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Andhra Pradesh: Three buses collide in Rajahmundry

According to Inspector Umar, the buses were travelling with 109 students. However, the police said that all the students were safe, with 20 suffering minor injuries.

2026-01-21T11:17:22.913588+00:00 IST

Assam Rifles seizes illegal consignment of Betel Nuts

Assam Rifles seized a large consignment of illegal betel nuts during an operation conducted along State Highway MN-06 in Noney district of Manipur, officials said here on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T11:05:57.486111+00:00 IST

Chinmaya Mission to mark 75 glorious years with grand celebration

Addressing the media on Wednesday, Swami Sarveshananda said that Chinmaya Mission is proud to mark 75 years since its inception and warmly invited people from all walks of life to participate in the celebrations. He stated that the event would reflect the organisation's long-standing contribution to spiritual, educational, and social service activities.

2026-01-21T11:04:36.376901+00:00 IST

IAF microlight aircraft makes safe forced landing near Prayagraj

As per an 'X' post shared by Indian Air Force, the incident occurred at around 12:15 pm on January 21, following which the aircraft was safely force-landed in an uninhabited area, ensuring that there was no damage to civilian life or property. Both pilots on board are safe.

2026-01-21T10:43:22.932882+00:00 IST

Assam rifles, DRI seize Yaba tablets worth ₹39 crore in Assam’s C

Based on specific information about drug trafficking, Assam Rifles and DRI launched an operation in the district. During the operation, three individuals, residents of Tripura, were apprehended late night on November 20 while transporting 1,30,000 Yaba tablets via NH-306. Two Tata trucks and two mobile phones in their possession were also recovered. Further investigation is underway, officials added.

2026-01-21T10:39:29.352757+00:00 IST

Fresh Western Disturbance to hit Himachal on Jan 22

Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at the IMD Meteorological Centre, Shimla, said that weather conditions across Himachal Pradesh remained largely clear over the past 24 hours. However, several lower hill districts experienced severe cold wave conditions due to a sharp drop in minimum temperatures.

2026-01-21T10:18:10.149913+00:00 IST

Orissa HC issues arrest warrant against Higher Education Secy

Agrawal, a 2007 batch IAS officer, failed to comply with a court order related to a case filed by Tapan Kumar Pattanaik, a retired employee of the Higher Education Department, who was denied an increment.

2026-01-21T09:40:57.871188+00:00 IST

Sukma's Jagargunda gets its 1st bank after years of violence

Jagargunda in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, which lost its shine as Asia's famous market for tamarind due to naxal violence, is gaining momentum to become economically empowered, with a nationalised bank starting operations after years of naxal violence.

2026-01-21T09:40:07.208147+00:00 IST

ED Director Rahul Naveen to visit Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Naveen is set to visit Kolkata on Wednesday as part of a routine review, during which he will meet officers involved in the January 8 search operations at the office of political consultancy firm Indian PAC Consulting Private Limited (I-PAC) and the residence of its director Prateek Jain, official sources said.

2026-01-21T09:33:56.038695+00:00 IST

Kerala High Court rejects bail plea of three in Sabarimala case

Justice A. Badharudeen refused to grant bail to Padmakumar, former TDB administrative officer B. Murari Babu, and jeweller Roddam Pandurangaiah Naga Govardhan, who is based in Ballari, Karnataka.

2026-01-21T09:31:52.124343+00:00 IST

“Must be removed from his post”: BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday said Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin should be removed from his post and legal action should be initiated against him over his 2023 remarks on Sanatana Dharma.

2026-01-21T09:31:22.285958+00:00 IST

National school band competition culminates at zonal level

The list of 16 teams shortlisted consists of St. Xavier's High School in Lupungutu, Chaibasa, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, in the East Zone, and Sanjivini Sainik School & Junior College in Kopargaon, Distt. Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, in the West Zone. City Montessori School on Kanpur Road, LDA, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in the North Zone and PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Periye, Kasaragod, Kerala, in the South Zone, as the Brass Band Boys.

2026-01-21T09:28:39.697350+00:00 IST

UP: Crew safe after IAF Microlight Aircraft makes emergency landi

Speaking to ANI, Dhar said, "Around 12 noon today, a microlight aircraft of the IAF with two crew, which was on a training mission, conducted an emergency landing. The two crew are safe, and a court of inquiry has been ordered."

2026-01-21T09:24:21.640722+00:00 IST

J-K: Young Udhampur artist blends Dogri with modern sculptures

In an interview with ANI, Sculptor Rahul Sharma says, "I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts 4-year degree from Jammu University. I have been working for the past three years. The government has made efforts to encourage cultural activities, languages, and traditional outfits. In addition, several government schemes were launched to promote art and culture, such as the Vishwakarma Yojana, have been launched, employing many people."

2026-01-21T09:23:58.110009+00:00 IST

UP: Sambhal violence mastermind Sharik Satha’s property attached

The action follows the violent clashes that erupted during a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh on November 19, 2024. The survey, ordered by the court and part of a legal process following a petition filed by senior advocate Vishnu Shanker Jain, sought to determine whether the mosque was originally a temple.

2026-01-21T09:23:44.081271+00:00 IST

Karnataka Congress demands action against Udupi Dy Commissioner

The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday demanded action against Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK for displaying the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) flag during the Paryaya program.

2026-01-21T09:23:39.114889+00:00 IST

Meghalaya CM Sangma thanks PM Modi for Statehood Day wishes

The Prime Minister wrote a letter to the Meghalaya CM extending wishes on the Statehood Day, highlighting the state's vibrant culture, humble hospitality, rich history and the central government's efforts for its growth.

2026-01-21T09:22:31.992439+00:00 IST

Himachal CM flags off Shimla heli taxi to Kullu, Kinnaur and Chan

The heli taxi operations are being run under the Government of India's UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) scheme in partnership with Heritage Aviation, aimed at improving regional connectivity in hilly and remote areas.

2026-01-21T08:47:24.308353+00:00 IST

ASHA workers protest at Sealdah, demanding a salary hike

This is the second major protest by ASHA workers in West Bengal this month. On January 7, they had staged a demonstration in front of the Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake, demanding a hike in allowances.

2026-01-21T08:46:06.070863+00:00 IST

"Rumours being spread have no basis": Ex-Devaswom Minister

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Surendran clarified his affiliation with Potti, stating that he visited the accused's then house only once in 2017 to attend a function.

2026-01-21T08:45:15.289743+00:00 IST

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Amrit Udyan to open for public from Feb 3

The Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, 2026. People can visit the Udyan six days a week between 10 am and 6 pm (last entry 5.15 pm). The Udyan will remain closed on Mondays, which are maintenance days and on March 4 on account of Holi.

2026-01-21T08:45:08.132276+00:00 IST