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CM Mohan Yadav to visit Union Carbide factory premises in Bhopal

It is noteworthy that last year, in accordance with the directives of the court, the Madhya Pradesh government successfully disposed of the toxic waste from the Union Carbide factory site after four decades.

2026-01-17T04:05:39.978903+00:00 IST

CM Stalin to witness Jallikattu event in Madurai as ban on drone

Chief Minister Stalin is expected to arrive at Madurai airport on Saturday and depart the same day. Legal action has been ordered against anyone violating the ban on operating drones or UAVs near the airport, along travel routes, or within the district limits.

2026-01-17T04:01:14.531967+00:00 IST

We need to understand problems holistically from a national persp

Official Source further explained, "All students have cleared state university degree exams and internships. NEET PG is a competitive entrance test to built up merit list. since the seats are much lower than those of aspirant students. Here we are not changing scores of the students, and the biggest reason for negative scores is due to the structure ofthe examination with negative marking for wrong answers."

2026-01-17T03:59:51.506619+00:00 IST

TVK forms campaign committee ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls

With preparations gaining momentum for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay announced the constitution of an Election Campaign Committee to coordinate and oversee poll-related activities across the state.

2026-01-17T03:29:40.984431+00:00 IST

‘BMC results show urban India’s faith in BJP leadership’

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday said that the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections results show the trust urban voters have in the BJP's leadership.

2026-01-17T03:28:21.297591+00:00 IST

Sankranti celebrations showcasing rural traditions conclude at An

The Sankranti event, held from January 9 to January 16, showcased the essence of rural life and traditional celebrations under the initiative of former BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao. The venue came alive with colourful rangolis depicting village culture, traditional bullock cart races, Haridasu performances, Burrakatha storytelling and cultural musical programmes.

2026-01-17T03:20:54.308291+00:00 IST

FIR filed under Immigration Act against Pakistani boat in Gujarat

An FIR has been filed under the Immigration and Foreigners Act after a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during a routine maritime patrol off the Gujarat coast on Wednesday, officials said.

2026-01-17T03:17:42.266248+00:00 IST

"Section for attempted murder should be applied...": Jairam Thaku

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Saturday condemned the alleged attack on revenue officials in Kullu's Naggar and demanded that a case for attempt to murder be filed against the accused, as the injuries were inflicted on the head of the alleged victims.

2026-01-17T03:13:48.695442+00:00 IST

Rajasthan ATS, ANTF arrest MD drug mastermind from Kolkata

Joint teams of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Rajasthan have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the illegal trade of MD, a synthetic drug, after an eight-year-long manhunt. The arrest was confirmed on Friday by the Inspector General of Police for ATS, and ANTF Vikas Kumar.

2026-01-17T03:12:52.529737+00:00 IST

"We provided one lakh jobs": Rajasthan CM

"We have provided one lakh jobs. The state government aims to ensure that our sisters and brothers can progress with full strength. The Rajasthan government is fully prepared to provide jobs to our brothers and sisters. Our government is giving an extra Rs 5 per litre (milk) to our mothers and sisters at the dairy. We are giving this so that you can use that money for your benefit," the Rajasthan CM said.

2026-01-17T03:08:10.643568+00:00 IST

Assam’s first RJ Fawzia Rahman passes away at 84

Fawzia Rahman was one of the most popular anchors of Western music programmes aired by All India Radio, Dibrugarh, from the 1970s to the 1990s, and was known as the first RJ of the state.

2026-01-17T03:02:41.525127+00:00 IST

Delhi NCR’s air quality persists to be ‘very poor’ at 368 AQI

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), multiple areas recorded their AQI above 350. With Anand Vihar recording 350 AQI, Ashok Vihar at 385 AQI, Burari crossing at 360 all stayed in the 'very poor' category.

2026-01-17T03:01:27.306115+00:00 IST

Kannur Excise Intelligence busts illicit liquor distillation unit

The Kannur Excise Intelligence team on Friday conducted a raid and dismantled an illicit liquor distillation unit operating at Peruvattam in the Alakode area of Kannur district, officials said.

2026-01-17T02:52:33.370277+00:00 IST

Flights delayed in Delhi, AQI in ‘very poor’ category

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a slight improvement in minimum temperature, which stood at 7 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, compared to 4 degrees Celsius recorded on Friday. Despite the marginal rise in temperature, visibility remained low during the early hours, affecting road, rail and air traffic movement across the city.

2026-01-17T02:36:13.869143+00:00 IST

Karnataka Revenue minister criticises delay in NH-75 bypass road

The minister made the remarks while inspecting the ongoing road work on Sakleshpur Road in the Dorangallu section. During the inspection on Friday, he questioned the concerned officials about the reasons for the delay and asked whether the slow progress had been properly reported to the Central government.

2026-01-17T02:15:28.684194+00:00 IST

PM Modi has always considered railway development in West Bengal:

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated a budget of Rs 13,000 crore rupees for railway development in West Bengal. Ashwini Vaishnaw and BJP MP Khagen Murmu visited Malda town railway station on Friday.

2026-01-16T22:27:08.747155+00:00 IST

BJP will win through development, not muscle power: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the main aim of the party is to win the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) and the rest of the seats where the opposition won, not by muscle power, but through development works, as politics based on muscle power will not last long.

2026-01-16T21:45:11.420571+00:00 IST

'Meaningful exchanges at Delhi CSPOC will strengthen bonds'

As the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) concluded on Thursday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that meaningful exchanges at CSPOC 2026 would strengthen the bonds within the Commonwealth family and pave the way for excellence in governance.

2026-01-16T21:32:20.545419+00:00 IST

PM Modi to flag off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train betw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal and Assam on January 17 & 18 and on January 17, at around 12:45 pm, the Prime Minister will visit Malda and flag off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) at Malda Town Railway Station.

2026-01-16T21:11:53.160803+00:00 IST

'Women-led local bodies show higher levels of transparency'

Addressing the delegates, Deputy Chairman shared India's lived experience of women's participation in governance across its three-tier democratic framework comprising Parliament at the Union level, State Legislatures and Local Self-Government institutions.

2026-01-16T20:47:13.168255+00:00 IST

Defection is against Constitutional norms: Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao

This comes after Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Thursday cleared two Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators in a disqualification case, stating that no concrete proof was found to suggest they had switched over to the Congress party.

2026-01-16T20:13:55.512323+00:00 IST