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Think relationship with Bangladesh will come back on even keel: Congress' Manish Tewari

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 9:19:30 AM IST

Congress leader Manish Tewari has expressed confidence in a long India-Bangladesh relationship "coming back on an even keel", despite the currently turbulent times. Remembering how India "walked the extra mile" in 1971 to stop the persecution and torture ... read..

Gangasagar Mela 2026: Large crowd expected, 1,200 CCTV cameras, bridge to mainland announced

By Ujjwal Roy Sagar Islands (West Bengal) | January 13, 2026 8:49:33 AM IST

District Magistrate of South 24 Parganas, Arvind Mina on Monday briefed about the arrangements for the Gangasagar mela, stating that a larger crowd is expected this year, asserting that the major attraction of the event is the Ganga aarti. ... read..

"Accused student found guilty, will not continue course": KGMU VC on sexual harassment, religious conversion case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 8:49:27 AM IST

King George's Medical University (KGMU) Vice-Chancellor Sonia Nityanand said that the accused student in the alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case has been found guilty as per the Vishakha Committee report and will not be allowed to cont ... read..

Vande Mataram echoes across Odisha on National Youth Day; Over 16,000 institutions join mass rendition

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 13, 2026 8:49:24 AM IST

The patriotic fervour of Vande Mataram resonated across Odisha as all educational institutions in the state joined in a mass rendition of the national song to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and observe National Youth Day on Monday. ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee committed a crime": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh slams West Bengal CM over ED raids in Kolkata

Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | January 13, 2026 8:49:22 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday slammed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of committing a crime by intervening in an Enforcement Directorate raid in the state, few days back. ... read..

"CPM and Congress might unite in Kerala to defeat BJP": BJP's Prakash Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 13, 2026 8:49:19 AM IST

BJP leader Prakash Reddy on Tuesday dismissed Congress leader K C Venugopal's remark that winning elections in Kerala is a "nightmare" for the BJP, asserting that the party will deliver strong electoral results in the Kerala Assembly elections. He also sp ... read..

"Don't give them any waiver": CM Revanth Reddy orders end to traffic fine discounts in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 13, 2026 7:19:16 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has called for the removal of traffic fine discounts in drunk driving cases and urged strict action against violators. ... read..

"Has Lord Rama taken membership in BJP?": Telangana MLC Bomma Mahesh hits out

Nizamabad (Telangana) | January 13, 2026 6:49:09 AM IST

Telangana Congress MLC Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud slammed the BJP's alleged use of religious and caste identities for political gain on Monday. ... read..

Tripura's Urban Development Department wins SKOCH Silver award at National Summit

Agartala (Tripura) | January 13, 2026 6:49:06 AM IST

The Urban Development Department of Tripura has won the prestigious SKOCH Award in the Silver category at the SKOCH Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on January 10. ... read..

"PM Modi will one day regret his actions": Mallikarjun Kharge urges people to fight against scrapping of MGNREGA

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 5:49:28 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged people to protest the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), accusing Prime Minister Modi of depriving farmers and the poor of their rights. ... read..

Swami Vivekananda's ideals can shape India's tomorrow: Tripura CM Saha at National Youth Festival

Agartala (Tripura) | January 13, 2026 5:49:27 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the state-level National Youth Festival at Nazrul Kalakshetra at Agartala on Monday. ... read..

"1700 candidates are contesting:" BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on upcoming Municipal polls

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 4:49:38 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Monday announced that around 1,700 candidates across 227 wards are participating in this election. ... read..

PM Modi says youth can take India's culture abroad through gaming innovations using Ramayana, Mahabharta

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 4:19:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday suggested to youth to make strides in the field of gaming by taking Ramayana, Mahabharat and other stories to the world, saying it will also export India's culture. ... read..

"Coordinated action initiated to contain outbreak:" Union Health Minister Nadda on Nipah virus cases in West Bengal

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 4:19:02 AM IST

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, amid reports of two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, said that the government has initiated a coordinated response to prevent a potential outbreak. ... read..

Union Budget will be presented on Feb 1: Speaker

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:49:17 AM IST

The Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, which is a Sunday. ... read..

"Oppn lying for politics; 243 out of 592 poll promises fulfilled by Congress": Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 3:19:12 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday hit out at the opposition, accusing it of spreading misinformation for political gains, and asserted that his government has delivered on its pre-election promises, including massive spending on infrastructu ... read..

Tripura Gramin Bank creates National milestone with India's First Solar-powered ATM van

Agartala (Tripura) | January 13, 2026 3:19:11 AM IST

Tripura Gramin Bank has created a national milestone by becoming the first Gramin Bank in the country to introduce a solar-powered ATM van, marking a major step towards sustainable and inclusive banking services. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth on Jan 15

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:19:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex. ... read..

Solution to stalemate in House should be found through dialogue: Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 3:19:08 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the a solution should be found through dialogue to any stalemate in the House between the treasury benches and the opposition parties and that the Parliament should send a message not only to the people of th ... read..

"In last 25 years, they did nothing in BMC, have no vision document for Mumbai": Ameet Satam slams Thackerays

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 2:49:22 AM IST

Ameet Satam, President of Bharatiya Janata Party's Mumbai Unit, on Monday launched a sharp attack on opposition leaders, including Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, alleging that they did nothing in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in last 25 years. ... read..

"India is experiencing remarkable growth in Orange Economy": PM Modi at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 2:49:20 AM IST

Noting that India's youth are at the forefront of nation-building with their innovative ideas, energy and purpose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the country is experiencing remarkable growth in the Orange Economy, rooted in culture, con ... read..

Delegation from Communist Party of China visits BJP headquarters in New Delhi

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 2:49:19 AM IST

A delegation from the Communist Party of China visited the BJP head office in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma distributes appointment letters to 296 candidates from Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities

Guwahati (Assam) | January 13, 2026 2:49:17 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday distributed appointment letters to 296 candidates belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities, selected for reserved posts through the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), at a ceremony he ... read..

Probe into E-cigarette complaint against Trinamool Congress MP being completed: Speaker

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 2:49:14 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the process of investigation into the complaint against a Trinamool Congress MP of having resorted to using e-cigarette in the House is being completed and asserted that it is responsibility of all members to ... read..

Gujarat's textile Industry emerges as key driver of development through innovative employment and sustainable growth

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 13, 2026 2:19:23 AM IST

On the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) held in Rajkot, special focus was placed on the textile industry. The state's textile sector is an important medium for development as it generates innovative employment and is a sustaina ... read..

Folk festivals infuse new energy in our lives: Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends Lohri greetings

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 13, 2026 2:19:22 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended greetings to the people of the state, especially the Punjabi community, on the occasion of the festival of Lohri. ... read..

"Prime Minister greatly encouraged them, explained India's AI vision": MeitY Secretary Krishnan on PM Modi's roundtable meet

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 2:19:20 AM IST

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S Krishnan on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roundtable interaction with Indian AI startups underscored the government's vision of building responsible and ethical artif ... read..

"Only Marathi person will be at the helm of affairs in BMC": Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 1:49:35 AM IST

Amid the political heat ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday made strong remarks on Marathi identity, asserting that the leadership of the civic body would remain in Marath ... read..

Rahul Gandhi to attend golden jubilee celebrations of St Thomas English High School in Gudalur on Jan 13

New Delhi | January 13, 2026 1:49:33 AM IST

Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of St Thomas English High School in Gudalur in the Nilgiris on January 13. ... read..

"Marathi identity never under threat in Mumbai": Eknath Shinde hits back at Thackerays as BMC poll battle intensifies

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | January 13, 2026 1:19:24 AM IST

Amid the political heat around the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde dismissed claims of opposition that the existence of the 'Marathi manush' is under threat in Mumbai. ... read..

Gold worth Rs 30 lakh stolen during bus journey recovered; one arrested in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka) | January 13, 2026 1:19:22 AM IST

Sidlaghatta police in Karnataka have cracked a major theft case involving gold jewellery stolen from a woman's vanity bag during a bus journey, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Indore Court directs administration to monitor sale, purchase, storage of Chinese Manjha after one death

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 13, 2026 1:19:21 AM IST

The Indore District court has taken suo moto cognisance of the growing menace of Chinese 'manjha' ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival after throat slit incidents reported in the district. ... read..

Public awareness regarding marriage registration increases in Uttarakhand after UCC

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 13, 2026 12:49:35 AM IST

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Since the law came into force, public awareness regarding marriage registration has increased sign ... read..

Uttarakhand CM honours mahila and yuva mangal dals on National Youth Day

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 13, 2026 12:49:31 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday felicitated Mahila Mangal Dals and Yuva Mangal Dals for their commendable work in various fields on the occasion of National Youth Day at Parade Ground, Dehradun. The first, second and third prize w ... read..

Export inquiries worth Rs 500 crore made at Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet in VGRC

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 13, 2026 12:49:29 AM IST

At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition, the "Reverse Buyers-Sellers Meet" in Hall No. 1 has become the centre of attraction. About 53 international buyers from 23 countries have arrived here to purchase goods from various manufacturers in India. To se ... read..

Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha reviews progress of Chennai Airport's new terminal building

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 13, 2026 12:49:26 AM IST

The Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha, chaired a review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of the New Integrated Terminal Building (T2 Phase II) at Chennai International Airport. ... read..

After nearly 7-hour CBI grilling, TVK Chief Vijay to appear again at later date; gets Pongal exemption from Karur stampede probe

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:49:30 PM IST

In a high-stakes development for Tamil Nadu politics, Joseph Vijay, the actor-turned-politician and chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), underwent a rigorous seven-hour interrogation at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. The probe centre ... read..

YSRCP demands withdrawal of GO No.15, alleges plunder of temple lands

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 11:49:28 PM IST

YSR Congress Party leaders Vellampalli Srinivas and Malladi Vishnu on Monday demanded the immediate cancellation of GO No.15, stating that it was deliberately brought to facilitate the plunder of temple lands worth thousands of crores under the pretext of ... read..

"Ram belongs to everyone... removing Mahatma Gandhi's name is unfair": Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on MGNREGA row

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 12, 2026 11:49:23 PM IST

Amid the political row over the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its replacement with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), senior Congress leader V Hanumantha ... read..

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to launch development projects during Sankranti visit to Naravaripalle

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 11:49:21 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu proceeded to his native village, Naravaripalle, to celebrate the Sankranti festival along with his family members. On Tuesday, the Chief Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several d ... read..

Delivery employee assaulted by showroom owner for using perfume inside store

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:49:15 PM IST

In a recent incident, a delivery employee was allegedly restrained and assaulted physically by a showroom owner over the issue of using perfume inside the store premises, police officials said. ... read..

Wrestler Sagar Dhankar murder case: Wrestler Sushil Kumar moves plea seeking bail after examination of material witnesses

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 11:19:36 PM IST

Olympic Wrestler Sushil Kumar has moved an application for regular bail in the wrestler Sagar Dhankar murder case. He has moved the application in view of the changed circumstances. ... read..

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar of procedural lapses during SIR of electoral rolls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 11:19:34 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of procedural lapses being observed during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti greetings

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | January 12, 2026 11:19:33 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Lohri and Makar Sankranti. ... read..

Retd Admiral Arun Prakash receives SIR notice over missing electoral details

Panaji (Goa) | January 12, 2026 11:19:31 PM IST

The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) for the 27-Cortalim Assembly Constituency and Project Officer of District Rural Development Agency, South Goa, issued a notice to (Retd.) Admiral Arun Prakash stated that the Enumeration Form he submitted lacks key ... read..

Haryana 112 receives over 2.75 crore calls till Dec 2025; response time reduced to under 10 minutes

Chandigarh (Haryana) | January 12, 2026 11:19:29 PM IST

Haryana's emergency response service, Haryana 112 - ERSS, has achieved a major milestone by receiving over 2.75 crore calls till December 31, 2025, reflecting growing public trust and expanded reach of the integrated emergency helpline. ... read..

ORF's India Think Tank Forum begins at Nalanda University, experts discuss shifting global dynamics and India's response

Patna (Bihar) | January 12, 2026 11:19:28 PM IST

The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in collaboration with Nalanda University, is hosting the eighth edition of the India Think Tank Forum (ITTF) at Nalanda University, Bihar. ... read..

"Breakdown of constitutional machinery": Samik Bhattacharya targets Mamata Banerjee over ED raids in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 11:19:26 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Enforcement Directorate's raids at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office in Kolkata, saying that this is just a ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami releases New Year 2026 calendar

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | January 12, 2026 11:19:23 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released the official New Year 2026 calendar published by the Information Department of the state government at the Chief Minister's residence on Monday. ... read..

"Against criminal jurisprudence": DMK leader Annadurai questions CBI's decision to summon Vijay to Delhi for questioning in the Karur stampede case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | January 12, 2026 11:19:21 PM IST

DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai on Monday questioned the CBI's decision to summon TVK Chief and actor Vijay to Delhi for questioning in the Karur stampede case. ... read..

India Think Tank Forum's eighth edition begins at Nalanda University, experts discuss shifting global dynamics and India's response at ORF event

Rajgir (Bihar) | January 12, 2026 11:19:19 PM IST

The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in collaboration with Nalanda University, is hosting the eighth edition of the India Think Tank Forum (ITTF) at Nalanda University, Bihar. ... read..

Gujarat charts roadmap for green energy at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:49:24 PM IST

With a firm resolve to achieve holistic development and self-reliance in the energy sector, a high-level Business-to-Government (B2G) meeting was organised on the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot. ... read..

Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and CM Sukhu felicitate people occasion of Lohri, Makar Sakranti

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 10:49:23 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of Lohri and Makar Sakranti. ... read..

MoUs worth Rs.160 crore signed by mining companies from Kalyanpur and Talaja at VGRC

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:49:21 PM IST

On the second day of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, that is, on January 12, along with B2B and B2G sessions on various subjects, seminars were organised on the theme "Igniting the Future: Gujarat Mining Revolution", in which a seminar on the topic o ... read..

Swami Vivekananda's ideals can shape India's tomorrow: Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura) | January 12, 2026 10:49:19 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that only a strong nation can build a strong society, and that Swami Vivekananda believed the confidence and contributions of the youth would determine the country's future. ... read..

AI, machine learning to power Gujarat's renewable energy future at VGRC

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:49:18 PM IST

At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held in Rajkot on Monday, a seminar was organised on the theme 'Smarter RE integration & Stadial Storage Solution through AI-ML: Need of Hour'. ... read..

Gujarat: Seminar on 'Empowerment of the Energy Sector' at VGRC sees MoUs worth ?5.60 lakh crore

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:49:13 PM IST

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a seminar on "Empowerment of the Energy Sector" was organised in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Beneficiaries of schemes such as PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, along wi ... read..

Ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankar admitted in AIIMS; condition stable

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 10:19:57 PM IST

Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has been admitted to the Cardiology Department of All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AAIMS), Delhi, on Monday. ... read..

VGRC charts global market pathways for exporters to make Indian products international

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:19:54 PM IST

At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a special session was held to discuss a robust roadmap for taking Indian products to the international market. On this occasion, the main speaker, Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Governm ... read..

All nine feared dead in Solan fire inident, rescue operations underway

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 10:19:52 PM IST

All nine people trapped under the debris after a massive fire in Arki market in Himchal Pradesh's Solan district are feared dead, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Gujarat: VGRC showcases clean energy and cable technology advances

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:19:51 PM IST

A panel discussion titled "Cables Empowering Clean Energy: Renewable Energy Interwoven with Last-Mile Connectivity" was organised on Monday at Marwadi University, Rajkot, as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference. The session brought together ind ... read..

By 2047, Saurashtra GDP to touch USD 600 billion: Piyush Goyal at Vibrant Gujarat Regional meet in Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:19:49 PM IST

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said that Saurashtra's economy is poised for transformational growth, with its GDP projected to rise 11-12 times to nearly USD 600 billion by 2047, as Gujarat continues to play a pivotal role ... read..

"We should protect our religion": Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur reacts to Mani Shankar Aiyar's Hindutva remark

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 10:19:46 PM IST

Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur on Monday slammed Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Hindutva, saying that Hindus protect their religion. ... read..

Actor-turned-politician Vijay questioned for nearly 7 hours by CBI in Karur stampede case

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 10:19:44 PM IST

Actor and TVK chief Vijay was questioned for nearly seven hours at the CBI Headquarters here on Monday in connection with the Karur stampede case, sources said on Monday. ... read..

Assam BJP alleges AAMSU acting as Congress 'B-Team', cites leaders' political switches

Guwahati (Assam) | January 12, 2026 10:19:42 PM IST

The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday alleged that the All Assam Minority Students' Union (AAMSU) has been functioning as an auxiliary organisation of the Congress, claiming the students' body was formed at the Congress's initiative ... read..

Odisha marks National Youth Day with Vande Mataram sung across educational institutions

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | January 12, 2026 10:19:39 PM IST

Odisha on Monday marked National Youth Day with Vande Mataram sung across educational institutions. ... read..

Roadmap for Viksit Gujarat @2047 through the blue bio-economy prepared at VGRC

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:19:37 PM IST

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a high-level seminar on "Roadmap to develop the Blue Bio-economy @Viksit Gujarat 2047" was organised at the Rajkot Regional Vibrant Conference by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and th ... read..

Delhi: 25-year-old man dies after allegedly falling from terrace, probe underway

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 10:19:35 PM IST

A 25-year-old man lost his life after allegedly falling from a terrace in the national capital on Sunday, according to an MLC intimation received from Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital at the Adarsh Nagar Police Station vide DD No. 87 at 7:40 pm. ... read..

Odisha CM lays foundation for new campus of Legislative Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan, worth Rs 3,623 crores

Bhubhaneswar (Odisha) | January 12, 2026 9:50:19 PM IST

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for the new campus of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan, to be built on 71.13 acres at a cost of Rs 3,623 crores, during the National Road Safety Month inauguration at Lok Seva Bhava ... read..

J-K: Security tightened in Samba after suspected Pakistani drone sightings along the LoC

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 12, 2026 9:50:15 PM IST

Security has been tightened in the Samba district on Monday after a few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 9:50:14 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her warm greetings to citizens in India and abroad on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, which will be celebrated on January 13 and 14. ... read..

"Unfortunate; Mani Shankar Aiyar should apologise": MP CM Mohan Yadav on 'stopping Op Sindoor' remark

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 9:50:10 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav strongly objected to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'stop Operation Sindoor' remark, calling his statement "unfortunate", demanding his apology. ... read..

Bengaluru: Private firm issues apology after job post seeks "non-Kannada speaking" candidate

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | January 12, 2026 9:19:40 PM IST

A private company issued a public apology after its HR department released a job advertisement on a job portal seeking a candidate who does not know the Kannada language, explicitly mentioning "Non-Kannada HR," assuring that the organisation will keep a c ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Protest erupts in Shimla after death of Aanganwadi worker during Pulse Polio duty

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 9:19:37 PM IST

Under the banner of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, affiliated with CITU, Anganwadi workers from the Chakkkar, New Shimla, and Sanjauli circles of the ICDS Project Shimla staged a strong protest outside the DPO office in Nigam Vihar, Shimla. ... read..

Delhi Assembly Winter Session concludes; 351 questions taken up and 124 special mentions received

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 9:19:29 PM IST

The Fourth (Winter) Session of the Eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly concluded on Friday, 9 January, after five sittings marked by extensive legislative business, debates on public issues and a continued push towards digital functioning, Speaker Vijender ... read..

"Everyone is well aware...": BJP's Bhavana Bohra slams Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'sop Op Sindoor remarks

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | January 12, 2026 9:19:22 PM IST

BJP MLA Bhavana Bohra on Monday criticised Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks regarding 'stopping Operation Sindoor', implying he's aligned with a particular family and party that's soft on Pakistan -- Congress. ... read..

MP CM Yadav transfers incentives assistance of Rs 2.5 cr to 156 startups, loans worth Rs 8.17 cr to 21 Startups

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 9:19:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav interacted with entrepreneurs and investors from across the country at the 'Madhya Pradesh Startup Summit-2026' held in Bhopal on Monday and felicitated young entrepreneurs with the 'Madhya Pradesh Startup State L ... read..

SC notice to govt on PIL seeking AYUSH doctors be declared as registered medical practitioners

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 9:19:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Union Ministries of Law, Health and Ayush on a plea seeking a direction to declare AYUSH doctors as 'registered medical practitioners' under the law, like allopathic doctors. ... read..

West Bengal: 2 suspected Nipah virus cases, Centre deploys response team

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 9:19:15 PM IST

Two suspected cases of Nipah virus disease have been identified at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), ICMR, AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference to remain open till January 15

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 8:49:27 PM IST

The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) 2026 Kutch and Saurashtra concluded on Monday with the valedictory session at Marwadi University, Rajkot. Inaugurated on 11 January by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupen ... read..

Sikkim CMi Prem Singh Tamang calls on Arunachal Governer during 2-day visit to Gangtok

Gangtok (Sikkim) | January 12, 2026 8:49:17 PM IST

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd), who is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim at Lok Bhavan, Gangtok. ... read..

"All necessary arrangements have been made": Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi on local body polls

Pune (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 8:49:16 PM IST

With Pune gearing up for the local body elections on January 15, District Collector Jitendra Dudi on Monday said that all polling arrangements have been completed and security measures are firmly in place. ... read..

"This year is dedicated to farmers' welfare," says MP CM Mohan Yadav

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | January 12, 2026 8:49:22 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his birth anniversary and highlighted that his government declared the year 2026 dedicated to farmers' welfare in the state. ... read..

"Have always trusted the young generation, your talent gives me energy": PM Modi addresses Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 8:19:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the capability of youth will become the capability of the country, their success will take the country to new heights and noted that he has always trusted the younger generation as Prime Minister and as Guj ... read..

Congress distances itself from LDF protest against Centre, calls it "fake agitation"

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | January 12, 2026 7:49:28 PM IST

Congress on Monday distanced itself from the ruling Left Democratic Alliance (LDF) protest against the Centre, labelling it as a "fake agitation" to "tease" the people of Kerala. ... read..

"Anti-Hindu and Pak-sympathiser": VHP's Vinod Bansal slams Mani Shankar Aiyar's stop Op Sindoor remark

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 7:19:18 PM IST

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Spokesperson, Vinod Bansal, on Monday slammed veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar following his controversial remarks regarding stopping Operation Sindoor. ... read..

Congress's top brass to discuss West Bengal elections on Jan 17

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2026 7:19:13 PM IST

A meeting between the Congress leadership and West Bengal Congress leaders will be held in Delhi on January 17. Their discussions will centre around election preparations and alliances in the state. ... read..

PM Modi concludes three-day Gujarat visit, departs for Delhi after series of high-profile engagements

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 6:49:50 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded his three-day visit to Gujarat and departed for New Delhi from Ahmedabad Airport, marking the end of a packed schedule that included cultural, diplomatic and commemorative engagements. ... read..

Delhi HC releases bail plea of Naresh Balyan, to be listed before special bench

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 6:49:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday released the bail plea of former MLA Naresh Balyan, and the same is to be listed before the special bench hearing cases related to MPs and MLAs. ... read..

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference organised in Rajkot emerges as a major attraction for investors

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 6:49:36 PM IST

Important meetings are being held between industrialists, startups, and government departments under the 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference - Saurashtra-Kutch' organised in Rajkot. Through Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) meet ... read..

PM Modi concludes three-day Gujarat visit after series of high-profile engagements

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 6:49:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded his three-day visit to Gujarat and arrived in New Delhi, marking the end of a packed schedule that included cultural, diplomatic and commemorative engagements. ... read..

PM Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam to take part in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 6:49:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam to take part in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026. ... read..

MP Police cracks down on sale of Chinese manjha in Indore after one death, two injured

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | January 12, 2026 6:19:59 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Police launched a search operation against the sale and use of banned Chinese manjha in Indore on Monday after throat slit incidents reported in the district that claimed one life and left two others injured. ... read..

Vice President Radhakrishnan addresses 9th convocation of Jawaharlal Nehru University; calls upon youth to uphold intellectual integrity and nation-building

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 6:19:57 PM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan addressed the 9th Convocation of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi on Monday and congratulated the graduating students, urging them to dedicate their knowledge and skills to the service of the nation. ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside freehold conversion order, clarifies scope of compensation on resumption of leased land

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 6:19:55 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside a 2010 order directing conversion of leasehold land into freehold in favour of National Cold Storage & Refrigeration Pvt Ltd, holding that the Union government cannot be compelled to part with ownership of public lan ... read..

Special seminar on theme "Land Conservation and Sustainability" held under 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference'

Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 6:19:48 PM IST

As the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra zones is being organised in Rajkot under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a special seminar on the theme 'Conference on Land Degradation Neutrality and Sustainability' was organised by ... read..

Assam State Zoo authorities take precautionary measures to keep animals warm amid winter

Guwahati (Assam) | January 12, 2026 6:19:46 PM IST

The authority of Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has taken precautionary measures to keep animals warm during the winter season. ... read..

One injured in scooty-car accident near Rithala Metro Station

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 5:49:28 PM IST

Two persons sustained injuries in an accident involving a scooty and a car near Rithala Metro Station in the national capital, Delhi Police said on Monday. ... read..

SC directs release of GST accused on bail, flags prolonged custody and stalled trial

New Delhi | January 12, 2026 5:49:26 PM IST

The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed the release of Amit Mehra on bail, emphasising that an undertrial cannot be kept behind bars indefinitely. ... read..

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