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Lokpal dismisses disproportionate assets complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 3:19:37 PM IST
In a detailed 134-page order dated January 13, 2026, the Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint filed by activist Amitabh Thakur alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand's Godda. ... read..


MP CM hails PRAGATI portal, says "nation is one, all states equally important from country's perspective"
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 14, 2026 3:19:34 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday underscored the spirit of national unity and cooperative federalism, asserting that political rivalry or differences of opinion between states should not overshadow the larger national interest. ... read..


"He wakes up a little late": JJD chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Tejashwi Yadav's presence in "dahi chuda" event
Patna (Bihar) | January 14, 2026 3:19:29 PM IST
Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Wednesday organised a "dahi chuda" event on occasion of Makar Sankranti which was attended by his father and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, Bihar governor Arif Mohammed Khan and others. ... read..


ED attaches Rs 35.22 crore in money laundering case of Suumaya Group
By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | January 14, 2026 3:19:27 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 35.22 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case of Suumaya group and others. ... read..


"Never going to need the MVA or Uddhav": CM Devendra Fadnavis rules out future alliance
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2026 3:19:22 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday made it clear that the BJP-led Mahayuti will not seek any future political alignment with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) or Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, asserting that his alliance is fully ... read..


PM Modi to inaugurate CSPOC on January 15 in Parliament House Complex
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 3:19:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. On this occasion, ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi is perfect textbook example and case study of separatism in Indian politics": BJP's Guru Prakash
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 3:19:19 PM IST
BJP National Spokesperson Guru Prakash on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that "Rahul is a perfect textbook example and a case study of separatism in Indian politics". ... read..


"Mamata Banerjee is biggest coal smuggler...": BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal slams West Bengal CM
West Champaran (Bihar) | January 14, 2026 2:49:29 PM IST
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her the "biggest coal smuggler" while accusing misusing her official position. ... read..


"Hindutva is our 'Aatma', never flaunted it for votes": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on BMC elections
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2026 2:49:27 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday asserted that his party has never sought votes by "flaunting Hindutva," describing the ideology as its very "soul." ... read..


"BJP will protest in Bellary on 17th against law and order deterioration in the state": Karnataka BJP President
Chitradurga (Karnataka) | January 14, 2026 2:49:24 PM IST
State BJP President BY Vijayendra on Wednesday announced a state-wide protest, led by BJP leaders Sriramulu and Janardhana Reddy and slammed Congress over their protest against the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM-G) Act ... read..


Delhi HC questions NGO's bona fides, flags repeated PILs on alleged encroachments
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 2:49:22 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday strongly questioned the bona fides of an NGO while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging illegal construction of a mosque on government green land, observing that the petitioner appeared to be misusing the P ... read..


Unfortunate to blame IAS, IPS officers for inability to execute work: Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh on Vikramaditya Singh's remarks
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 14, 2026 2:49:19 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh, on Wednesday said that remarks made by Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh against IAS and IPS officers in the state are "unfortunate", saying that blaming officials for admi ... read..


"Industrialisation in West Bengal has finished": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata Banerjee
Hooghly (West Bengal) | January 14, 2026 2:19:31 PM IST
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday stressed that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is scared and has lost her hold on the state. ... read..


Amit Shah offers prayer at Jagannath temple, flies kite in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 14, 2026 2:19:21 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad along with his family and offered prayers on the occasion of Uttarayan. After the temple visit, Shah marked the harvest festival by participating in traditional kite flying. ... read..


"Minimum Rs10,000 will be paid to part-time teachers": Tamil Nadu Education Minister amid teachers' protest for equal pay
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2026 2:19:20 PM IST
The secondary-grade teachers' (SGTs) who have been on protest for 21 consecutive days across various locations in Chennai, entered a second round of talks with State Education Minister Anbil Poiyamozhi Mahesh on Wednesday at his residence on Greenways Roa ... read..


"Teju bhaiya ka bhoj superhit nahi hoga to kiska hoga": Tej Pratap Yadav reunites with estranged father Lalu Yadav in "dahi chuda" ceremony
Patna (Bihar) | January 14, 2026 2:19:12 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday reunited with his estranged son, Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav, at the "Dahi Chuda" program at his residence in Patna. ... read..


"Ex-servicemen are playing crucial role in laying foundation of developed India": COAS General Dwivedi on 10th Veterans Day
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 14, 2026 2:19:10 PM IST
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday extended his greetings on the occasion of the 10th Veterans Day and paid tribute to ex-servicemen and their families, highlighting their continued contribution to the nation. ... read..


'No CM change talks took place during Rahul meeting': DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 14, 2026 2:19:03 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president DK Shivakumar on Wednesday clarified that there were no discussions regarding a change in the Chief Ministership during the visit of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to the state. ... read..


Bengaluru police seizes 21.2 kg ganja, 2 people apprehended
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 14, 2026 1:49:59 PM IST
The Viveknagar Police has arrested two people for selling prohibited Narcotic Drug, Ganja. ... read..


"May soaring kites bring success to everyone": Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel extends wishes on Makar Sankranti
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 14, 2026 1:49:54 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and celebrated Uttarayan by flying a colourful kite. ... read..


Gujarat: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates the Gandhinagar Kite festival 2026
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 14, 2026 1:49:52 PM IST
On the joyous and festive occasion of Uttarayan, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Kite Festival 2026, organized by the Sahay Foundation at Central Vista in Gandhinagar. ... read..


"Lowering NEET-PG qualifying percentiles destroys credibility of merit exam," says FAIMA
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 1:49:50 PM IST
Dr Rohan Krishnan, Chief Patron of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), on Wednesday criticised the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for lowering the NEET-PG qualifying percentile to fill vacant postgraduate m ... read..


Home cadre not a right, preference must be first to claim insider vacancy: Delhi High Court
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 1:49:49 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has held that an officer seeking allocation to their home State cadre under the All India Services Cadre Allocation Policy must necessarily indicate the home State as their first preference, and that merely expressing willingness to s ... read..


"Counter-terrorism not merely a technical or military issue": Major General Kulvir Singh at 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 1:49:42 PM IST
Emphasising the growing need for collective global action against terrorism, Major General Kulvir Singh, Commander of Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, on Wednesday said the ADMM-Plus framework has emerged as a strong pillar of multilateral co ... read..


Rahul Gandhi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, Pongal and other harvest festivals
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 1:49:41 PM IST
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday extended greetings on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Suggi Habba, Maghi, Bhogali Bihu, Khichdi, Paush Parva, Uttarayan, and Makaravilakku. ... read..


J-K: "We stand with Indian Army...": say Rajouri residents after suspected Pakistani drone sightings along LoC
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 14, 2026 1:49:37 PM IST
The local residents in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri said that both army and the civilians living near the border are very active after sighting of several drones suspected to be from Pakistan in recent days. ... read..


TDP cadre celebrate Bhogi in Vijayawada, burn posters of former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy in traditional bonfires
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 14, 2026 1:49:31 PM IST
TDP cadre in Andhra Pradesh celebrated the Bhogi festival on Wednesday with traditional fervour, while also symbolically protesting against the previous government by burning posters of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in bonfires. ... read..


"Today, the world listens when India speaks": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 1:19:29 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that India has emerged as a strong and developed nation, adding that while the country was earlier not taken seriously on international platforms, today the world listens when India speaks. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates new Khatima bus terminal
Khatima (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2026 1:19:23 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday arrived at the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Khatima Bus Terminal in Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar. ... read..


"Mamata Banerjee can go to Election Commission if names removed improperly in Bengal SIR": Dilip Jaiswal
Patna (Bihar) | January 14, 2026 1:19:19 PM IST
Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Wednesday responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's allegations regarding voter deletions in the state, saying she still has the option to approach the Election Commission if she believes any voter's name ha ... read..


"It was a normal courtesy call": Karnataka HM G. Parameshwara on Siddaramaiah-Rahul meeting
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 14, 2026 1:19:18 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday called the meeting between the Chief Minister Siddarmaiah and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, held on Tuesday, "a normal courtesy call." ... read..


"Very happy that PM Modi is leading from front, connecting all of us culturally": BJP's K Annamalai at Pongal celebration in Delhi
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 1:19:16 PM IST
BJP Tamil Nadu leadet K Annamalai said Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a pivotal role in elevating Tamil culture and infrastructure over the past decade, as Pongal celebrations were held at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan in Delhi. ... read..


"Is he doing a favour to Lord Ram?": Giriraj Singh's swipe at Rahul Gandhi over Ram Temple visit claim
Patna (Bihar) | January 14, 2026 12:49:55 PM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over reports of his possible visit to the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying that he hopes that he seeks blessings and reflects on his statements made abroad. ... read..


Karnataka CM chair tussle: Congress MLA Ashok Pattan says "Rahul Gandhi has invited Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to Delhi"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 14, 2026 12:49:52 PM IST
Congress MLA Ashok Pattan on Wednesday said that senior party leader Rahul Gandhi has asked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to visit Delhi, adding that the date for the meeting is yet to be finalised. ... read..


India to host AI Impact Summit next month under PM Modi's leadership: Dharmendra Pradhan at IIT Madras
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2026 12:49:42 PM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday reached the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to participate in Pongal celebrations, during which he announced that India will host the prestigious AI Impact Summit next month under the le ... read..


"We bow our heads in respect to our veterans": Defence Minister on 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 12:49:50 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid tribute to veterans on the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day, saying the nation bows in respect to soldiers in India and around the world, and honours those who sacrificed their lives. ... read..


Sanjay Raut hits out Election Commission, says Mahayuti parties "distributing money" despite MCC
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2026 12:49:33 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that the Maharashtra State Election Commission had given an "open licence" to Mahayuti parties, including the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, to distribute money during door-to-door campaigns. ... read..


Mamata Banerjee wants to turn Bengal into Bangladesh: Giriraj Singh slams West Bengal CM
Patna (Bihar) | January 14, 2026 12:19:41 PM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she is shielding illegal Bangladeshis and wants to turn the state into Bangladesh. ... read..


"Tamil civilisation one of oldest in the world, its culture paves way for future": PM Modi highlights importance of sustainable living
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 12:19:40 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasised the need to protect soil for future generations, conserve water, and ensure balanced use of natural resources, calling them among the most pressing necessities of the present time. ... read..


Centre raises Telangana IAS cadre strength to 218 amid growing governance needs
By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | January 14, 2026 12:19:33 PM IST
In a significant move aimed at strengthening governance amid Telangana's expanding administrative demands, the Central government has notified amendments to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre structure, increasing the state's total authorised s ... read..


"Our youth are a reservoir of strength": COAS General Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 11:49:27 AM IST
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi lauded the strength, discipline and national commitment of India's youth, calling them the country's greatest reservoir of power. Addressing the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) Camp 2026 at ... read..


"Now I will see you in Court," says West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari after CM Mamata Banerjee fails to reply to legal notice
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2026 11:49:20 AM IST
West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said he would take legal action against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that the time given to her to respond to a defamation notice has expired. ... read..


"Tamil culture not limited to Tamil Nadu but shared culture of entire India": PM Modi says Pongal strengthens spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat."
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 11:49:18 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the rich legacy of Tamil culture, stating that it is not confined to Tamil Nadu alone but is a shared heritage of the entire country. ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami extends wishes on Makar Sankranti, Uttaraini, and Ghughuti; shares video message
Khatima (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2026 11:49:17 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended warm greetings on the occasions of Makar Sankranti, Uttaraini, and Ghughuti Tyohar. ... read..


"Don't think Dayanidhi Maran has any common sense": BJP's Narayanan Thirupathy slams DMK MP over remarks on girls in North India
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2026 11:49:15 AM IST
BJP leader Narayanan Thirupathy strongly condemned DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran over his remarks comparing women's empowerment in Tamil Nadu with northern states, saying the statement was offensive and showed a lack of "common sense". ... read..


Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visits NCC Republic Day Camp, interacts with cadets at Army House
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 11:19:25 AM IST
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at the Cariappa Parade Camp in Delhi Cantonment on Wednesday. During his visit, the COAS interacted with the cadets selected for the nationa ... read..


"You have to sit down with Centre": Union Minister Majumdar slams TMC govt on preparations for Gangasagar Mela
South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | January 14, 2026 11:19:21 AM IST
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar launched a sharp attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, slamming her over the lack of coordination with the Centre for organising the Gangasagar Mela. ... read..


Jammu and Kashmir: 10th Veteran's Day celebrations held in Rajouri to honor Army's ex-servicemen
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 14, 2026 10:50:05 AM IST
The 10th Veterans' Day celebrations commenced in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday with great patriotic fervour and respect to honour the services and sacrifices of our ex-servicemen. ... read..


NBEMS revises NEET-PG 2025 cut-off percentiles
By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | January 14, 2026 10:49:59 AM IST
In a significant move to address the large number of vacant postgraduate medical seats across the country, National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has revised the qualifying percentiles for NEET-PG 2025 admissions. ... read..


"We did it!!!": Crew of stitched sailing vessel INSV 'Kaundinya' as they sight Muscat after 18 day voyage
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 10:49:58 AM IST
The INSV 'Kaundinya' has successfully completed its historic voyage to Muscat, Oman, after 18 days at sea on Wednesday. ... read..


PM Modi extends greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Pongal
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 10:49:56 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote to citizens across the country, extending his warm greetings on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Pongal, festivals that mark the harvest season in different parts of India. ... read..


'Congress ruled like British, today India has real democracy': Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao on Rahul Gandhi's remarks
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 14, 2026 10:49:46 AM IST
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks, advising him to study his party's history. ... read..


Telangana CM Revanth Reddy proposes law to deduct salary of govt employees neglecting parents
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 14, 2026 10:19:19 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced plans to enact a law mandating a 10 to 15 per cent salary deduction for government employees who fail to care for their parents. ... read..


Fire breaks out at BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad's residence in New Delhi, no damage reported
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 10:19:16 AM IST
A fire broke out at the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi on Wednesday morning, fire officials said. ... read..


PM Modi extends greetings on Magh Bihu and Uttarayan, wishes "happiness and good health"
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 10:19:14 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended wishes on the occasion of Magh Bihu and Uttarayan. ... read..


"I salute valour, dedication and sacrifice of our ex-servicemen": President Murmu pays tribute on Armed Forces Veterans' Day
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 10:19:11 AM IST
President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, on Wednesday lauded the courage and dedication of India's ex-servicemen on the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day, expressing confidence that they will continue to serve the nation w ... read..


GVL Narasimha Rao celebrates Bhogi in Visakhapatnam; Pongal festivities begin in full swing across South India
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | January 14, 2026 9:49:38 AM IST
Former BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao on Wednesday said that Bhogi, the first day of the four-day Sankranti festival, is a time to discard past negativity and pray for prosperity and happiness in everyone's life. ... read..


Stitched sailing vessel INSV 'Kaundinya' sights land near Oman, "Land Ahoy" says crew member Sanjeev Sanyal
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 9:49:36 AM IST
The INSV 'Kaundinya', inspired by a 5th-century CE Ajanta Cave painting, is approaching the Omani shore, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal said on Wednesday. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: 8 flights cancelled, 10 delayed at Chennai airport due to Bhogi festival, smoke, haze and fog
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2026 9:49:35 AM IST
Eight flights have been cancelled at Chennai Airport, while ten flights are operating with delays ranging from one hour to three hours on Wednesday, due to the Bhogi festival and smoke haze, fog, and precautionary measures taken by airlines. ... read..


PM Modi to attend Pongal festivities at Union Minister L Murugan's residence in Delhi
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 9:49:30 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will attend the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L Murugan in the national capital. ... read..


Chennai Airport cancels flights amid heavy fog; Low Visibility Procedures in effect
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 14, 2026 9:49:28 AM IST
Severe fog and poor visibility affected operations at Chennai International Airport early Wednesday, leading to the implementation of Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) and the cancellation of several flights. ... read..


Tripura police conduct raid in Agartala, recovers accessories relating to arms and ammunition making
Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2026 9:19:39 AM IST
Tripura Police on Tuesday conducted a raid at the residence of Balbir Singh in the Hapania area of Sabuj Pally in Agartala, recovering arms-related materials, officials said. ... read..


Kerala: Yuva Morcha, DYFI hold protests against expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | January 14, 2026 9:19:34 AM IST
Kerala political youth organisations, including the BJP's Yuva Morcha and the CPM's Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), staged protests in Pathanamthitta on Tuesday. The demonstrators demanded that Rahul Mamkootathil should not be released unless ... read..


UP: Over 9 lakh devotees take holy dip at Magh Mela on Ekadashi; heavy security ahead of Makar Sankranti
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2026 9:19:33 AM IST
On the occasion of Ekadashi, a large number of devotees arrived at the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj to take a holy dip during the ongoing Magh Mela. ... read..


CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Uttarayani greetings, calls Baijnath Temple a living centre of Uttarakhand's Shiva tradition
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2026 9:19:28 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the spiritual and cultural significance of the ancient Baijnath (Vaidyanath) Temple while extending greetings on the occasion of Uttarayani. ... read..


Gujarat: Hanol village hosts three-day Atmanirbhar Mahotsav, showcases model development
By Amit Kumar

Hanol (Gujarat) | January 14, 2026 9:19:26 AM IST
The three-day Atmanirbhar Hanol Festival, from January 13-15, is underway in Palitana Taluka of Bhavnagar district, and was inaugurated by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister for Agriculture and Family Welfare & Rural Development Shivr ... read..


Andhra: CPI protests against PPP policy in medical education
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 14, 2026 9:19:25 AM IST
CPI leaders staged a protest on Wednesday against the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy for medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..


'India moving towards knowledge-based economy; major curriculum reforms planned in NITs': Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 8:49:43 AM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the government has decided to reorganise courses in National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in line with emerging technologies, with reforms set to begin from the next academic year, as India moves to ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami wishes "happiness, peace, prosperity, and health" on Makar Sankranti and Uttarayani
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2026 8:49:38 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the auspicious occasions of Makar Sankranti and the Uttarayani festival. ... read..


Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat undergoes massive transformation drive
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | January 14, 2026 8:49:35 AM IST
A massive resconstruction drive is ongoing at the historic Manikarnika Ghat, the holiest cremation ground in Varanasi, the city of Baba Vishwanath, Lord Shiva. This drive, related to the proposed corridor construction from Manikarnika Ghat to Scindia Ghat ... read..


First ever Army Day Parade to be held outside cantonment area, Bhairav battalions, drones to debut
By Swapnanil Chatterjee

New Delhi | January 14, 2026 8:49:33 AM IST
The Indian Army Day parade to be held in Jaipur on Thursday will be the first time when the force will hold it outside the cantonment area. ... read..


"No negligence will be tolerated": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Kashipur farmer's suicide probe
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2026 8:19:14 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured justice to the family of late Sukhwant Singh, a farmer from Kashipur, who allegedly shot himself in a Haldwani hotel room, adding that "no negligence will be tolerated at any level". ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Uttarayani Kauthik Fair in Khatima
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2026 8:19:09 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Uttarayani Kauthik Fair organised by the Kumaon Cultural Upliftment Forum, Khatima, at the Seed Corporation premises by lighting the ceremonial lamp. ... read..


Delhi wakes up to biting cold and 'very poor' air quality, overall AQI at 357
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 8:19:06 AM IST
Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 357 at 7 am, falling in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This ... read..


"An ocean of corruption:" Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends removal of MGNREGA
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 14, 2026 6:49:13 AM IST
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan defended the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM ... read..


"PM Modi contributing greatly to development of Bengal:" CV Ananda Bose on West Bengal-Assam Vande Bharat Sleeper launch
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2026 6:19:28 AM IST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday hailed the upcoming launch of India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train, which is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming days. ... read..


"No one can stop BJP from forming Govt in West Bengal:" Tripura CM at Araliya Community Hall meeting
Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2026 6:19:26 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that no one can stop the BJP from forming the government in West Bengal, as the party currently in power has destroyed the state and is turning it into a "mini Pakistan." While addressing an organisational ... read..


"BJP killed MGNREGA scheme which helped rural development:" DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 14, 2026 5:49:28 AM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday slammed the BJP for allegedly killing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, which guaranteed 100 days of unskilled wage work per financial year to rural househ ... read..


"No political discussions with Rahul Gandhi," Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) | January 14, 2026 4:49:15 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah on Tuesday said that the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was travelling to Gudalur to attend a program and met him on the way. He clarified that no political discussion took place with the Congress ... read..


Govt working with humanitarian perspective for people: Tripura CM at winter clothes distribution programme
Agartala (Tripura) | January 14, 2026 4:19:28 AM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that everyone should always stand by people's problems with a helping hand, and that the present government is working for the people with a humanitarian perspective. ... read..


Union Minister Lalan Singh visits Israel to participate in 'Blue Food Security Summit', eyes joint research ties
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 3:49:22 AM IST
Union Minister of Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh made a visit to Israel to participate in the Second Global Summit on "Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026, which is being held from January 13 to 15, in Eilat, reinforcing cooperation between Indi ... read..


"Mahayuti's victory is certain:" Eknath Shinde on the last day of BMC election campaign
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2026 3:19:29 AM IST
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde predicted the Mahayuti alliance's win in this municipal election. ... read..


Total arrests rise to 20 as Delhi Police nab two more accused in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 3:19:27 AM IST
Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested two other accused in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case, in which around 25-30 people pelted stones at police and MCD officials after they arrived at the spot with JCBs to demolish illegal encroachment near Faiz-e-Ilahi M ... read..


"Will once again hoist the saffron flag:" UBT MP Arvind Sawant on Raj and Uddhav Thackeray joining hands for BMC elections
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 14, 2026 2:48:58 AM IST
Expressing confidence in winning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant declared that their party will once again hoist the saffron flag in Mumbai by defeating 'corrupt forces' in the upcoming polls. ... read..


"Govt committed to providing quality healthcare to every citizen, especially in remote, island territories:" Rajnath Singh
New Delhi | January 14, 2026 1:49:19 AM IST
"Government is committed to providing quality healthcare to every citizen of the country, especially those living in remote and island territories," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he virtually addressed, a nearly week-long Joint Services Multi-Spe ... read..


Punjab CM refutes seeking change of timing, says "ready to be present at 10 am on Jan 15" before Akal Takht
Chandigarh | January 14, 2026 1:19:32 AM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday claimed that he did not demand a change of time for appearing before the Sri Akal Takht Sahib after being summoned for alleged statements against 'Guru ki Golak'. ... read..


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami joins public Lohri celebrations in his hometown, Khatima
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 14, 2026 1:19:30 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday visited Harshu Enclave on Nagla Tarai Road in his hometown Khatima and participated in a public Lohri celebration at the residence of Sumit Gumber, joining people from the Sikh and other communitie ... read..


West Bengal: Coal mine collapses in Asansol; 3 bodies recovered, says BJP MLA Ajay Poddar
Asansol (West Bengal) | January 14, 2026 1:19:16 AM IST
A coal mine collapsed in West Bengal's Asansol on Tuesday, leaving five people trapped under the debris. ... read..


Delhi Court grants further police custody to interrogate Satya Prakash Bagla in EOW's cheating case
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 11:19:35 PM IST
Saket District Court on Thursday granted an additional four days' custody of businessman Satya Prakash Bagla to Delhi Police to interrogate him in an alleged case of cheating, etc., with a Kolkata-based investor. He has been arrested by the Economic Offen ... read..


Op Cyber Hawk: Delhi Police bust inter-state cyber crime syndicate; arrest 8, recover Rs 4,70,000
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 11:19:29 PM IST
In a major breakthrough under 'Operation Cyber Hawk' against cross-border cybercrime, Delhi Police's East District busted a cybercrime syndicate operating from Delhi to Moradabad and Bareilly, UP. ... read..


'Anti-Chitta' Gram Sabhas to be held in Gram Panchayats on January 21 and 22: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 11:19:27 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a meeting of senior officers held here, said that Anti-Chitta (adulterated heroin) Gram Sabhas would be organised in all Gram Panchayats of the state on January 21 and 22. ... read..


HRTC is public service institution, not profit-driven entity: Himachal Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 10:49:40 PM IST
The Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri, on Tuesday said that the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) should not be viewed merely through the prism of profit and loss, asserting that the state-run tran ... read..


South African and Grenadian delegates celebrate Lohri with LS Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:49:38 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met parliamentary delegations from South Africa and the Caribbean nation of Grenada, who are in India on the occasion of the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC). ... read..


Chinese Communist Party leaders meet RSS' Dattatreya Hosabale, Congress says "BJP has taught even a chameleon"
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:49:33 PM IST
A meeting between the leaders of China's Communist Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale at the RSS headquarters on Tuesday came as a surprise to the political circles, with the Congress calling it a "change of colours." ... read..


Telangana records sharp rise in temperatures as cold wave conditions abate: Meteorologist A Srinivasa Rao
Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 13, 2026 10:49:31 PM IST
Cold wave conditions have ended across Telangana as recorded on Tuesday; temperatures surged across the state over the last 48 hours. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), most regions are experiencing weather two to five degrees warmer ... read..


Assam CM launches women entrepreneurship fund distribution in Karimganj North, Katigorah and Barkhola
Sribhumi (Assam) | January 13, 2026 10:49:27 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched the distribution of cheques under the Chief Minister's Women Entrepreneurship Mission in the Karimganj North Legislative Assembly Constituency of Sribhumi district and Katigorah and Barkhola Leg ... read..


Himachal's interests supreme, no compromise will be tolerated: Vikramaditya Singh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 10:19:57 PM IST
The Public Works Department and Urban Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Tuesday firmly stood by his controversial social media post targeting the conduct of some All India Services officers, saying his remarks were correct a ... read..


Mahadev Online Book case: ED attaches properties worth Rs 21.45 crore in India, Dubai
New Delhi | January 13, 2026 10:19:53 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has attached movable and immovable properties totalling Rs 21.45 crore belonging to eight accused in its ongoing investigation into the illegal betting operations of the Mahadev Online Book (MOB). ... read..


Salon fire tragedy: Human remains sent for DNA test, rescue operations continue; action initiated against building owner
Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 10:19:50 PM IST
Rescue and search operations resumed on Tuesday at the site of the devastating fire in Arki town of Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, even as investigators recovered smaller human bodily remains from the debris, officials said. ... read..


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