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Govt working to strengthen moral values in education: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the Tripura government is working to improve the quality of the education system in the state, with the main objective of strengthening students morally.

2026-01-16T19:37:34.408752+00:00 IST

Justice Sujoy Paul sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta HC

Justice Sujoy Paul was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on Friday at a ceremony held in Kolkata.

2026-01-16T19:07:28.686892+00:00 IST

Risk-taking now mainstream in India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the country's youth are no longer willing to live in a comfort zone and are eager to chart their own paths and noted that India's startup ecosystem continues to witness rapid growth.

2026-01-16T18:41:44.217150+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav inaugurates IPS service meet in Bhopal

The Chief Minister also congratulated the police officers for their role in eradicating Naxalism from the state, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed satisfaction over this major achievement, according to an official release.

2026-01-16T18:19:21.465005+00:00 IST

"Murder instead of suicide": Congress leader Harish Rawat

This comes after a 40-year-old man, identified as Sukhwant Singh, died by suicide in a hotel room in Haldwani early Sunday morning. Before taking the extreme step, he uploaded a video, levelling serious allegations against several property dealers and police officers.

2026-01-16T18:14:54.456173+00:00 IST

Speakers from Commonwealth countries laud Delhi CSPOC

Participants of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth (CSPOC) countries hailed the warmth and efforts of the organisers and said the discussions were very informative.

2026-01-16T18:07:29.536162+00:00 IST

"Do not use AI for self-diagnosis": AIIMS Rheumatology Department

"One of our patients self-diagnosed his back pain using ChatGPT and started taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which caused bleeding", she said.

2026-01-16T17:48:16.572220+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM urges development of district-level system

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the district collectors of the state to develop a more robust system at the district level for speedy and honest resolution after listening to people's representations.

2026-01-16T17:32:45.659665+00:00 IST

Mahayuti has won trust of people in Maharashtra civic polls:Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the performance of the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, saying that the alliance has received the trust and blessings of the people of the state.

2026-01-16T17:27:27.911776+00:00 IST

Artists, GenZ entrepreneurs will forge India’s future: Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, said, "Artists and GenZ Entrepreneurs will forge India's future together. Art and business alliance is a unique power, and Imagination and Investment will be able to build a vibrant and developed society."

2026-01-16T17:18:56.093366+00:00 IST

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of industrialist Mohan Lal

"Shri Mohan Lal Mittal Ji distinguished himself in the world of industry. At the same time, he was very passionate about Indian culture. He supported various philanthropic efforts, reflecting his passion for societal progress. Pained by his passing. I will cherish our various interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-01-16T17:17:12.949175+00:00 IST

Assam CM reviews final rehearsal of ‘Bagurumba Dwhou

Hailing the month-long dedication, discipline, and hard work of the artistes, the Chief Minister said that after the global success of Mega Bihu and Jhumoir, Assam is now ready to present the artistic and graceful Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community on the world stage.

2026-01-16T17:16:30.894691+00:00 IST

Farmers perform traditional "Patti" stamping on Mattu PongaL

people celebrated Mattu Pongal, a key part of Tamil Nadu's most important harvest festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Mattu Pongal was celebrated with devotion, tradition, and heartfelt joy, with family and relatives worshipping the cattle through traditional rituals, festive food, kolams, and prayers.

2026-01-16T17:15:39.953144+00:00 IST

HP CM meets Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that no specific relaxations have been extended to hill states under the scheme, which has limited Himachal Pradesh's ability to avail its benefits despite the State's strong commitment towards green and sustainable mobility. He informed that under the existing norms of the scheme, only Shimla is eligible for coverage, as it applies to cities with a population of over ten lakh.

2026-01-16T17:07:04.022625+00:00 IST

AAP Chief Whip Sanjeev Jha writes to Delhi Assembly

The AAP MLA asserted that editing Assembly material to circulate a fake video and provoke religious sentiments amounts to breach of privilege, and demanded that the matter be referred to the Assembly Privileges Committee and that BJP minister Kapil Mishra be asked on what basis he circulated the fabricated video.

2026-01-16T17:01:33.120663+00:00 IST

SC stays Calcutta HC decision to disqualify MLA Mukul Roy

A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was of the view that the electronic evidence against Roy, indicating that he had switched parties, had to be tested, and the same cannot be assumed on the principle of 'preponderance of probability'.

2026-01-16T17:01:04.320351+00:00 IST

NCERT, Delhi Police seize 32,000 pirated books in major crackdow

During the operation, around 32,000 pirated NCERT textbooks of various classes and subjects were seized. The police also recovered two printing machines, aluminium printing plates, paper rolls, and printing ink, indicating large-scale unauthorised printing.

2026-01-16T16:46:53.796082+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav transfers Rs 1,836 cr to ‘Ladli Behnas’

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday transferred financial assistance of Rs 1,836 crore to over 1.25 crore 'Ladli Behna' beneficiaries and over Rs 90 crore as a subsidy for gas cylinder refilling to 29 lakh beneficiaries under the 'Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala' Yojana.

2026-01-16T16:45:24.582895+00:00 IST

PM Modi lauds 10 years of Startup India; women as leaders

Marking a decade of the Startup India initiative on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the mission's evolution into a "revolution" in the last 10 years. He lauded the increasing number of women in leadership roles and encouraged entrepreneurs to expand to move towards manufacturing.

2026-01-16T16:39:34.494605+00:00 IST

Akasa Air becomes first Indian airline to offer Apple Pay

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, empowering international travellers with a seamless and secure payment experience for all flight bookings. Akasa Air is the first Indian carrier to enable Apple Pay for cross-border transactions, reinforcing its commitment to hassle-free customer experiences across all touchpoints.

2026-01-16T16:38:58.263294+00:00 IST

"Both MLAs will technically continue as members of BRS": Reddy

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.

2026-01-16T16:37:40.430189+00:00 IST