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Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhash Chandra Bose was an Indian freedom fighter who was born in Cuttack, Odisha, on 23 January 1897. Born to advocate Janakinath Bose in Odisha's Cuttack on January 23, 1897, Netaji went on to play a key role in the freedom movement.

2026-01-23T05:40:12.047463+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to to Netaji on his birth anniversary

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 129th birth anniversary.

2026-01-23T05:38:23.508036+00:00 IST

Wreath-laying held for 10 army jawans killed in Doda accident

Air Commodore A. Shridhar, Air Officer Commanding Jammu Air Force Station, Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu zone, and Lt. Gen P K Mishra, GOC White Knight Corps, among other fellow officers, laid a wreath during the wreath-laying ceremony.

2026-01-23T05:26:13.961574+00:00 IST

J-K: Vaishno Devi Shrine receives season's first snowfall

The holy shrine of Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district witnessed the season's first snowfall on Thursday, covering the Trikuta Hills in a pristine white blanket and transforming the pilgrimage route into a picturesque winter landscape.

2026-01-23T05:11:45.126969+00:00 IST

Kerala wants to move beyond LDF-UDF ‘fixed match’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Kerala wants to move beyond the "fixed match" between LDF and UDF, ahead of his visit to the poll-bound state.

2026-01-23T05:04:19.380844+00:00 IST

Court orders FIR over illegal detention, SHO challenged

A Delhi Court has recently stayed an order for registration of an FIR over the illegal detention and physical torture of an accused. The SHO of Police Station Adarsh Nagar challenged the order of the Judicial Magistrate before the Sessions Court. Thereafter, the order of the FIR has been stayed.

2026-01-23T05:01:08.162936+00:00 IST

SSDMA, Lt Col Seeta Ashok Shelke selected for Subhash Chandra Bos

The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) in the institutional category and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke of the Indian Army in the individual category have been selected for the prestigious Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 for their outstanding contribution to disaster management.

2026-01-23T04:45:27.044465+00:00 IST

Basant Panchami celebrations begin at Bhojshala-Kamal Maula

Basant Panchami prayers and celebrations commenced at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar on Friday, following a Supreme Court order allowing both Hindu and Muslim communities to perform their respective religious rituals at the site.

2026-01-23T04:44:05.829074+00:00 IST

“It is India's job to teach dignity to the world…”: RSS Chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat said that India should teach the world dignity through its actions, not just through speeches or books.

2026-01-23T04:31:54.993677+00:00 IST

J-K’s Bhaderwah Valley receives season’s first snowfall

Jammu and Kashmir's picturesque Bhaderwah valley received the season's first snowfall on Friday morning, marking the first spell of snow this winter after a long wait by the residents. The snowfall brought a sharp dip in temperatures, while locals welcomed the fresh spell of snow.

2026-01-23T04:31:07.997752+00:00 IST

Himachal Pradesh: Fresh snowfall brings relief to farmers

The tourism industry, which had been witnessing a slowdown, has also received a boost as tourists have started arriving to enjoy the snowfall. Fresh snow has covered Shimla city in a white blanket, while continuous snowfall is being reported from upper Shimla areas, including Narkanda, Kufri, Khada Pathar, and the higher reaches of Chaupal, Rohru, and Jubbal.

2026-01-23T04:30:12.890033+00:00 IST

Odisha: Mayurbhanj DM highlights govt schemes for tribal ed

Mayurbhanj District Magistrate Hemakanta Say outlined on Thursday that there are several government schemes focused on "localised solutions" for education, healthcare, and economic self-reliance, specifically highlighting the focus on the education of tribal students.

2026-01-23T04:29:01.753315+00:00 IST

Srinagar Airport suspends flight operations amid heavy snowfall

Flight operations at Srinagar Airport have been temporarily suspended due to heavy snowfall.

2026-01-23T04:25:26.014214+00:00 IST

Odisha govt imposes statewide ban on tobacco, nicotine products

In a groundbreaking move to protect public health, the Government of Odisha has officially banned the manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, or sale of all food products containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients in the state. This includes items such as gutkha, pan masala, flavoured or scented food products or chewable food products.

2026-01-23T04:13:23.389926+00:00 IST

J-K: NH-44 closed, Srinagar flights cancelled due to heavy snowfa

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was closed on Friday due to heavy rain and snowfall, with movement also stopped at Jakhani Chowk in Udhampur.

2026-01-23T04:08:24.459804+00:00 IST

Assam: Forest staff rescued stranded rhino

The forest staff of Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR) rescued a stranded male rhinoceros calf at Burapahar range of the national park on Thursday, officials said. Dr Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve said that, the rhino calf was detected on January 21 evening in the Sarali area of Burapahar Range.

2026-01-23T04:07:51.018484+00:00 IST

J-K: Doda witnesses first snowfall after long dry spell

After a prolonged dry spell of nearly three months, snowfall finally began in both the plains and upper reaches of Doda's Bhalesa and its adjoining areas from Friday midnight.

2026-01-23T04:00:27.349321+00:00 IST

Devotees gather at Sangam in Prayagraj to take holy dip

Devotees in large numbers gathered at Sangam in Prayagraj during the annual Magh Mela to take a holy dip on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday.

2026-01-23T03:56:41.741608+00:00 IST

Kharge pays tribute to Netaji on his 129th birth anniversary

He also praised his role in awakening patriotism and a revolutionary spirit among Indians through slogans like "Jai Hind" and "Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azaadi doonga."

2026-01-23T03:46:19.635473+00:00 IST

Devotees take holy dip at Saryu Ghat amid the chilly weather

Devotees in large numbers took a holy dip at Saryu Ghat amid the chilly weather, and performed worship and prayers on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday.

2026-01-23T03:29:32.624271+00:00 IST

Thunderstorms, rain likely across parts of Punjab and Haryana

Several parts of Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate rainfall and gusty winds during the morning hours today, according to a tehsil-level nowcast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The nowcast is valid from 6.25 am to 9.25 am for Punjab and from 6.24 am to 9.24 am for Haryana.

2026-01-23T03:28:38.315316+00:00 IST