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Delhi Court Clears Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Riot Case Linked to Janakpuri, Vikaspuri Violence
New Delhi | 22 January 2026 A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the alleged incitement of violence in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas of the capital during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The verdict was delivered by Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh through a brief oral ruling. The court stated that a detailed written order will be issued later. The case dates back to complaints of violence reported during the riots that followed the assassination...
GRAP-3 Restrictions Lifted in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Shows Improvement
New Delhi | January 22, 2026 The Commission for Air Quality Improvement (CAQM) on Thursday announced the withdrawal of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the Delhi-NCR region after a noticeable improvement in air quality levels. The decision comes as relief for residents who were facing stricter curbs due to rising pollution earlier. According to the CAQM, air quality in Delhi has shown steady improvement over the past few days, largely because of favourable...
India Slams Embassy Vandalism in Croatia, Seeks Strict Action Against Perpetrators
New Delhi | January 22,2026 India on Thursday strongly condemned the trespassing at its embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, where Khalistani activists vandalised the premises and desecrated the national flag. The incident occurred just days before the India–EU Summit scheduled in New Delhi on January 27, drawing serious concern from New Delhi. Croatia, a member of the European Union, has now been formally approached by India to take firm action against those involved. According to officials, a video...
Republic Day Flypast to Feature 29 Aircraft, New ‘Sindoor’ Fighter Formation
New Delhi | 22 January 2026 The upcoming Republic Day parade in New Delhi will showcase a grand aerial display featuring 29 aircraft, including a new fighter formation named “Sindoor.” Officials said the formation will include seven fighter jets, highlighting the Indian Air Force’s role during Operation Sindoor, the four-day military operation carried out in early May after the Pahalgam terror attack. The “Sindoor” formation will consist of two Rafales, two MiG-29s, two Sukhoi-30s,...
Mumbai, Pune Set to Get Women Mayors: Shiv Sena (UBT) Alleges Quota Lottery Rigged
Maharashtra | 22 January 2026 Maharashtra is preparing for a major leadership change in its civic bodies as the reservation draw for mayoral posts in 29 municipal corporations was held on Thursday. Under the rotational system, Mumbai is set to have a woman mayor from the open category, while Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad (PCMC), Bhiwandi, and Dhule are also expected to get women mayors from the same category. The draw also decided that Thane and Bhiwandi-Nizampur will have mayors from the SC category,...