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Odisha government intensifies efforts to curb school dropouts

The Odisha government has intensified its efforts to curb school dropouts, successfully re-enrolling more than 60,000 students across the state through targeted interventions and community outreach programmes, Minister of School and Mass Education of Odisha, Nityananda Gond, said on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T20:21:16.933437+00:00 IST

ILBS making rapid progress under present Delhi govt: Health Minis

Speaking to the media on the 16th Foundation Day celebrations of ILBS, the Health Minister said that earlier governments had ignored the institution, but the current government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has ensured focused development and expansion of healthcare services.

2026-01-14T20:19:12.331894+00:00 IST

Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT arrests KP Shankaradas

Unnikrishnan Potti, named as the prime accused, was taken into custody by the SIT in October last year. The investigation gathered momentum after the SIT submitted its second report to the Kerala High Court, pointing to serious irregularities in the minutes and decisions of the Travancore Devaswom Board.

2026-01-14T20:15:00.710203+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee meets veteran actor Ranjit Mallick in Kolkata

Banerjee felicitated Mallick and presented the West Bengal government's 15-year report card titled 'Unnayoner Panchali', along with a letter from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

2026-01-14T20:10:42.531496+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi to kickstart Congress campaign for 2026 Kerala polls

She said the event will bring together Congress leaders and candidates from the recent local body elections.

2026-01-14T20:08:37.412242+00:00 IST

Parents of Indian students studying in Iran seek evacuation

Iran continues to witness unrest, with the protests entering their 20th day on Wednesday. What began as demonstrations over record inflation and the steep fall in Iran's currency has now expanded into widespread nationwide unrest, with reports of agitation across more than 280 locations.

2026-01-14T19:44:16.494923+00:00 IST

Haryana govt asks officials not to use ‘Harijan’, ‘Girijan’

he Haryana government has called for strict compliance with the Central government's instructions and asked its officials, who were using terms "Harijan" and "Girijan" in all official correspondence, to discontinue it.

2026-01-14T19:39:57.002018+00:00 IST

Do not indulge in character assassination: Telangana DGP

He reminded that the police department had already made its policy clear on this issue earlier.

2026-01-14T19:39:39.296998+00:00 IST

AAP MP Raghav Chadha meets gig workers

Raghav Chadha on Wednesday announced that he had spent one day as a delivery partner to understand firsthand the pressure and challenges associated with the job.

2026-01-14T19:39:03.714114+00:00 IST

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth urges Jharkhand CM to implement OROP

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth highlighted the Centre's initiatives for ex-servicemen on the 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day, including the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP), and urged the Jharkhand government to introduce a 4-5% reservation for veterans, saying such steps are crucial for boosting their morale and recognising their lifelong service to the nation.

2026-01-14T19:38:20.806381+00:00 IST

Satua Baba over his luxury car collection at Magh Mela

The Magh Mela of Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam, the place of confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati, is one of the largest pilgrimages in India.

2026-01-14T19:25:24.937262+00:00 IST

Veterans Day celebrated across India

The Indian Army celebrated Veterans' Day across its military stations and establishments with full fervour and enthusiasm, organising a wide array of welfare events for Veterans, Veer Naris and their families at stations including New Delhi, Jaipur, Amritsar, Lucknow, Ranchi and Rajouri, among others.

2026-01-14T18:45:19.570430+00:00 IST

Dhami calls for swift resolution of land disputes

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday issued strict directions for the swift and effective resolution of land-related disputes in the state.

2026-01-14T18:26:59.495645+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker chairs meeting of CSPOC Standing Committee

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Standing Committee ahead of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).

2026-01-14T18:26:03.008930+00:00 IST

Himachal govt promotes five IPS officers to DGP rank

According to a notification issued by the Department of Home, the Governor has approved the promotions on the recommendation of the Screening Committee. The officers have been promoted to Level-16 of the pay matrix (₹2,05,400-₹2,24,400) with effect from January 1, 2026.

2026-01-14T18:08:08.935628+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Indore on Jan 17 to meet families of

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Indore on January 17 to meet the families of victims who died due to sewage contamination.

2026-01-14T17:58:59.705167+00:00 IST

India hosts global parliamentary leaders at the 28th CSPOC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15 in the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. The inauguration underscores the high importance India accords to parliamentary democracy and parliamentary diplomacy at the global level.

2026-01-14T17:58:34.139118+00:00 IST

VP Radhakrishnan arrives in Tamil Nadu for 2-day visit

Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Tamil Nadu today, Wednesday, for a two-day visit to attend events in Tiruppur and Coimbatore. He was warmly welcomed at Coimbatore Airport by the Minister for Housing.

2026-01-14T17:57:32.281108+00:00 IST

Similipal National Park sees crocodile population rise to 84

The latest three-day census conducted from January 6 to 8, 2026, in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Similipal National Park Crocodile census was declared today. The crocodile population is on the rise

2026-01-14T17:41:39.909087+00:00 IST

Army undergoing structural, doctrinal reforms: COAS Gen Dwivedi

In his address on the eve of the Army Day, General Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army designated 2026 as the 'Year of networking and data centricity' to build a "connected, responsive and digitally empowered force."

2026-01-14T17:34:11.535091+00:00 IST

MP CM to attend ‘Regional AI Impact Conference–2026’ tomorrow

The conference is being organised by the Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the India AI Mission, on the theme 'AI-Enabled Governance for an Empowered India'. The event aims to promote academic-industry collaboration in AI-driven governance, technology and innovation. The State Government is taking concrete steps to establish AI as the foundation of citizen-centric, transparent and efficient governance.

2026-01-14T17:33:03.055187+00:00 IST