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Breaking News Live Updates, January 19, 2026: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit India today at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will be his third visit to India since becoming the President of UAE and fifth in last ten years. Stay tuned for this and other updates.
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said on Monday. He was 93.
"Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones," the foundation said on Instagram.
IMF raises India’s growth forecast to 7.3 per cent for FY26; BJP slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘negative propaganda’
On the IMF revising its India GDP growth estimate, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "Rahul Gandhi is the leader of propaganda. He says India's economy is dead, goes abroad and spreads negative propaganda, but the IMF has delivered a resounding slap to his propaganda. The IMF, which had earlier stated that India is the world's growth engine, has now upgraded India's economic growth in its ratings to 7.3% for FY 2025-26... India has once again established itself as the fastest-growing economy...."
Noida techie death: UP CM orders high-level probe, forms 3-member SIT
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken serious cognisance of the Noida techie death case and ordered a high-level probe into the incident. Acting on his directions, the state government has constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter. The SIT will be headed by the Meerut Divisional Commissioner and will include the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Meerut Zone and the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD). The team has been instructed to complete the probe and submit its report to the Chief Minister within five days.
Tamil Nadu polls: DMK’s Kanimozhi says party manifesto will uphold people’s rights and state’s identity
On touring across the state to gather inputs to prepare party manifesto for Tamil Nadu elections, DMK MP Kanimozhi says," This election manifesto will speak for the rights of the people, respect and protect our identities, and contribute to the overall development of Tamil Nadu."
BJP begins nomination process for national president
The BJP on Monday started the nomination process for national president.
Kerala Assembly budget session to begin tomorrow
The budget session of the Kerala Assembly, beginning on Tuesday, is expected to be a stormy affair, with the ruling LDF and opposition UDF poised for intense confrontations over a host of politically sensitive issues ranging from the Sabarimala gold loss case to the arrest of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, reports PTI.
Congress lying on VB-G RAM G: Govt
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday accused Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G scheme, and asserted that the new Act will strengthen the Right to Work.
NDRF pillar of trust for the nation: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), saying it has become "the pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities." Extending greetings on the raising day of the force, Shah, in a post on X, said, "Through its significant role in realising the Modi govt's resolve to build a disaster-resilient India, the NDRF has today become the pillar of trust the nation relies on during calamities. Salute to the martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the safety of others."
Devotees continue to arrive for Magh Mela in Prayagraj
A large number of devotees continue to arrive in Prayagraj for Magh Mela.
18 killed in Chile wildfire
Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a heat wave.
20 killed in Spain train accident
A high-speed train derailed, jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, officials said, as per AP.
Thousands gather in Los Angeles in support of protesters in Iran
A few thousand demonstrators gathered Sunday in Los Angeles in support of protesters in Iran. Marchers, some waving the flag of Iran before the Islamic Revolution, rallied downtown near Los Angles City Hall.
UAE President to visit India
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit India today. A number of issues uncluding strategic partnership between both countries are likely to be discussed during the visit.