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Air Force Station Pune hosts 10th Defence Forces Veterans Day wit

Air Force Station Pune hosted the 10th edition of Defence Forces Veterans Day on January 14 to honour the legacy of Late Field Marshal KM Cariappa, India's first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, who retired on this day in 1953.

2026-01-14T14:30:20.994395+00:00 IST

‘Vyavastha Parivartan’ driving historic tourism transformation in

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday stated that the state is experiencing a historic boost in tourism under the Congress government's Vyavastha Parivartan vision, focusing on conservation, livelihoods, and economic growth--areas he said were neglected during the previous BJP government.

2026-01-14T14:24:11.164993+00:00 IST

India, Japan Coast Guards hold 22nd High-Level Meeting in Delhi

The delegations also discussed collaboration in emerging areas, including the use of advanced technology, information sharing, training programmes, and personnel exchanges. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made since the last High-Level Meeting and agreed on the importance of maintaining regular engagements at various levels.

2026-01-14T14:23:25.780039+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers at Shakti Mata Temple, Kashi

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered his prayers at the Shri Shakti Mata Temple and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi on Wednesday, seeking peace, prosperity, and well-being for the state and its people.

2026-01-14T14:23:18.720019+00:00 IST

Droupadi Murmu to begin two-day visit to Punjab and Rajasthan

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will visit Punjab and Rajasthan from January 15 to 16, 2026 and will be the Chief Guest at the 50th Golden Jubilee Convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University at Amritsar.

2026-01-14T14:22:18.847307+00:00 IST

Police Constable Recruitment Exam-2023 paper leak

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday filed a Supplementary Prosecution Complaint (SPC) against the 18 accused persons, along with the main accused and mastermind Rajiv Nayan Mishra, in the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam-2023 paper leak case.

2026-01-14T14:21:43.909269+00:00 IST

MP: Two people sustain injuries due to kite string in Indore

One person suffered a cut to his throat while another sustained injuries on his face in separate incidents, highlighting continued safety risks despite police advisories and an ongoing drive against the use of banned Chinese manja.

2026-01-14T14:21:11.908547+00:00 IST

Centenary celebrations of Gayatri Pariwar from January 18

"On the day of the flag hoisting ceremony, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, central ministers, and many distinguished personalities from various fields, including writers and educationists, will be present," he added.

2026-01-14T14:20:36.084876+00:00 IST

CAQM conducts inspection of road stretches maintained by Municipa

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive in Faridabad, Haryana, on January 13, to assess road dust mitigation measures and the upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), as part of its intensified enforcement under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

2026-01-14T14:17:52.646572+00:00 IST

Government of India to release more funds says Kishan Reddy

The Government of India (GoI) has decided to release funds to strengthen Gram Panchayats and local bodies in Telangana. Over the past decade, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the GoI has allocated more than ₹11,000 crore to Gram Panchayats and local bodies in the state.

2026-01-14T14:06:42.900096+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi to visit Kerala on January 19: Sunny Joseph

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph on Wednesday said that senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Kerala on January 19, during which the party will hold a major programme in Kochi to mark its performance in the recent local body elections.

2026-01-14T14:05:43.088330+00:00 IST

Today’s youth is no longer just a ‘job seeker’, but a ‘job creato

The programme is being organised by the Directorate of Training and Technical Education (DTTE) of the Government of Delhi. On this occasion, the Union Minister of State and the Chief Minister interacted with young innovators, teachers, investors and startup founders from universities, colleges and technical institutions, and reviewed the exhibition of student-led innovations.

2026-01-14T14:04:45.871542+00:00 IST

Joint session of Karnataka Legislature on January 22: HK Patil

"We have decided to convene a joint session on January 22nd. The Governor will be invited to address the joint session," HK Patil said.

2026-01-14T14:00:03.398379+00:00 IST

"Using water as a weapon is against humanity": Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday criticised Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah's statement on the Indus Water Treaty, saying that water supply should not be used as a weapon against other countries.

2026-01-14T13:47:55.864702+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves land allotment for memorials of late leaders

The Kerala Cabinet has approved the allotment of land for the construction of memorials in the name of late Kerala Congress leader KM Mani and senior CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, according to the Chief Minister's office.

2026-01-14T13:44:30.502111+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues fresh directions on shelter crisis outside hospit

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a series of fresh directions in the suo motu PIL concerning the acute shortage of night shelters for patients and attendants outside major hospitals in the capital, permitting impleadment of several additional authorities to comprehensively address the crisis.

2026-01-14T13:42:43.950352+00:00 IST

Shimla: Indian Army Training Command holds 10th Armed Forces Vete

The Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day interaction in Shimla on 14 January 2026 for veterans from Shimla District. A large number of veterans attended the event.

2026-01-14T13:40:38.581391+00:00 IST

Jharkhand: Blast in Hazaribagh claim lives of three

The nature and cause of the explosion are yet to be ascertained. Forensic teams and police personnel, along with a sniffer dog, are present at the spot, Michaelraj S, Inspector General (IG) Operations and Jharkhand Police spokesperson, said.

2026-01-14T13:02:18.778656+00:00 IST

Karnataka LoP R Ashok condemns Shidlaghatta incident

Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition R Ashok on Wednesday condemned the Shidlaghatta incident, claiming that the Congress leader Rajeev Gowda has allegedly threatened the Municipal Commissioner Amruta Gowda of beating her with a slipper and setting her body on fire over the alleged removal of an illegal flex banner.

2026-01-14T12:59:42.754595+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugrates 3-day Winter Tourism Conclave in

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a three-day Winter Tourism Conclave on Wednesday as a significant initiative to promote the winter Char Dham Yatra and boost tourism activities, while connecting local communities with year-round employment opportunities.

2026-01-14T12:56:41.542993+00:00 IST

Kolkata: Massive fire breaks out on Ganguly Street, 3 shops damag

A massive fire broke out on Ganguly Street in Kolkata on Monday and continued for two hours, ultimately doused by fire tenders deployed at the scene. Three shops and adjoining areas were swept up in the fire.

2026-01-14T12:55:18.088246+00:00 IST