervention in Karnataka leadership disputes, as CM Siddaramaiah and deputy Shivakumar face speculation over power-sharing.

Considering the urgency in the matter, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the ECI to furnish its response within a week and posted the matter for hearing on January 19.

Election Commission officials told HT that CEO offices in states and Union territories in phase two of the SIR exercise will implement facilitation measures on the lines of those adopted in West Bengal.

The Supreme Court's deadline for Bengaluru civic elections challenges Deputy CM Shivakumar's ambitions, with potential fallout for Congress amid anti-incumbent sentiment.