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Deendayal Port authority achieves fastest 125 million metric tons

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, created history by achieving the fastest ever 125 Million Metric Tons (MMT) of cargo in the current financial year, retaining its leadership position amongst the Major Ports. With 72 days still remaining in this financial year, Kandla Port is all set to create a new all-time best Record in Cargo handling in this FY.

2026-01-18T18:28:46.619125+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: Villager dies in Bijapur IED blast

The villager named Ayata Khurrami was injured but later succumbed to his injuries while being taken to the hospital, according to Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav.

2026-01-18T18:22:53.839532+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Advanced Dental Clinic at Dr Kotnis Memorial Railway

The Advanced Dental Clinic at Dr Kotnis Memorial Railway Hospital, Solapur, functioning under the Solapur Division of Central Railway, has emerged as a centre of excellence in dental care, delivering high-quality and patient-focused services since its inauguration on December 30, 2024.

2026-01-18T17:42:07.203765+00:00 IST

Cold wave grips North India; Delhi AQI remains severe

People in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, huddled around bonfires on Sunday to keep themselves warm as a cold wave swept through the region, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting minimum temperatures to drop to 8°C.

2026-01-18T17:39:55.863352+00:00 IST

Revanth Reddy enrols for leadership program in Harvard University

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will attend "Leadership: 21st Century" program at Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, becoming first CM in Independent India to enrol for a program in the Ivy League.

2026-01-18T17:09:57.682684+00:00 IST

Delhi: Special Yamuna Aarti held at ITO on Mauni Amavasya

BJP leader and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma, along with other leaders and devotees, participated in the Aarti. The event witnessed devotees gathering to offer prayers to the Yamuna on the auspicious occasion

2026-01-18T16:37:17.712165+00:00 IST

Maharashtra: Rajnath Singh flags off Guided Pinaka rockets

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday flagged off Guided Pinaka Rockets from the Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd facility, a privately held company in Nagpur.

2026-01-18T16:29:59.082295+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends ‘Dhwaj Vandan’; highlights UCC

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Sunday participated in the 'Dhwaj Vandan Ceremony' organised by Dev Sanskriti University in Haridwar.

2026-01-18T16:06:59.256278+00:00 IST

Elderly man killed, 27 injured during bull race

The incident occurred during Eruthuvittal Vizha, a traditional bull race held in connection with Pongal festivities, during which raging bulls charged through the arena amid a large crowd of spectators.

2026-01-18T16:06:22.632216+00:00 IST

Kerala: Parliamentary panel visits NPOL in Kochi

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence (SCoD), chaired by Radha Mohan Singh, undertook an on-the-spot study visit to the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO in Kochi, Kerala.

2026-01-18T15:56:55.779223+00:00 IST

Union Minister Manjhi on NEET aspirant death in Bihar

Earlier on Saturday, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor met Patna SSP Kartikey K Sharma at his office over the death of a girl who was a NEET aspirant in Bihar and alleged that the family of the deceased was pressured to drop the case.

2026-01-18T15:47:33.078692+00:00 IST

ASI resumes excavation at 13th-century Sukasari temple

Located in close proximity to the iconic 11th-century Lingaraj Temple, the Sukasari temple site had remained largely unexplored for nearly three years due to administrative hurdles and encroachments. The excavation was formally revived earlier this month as part of renewed efforts to document and protect Bhubaneswar's ancient temple heritage.

2026-01-18T15:39:35.665198+00:00 IST

India aims to become global hub for ammunition production:Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India aims to become a global hub for ammunition production, highlighting the country's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing during the inauguration of the facility in Nagpur.

2026-01-18T15:35:45.602649+00:00 IST

Two killed in multi-vehicle collision amid dense fog at Nuh

Four vehicles collided amid dense fog on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) highway in Haryana, resulting in the death of two people on Sunday.

2026-01-18T15:15:22.759689+00:00 IST

Himachal embarks on 'Vyavastha Parivartan'

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the Himachal Pradesh Government has taken bold strides in the past three years to bring about 'Vyavastha Parivartan', a systemic transformation aimed at ensuring women's empowerment, self-reliance and inclusive development.

2026-01-18T15:13:53.942502+00:00 IST

Delhi Police solve two robbery cases

Delhi Police has solved two cases of robbery committed at gunpoint, detaining two accused, including a juvenile (CCL), on Sunday.

2026-01-18T14:41:27.860862+00:00 IST

Delhi Police put in place multi-layered security for Republic Day

The entire Kartavya Path area is under round-the-clock surveillance through an extensive network of CCTV cameras integrated with an advanced Facial Recognition System technology. Specialised anti-drone units and sniper teams have also been positioned on high-rise buildings to closely monitor the airspace and surrounding areas.

2026-01-18T14:38:21.994182+00:00 IST

Car falls into a drain in Greater Noida, 27-year-old dies

Joint Commissioner of Police Rajeev Narain Mishra said, "A very tragic incident has occurred under the jurisdiction of Knowledge Park Police Station. We stand with the victim's family."

2026-01-18T14:28:52.159980+00:00 IST

Telangana to set up foreign language training facility

Interacting with students of a nursing college in Khammam on Saturday, the Chief Minister said that there is a high demand for nurses in countries such as Japan, South Korea and Germany. He said the state government would provide dedicated teaching facilities in Japanese, German and Korean to help nursing students access global job opportunities.

2026-01-18T14:26:06.572836+00:00 IST

Revanth Reddy refutes allegations of irregularities in Singareni

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that certain social media platforms and sections of the media are spreading baseless accusations, alleging irregularities in Singareni and claiming that large sums of money have disappeared, a press release said.

2026-01-18T14:21:13.344038+00:00 IST

‘NTR’ continue to make my blood surge with pride: Nandamuri

Actor and Andhra Pradesh MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna, son of the late actor and former Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) paid tribute at NTR Ghat on the occasion of his 30th death anniversary.

2026-01-18T14:17:09.750981+00:00 IST